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New book celebrates 60 years of Classical Civilisation in English schools

A landmark new publication authored by Professors Arlene Holmes-Henderson and Edith Hall offers the first comprehensive study of two transformative subjects in the English curriculum.
Left to right: Edith Hall, Emma Bridges and Arlene Holmes-Henderson pictured at the parliamentary reception and book launch

Simulations solve centuries-old cosmic puzzle – and reveal new class of ancient star systems

Astronomers have solved a centuries-old puzzle surrounding one of the Universe’s oldest and densest star systems.
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Raising awareness around suicide prevention and support

Ahead of World Suicide Prevention Day on Wednesday 10 September, members of our University community attended a special Service of Reflection at Durham Cathedral on Sunday 7 September.
Inside of Durham Cathedral

Durham Researcher Wins European Criminology Award

Dr Nikki Rutter has been awarded the European Society of Criminology’s Young Criminologist Award 2025.
Dr Nikki Rutter faces the camera, in the sunshine, holding a framed award certificate with a conference banner in the background

Polar geoengineering ideas will not help and could harm, experts warn

Five of the most-publicised polar geoengineering ideas are highly unlikely to help the polar regions, according to a new study involving our geographers.
An ice sheet juts out into the ocean.

Hitting a home run for baseball and softball at Durham

Our student baseball and softball club recorded their most successful season this past academic year. We catch up with the club’s outgoing President, Jaryd Mercer, to find out more.
A baseball team wearing medals posing in two lines for the camera

Durham theologians reflect on faith, justice, and the cosmos on flagship radio show

Two of our leading theologians shared their insights on a flagship UK radio programme that broadcasts expert reflections on faith, ethics, and human experience
Anna Rowlands smiling at the camera wearing a dark top and David Wilkinson wearing a dark suit talking on a stage

Durham professor honoured for pioneering contributions to death studies

Professor Douglas Davies, one of the world’s leading scholars in the field of death studies, has been recognised with a prestigious lifetime achievement award from the Association for the Study of Death and Society (ASDS).
Douglas Davies sitting outside wearing a nave blazer and red shirt

Study highlights cultural differences in parenting and reveals that how babies are soothed matters more than how fast 

The way in which babies are soothed could be more important than how quickly mothers respond, according to new research revealing cultural differences in how babies are comforted.  
A Ugandan mother in a bright dress sitting outside holding her baby

Renowned conductor Tim Burke named as Principal Conductor of our Choral Society

Newcastle-based conductor and composer, Tim Burke, takes the reigns of our Choral Society (DUCS) following the retirement of John Forsyth MBE.

Twenty Durham researchers appointed to REF 2029 sub-panels

Twenty of our researchers will take important roles in assessing UK universities’ research quality.
Woman in lab coat holding microscope-like device

Scientists map stress response system in plants

Scientists from our top-rated Biosciences Department and partner institutions have created the first ever complete map of a hidden system that helps plants survive when the world around them changes.
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