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Defining what makes the best virtual first impression
A new study by psychologists at Durham has found the answers to creating the best first impression in a virtual meeting, such as Teams or Zoom, is a visual background of house plants and books.
New expectations for research: More impact and practical relevance
Global challenges, rapid change and complexity are creating new pressures on research and the role of the researcher.
“Senzenina: What have we done?” We are all entangled in the politics of peace
On International Day of Peace, 21 September, Professor Stefanie Kappler from our School of Government and International Affairs reflects on the politics of peace in relation to art and, in particular, the work of South African artist and activist Haroon Gunn-Salie.
Contact with Extraterrestrial Intelligence and Human Law
Professor Michael Bohlander has written a new book called ‘Contact with Extraterrestrial Intelligence and Human Law - The applicability of rules of war and human rights’.
Bank branches closer to their headquarters have greater performance and efficiency
Bank branches geographically closer to the bank’s headquarters have greater levels of output and efficiency, performing better than branches further away, according to new research from our Department of Finance.
Durham leads new £21.3m research hub to decarbonise UK maritime sector
We’ve been chosen to lead a new £21.3m national research partnership focussed on decarbonising the UK maritime sector.
Durham Law School visit to Universidad Externado de Colombia
Further to an earlier visit to Colombia by Bruce Wardhaugh and Gemma Davies, and to continue to deepen the relationship between Durham University and our partner Universidad Externado de Colombia, Dr Smith Azubuike and Dr Adebola Adeyemi visited Colombia from 14-16 August to promote a joint academic event and shared views on the UK critical minerals strategy and the likely impact for the UK and the global South.
University welcomes Horizon Europe announcement
The University has welcomed the announcement that Britain is to rejoin the €95.5billion Horizon Europe research funding programme.
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.
Wind power industry faces size problem as blades get longer than football pitches. Simon Hogg comments on Financial Times.
Simon Hogg commented on FT expressing concern on wind turbine models' rapid development.
Pioneering technological research in our Computer Science Department
Our Computer Science Department is one of the top ranked in the UK and we are at the forefront of next generation innovation.
Our research projects are having a world-changing impact.
Durham involved in new X-ray satellite mission to explore space
We’re involved in a major international satellite launch mission which aims to observe some of the most energetic objects and events in the cosmos, further advancing the science of space exploration.
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