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Earth’s ice at risk of irreversible loss

The world’s snow and ice regions are at risk of irreversible loss and damage.
A snowy, rocky foreground with a white glacier, blue sea and blue sky.

Durham Energy Institute celebrates 15 years of innovation and collaboration

Durham Energy Institute (DEI) hosted its annual Energy Day this November focusing on the future of home energy solutions.
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COP29: Meet our delegates

Durham is home to world-leading research that helps to address the challenges of an ever-changing and complex world – and inspires the next generation of problem-solvers.
Five headshots of our COP29 delegates.

New discoveries in stem cell research made by international research collaboration

An international team of researchers, including Dr Peter Etchells from our Department of Biosciences, have published new research which brings to light new discoveries in the development and understanding of stem cells.
Arabidopsis, which is a small weed, against a black bakcground

Chancellor’s journey from the coal house to the White House inspires pupils

Our Chancellor Dr Fiona Hill drew on her North East England roots to inspire County Durham pupils to achieve the extraordinary.
Fiona Hill smiling stood with pupils at North Durham Academy

Oldest engravings of fishing discovered in Ice Age art

New research has revealed 15,800-year-old engravings of catching fish in traps.
The engraving shows a fish is fusiform in shape, showing the head, dorsal, and ventral sections, with a partially visible forked tail.

$4.15m (£3.2m) donation from Dr Neil Hunt to inspire future tech leaders

New sustainability-focused scholarships will be established and student entrepreneurship enhanced thanks to a US $4.15 (£3.2) million donation from tech pioneer, former Netflix executive and Durham alumnus Dr Neil Hunt.
Neil Hunt and Julie Raymond

We’re expanding our postgraduate offering with a real focus on employability

Thinking of studying a Masters in 2025? Consider one of our new postgraduate degrees and elevate your career at a World Top 100 university.
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Explore November’s Community Newsletter

Want to know more about how we interact with our local community? Our monthly Community Newsletter explores the news, events, and research both at Durham University and in the city itself.
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Durham joins Arqus Alliance to help shape higher education across Europe

Durham University has joined the Arqus European University Alliance (Arqus) as an associate member.
Professor Karen O’Brien, Vice-Chancellor and Warden of Durham University with Arqus representative

Loneliness in old age and the role of social workers

Loneliness has been identified as a major challenge for social work because of its significant impact on health and social care services, particularly for older people. It is linked to conditions like heart disease, stroke and Alzheimer’s disease.
Three older women chatting to each other.

Mysteries of Antarctica and other big questions to be pursued with Royal Society support

Four Durham University scholars are among 33 researchers who have been named Royal Society University Research Fellows.
Antarctic ice sheet reflecting on clear water