Our researchers at the School of Education have contributed to a series of reports aimed at helping schools in disadvantaged areas attract and retain high-quality teachers.

Our department of Computer Science is home to world-class innovation and expertise.

We’re leading a partnership to train the next generation of social scientists which has received over £28m in new funding.

We are continuing to add to our credentials as a sustainable university, having been shortlisted for two awards at this year’s Green Gown UK and Ireland Awards. The shortlisted projects are the Greenspace Movement in the Student Engagement category and our Biodiversity Strategy in the Nature Positive category.

Quasars are extremely bright objects with massive black holes at their centres. Usually, quasars are obscured by donut-shaped rings of dust surrounding them.

On 11 November, millions of people in the UK and beyond remember the service and sacrifice of our Armed Forces on what is known as Remembrance Day.

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As a University, we remember the millions of people who have lost their lives in the line of duty. We are highly committed to supporting our Armed Forces and to marking Remembrance Day.

Our Mathematical Sciences department has a long track record of working and partnering with industry and the public sector.

A new study from our Department of Psychology has found that cigarette style graphic warning labels could reduce people’s meat consumption.

The Oriental Museum is hosting an evening of live music and family-friendly events to celebrate the spectacular festival of Diwali on Tuesday 14 November from 6pm - 8pm. Staff and students from the Durham University Hindu Society are looking forward to welcoming visitors of all ages, to join in with traditional Diwali activities.