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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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Durham Hosts Week of Events Honouring Black History and Reparative Justice
A vibrant week of events (20–23 October 2025) will take place across Durham, exploring Black history, reparative justice, and decolonial thought. Organised as part of the ESRC Festival of Social Science, the programme brings together scholars, students, and community members for walking tours, film screenings, and keynote lectures that highlight critical conversations around race, memory, and historical responsibility.
Collaborating with Action for ME to improve understanding of ME
The new archbishop of Canterbury has already made history – but she has huge challenges ahead
Church of England must do more to recognise dangers of spiritual authority
Using computers to track the changing sound of bands
Faculty of Arts and Humanities Earns Prestigious Athena Swan Silver Award
Professor Janet Stewart highlights importance of arts and humanities at THE European Summit
Church of England must do more to recognise dangers of spiritual authority
The Church of England must do more to create a culture in which spiritual authority is handled safely, according to a new report from Durham University.
Using computers to track the changing sound of bands
Durham hosts world’s first major international conference on critical neurodiversity studies
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