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Research Impact at Durham

Read about our Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2021 impact case studies.

Aerial view of Durham

Global Culture

Interested in how the cultural activities of Durham's staff and student bodies enrich life worldwide? Head to the Global Culture page to find out.

Bollywood Dance group at the Oriental museum, Holi Festival, indian dance

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Are women more safe today in England and Wales than they were in the past – or less? What the evidence shows

Professor Nicole Westmarland, in our Department of Sociology, reviews the evidence around rates of violence against women and girls in England and Wales.
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Spotlight on: Professor Fuschia Sirois – transforming how we understand wellbeing

Our ‘Spotlight on’ feature showcases the work of our world-leading academics. Professor Fuschia Sirois, in our Department of Psychology, is pioneering a more compassionate approach to understanding the risk and resilience factors that shape health and wellbeing.
Professor Fuschia Sirois smiling to camera

DNA-binding proteins from volcanic lakes could improve disease diagnosis

A recent publication in Nucleic Acids Research reports the discovery of new DNA associated enzymes from some of the most extreme environments on Earth and shown that they can improve rapid medical tests for infectious diseases.
Cameraman Terry Winn at Euro News shooting a TV documentary about the Virus-X project.

Durham to lead new era of quantum science research

Durham is to lead an ambitious new era of quantum science, funded by a landmark award from the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) and UK Research and Innovation (UKRI).
Professor Simon Cornish is pictured in the quantum lab

Spotlight on: Professor Markian Prokopovych – advocating history’s role in supporting Ukraine's future

Our Spotlight On series highlights the leading work of our academics. Professor Markian Prokopovych from our Department of History specialises in modern European history. The war in Ukraine has transformed his research, prompting him to explore how the past can help shape Ukraine's future.
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Covid lockdowns set back children’s development for years

Children who started school during the Covid-19 pandemic may be experiencing lasting setbacks in their ability to self-regulate and adapt to new situations.
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No, autistic people are not ‘mind blind’ – here’s why

Dr Travis LaCroix, in our Department of Philosophy, challenges a long-standing misconception about autism: that autistic people are inherently unable to understand others’ thoughts or feelings.
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Spotlight on: Professor Edith Hall – leading the campaign for Classics education for all

Our ‘Spotlight on’ series showcases the world-leading work of our academics. Professor Edith Hall is passionate about the lessons we can learn from ancient civilisations and is leading a campaign to put Classics education back on the UK curriculum.
Professor Edith Hall smiling to camera, standing outside, in front of large columns, with a cat in the left background

Melsonby Hoard wins Current Archaeology’s Rescue Project of The Year

The teamwork behind the discovery of the Melsonby Hoard has been recognised with a national award from one of the UK’s leading archaeological publications.
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Spotlight on: Professor Chris Gerrard – leading archaeology across academic disciplines

Our Spotlight on series celebrates the world-leading work of our academics. Professor Chris Gerrard is an archaeologist who thrives on taking a cross-discipline approach to uncovering the past, giving rise to fascinating insights and innovative projects.
Professor Chris Gerrard, wearing a protective hard hat, at the top of a ladder at an archaeological site, smiling to camera

Bones of St Francis of Assisi go on display for the first time – here’s why it took 800 years

Dr William Crozier, Duns Scotus Assistant Professor in Franciscan Studies in our Department of Theology and Religion, discusses the significance of display of the remains of St Francis of Assisi, for the first time in 800 years.
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Spotlight on: Dr Nikita Chiu - pioneering a sustainable and inclusive future in space

Welcome to a further instalment of our 'Spotlight On' series where we celebrate the world-leading work of our academics. Dr Nikita Chiu's research is transforming how we approach high-tech sectors such as space exploration.
Dr Nikita Chui, photographed against a black background, smiling slightly off camera to the right
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