An international team of volcanologists, including Professor Claire Horwell from our Earth Sciences Department, has published ...

We are part of a pioneering new £5 million programme that aims to transform understanding of neurodiversity and human difference. Professor Deborah Riby from our Department of Psychology and co- ...

We’ve secured over £700,000 from the Natural Environment Research Council (NERC) to help more young people access technical careers in environmental science. The project, ‘Reimagining Pathways into ...

The dislike shown by some towards Keir Starmer was only partially about his performance as prime minister and as much to do with the “politics of feeling” in today’s political climate, according to ...

Professor Thom Brooks, from our Law School, has given evidence to The House of Lords Justice and Home Affairs Committee, as part of its Settlement, Citizenship and Integration inquiry. Professor ...

We have hosted a celebration event at St Chad’s College for Professor Nancy Cartwright following her receipt of the prestigious BBVA Foundation Frontiers of Knowledge Award in Humanities. The ...

We’ve joined the North-East Institute of Technology (NEIoT) to strengthen advanced technical training across the region and close the skills gap in key sectors. The Institute supports the development ...

Durham University has announced an exciting partnership with Microsoft to help shape the future of AI skills, education, and opportunity. The collaboration was announced at London Tech Week 2026 by ...

We’re launching a new regional project designed to strengthen the future workforce for North East England’s growing low carbon and offshore wind industries. The Low Carbon North: Sustainable Futures ...

Our Department of Computer Science has welcomed an exciting new arrival: Alan, a humanoid robot that will support a wide range of future research. Alan is a Unitree G1 Edu robot, designed for ...

An internationally renowned expert from our Law School has given evidence to MPs on police cooperation between Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland post-Brexit. Gemma Davies appeared before ...