An international team of astronomers, including researchers from our Department of Physics, has observed a seemingly dormant supermassive black hole reawaken.

We have been awarded a £500,000 grant from the Wolfson Foundation to enhance our North East Material Culture Analytical Suite (NEMCAS), strengthening the University's ability to protect, study and better understand our shared heritage.

What does The Odyssey film tell us about the effects of war on soldiers? Dr Brian Powers from our International Centre for Moral Injury shares his thoughts.

A new study from our Department of Psychology found that cultivating gratitude could help people adopt healthier habits.

Women are more likely to form close-knit friendship groups at work, a Durham University Business School study suggests.

Researchers from our top-rated Biosciences and Chemistry Department have discovered that combinations of metals linked to smoking and pollution may help lung cancer become resistant to chemotherapy.

Our astronomers are part of an international team which has discovered a new object – a mash-up of a black hole and an enormous star.

An international team of volcanologists, including Professor Claire Horwell from our Earth Sciences Department, has published a major review that addresses 18 of the most common misconceptions about volcanoes and eruptions.

Companies with strong political connections are more likely to escape scrutiny over greenwashing, according to new research from Durham University Business School.

We are part of a pioneering new £5 million programme that aims to transform understanding of neurodiversity and human difference.

Graduating this summer, BA Accounting & Finance student Iqra Aziz Malik shares how her Durham experience helped shape her academic, professional and personal journey, preparing her for a career with KPMG UK.

Student satisfaction at Durham University is high and continues to improve, according to the latest results of the National Student Survey (NSS) 2026.

Thousands of our students have celebrated their achievements during Summer Congregation 2026, with the UNESCO World Heritage Site venue of Durham Castle and Cathedral bathed in glorious sunshine for their graduation ceremonies.

Professor Glenn McGregor from our Geography Department shares his insights on how Japan’s earthquake response reveals the dangers of compound disasters, where extreme heat can intensify the effects of an earthquake and create a second crisis. He highlights why disaster planning must account for overlapping climate and natural hazards, rather than treating each emergency in isolation.

Co-authored by Durham’s Professor Jon Gluyas, a leading expert in geoenergy and carbon capture and storage, this article explores the often-confusing landscape of carbon capture technologies and explains why different approaches are needed to tackle climate change.

Reputation mattered deeply in medieval England. Dr Alex Brown, Associate Professor in Durham University's Department of History and a member of IMEMS, examines how people turned to the courts to defend themselves against rumours, slander and damaging accusations.

We have received a donation of translations of the acclaimed literary work The Four Dreams of Linchuan.

We have secured funding for three new research projects from the prestigious Daiwa Anglo-Japanese Foundation, further strengthening our partnership with Japan.

We’re strengthening our role in shaping the future of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in business, having secured innovation funding with partners in the Arqus European University Alliance.