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Durham philosopher Nancy Cartwright wins global Frontiers of Knowledge Award

Professor Nancy Cartwright from our top-rated Philosophy Department has been awarded the BBVA Foundation Frontiers of Knowledge Award in the Humanities for her influential work on the philosophy of science.

New toolkit supports professionals working with neurodivergent men who commit domestic abuse

A new toolkit to support professionals working with neurodivergent men who commit domestic abuse has been launched by our Department of Sociology’s Centre for Research into Violence and Abuse (CRiVA).

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Durham researchers win major European award for social work study

Researchers from our Sociology Department have received a prestigious European award for their work on child-to-parent violence, highlighting the real experiences of families and the need for better support.

Milky Way’s neighbouring galaxies could tell us about the infant Universe

New research has found that ultra-faint satellite galaxy systems orbiting our Milky Way could tell us about the conditions of the early Universe – and why some galaxies grew while others didn’t.

A computer simulation image showing stars and gaseous material in a simulated ultra-faint dwarf galaxy in yellow, orange, purple and pink colours.

Durham University museum curator recognised for strengthening UK–Japan cultural ties

Our work in strengthening UK-Japan cultural ties has been recognised with a prestigious honour from the Japanese Government to the Senior Curator of our Oriental Museum.

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Durham scientists reveal how bacteria transport antimicrobials

Researchers at Durham have helped unlock new understanding of how bacteria import antimicrobial peptides - the molecules that can kill or inhibit microbes.

Novel house design cuts childhood malaria significantly

A major study involving Durham University shows that a radical rethink of rural housing design in sub-Saharan Africa can protect children from the three deadliest childhood diseases.

New movie charts Milky Way’s formation across nine billion years

Our physicists have created a new movie taking us back nine billion years in time to understand the formation of our Milky Way.

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Durham helps complete the world’s most detailed 3D map of the Universe

Durham researchers are part of an international collaboration that has completed the most detailed 3D map of the Universe to date.

Researchers use DESI’s huge 3D map to study dark energy. Earth is at the center of this map, and every point is a galaxy.

Durham research calls for lasting change this Autism Acceptance Month

Our researchers are leading work to improve how society supports autistic people across the life course.

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Funding award for research into custom-built surgical reconstruction plates

Cutting-edge Engineering research into custom 3D plates for reconstructive surgery has been awarded funding from the Academy of Medical Sciences.

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Celebrate World Heritage Day at Durham Castle and Cathedral

Visitors to Durham’s UNESCO World Heritage Site are invited to join celebrations for World Heritage Day this Saturday 18 April, with this year’s theme being ‘Living Heritage’. Organised by Durham Castle and Cathedral World Heritage Site Partnership and County Durham Forum for History and Heritage (CDFHH) the event will bring the history of Durham to life, combining entertainment with discovery to appeal to all visitors of all ages