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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.
A fox caught by a camera trap

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.
Digital twin of Durham Cathedral

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.
Durham researcher in front of wind turbines

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.
Refugee camp satellite modelling

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.
Radiation protection equipment

Building Atom Bank's Digital Twin

Durham-based Atom Bank is a digital challenger bank offering an app-based innovative and efficient banking experience.
Atom Bank livery on wall

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.
P&G chemistry

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.
DUBS consumer profiling

Opening up the Classics to the digital world

Durham’s research helps people all over the world to access ancient Greek and Latin literature.
Diogenes

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.
Volcanic ash

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.
Climate change

Influencing elections and governance in Africa

Our impact-making research in History is bringing a change in the political landscape in sub-Saharan Africa.
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