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My Durham Story - Chris Long

We caught up with Chris Long who graduated from our department of Mathematical Sciences last year.
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Researchers discover a new form of Oxygen

A leading statistician from our department of Mathematical Sciences has collaborated with researchers from Tokyo Institute of Technology in Japan to achieve a major discovery in nuclear physics.
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Collaboration with Atom Bank to advance mathematical research

We have a strong track record of partnerships on key research initiatives to explore and drive innovation, including two Knowledge Transfer Partnerships (KTP).
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Our statisticians contribute to major medical research

Our world-leading statisticians have contributed to the UK Mini Mitral Trial research into the repair of one of the heart’s valves during surgery.
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Our Maths and Computer Science graduates are ready for the AI challenge

In an increasingly digital and interconnected world, future university graduates must harness the power of artificial intelligence (AI) to thrive in their respective fields.
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Our statisticians used machine learning to predict emergency hospital admission risk of patients in Scotland

Our researchers are at the forefront of global innovation, and they are actively addressing real-world problems with their pioneering research.
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Our scientists are supporting Durham Cathedral to bring swifts to nest

Leading scientists from our Department of Biosciences and Mathematical Sciences are encouraging breeding swifts to nest by setting up high powered speakers in Durham Cathedral’s iconic Belfry Tower.
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Artificial intelligence takes guesswork out of lateral flow tests

Artificial intelligence is everywhere, even though we normally can’t ‘see’ it. From what Netflix recommends we watch to the answers Alexa gives us to random questions, AI is at work behind-the-scenes.
Someone dropping liquid onto a lateral flow test.