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New study unlocks pathway to treat chronic pain
A new study involving our Biosciences department has revealed a previously unknown pain pathway in the human nervous system, reshaping our understanding of how chronic pain functions.
ERC Spotlight: Professor Marko Nardini’s NewSense project to examine if human perceptions can be enriched
We will host the European Research Council's (ERC) Scientific Council meeting this June. Leading up to the visit, we’re highlighting some of the projects at Durham happening thanks to support from the ERC.
Supporting the launch of the UK’s first university network for women entrepreneurs
We’re part of a group of leading UK universities supporting women entrepreneurs through the launch of the UK’s first WE Innovate National network.
New study casts doubt on the likelihood of Milky Way collision with Andromeda
New research has cast doubt on the long-held theory that our galaxy, the Milky Way, will collide with its largest neighbour, the Andromeda galaxy, in 4.5 billion years-time.
Archaeologists shed new light on ancient Mesopotamian landscape
Archaeologists have uncovered new evidence about an ancient Mesopotamian landscape, offering fresh insight into the legacy of black slavery during the early Islamic Period.
Why newborn babies don’t need sleep training
Are you a new parent worrying about whether your baby is sleeping enough or how long they should nap for? A new book by our world-leading baby sleep expert, Professor Helen Ball, could be just what you need.
Durham student gives speech at global event at Canadian High Commission
In a ceremony today (23 May), Durham student Alice Booth (Biosciences), travelled to London to deliver a short speech at the Canadian High Commission.
Professor Grant Macaskill appointed as new Lightfoot Professor of Divinity
We welcome Professor Grant Macaskill to our University as our new Lightfoot Professor of Divinity. He will join our leading Department of Theology and Religion in September.
Two Durham researchers appointed to lead REF 2029 sub-panels
Two Durham University researchers are to take important roles in assessing UK universities’ research quality.
Good Citizen award for ‘invaluable’ University staff member
Our Senior Events and Customer Services Manager, Andrea Cairns, has been awarded a Good Citizen of the Year prize from the City of Durham Parish Council thanks to her ‘invaluable’ contribution to the local community.
£11.5m project to turn sewage into sustainable fuels
Our engineering and energy researchers are sharing in £11.5m to turn sewage sludge into sustainable fuels for transport and carbon products for agriculture and industry.
North of England’s N8 universities worth £18.8bn to UK - report
The North of England’s eight research-intensive universities generated £18.8 billion in economic impact for the UK, a new report shows.