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    Our Chancellor reflects on US election results with University community

    Our Chancellor, Dr Fiona Hill, met with staff, students and friends of the University as they came together to discuss the US election results and their wider significance, both domestically and for foreign policy in the US, the UK, and Europe.

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    New model could calculate probability of intelligent life in our Universe and beyond

    A team of astrophysicists, led by our Institute for Computational Cosmology, have developed a new model that could estimate how likely it is for intelligent life to emerge in our Universe and beyond.

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    Oldest engravings of fishing discovered in Ice Age art

    New research has revealed 15,800-year-old engravings of catching fish in traps.
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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.
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    Investing in the next generation of environmental researchers

    We’re sharing in an investment of almost £30m to train the next generation of researchers to tackle the world’s environmental challenges.

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    Students hit the catwalk for some fashionable fundraising

    Our South College students took to the catwalk to raise over £9,000 for a Durham hospice.
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    Durham alumni make Great British history in America’s Cup

    Matt Rossiter and Ryan Todhunter participated as ‘cyclors’ in the recent 37th America’s Cup in Barcelona.
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    Adelaide by Genevieve Wheeler: a ‘sad girl novel’ that lacks emotional depth

    Research Associate in Medical Humanities Veronica Heney reviews the latest example of a rising genre of women's fiction.

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    Is Donald Trump a fascist? An assessment from an expert in our Department of History

    After Democratic Presidential candidate Kamala Harris said her Republican opponent Donald Trump was a Fascist, Dr Benedetta Carnaghi, from our Department of History, explores whether the former President meets the definition.
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    How advertising jingles influence our buying choices (and why we can still sing them decades later)

    Most people can remember a jingle but why do these songs stick with us? Dr Kelly Jakubowski from our Department of Music explains why these catchy tunes stay in our heads and how they influence what we buy.
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    • 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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    • 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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    • Strengthening our partnerships in China

      Long-standing relationships were strengthened and new opportunities explored through a visit by some of our senior leaders to mainland China and Hong Kong. A high-level delegation travelled in East Asia to expand our global network and explore opportunities to strengthen partnerships in the region. The visit included meetings with our university and institutional partners, the launch of a new scholarship campaign, and meetings with senior UK representatives in China.
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    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.

    An image of Simone Abram presenting to a room of delegates

    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.
    Man wearing sunglasses and headphones sits in front of a museum art exhibit.

    Strengthening our partnerships in China

    Long-standing relationships were strengthened and new opportunities explored through a visit by some of our senior leaders to mainland China and Hong Kong. A high-level delegation travelled in East Asia to expand our global network and explore opportunities to strengthen partnerships in the region. The visit included meetings with our university and institutional partners, the launch of a new scholarship campaign, and meetings with senior UK representatives in China.
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    Reflections of a philosopher at the COP16 Biodiversity Conference

    Thursday 28 November 2024 - Thursday 28 November 2024
    3:30 PM to 5:00 PM
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    Dr Simona Capisani

    Voices of Nations

    Saturday 30 November 2024 - Saturday 30 November 2024
    7:30 PM to 10:00 PM
    Elvet Methodist Church
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    Official UNFCCC Side Event – “Just Transition – a Fairness Discourse for Enhancing Adaptation and Improving Social Resilience”

    Monday 18 November 2024 - Monday 18 November 2024
    9:00 AM to 11:00 AM
    CG 218 (DU) - Side Event Room 5 (COP29)
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    A Christmas Carol: The Immersive Experience

    Friday 29 November 2024 - Saturday 30 November 2024
    7:30 PM to 10:00 PM
    Dunelm House
    A Christmas Carol: The Immersive Experience Poster
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    Joss, a PhD postgraduate specialising in Queer Film, reflects on their experience of having an article they authored published in an academic journal and meeting one of their academic heroes.
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