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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.
Jack Symes in Davos

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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New report examines what UK Supreme Court decisions mean for devolved law-making

A new report says an unexpected interpretation of the Scotland Act by the UK Supreme Court has caused confusion over how laws are made in the UK’s devolved parliaments of Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
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Spotlight on: Professor Anoush Ehteshami – shaping global policy

Welcome to our ‘Spotlight On’ feature, where we celebrate the work of our world-leading academics. Professor Anoush Ehteshami is an expert in the field of international relations.
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Oriental Museum presents Spring Festival family events

The Oriental Museum has announced a fun-packed programme of cultural and faith events this Spring. These family-friendly celebrations promise vibrant performances, traditional storytelling, and engaging cultural activities for visitors of all ages.
Oriental Museum Gallery decorated with traditional Chinese lanterns for Year of the horse celebrations

Building frameworks for global collaboration and innovation

We have been strengthening links with partner institutions across the world, reflecting a strong commitment to collaboration, international engagement and academic excellence.
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Earth Sciences student wins prestigious Helmut Claas-Scholarship

Flora Gray, student in our Department of Earth Sciences, recently won second prize in the Helmut Claas-Scholarships 2025.
Student being awarded Helmut Claas Scholarship prize

Spotlight on: Professor Atanu Chaudhuri – driving a sustainable future on Earth and beyond

Our ‘Spotlight on’ series celebrates the work of our leading academics. Professor Atanu Chaudhuri pioneers research into sustainable operations and supply changes, both on Earth and in space.
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