Dr Cyril Bourgenot from our Centre for Advanced Instrumentation is part of a team developing cutting-edge technology to enable astronomers to look deeper into the Universe. He is presenting this work as part of the Royal Astronomical Society’s National Astronomy Meeting 2025, which is being hosted by Durham University this week. Here, Cyril tells us about his work and how it could help answer the ultimate astronomical question – is there life elsewhere.

Durham Energy Institute (DEI) is a founding member of the newly launched Energy Storage Association (UK) - a pioneering trade body committed to advancing energy storage.

Dr Alice Finden and Dr Kavi Abraham, both from our School of Government and International Affairs (SGIA), have won the British International Studies Association (BISA) Early Career Excellence in Teaching International Studies Prize.

Dr Kai Wang from our top-rated Physics department has presented his research at the Royal Astronomical Society’s National Astronomy Meeting (NAM2025).

Chimpanzees have been observed copying quirky social behaviours from one another – wearing grass in their ears and bottoms – despite these actions offering no apparent practical benefit.

Young people are at the centre of a major national conference bringing some of the world's finest scientists to the region.

We’re celebrating our role as hosts of the UK’s leading astronomy conference next week (7-11 July) with a series of free events for the public to enjoy.

We are pleased to announce Nic Johnston as our new Chief People Officer.

In July's edition of our community newsletter we mark a major sustainability milestone, celebrate graduation season, and highlight how our students and staff are making a difference locally.

Almost a thousand of the world’s top space scientists will visit Durham University next week (7 to 11 July) as we host the UK’s National Astronomy Meeting (NAM) 2025.

Our Business School has marked its 60th anniversary with a plea to the UK Government to support innovation in the North of England.

With the announcement of the King’s Birthday Honours List 2025, we extend our congratulations to our alumni (and friends) who have been recognised and celebrate their outstanding achievements.