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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.
UK security minister visits Durham to talk career and lessons in leadership
UK Government minister Dan Jarvis spoke to students about his career, lessons in leadership and advice to young people wanting to enter public service during a visit to Durham.
Welcome summer at the Botanic Garden Annual Fun Day
The Botanic Garden Fun Day has now become an annual event and will take place on Bank Holiday Monday 26 May, from 10.30am-4pm.
Durham student A Cappella group ranked third in the world
The sky’s the limit as reigning UK champions Northern Lights A Cappella place third at the world finals of the International Championship of Collegiate A Cappella in America.
Strengthening our landmark collaboration with the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History
We have welcomed Dr Anthea M. Hartig, Elizabeth MacMillan Director of the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History to our University – marking a significant milestone in our growing collaboration.
Spotlight on: Professor Graham Towl – lifetime achievement award for leading forensic psychologist
Our ‘Spotlight on’ series celebrates the world-leading work of our academics. Just over 20 years after being peer nominated as the most influential forensic psychologist in the UK, Professor Graham Towl has been awarded 2025 British Psychological Society Lifetime Achievement Award.
Spotlight on: Professor Jane Macnaughton - Understanding the lived experience of health and illness
How can we use people’s lived experience of health and illness to improve clinical practice? This has been the focus for Professor Jane Macnaughton as the founder of our Institute for Medical Humanities. For the last 25 years, Jane has been at the forefront of this area of research, striving to humanise medical education.
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.
Professor awarded prestigious fellowship for contributions to geochemistry
Professor of Geochemistry in the Department of Earth Sciences Chris Greenwell has been named a Learned Society of Wales Fellow.
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.
Remembering Pope Francis and reflecting on his legacy
As a University community we are deeply saddened by the passing of Pope Francis.
During Pope Francis’ papacy, researchers from our Department of Theology and Religion have followed his work closely and participated in his initiatives to help shape the future of the Catholic Church.
Durham students named runners-up at Enactus UK & Ireland World Cup Qualifier
A team of enterprising students have placed second in the prestigious Enactus UK & Ireland World Cup Qualifier, marking the third consecutive year they’ve reached the final.