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Research News
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New type of bed net could help fight against malaria
A new type of bed net could prevent millions of cases of malaria, according to new research published in The Lancet.
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Grammar schools could be damaging to social mobility
Grammar schools are no better or worse than non-selective state schools in terms of attainment, but can be damaging to social mobility, according to new research by Durham University.
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Physicists reveal oldest galaxies
Some of the faintest satellite galaxies orbiting our own Milky Way galaxy are amongst the very first that formed in our Universe, physicists have found.
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Academics rewarded for world-changing research
Durham University researchers were rewarded for their world-changing research at the University’s inaugural Impact and Engagement Awards.
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Deforestation will have ‘drastic impact’ on South America
Deforestation of the ‘overlooked’ Guiana rainforests will have drastic impact on the rainfall patterns that support ecosystems and livelihoods across South America, warn scientists from Durham and other UK universities in a new report.
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Durham University Research
Breathlessness, ancient manuscripts and geothermal energy are among the diverse subject areas benefiting from world leading research at Durham University. Here academics from across the University talk about their research, and how Durham’s collaborative environment encourages them to explore new approaches to research.
Featured Events
Durham University offers an exciting year-round calendar of lectures, seminars and exhibitions.
Events are open to the public, so take the opportunity to engage with current debates, explore some of our beautiful buildings and grounds, expand your knowledge or learn more about our cultural artefacts.
Sunday 19 August 2018
The Emperor’s New Clothes: Transforming 19th Century Japan
An exhibition celebrating the 150th anniversary of the Meiji Restoration in Japan.
Contact oriental.museum@durham.ac.uk for more information about this event.
Shattering Perceptions: The Women of Archaeology
A temporary exhibition exploring the diverse achievements of women in archaeology
Contact archaeology.museum@durham.ac.uk for more information about this event.
Hidden Women
New tour highlights the 'hidden women' at the Oriental Museum
Contact oriental.museum@durham.ac.uk for more information about this event.
