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UK to overhaul asylum policy – will the new measures work?
Professor Jonathan Darling, from our Department of Geography, explores the UK Home Secretary's proposed reforms to the asylum system.
Durham research informs report warning of dangerous acceleration of global ice loss
Research by Professor Chris Stokes in our Department of Geography forms part of a new international report on the effect of climate on the world’s ice sheets.
Durham scientist contributes to global UNESCO report on unprecedented glacier loss
Geographer Dr Caroline Clason has played a key role in a major new international report highlighting the accelerating decline of the world’s glaciers and ice sheets.
What does the future hold for the North East region?
How did the North East region transform from one with innovative firms to one with assembly line factories to eventually become a destination for call centres and Amazon distribution centres?
Colin McFarlane book award
Professor Colin McFarlane has been announced as the winner of the 2025 Pattis Family Foundation Global Cities Book Award!
Call to build asylum housing 'that works'
Professor Jonathan Darling, from our Department of Geography, says that after the Epping Forest case, the UK Government needs to be bold and build asylum housing that works.
Polar geoengineering ideas will not help and could harm, experts warn
Five of the most-publicised polar geoengineering ideas are highly unlikely to help the polar regions, according to a new study involving our geographers.
Professor Jonathan Darling on the use of hotels in housing asylum seekers
The UK Government is seeking to end the use of hotels to house asylum seekers. Professor Jonathan Darling, from our Department of Geography, explains the situation and how ‘asylum hotels’ became so contentious.
New study reveals lasting impact of earthquakes on rivers and landscapes
When the devastating magnitude 7.9 Wenchuan Earthquake struck central China in May 2008, it triggered more than 60,000 landslides, reshaping the slopes of the Longmen Shan mountains.
Newly discovered ancient river landscapes control East Antarctic ice flow
Our geographers have discovered the remains of landscapes thought to have formed when ancient rivers flowed across East Antarctica.
How the UK became dependent on asylum hotels
The UK Government has promised to stop using hotels to house asylum seekers by 2029. Professor Jonathan Darling from our Department of Geography takes a look at the details behind the plans.
‘World-class’ research showcased during Europe-wide summit
The global impact of our research has been highlighted during a visit by the European Research Council Scientific Council.