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World-class research groups showcase our expertise in Algorithms and Artificial Intelligence

Our Computer Science is one of the top-ranked departments in the UK and it is rapidly growing.
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Traditional male gender roles still dominate in entertainment industry

The characters that actors portray in films, television and on stage conform too closely with traditional gender roles according to new research by Jamie Callahan, Professor of Organisation and Ethics, in collaboration with Northumbria University.
Thomas Pollet, Jamie Callahan and Clare Cook seating in a theatre

Infant sleep expert calls for a multi-agency approach to help reduce sudden unexpected death in infancy

Leading infant sleep expert Professor Helen Ball, from Durham’s Infancy and Sleep Centre, has published a report and new research calling for a multi-agency approach for the prevention of sudden unexpected death in infancy (SUDI).
Image of a baby sleeping

Building Europe’s largest solar telescope

We’re part of a project to build Europe’s largest solar telescope.
A montage image of the EST telescope on a hillside (left and right) with a close up image of a solar flare in the centre

Policymaker incentives vital to increase green innovation

The pursuit of green innovation strategies by firms is likely to boost their competitiveness as it allows them to enter new markets and build up ‘green’ capabilities, however this does not translate to increased turnover or performance, according to new research.
Businessman on blurred background drawing renewable eco lightbulb sketch

New supercomputer simulation to test model behind Universe’s formation

We’re part of an international team of astrophysicists who’ve simulated galaxy formation and large-scale cosmic structure with unprecedented detail to investigate how the Universe formed.
Computer simulation showing the threads and stars of the Universe

Durham celebrates the renewal of our strategic partnership with the Palace Museum Beijing

On 8 July, we welcomed a delegation from the Palace Museum Beijing, led by Senior Deputy Director Mr LOU Wei, to Durham.
Lanterns at Oriental Museum

New Royal College of Psychiatrists CPD e-learning module on ‘Recovery Narrative in Clinical Practice’

Durham’s Institute for Medical Humanities and Hearing the Voice are delighted to announce the release of our new Royal College of Psychiatrists CPD e-Learning module on ‘Recovery Narrative in Clinical Practice’ by Åsa Jansson, Angela Woods, Akiko Hart and Chris Cook.
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Using gravitational waves to hunt for dark matter

We’re part of an international team of cosmologists who’ve discovered that observations of gravitational waves might reveal the true nature of dark matter.
Two black holes move towards each other against a starry backdrop

Researchers find eruption date of ancient German volcano possibly wrong by 130 years

In a new study, leading scientists have revealed that the new high precision radiocarbon-based date set for Laacher See volcano eruption of 13,000 years before present is probably not correct.
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The EPSRC Prosperity Partnership project shortlisted for the External Partnerships award at the World Sustainability Awards 2023

Project is led by Sheffield University with Durham and Hull Universities, Siemens Gamesa and Ørsted as partners.
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Durham scientists to map the dark Universe

Our astronomers and cosmologists are involved in an international satellite mission to map the dark Universe.
Artists' impression of a satellite with a space background