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Researchers help protect migratory birds
Researchers from our top-rated Biosciences department in collaboration with the British Trust for Ornithology (BTO), have conducted a study to understand the challenges faced by migratory birds across Europe and Africa.
New online hub provides EDI careers advice and support
Careers & Enterprise has launched a new, online 'EDI and your Career' hub, providing tailored careers information and support for students and graduates from diverse backgrounds.
Bonobos and chimps give insight into early human sexual behaviour
Using sex to manage social tension dates back over six million years to humans’ common ape ancestor, according to a new study.
Body image perceptions take shape from early childhood
New research by our Department of Psychology has determined that our perceptions of body image are shaped by what we see from as early as seven years old.
Welcome to our new Chief Operating Officer
We are pleased to announce Stewart Ross as our new Chief Operating Officer.
Nanjing to Durham and beyond: an international exchange journey
Ahead of the start of this academic year, international exchange student Yukun Tao undertook an epic cross-continental 11,000km journey driving between Nanjing, China, and Durham.
Spotlight on: Professor Robin Coningham - using archaeological expertise to protect global cultural heritage
Our ‘Spotlight on’ series highlights how our researchers are leading their field and transforming lives. Robin Coningham, Professor of Early Medieval Archaeology and UNESCO Chair in Archaeological Ethics and Practice, focuses on South Asia with a dedication to protecting cultural heritage.
LGBTQ History Month: Spotlight on Dr Joan Lubin
This LGBTQ History Month, we're highlighting the work of Dr Joan Lubin, an assistant professor of modern and contemporary literature in our Department of English Studies.
Hatfield alumnus appointed to Church Commissioner role in the Church of England
Sir Robert Buckland KBE KC (Law, Hatfield College, 1987-90) has been appointed to become the Third Church Estate Commissioner in the Church of England.
New Principal for Collingwood College
Professor Thom Brooks has been appointed as our new Principal of Collingwood College.
Helping stroke survivors with visual perception problems
A new 15-minute tool to screen stroke survivors for visual perception problems has been launched by researchers from Durham and Oxford universities.
The Durham difference; from educational excellence to employability
Our Careers and Enterprise team have been shortlisted for an Educate North Award as a result of their programmes to facilitate employability right across our student community.