Research highlights
Highlighted research stories for the Faculty of Arts and Humanities
Spotlight on: Professor Edith Hall – leading the campaign for Classics education for all
Do aliens exist? We studied what scientists really think
PhD scholar reveals the emotional impact of the White Ship disaster
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Strengthening our landmark collaboration with the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History
We have welcomed Dr Anthea M. Hartig, Elizabeth MacMillan Director of the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History to our University – marking a significant milestone in our growing collaboration.

IMEMS receives major donation to address 21st century challenges through the prism of the past
Digital revolution in humanities research
Reimagining the imagination at the world’s largest literary festival
PhD scholar reveals the emotional impact of the White Ship disaster
Durham subjects among world top 100
Professor Peter Vickers uncovers new method to measure global scientific consensus
Digital revolution in humanities research
Our top-rated Computer Science department is leading the charge in bringing high-performance computing (HPC) to the humanities through a new UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) funded project.

Spotlight on: Professor Philip Goff – challenging the foundations of science through philosophy
PhD scholar reveals the emotional impact of the White Ship disaster
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