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New international study sheds light on why autistic people engage with hate forums
A new study, involving our Department of Sport and Exercise Sciences, has revealed that autistic individuals’ involvement in hate forums is more complex than previously thought.
Misconceptions about dyslexia among professionals risk children being misdiagnosed
Our education experts have found that misconceptions about dyslexia are held by professionals who assess children for the learning difficulty.
Durham is part of the Northern Eye - the new cryo electron microscope facility in the North East of England
We along with Newcastle University and Northumbria University have been awarded a Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC) ALERT grant to acquire a powerful new cryo-electron microscope (cryoEM).
Durham is a Sustainability Institution of the Year finalist in Green Gown Awards 2024
We have been shortlisted as a finalist for the Sustainability Institution of the Year category award in this year's UK & Ireland Green Gown Awards for our project entitled Turning Sustainability Ambition into Action, which recognises our continued efforts to deliver on our sustainability ambition.
Government Minister visits Ukraine summer camp
The UK’s Higher Education Minister has visited our campus to show her support for an education and recreation summer camp for Ukrainian young people.
International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and its Abolition: The American slave who helped found Los Angeles
International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and its Abolition is held on 23 August every year to recognise the anniversary of the day enslaved people on the island of Saint Domingue revolted against French colonial rule. Dr Kevin Waite, from our department of History, has carried out much research into slavery and explains the incredible story of Biddy Mason, an American who overcame enslavement to help found Los Angeles.
Celebrating the Success of Durham’s 2024 Fulbrighters
This summer we celebrated the phenomenal success of three Durham scholars who have just been awarded a prestigious Fubright Scholarship to continue their studies and research at universities across the USA.
Events and activities during summer and beyond
The school summer holidays may be coming to an end, but there are still lots of events and activities available for people of all ages here at Durham University attractions in the weeks ahead.
Developing our partnerships and engagement in Indonesia visit
New opportunities were forged, and long-standing relationships strengthened in a recent visit to Indonesia.
A delegation, led by Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Provost, Professor Mike Shipman, visited Indonesia in July 2024. We expanded our global network and explored opportunities to strengthen our established connections and partnerships in the region.
Master of Social Work Celebrates 20 Years
The Department of Sociology’s Master of Social Work (MSW) is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year.
Durham Book Festival 2024 programme announced.
Durham’s annual Book Festival will return from 10 – 13 October, welcoming a host of writers from across the world and celebrating the power of the written word.
We are looking forward to welcoming back Durham alumna and New York Times best-selling author Lucy Foley, to talk about her latest novel, The Guest List. Along with another alumnus Mathew Blake, who will be discussing his debut novel, Anna O.
Durham is a Creating Impact finalist in Green Gown Awards 2024
We have been shortlisted as a finalist for the Creating Impact category award in this year's UK & Ireland Green Gown Awards for our project entitled 93 to 19 – The Odorbac Initiative. Lisa Blundell, Senior Housekeeping, Cleaning and General Services Manager in our Accommodation and Commercial Services, explains more about the project and how it supports our sustainability strategy.