Case Studies
MammalWeb revolutionising wildlife monitoring with AI
MammalWeb, a citizen science project developed by Durham University, is transforming how we monitor and understand mammal populations. With the integration of artificial intelligence (AI), the project is making the process of analysing wildlife images faster, more efficient, and accessible to a wide range of users.
Helping the Church of England achieve their green targets
The Church of England is committed to achieving net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2030, with decarbonising the heating systems in its historic buildings - its largest source of emissions - being a critical and complex challenge.
Planning for uncertainty in offshore wind
Designing the infrastructure to connect offshore wind turbines to the onshore grid is fraught with uncertainty. Factors such as unpredictable wind patterns, varying sea conditions, and the complexities of integrating renewable energy into the national grid present significant challenges.
UN Global Pulse using satellites to understand epidemics
Diseases spread quickly in refugee camps, creating urgent health risks for residents. Professor Frank Krauss and his team are working with UN Global Pulse to use satellite data and neural networks to better understand and manage disease transmission.
How Kromek is using waste heat recovery to supply Freeman’s Quay Leisure Centre
County Durham-based company Kromek, a leading developer of radiation and bio-detection technology solutions, is working with Durham University researcher Dr. Janie Ling-Chin to explore the use of a liquid desiccant thermal battery.
Building Atom Bank's Digital Twin
Durham-based Atom Bank is a digital challenger bank offering an app-based innovative and efficient banking experience.
In partnership with P&G: the chemistry of cleaning
Our award-winning strategic partnership with P&G has enabled unique and globally scalable innovations that have improved billions of consumers' lives around the world.
Consumer behavioural profiling results in significant financial gains
Collaborative research into consumer behavioural profiling and impulse buying led by Professor Sarah Xiao and Professor Mike Nicholson at the Business School, has enabled marketing agencies and companies to build new marketing toolkits which have resulted in significant financial gains.
Opening up the Classics to the digital world
Durham’s research helps people all over the world to access ancient Greek and Latin literature.
Protecting global communities from harmful volcanic emissions
Our Earth Sciences research is helping communities living near active volcanoes, and the agencies protecting them, to reduce exposure to volcanic emissions.
Helping species adapt to climate change
Our bioscientists are playing a key role in identifying the impact of climate change on plant and animal life.
Influencing elections and governance in Africa
Our impact-making research in History is bringing a change in the political landscape in sub-Saharan Africa.