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IPPP marks 25 years of world-leading particle physics research

Our Institute for Particle Physics Phenomenology (IPPP) will celebrate its 25th anniversary next week, recognising a quarter-century of innovative research, global collaboration, and academic excellence.

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Scientists help power world’s largest fusion energy project

Scientists from our top-rated Physics department have played a crucial role in verifying the quality of specialist materials destined for the magnets of ITER.
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Prof Hampshire and Dr Raine at the lab

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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IPPP marks 25 years of world-leading particle physics research

Our Institute for Particle Physics Phenomenology (IPPP) will celebrate its 25th anniversary next week, recognising a quarter-century of innovative research, global collaboration, and academic excellence.

IPPP group photo

Scientists help power world’s largest fusion energy project

Scientists from our top-rated Physics department have played a crucial role in verifying the quality of specialist materials destined for the magnets of ITER.
Prof Hampshire and Dr Raine at the lab

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.
A mother kissing her baby's foot whils the baby is lying on the bed
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