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Research Impact at Durham
Read about our Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2021 impact case studies.
Global Culture
Interested in how the cultural activities of Durham's staff and student bodies enrich life worldwide? Head to the Global Culture page to find out.
Latest news
How a makeshift PoW chapel from WWII continues to connect Ukrainians and Britons
PhD student, Daniel Adamson, from our Department of History, discusses the history of a chapel in Scotland created by Ukrainian prisoners of war and how this ties in with current events.
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Ukraine war: death of a ‘fixer’ underlines the dangers of this unsung but vital job for journalism
Professor Tim Luckhurst, Principal of South College, emphasises the importance of a 'fixer' to broadcasters covering foreign conflicts for international news organisations.
Toolkit supports better learning for disadvantaged pupils
Our highly-rated School of Education has developed a pioneering toolkit to ensure funding for pupils, and especially disadvantaged children, is spent effectively.
Empowering youth voices in the Mediterranean
Our academics are tackling real-world situations and solving sensitive issues through their pioneering and impactful research.
The Durham Centre for Cultural Heritage Protection Statement on Ukraine
At a time when the cultural heritage of Ukraine is under very real and immediate threat, we send our support to the cultural heritage community in Ukraine and ask that all national and international agencies do their utmost to protect the country’s rich heritage from damage.
Off-shore energy storage project wins UK Government backing
A new collaboration between Durham University and Crondall Energy Ltd to explore the potential of Compressed Air Energy Storage (CAES) in the UK continental shelf, has won backing from the UK government.
Renewed Partnership with National Museum of Japanese History
The Oriental Museum held an event recently to renew Durham University’s Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the National Museum of Japanese History and celebrate the highly valued partnership.
Renewed Partnership with National Museum of Japanese History
The Oriental Museum held an event recently to renew Durham University’s Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the National Museum of Japanese History and celebrate the highly valued partnership.
Celebrating the Year of the Tiger
We would like to wish all those preparing for and celebrating the arrival of the Year of the Tiger a very happy and healthy New Year. We are delighted that this year we will be able to enjoy a range of exciting celebrations taking place across the University and City.
Exhibition explores art of traditional storytelling in Japan
We’re exploring the art behind a traditional form of Japanese storytelling in a new exhibition at our Oriental Museum.
Ash blanketing Tonga after volcano eruption creates health concerns
Professor Claire Horwell, from our Earth Sciences Department, explores the health risks of ash following the eruption of the underwater volcano Hunga Tonga–Hunga Haʻapai, near Tonga.
Durham in world top 30 most international universities
We’ve been named as one of the world’s most international universities by the Times Higher Education (THE).
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