What if energy storage could be built directly into the materials that make up everyday products? Our Engineering, Chemistry and Anthropology departments are part of a major new project exploring materials that can combine energy storage and structural performance.

Our Executive Director, Communications & External Relations, Lucian J Hudson, has been awarded the Freedom of the City of London.

Researchers in our Centre for Advanced Instrumentation are helping to develop a pioneering laser power system that could keep high-altitude aircraft operating continuously.

Durham University Business School is celebrating a double recognition from the British Academy of Management (BAM) with two of our academics receiving Fellowships.

Research exploring the growing role of artificial intelligence in emotional support suggests that people can sometimes find AI responses as comforting, or even more comforting, than those from other people. Dr Sarah Walker, from our School of Education, and Dr Belen Lopez-Perez, of the University of Manchester, examine why AI-generated responses are often perceived as empathetic and supportive, while highlighting the enduring importance of human relationships and personal connection.

Researchers from our Computer Science department have developed a new drone navigation system that allows autonomous aircraft to fly faster and more safely through complex environments, with potential applications in search and rescue, infrastructure inspection and environmental monitoring.