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Classics professor’s biography of Alexander the Great wins 'world’s leading non-fiction prize'

Professor Edmund Richardson has won the prestigious Baillie Gifford Prize for Non-Fiction for his biography of Alexander the Great.
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Centuries-old cemetery reveals climate link to Industrial Revolution disease

Climate change may have contributed to childhood vitamin D deficiency during England’s Industrial Revolution, according to new research from our Department of Archaeology.
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Durham honorary graduate Professor Dapo Akande elected to the International Court of Justice

Durham honorary graduate and former Law School lecturer Professor Dapo Akande has been elected to the International Court of Justice.
Dapo Akande a world-renowned academic and lawyer specialising in international law at his honorary graduation ceremony in Durham

Record number of new books celebrated by Classics and Ancient History

Eleven new publications showcase the exceptional breadth of research undertaken by academics in Durham’s Department of Classics and Ancient History.
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Remembrance Day

On Remembrance Day we remember the millions of people who have lost their lives in the line of duty. It is now 108 years since the Armistice was signed on 11 November 1918. We continue to mark the occasion with acts of reflection and remembrance to honour those who have died in conflict past and present.
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Age may influence links between psychedelic use and mental health

Age could play an important role in how psychedelic use relates to mental health, according to new research from our Department of Psychology.
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Durham expertise informing global climate policy at COP31

From melting polar ice to climate law and AI, Durham researchers are contributing their expertise to crucial global sustainability discussions at the UN Conference of the Parties, COP31.
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Stephenson volunteers make a difference in Durham

Volunteering is an important part of the student experience at Stephenson College, giving students opportunities to develop valuable skills, build connections and make a positive contribution to the local community.
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Rediscovered choral work receives European premiere

A major choral work written by Durham alumnus George Loughlin as part of his Doctor of Music studies has received its European premiere in the UK, nearly 80 years after it was composed.
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Study calls for clearer system for commissioning reviews of domestic abuse-related deaths

Domestic abuse-related deaths are not always being reviewed consistently across England and Wales, according to new research led by Dr James Rowlands from our Department of Sociology.
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Ancient insect-eating diets offer new insights into sustainable food systems

A new research from Professor Lisa-Marie Shillito in our Archaeology Department is highlighting how insects have been part of human diets for thousands of years despite seeming unusual to many people.
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From Durham ideas to global impact: celebrating our entrepreneurial alumni

Durham entrepreneurs are taking ideas developed through our Venture Lab and turning them into businesses with the potential to make a real difference around the world.
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