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Durham and UK Atomic Energy Authority set out vision for new Fusion Centre

We are working with the UK Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA), the UK Government body responsible for the development of fusion energy, to host an industry preview event for a proposed High-Temperature Superconductivity Centre of Excellence.

Prof Clive Roberts speaking at UKAEA fusion centre event

A Cappella excellence: student vocal group cements their status as best in the UK with competition win

Northern Lights A Cappella has won the UK finals of the International Championship of Collegiate A Cappella (ICCA) for the fourth consecutive year.

A mixed group of students all wearing at least one teal coloured item pose in two lines with two certificates on a stage.

Durham launches new qualification for social entrepreneurs

A new qualification designed to support social entrepreneurs has been launched by our Business School in partnership with Junction Point CIC.

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Durham researchers play key role in breast cancer study with AI-VISION

Scientists from our top-rated Physics Department are playing a key role in a new UK clinical study aimed at improving treatment for people with triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC), a fast-growing form of the disease.

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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Spotlight on: Professor Philip Goff – challenging the foundations of science through philosophy

Our ‘Spotlight On’ series highlights some of our pioneering researchers who are leading transformative work. Professor Philip Goff from our Department of Philosophy is challenging the long-held quantitative focus of physical science through his work on consciousness.

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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

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