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Professor Mike Bentley awarded OBE for Antarctic research

Research into the past and future behaviour of the Antarctic Ice Sheet has earned Professor Mike Bentley an OBE in The King’s Birthday Honours list.
Professor Mike Bentley stands in front of a rocky and snowy landscape

Durham staff recognised in King’s Birthday Honours

The dedication and inspirational work of Durham University colleagues has been recognised by His Majesty King Charles III.
A montage of the Durham University recipients of The King's Birthday Honours

Royal honour for University Secretary Dr Amanda Wilcox

Our University Secretary Dr Amanda Wilcox has been honoured by His Majesty King Charles III for services to Higher Education.
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MA students launch two new storytelling exhibitions for the summer 

Two new, major exhibitions curated by MA Museum and Artefact Studies students exploring the art and history of storytelling, are now open and free to attend all summer. Visitors can discover ‘Beasts and Legends’ at Palace Green Library and ‘Telling Tales’ at the Oriental Museum.
title of exhibition and drawings of range of Asian objects

Scientists discover how roots sense and respond to water shortage

Scientists from our top-rated Biosciences department have uncovered a key mechanism in plant roots that helps them adapt to temporary water shortages.
Drought affected rice plants

Global leaders attend institute conference

The Secretary General of the Gulf Co-operation Council was the keynote speaker at our Institute for Middle Eastern and Islamic Studies’ (IMEIS) annual conference.
Conference delegates hearing from His Excellency Jasem al-Budaiwi

Universities welcome UK Government investment in the North East of England

Funding to develop the innovation ecosystem in the North East has been warmly welcomed by Universities for North East England (UNEE).
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ERC Spotlight: Professor Dan Lawrence and the relationship between climate change and societies

Durham University is to host the European Research Council's (ERC) Scientific Council meeting this June. Leading up to the visit, we are highlighting some of the projects at Durham that are happening thanks to support from the ERC.
Landscape setting showing mountains in a dry, sunny climate

Spotlight on: Professor Clare McGlynn – transforming the law to protect women online

In an increasingly digital age, criminal law has struggled to keep pace with online abuse, particularly for women and girls. Professor Clare McGlynn, from our Law School, is changing this.
Professor Clare McGlynn smiling to camera, against a light purple background

A force for good in our communities

Durham University makes a major contribution to the success of our city, county, and region, as well the UK as a whole.
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Professor Ed Welch wins prestigious R. Gapper Book Prize

Professor Edward Welch, Head of our School of Modern Languages and Cultures, has been awarded the 2024 R. Gapper Book Prize by the Society for French Studies.
Ed Welch

Our Chancellor joins the University community to discuss US global leadership during the Trump administration

Our Chancellor, Dr Fiona Hill, met with staff, students and friends of the University as part of a panel discussion on the Trump administration and the end of American power.
Anoush, Janet, Fiona, Barbara