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Durham’s solar-powered car shines at European Challenge
Our Solar Car team has secured a top 10 finish at the prestigious 2024 iLumen European Solar Challenge.
Our Physics department plays key role in unveiling the universe’s secrets
Our top-rated Physics department has made significant contributions to an innovative international project that's shedding new light on the mysteries of our universe.
Professor Claire Horwell wins prestigious American Geophysical Union Award
Professor Claire Horwell from our top-rated Earth Sciences department has been honoured with the American Geophysical Union's (AGU) 2024 GeoHealth Section Award, recognising her groundbreaking work at the intersection of geosciences and public health.
Pioneering mathematician awarded prestigious Royal Society Fellowship
In a new development for our highly rated Mathematical Sciences department, Dr Yohance Osborne is set to join us as one of the first recipients of the prestigious Royal Society Career Development Fellowship.
Durham joins cutting-edge astronomical project BlackGEM
We have become part of an incredible space project called BlackGEM.
Victoria Schleis awarded prestigious IAS fellowship
Victoria Schleis, a postdoctoral research associate in our top-rated Mathematical Sciences department, has been awarded a prestigious fellowship by the Institute for Advanced Study (IAS) for the 2024-25 academic year.
Dr Sheina Lew-Levy awarded prestigious ERC Grant for pioneering cultural research
Dr Sheina Lew-Levy from our top-rated Psychology department has been awarded a highly competitive European Research Council (ERC) Starting Grant.
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).