Two Durham scientists whose work helps us to understand the Universe and our own planet are being recognised by one of the UK ...

The team made the discovery when studying the distant Dragon Arc galaxy, using observations from the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST). The Dragon Arc is located behind a massive cluster of galaxies ...

Their work offers a way to better understand and predict how to stop irregular electrical waves in the heart, a process called quenching. This groundbreaking research could make defibrillation more ...

A Durham research student has played a pivotal role in developing cutting-edge policy considerations for the UK Parliament, focusing on energy security and Artificial Intelligence (AI).

Professor Richard Crisp from our top-rated Psychology department has been honoured with the prestigious Leverhulme Trust Major Research Fellowship to develop a groundbreaking theory in social ...

For parents, carers and teachers, it’s often tempting to base our thinking on a child’s development around what we understand as “normal”. Much of the time we do this without thinking, describing a ...

Global Grand Challenges Studentships are a new initiative launched by Durham University in 2024 (first intake October 2025) to support excellent early career researchers wishing to pursue doctoral ...

Finally, awareness of the earlier advantage of red may have reduced its power in the years since the original study. For athletes looking to secure a win – combat sports offer a more level playfield ...

Our annual Christmas Tree Wish Appeal is once again helping Christmas wishes come true for local families. Students and staff generously donated over 260 gifts, that will now be distributed across ...

Congratulations to our alumni team, Carla, Liz, Tracey and Sophia, on winning the festive series of University Challenge that aired over the Christmas period. The Durham team appeared in the first of ...