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Year of Elections expertise hub

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Welcome to our Year of Elections expertise hub

The year 2024 sees many elections taking place around the world. Nearly half the world’s population, in more than 80 countries, are due to head to the polls. It has been called the Year of Elections. Elections provide an opportunity to talk about the most important issues facing society today.

As a global university, our research informs and shapes policy, transforming lives for the better, locally, nationally and globally. Durham University has experts in a wide range of topics, covering politics, energy and environment, education, international politics and affairs, law, economy, and social policy.
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At Durham, our academic staff conduct innovative and impactful research which improves lives across the world. Collaboration with a broad mix of partners is central to enhancing global knowledge and developing global citizenship. 

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Latest news and thought leadership

National spotlight for Durham's community sport programme

Our sports and wellbeing work with our local communities has been highlighted as an example of best practice among UK universities.

Durham news
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Labour’s plan to tax private school fees has drawbacks – but it could be better for society

The Labour party has confirmed its intention to end this VAT exemption for private schools if elected to government. Professor Stephen Gorard, from our School of Education, has assessed the pros and cons of what this would mean for the British public if implemented.
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Durham Law expert joins call to change law on image-based abuse

Professor Clare McGlynn in Durham Law School is playing a key role in a new national campaign to demand a change in the law surrounding image-based abuse.
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For media enquiries, requests for academic expertise, and requests to film or interview on campus, please get in touch with the Communications Team.

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