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Join the Diwali celebrations at the Oriental Museum

Students and community volunteers will spring into action to help celebrate the spectacular Indian festival of Diwali at the Oriental Museum on Saturday 2 November, 6 – 8pm.
A lady dressed in a sari leads the Diwali Lakshmi Puja ceremony by holding a Puja plate in front of the shrine. The shrine is decorated in flower garlands. Other people stand around the central lady praying with traditional Indian dress.

Harnessing the power of AI to predict emergency hospital admissions

Our mathematicians have helped harness the power of AI (artificial intelligence) to upgrade a tool that forecasts emergency hospital admissions across Scotland.
A doctor's gloved hand rests on a patient's arm

Durham University appoints new Director of Estates and Facilities

Ian Rooney has been appointed as Director of Estates and Facilities for Durham University. He will take up this role on Wednesday 1 January 2025.
Portrait image of Ian Rooney

Breakthrough drug for motor neurone disease shows promise in new study

A new drug called Ellorarxine is offering hope to those suffering from motor neurone disease (MND), according to a recent study published in the International Journal of Molecular Sciences.
Spiral motor neuron

Psychic nights can help with grief, study finds

Attending psychic nights can help ease a person’s grief, according to the initial findings of a research study.
Red neon with the words psychic readings, on a black background

ESTRELLAS: The power of supporting women in STEM

Our Centre for Advanced Instrumentation recently hosted an event dedicated to celebrating and supporting women in STEM. Speakers from across the globe came to Durham to share inspirational stories from their impressive careers, showing how they came to be where they are today.
The attendees of the ESTRELLAS event

Durham University to host the National Astronomy Meeting 2025

Leading scientists from the UK and around world will meet at Durham University next summer to present the latest in cutting-edge space research.
The Ogden Centre at Durham University with a projection of the solar system projected onto its outer walls.

Researchers use advanced robotics to study honeybee behaviour

Researchers from our top-rated Computer Science department have made significant advances in understanding honeybee behaviour through the use of innovative robotic technology.
Roboroyale project

New Zealand reporter Pete McKenzie announced as 2025 Sir Harry Evans Global Fellow

Pete McKenzie has been awarded the 2025 Sir Harry Evans Global Fellowship in Investigative Journalism.
Pete McKenzie smiling at the camera

Durham’s solar-powered car shines at European Challenge

Our Solar Car team has secured a top 10 finish at the prestigious 2024 iLumen European Solar Challenge.
Durham University Solar Car team

Euclid reveals first images of its great map of the Universe

An international team of scientists, including those from our Department of Physics, are involved in a major space mission that has released five unprecedented new images of the Universe.
One of the first images from space from the Euclid mission

Contributing to the cultural vibrancy and wellbeing of North East England

As a new academic year begins, we’re reflecting on the positive impact we have on North East England. Part one of our two-part series explored how we’re driving inclusive growth. In part two, discover how we’re contributing to the cultural vibrancy of our region and enhancing the health and wellbeing of local communities.
A group of children jumping and smiling in a garden