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Research News
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Durham University and Northumbrian Water sign partnership to tackle water challenges
Durham University and Northumbrian Water have joined together to help tackle water-related challenges and opportunities affecting society and the environment.
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Could a Multiverse be hospitable to life?
A Multiverse – where our Universe is only one of many – might not be as inhospitable to life as previously thought, according to new research.
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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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Seventeenth Century Scottish soldiers reburied in Durham
The remains of Seventeenth Century Scottish soldiers, discovered during construction work at the University’s Palace Green Library in 2013, have been reburied in Durham City.
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Universities combine in £3.9m scheme to connect businesses with research
North East England’s universities are joining forces under a £3.9m scheme to connect the region’s businesses with research to encourage growth and job creation.
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Showcase
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 27 May 2018
Out of the blue
Trevelyan College Art Exhibition
'Out of the Blue', exhibition of linocuts from local artist Janice Earley to be held in Trevelyan College bar from Monday 30 April to 1Friday June.
Janice Earley's work relates to the environment, in particular North Yorkshire with its coast and harbours and conveys the reflective qualities of water. Her work has been reproduced in printmaking books and sold through a number of exhibitions and galleries, including the Biscuit Factory in Newcastle.
Contact nicolajanefield@gmail.com 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.
Khyal: Music and Imagination
Led by Durham University’s Music Department, this multimedia exhibition brings together visual artists and musicians to explore diverse visual responses to Indian classical music.
Contact oriental.museum@durham.ac.uk for more information about this event.
