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Study shows the lack of ‘me time’ for new mothers
New mothers only have about an hour out of their waking day for rest, according to new research by our psychologists.
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Major grant awarded for new innovative research into programmable plants
We have been awarded a major research grant as part of UK’s ARIA’s (Advanced Research and Invention Agency) prestigious Programmable Plants initiative.
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Durham to lead national skills hub to boost UK research
As part of UKRI’s support of the UK’s Compute Roadmap published yesterday, we are launching a major new initiative called SHAREing (Skills Hub for Accelerated Research Environments Inspiring the Next Generation).
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How tropical plants keep ant rivals peacefully apart by giving them separate ‘flats’
Researchers from our top-rated Biosciences department have uncovered a fascinating way tropical plants in Fiji manage to keep peace among rival ant colonies.
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Mysterious ‘Dark Dwarfs’ may be hiding at the heart of the Milky Way
A new study has proposed the existence of a new type of cosmic object that could be hiding at the centre of our galaxy.
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Dr Kai Wang sheds new light on cosmic connections at National Astronomy Meeting
Dr Kai Wang from our top-rated Physics department has presented his research at the Royal Astronomical Society’s National Astronomy Meeting (NAM2025).
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Using GPS trackers to study red deer behaviour in Scotland
Researchers are tracking the movement of red deer in the Highlands of Scotland using GPS collars as part of a new project.
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Study shows the lack of ‘me time’ for new mothers
New mothers only have about an hour out of their waking day for rest, according to new research by our psychologists.

Major grant awarded for new innovative research into programmable plants
We have been awarded a major research grant as part of UK’s ARIA’s (Advanced Research and Invention Agency) prestigious Programmable Plants initiative.
Durham to lead national skills hub to boost UK research
As part of UKRI’s support of the UK’s Compute Roadmap published yesterday, we are launching a major new initiative called SHAREing (Skills Hub for Accelerated Research Environments Inspiring the Next Generation).
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