Ian Rooney has been appointed as Director of Estates and Facilities for Durham University. He will take up this role on Wednesday 1 January 2025.

A new drug called Ellorarxine is offering hope to those suffering from motor neurone disease (MND), according to a recent study published in the International Journal of Molecular Sciences.

Attending psychic nights can help ease a person’s grief, according to the initial findings of a research study.

Our Centre for Advanced Instrumentation recently hosted an event dedicated to celebrating and supporting women in STEM. Speakers from across the globe came to Durham to share inspirational stories from their impressive careers, showing how they came to be where they are today.

Leading scientists from the UK and around world will meet at Durham University next summer to present the latest in cutting-edge space research.

Researchers from our top-rated Computer Science department have made significant advances in understanding honeybee behaviour through the use of innovative robotic technology.

Pete McKenzie has been awarded the 2025 Sir Harry Evans Global Fellowship in Investigative Journalism.

Our Solar Car team has secured a top 10 finish at the prestigious 2024 iLumen European Solar Challenge.

An international team of scientists, including those from our Department of Physics, are involved in a major space mission that has released five unprecedented new images of the Universe.

Senior representatives from the University of Western Australia (UWA) and the Forrest Research Foundation recently spent two days in Durham to further enhance our long-standing research collaboration.

As a new academic year begins, we’re reflecting on the positive impact we have on North East England. Part one of our two-part series explored how we’re driving inclusive growth. In part two, discover how we’re contributing to the cultural vibrancy of our region and enhancing the health and wellbeing of local communities.

We're delighted to announce that our project entitled 'Enhancing Biodiversity at Durham' has been Highly Commended for the Nature Positive category in the International Green Gown Awards 2024. Ian Armstrong, Biodiversity Manager in our Estates and Facilities Directorate, explains more about the project and how it supports our sustainability strategy.