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Durham MBA among world top 100

Our Business School has strengthened its position among the global elite, ranking joint 85th in the prestigious Financial Times Global MBA Ranking for 2026.
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Partnering for a better world: reaffirming our commitment to the international Matariki Network

We recently renewed our commitment to the Matariki Network of Universities, signing a five-year Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for 2026 – 2031.
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Research sheds new light on the impacts of loneliness

New research from our Department of Psychology has discovered a link between loneliness and people’s light preferences.
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Melsonby Hoard to go on public display

The Melsonby Hoard - an internationally significant Iron Age find excavated by our Department of Archaeology, including our Archaeological Services team - will go on display to the public later this year.
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Durham leads project to transform medicines, agrochemicals and other crystalline-based consumer products

A Durham-led research project has been awarded a grant from the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) to revolutionise how molecular crystals are designed.
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Scientists discover new DNA-binding proteins from extreme environments that could improve disease diagnosis

Researchers from our top-rated Biosciences and Chemistry Departments are leading an international effort to turn discoveries from some of the harshest places on Earth into practical tools for healthcare.
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National pilot demonstrates the transformative power of teaching for creativity in the classroom 

A three-year national pilot has shown that embedding teaching for creativity in classrooms can transform teaching practice, improve student engagement, and help rekindle teachers’ passion in their profession.
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Spotlight on: Professor Mariann Hardey – interrogating digital power

Welcome to another instalment of our Spotlight On series, where we showcase the world-leading work of our academics. Professor Mariann Hardey, in our Business School, examines how digital systems shape, constrain and often exclude people. Her work studies the friction between human complexity and algorithmic simplicity.
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“Flashing” and “cyberflashing” forcing women to change their behaviours

Women are being forced to change their behaviours due to the high levels of flashing and cyberflashing they are exposed to, according to new research co-led by our Law School.
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Durham researchers awarded a major grant to study teenagers’ use of social media

Scientists from our Psychology Department have been awarded a major funding of £764,947 to investigate how and why teenagers use social media.
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Durham philosopher brings ethical thinking on AI and democracy to global stage

Dr Jack Symes from our top-rated Philosophy Department has recently taken part in high-profile international discussions in Davos.
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Welcoming the Year of the Horse

We would like to wish all those preparing for and celebrating the arrival of the Year of the Horse a very happy and healthy New Year.
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