Professor Simon Cornish, from our Department of Physics, has been elected a Fellow of the American Physical Society (APS) in recognition of his pioneering research into ultracold quantum matter.

Durham honorary graduate Navanethem (Navi) Pillay has been awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for 2026 for her efforts to promote peace and international law.

Our scientists are part of an international team behind plans for Europe’s largest solar telescope – which has just reached a new milestone.

We have launched a new fellowship to give a talented early-career researcher the freedom to explore the most ambitious ideas in astronomy and cosmology.

Our research and cultural links with Aotearoa New Zealand have been strengthened through an executive-level visit and the signing of a new partnership agreement.

One of our leading tech experts is helping cut through the hype surrounding AI so people better understand how it could shape everyday life.

We have opened a new AI Skills Centre of Excellence in partnership with Microsoft.

Research involving Durham University Business School reveals how retailers target customers most likely to spend more.

The development of a new £25 million institute that will strengthen North East England’s role in leading the green energy sector has taken a major step forward.

Four major innovation projects in North East England – all involving or connected to Durham University – are to receive a total of £23.7 million to develop new technologies, create jobs, and support economic growth and opportunity across the region.

We will help train the next generation of medical researchers after becoming a partner in a major new Medical Research Council (MRC) doctoral training award.

This week, thousands of students from across the UK and around the world join our diverse University community.