Our scientists have identified dozens of potential cave entrances on the surface of Mars using cutting-edge artificial intelligence (AI) techniques.

A researcher from our Department of Earth Sciences who specialises in the study of earthquakes has been recognised with a prestigious international award.

We have launched a new Global Research Brochure where we shine a light on some of our incredible researchers who are making a difference in the world.

Nuclear Waste Services fully funded studentship for 4 years

There are a number of Early Career Research Fellowship funding opportunities coming up early in 2024, and the Department of Earth Sciences at Durham University is inviting applications:

Available studentships for the 2024/25 cohort will be added here throughout September, October and November 2023. Applications will open early November 2023.

Research involving our Departments of Earth Sciences and Geography has revealed how an explosive volcanic eruption triggered the fastest underwater flows ever recorded and led to extensive damage of seafloor cables.

The Department invites applications for 2 Marie Curie PhD Fellows in 2023. This post is funded by UKRI through a scheme intended to promote international mobility of researchers. As a result, we can only consider candidates who have resided and carried out their main activity (work, studies, etc.) outside the UK for at least 24 months in the 36 months immediately before their recruitment date. Candidates must not have previously completed a doctoral degree.

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.

Congratulations to Professor Jon Gluyas who has been elected as President-designate of the world’s oldest geological society.

Professor Jon Gluyas, from the Durham Energy Institute, spoke at the Invest4Ukraine Forum, which took place in London this June. The Invest4Ukraine Forum highlights the opportunities available to invest in Ukrainian entrepreneurs and funds. Here Jon shares his analysis of the opportunities and possibilities for re-energizing Ukraine’s energy system.

Two Durham geophysics undergraduates, have successfully completed a sea survival training course.