Welcome to our Spotlight On series, where we showcase the world-leading work of our academics. Professor Emma Cave, from our Law School is tackling some of the key challenges in health law.

Geography researcher Dr Grace Nield has been awarded a prestigious Royal Society Fellowship to advance understanding of how ice loss contributes to global sea-level rise.

Research jointly led by our astronomers has created the highest resolution map of the dark matter that threads through our Universe.

The severe shortage of social workers in England could be addressed by employing overseas-qualified social workers living in the UK, according to new research.

Our connection with Indonesia was further strengthened at a recent engagement with the President of the Republic of Indonesia, HE President Prabowo Subianto in London.

Durham researchers are pushing the boundaries of physics research, contributing to major advances in our understanding of the Universe.

From the Arctic to the Antarctic, we’re leading on research into the effect of climate change on the world’s ice sheets – and advising global policymakers on how to protect them.

Durham’s world top 100 status and leading role in global networks give our researchers access to international connections that nurture innovation, discovery, and impact.

Joe Docherty, who served as Chair of our governing University Council until summer 2025, has been made a life peer.

We’re helping to show the hidden history of one of North East England’s ancient palaces to the public.

Congratulations to Dr Evelyn Mary-Ann Antony, a PhD student in our School of Education, who has won a prestigious award for her research in child psychology.

With major government initiatives on the horizon for Artificial Intelligence, skills and trade, our Chancellor, Dr Fiona Hill, joined with industry leaders and the University community for an engaging discussion on how they could impact business across the region.