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History and art combine to bring hidden stories of Black communities to life

Our researchers are helping young people discover the overlooked stories of Black British communities through art, history and literature.
Vibrant artwork of two men and a woman smiling

New students officially join Durham at Matriculation ceremonies

Our new students have joined our Durham University community, with an official welcome at our traditional Matriculation ceremonies in Durham Cathedral.

Researchers help advance breakthrough in blood pressure treatment

A new project aiming to develop a novel way to treat high blood pressure has received £125,000 from the Scottish Funding Council.
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Ancient teeth provide new insight into the lives of the world’s first farming villagers 

Archaeologists have revealed new insights into how the world’s first farming villagers formed communities, moved across the land and responded to outsiders. 
Ancient remains in a wall

Professor Clare McGlynn’s research helps shape landmark deepfake abuse ruling in Australia

Leading women’s law expert Professor Clare McGlynn from our top-rated Law School has played a key role in a groundbreaking court case in Australia that strengthens the international fight against deepfake sexual abuse.
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Celebrate Diwali, Festival of Lights at the Oriental Museum

The spirit of Diwali will light up the Oriental Museum on Saturday 18 October, 6-8pm as students and community volunteers welcome visitors to enjoy this vibrant celebration.
A lady dressed in a sari leads the Diwali Lakshmi Puja ceremony by holding a Puja plate in front of the shrine. The shrine is decorated in flower garlands. Other people stand around the central lady praying with traditional Indian dress.

Durham University to co-chair the Japan-UK RENKEI research consortium

We are strengthening our research links with Japan with the appointment of Professor Claire O’Malley as the UK co-chair of the Japan-UK RENKEI consortium.
A row of people sitting behind tables and signing documents. A banner behind them reads RENKEI.

International research centre launches to explore impact of AI and algorithms on society

We have officially launched a major new research hub dedicated to exploring how artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning are transforming society.
Professor Louise Amoore wearing a black and white top smiling with a green code background

Identity distress drives poor mental health in autistic people

A new study from our Department of Psychology has found that identity distress (difficulty forming a cohesive identity) could be a behind the higher rates of poor mental health experienced by autistic people.
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Durham alumna Claudia Moloney-MacDonald crowned World Champion with the Red Roses

Congratulations to Claudia Moloney-MacDonald (Economics, Josephine Butler College, 2018), who celebrated victory with the Red Roses women’s rugby squad on Saturday 27 September.
A huddle of Durham women's rugby players gather on the field ahead of a game.

Durham hosts exhibition marking 100 years of China’s Palace Museum

We’re hosting a new exhibition marking the centenary of China’s prestigious Palace Museum.
A group of people stand looking at the camera in front of a display board reading Journey of a Century

Funding success for weight inclusivity training tool

We’re celebrating a successful funding application which will enable our experts to establish a new training tool to help tackle weight discrimination in healthcare.
Patient sat in medical consultation with healthcare practitioner to their left listening with a stethoscope