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Why newborn babies don’t need sleep training
Are you a new parent worrying about whether your baby is sleeping enough or how long they should nap for? A new book by our world-leading baby sleep expert, Professor Helen Ball, could be just what you need.
Britain’s long-distance tin trade transformed the Bronze Age across Europe and the Mediterranean
A new study led by researchers from our top-rated Archaeology department has revealed that 3300 years ago, tin mined in south-west Britain was a key resource for major Bronze Age civilisations in the Eastern Mediterranean thousands of kilometres away.
Study on domestic abuse of older people sheds light on risk factors
New research has found that older people are more likely to be abused by their partners than by a family member.
New study paves way for greener digital infrastructure
We have contributed to new international research that critically assesses the intricate relationship between urban digitisation and sustainability, focusing on the significant environmental impact of data centres.
People with health issues denied medication in police custody
People in police custody with health issues are regularly put at risk because medication is delayed or unavailable.
Study finds England’s trainee teachers excel in early reading instruction
A new study led by Dr Johny Daniel from our top-ranked School of Education have found that trainee teachers in England are significantly better prepared to teach early reading skills compared to their counterparts in India, particularly in phonics instruction.
The Greenland ice sheet is falling apart – new study
Tom Chudley, a Leverhulme Early Career Fellow in our Department of Geography, shares new research showing how quickly the Greenland ice sheet is melting.
Durham subjects among world top 100
Four of our subjects have been ranked among the world’s top 100 in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings by Subject 2025.
Declassified spy images help locate ancient battle site
Archaeologists from Durham University and University of Al-Qadisiyah in Iraq have pinpointed the location of a famous early Islamic battle using declassified spy satellite images.
Loneliness in old age and the role of social workers
Loneliness has been identified as a major challenge for social work because of its significant impact on health and social care services, particularly for older people. It is linked to conditions like heart disease, stroke and Alzheimer’s disease.
How teaching shortages could be tackled
A worldwide comparison of 18 countries suggests that teaching needs to be made more attractive to a wider pool of graduates to tackle shortages in the profession.
Training the next generation of social scientists
We’re leading a partnership to train the next generation of social scientists which has received over £28m in new funding.