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Durham is part of the Northern Eye - the new cryo electron microscope facility in the North East of England
We along with Newcastle University and Northumbria University have been awarded a Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC) ALERT grant to acquire a powerful new cryo-electron microscope (cryoEM).
Ancient worm fossil solves mystery of how insects and spiders evolved
A new study led by our Earth Sciences department has uncovered an incredibly rare and detailed fossil, named 'Youti yuanshi', that gives a peek inside one of the earliest ancestors of modern insects, spiders, crabs and centipedes.
Durham’s solar-powered car reaches new height at Goodwood Festival of Speed
Our Solar Car team has successfully conquered the legendary Goodwood Hill Climb, marking a significant milestone in the evolution of sustainable motorsport.
New way to diagnose Multiple Sclerosis could be game changer for patients
Doctors may soon have a new, high-tech way to diagnose Multiple Sclerosis using special eye scans.
Appointment of new Executive Dean for Science Faculty
Professor Clive Roberts has been appointed as our new Executive Dean (Science).
Graphic warning labels could reduce people’s meat consumption
A new study from our Department of Psychology has found that cigarette style graphic warning labels could reduce people’s meat consumption.
Strengthening our North American partnerships
In April we celebrated our long-standing partnership with the University of Notre Dame in North America.
The importance of solitude – why time on your own can sometimes be good for you
Dr Thuy-vy Nguyen from our Department of Psychology explains what solitude is and why it can be beneficial.
The power of small changes in an energy transition
Professor Grant Ingram is the Programme Director of our MSc in Energy Engineering Management at Durham. Grant is an expert in sustainable business engineering development. Here he explains the importance of the power of collaboration and small changes in an energy transition.
We have joined the Turing University Network
We have further strengthened our ties to The Alan Turing Institute and our connections with other top-ranking universities by becoming a member of the Institute’s newly launched Turing University Network.
First research flight images from innovative balloon-borne telescope
Our astronomers are part of an international team behind the successful first research flight of an innovative balloon-borne telescope that will investigate the mystery of dark matter.
New research shows why some children may be slower to learn words
A new research study has revealed why some children may be slower to learn words than others.