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Earth Science News
Prestigious Geological Society Award for Durham earthquake researcher
A researcher from our Department of Earth Sciences who specialises in the study of earthquakes has been recognised with a prestigious international award.
Durham research has a lasting global impact
We have launched a new Global Research Brochure where we shine a light on some of our incredible researchers who are making a difference in the world.
Fully funded studentship for 4 years
Nuclear Waste Services fully funded studentship for 4 years
Early Career Research Fellowship funding opportunities
There are a number of Early Career Research Fellowship funding opportunities coming up early in 2024, and the Department of Earth Sciences at Durham University is inviting applications:
IAPETUS2 Doctoral Training Programme
Available studentships for the 2024/25 cohort will be added here throughout September, October and November 2023. Applications will open early November 2023.
Explosive volcanic eruption led to record-breaking underwater flows
Research involving our Departments of Earth Sciences and Geography has revealed how an explosive volcanic eruption triggered the fastest underwater flows ever recorded and led to extensive damage of seafloor cables.
Marie Curie PhD Fellows 2023
The Department invites applications for 2 Marie Curie PhD Fellows in 2023. This post is funded by UKRI through a scheme intended to promote international mobility of researchers. As a result, we can only consider candidates who have resided and carried out their main activity (work, studies, etc.) outside the UK for at least 24 months in the 36 months immediately before their recruitment date. Candidates must not have previously completed a doctoral degree.
Researchers find eruption date of ancient German volcano possibly wrong by 130 years
In a new study, leading scientists have revealed that the new high precision radiocarbon-based date set for Laacher See volcano eruption of 13,000 years before present is probably not correct.
Professor Jon Gluyas elected President-designate of The Geological Society
Congratulations to Professor Jon Gluyas who has been elected as President-designate of the world’s oldest geological society.
Re-energising Ukraine - opportunities and possibilities
Professor Jon Gluyas, from the Durham Energy Institute, spoke at the Invest4Ukraine Forum, which took place in London this June. The Invest4Ukraine Forum highlights the opportunities available to invest in Ukrainian entrepreneurs and funds. Here Jon shares his analysis of the opportunities and possibilities for re-energizing Ukraine’s energy system.
Durham undergraduates survive sea survival training
Two Durham geophysics undergraduates, have successfully completed a sea survival training course.
Oldest fossils of mysterious animal group are actually seaweeds
A leading scientist from our Department of Earth Sciences has collaborated with researchers in China to reveal that a group of prehistoric sea creatures is not as ancient as we thought - their earliest fossils are actually seaweeds.
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