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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.

Professor Anoush Ehteshami smiling and looking off camera, in front of a pale grey background

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.

Two people sit behind a desk shaking hands while holding leatherbound document folders. On the desk are the flags of the UK and China.

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.

Professor Atanu Chaudhuri looking straight to camera against a blurred, light coloured background

Rivers of Ink: A light and sound journey through the world’s oldest Bible

A striking new light and sound installation is touring North East England this February, telling the remarkable story of Codex Amiatinus, the oldest intact complete Bible in existence.

Pages from the world's oldest bible showing a scribe writing and an ancient Egyptian illustration of an ox.

University contributes to new UK report on strengthening university spin-outs

Durham University welcomes the publication of a new UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) report examining how the UK can better support university spin-out and start-up businesses to thrive and grow.

Durham psychologist’s pioneering work leads to creation of UK’s first PMDD charity

Dr Sophie Hodgetts, Assistant Professor in our world-leading Department of Psychology, has played a central role in shaping national Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD) research.

Dr Sophie Hodgetts is pictured against a black and white background

Spotlight on: Professor Claire Horwell - protecting public health during volcanic eruptions

Our Spotlight On series celebrates our academics’ global impact. Professor Claire Horwell is a world-renowned expert on the health hazards of volcanic air pollution.

Professor Claire Horwell pictured outside with foliage and a view of a volcano behind her

Durham research reveals North East England leads UK on scaleup growth

New research from Durham University Business School reveals the North East England led the UK on business scaleup growth in 2020-2023, challenging long-held assumptions about regional disadvantage.

Looking across the rooftops of Newcastle upon Tyne to Gateshead on a sunny day

Spotlight on: Professor Anna Leone - Bridging ancient history and heritage preservation across North Africa

Professor Anna Leone is a leading authority on North African archaeology and heritage protection. Her work is driven by her fascination with North Africa and for understanding societal transitions and evolutions in the ancient world.

Professor Anna Leone is stood in front of a light coloured stone wall smiling to the camera.

Remembering Dr Fenwick Lawson, ARCA

The Durham University community is extremely saddened to learn about the death of eminent County Durham sculptor and honorary degree recipient Dr Fenwick Lawson.

Dr Fenwick Lawson wears gold and red academic robes and a black academic cap while looking at the camera.