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So far, our My Greenspace users have collectively saved 4,337 kg of food from going to waste, helping to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and conserve valuable resources.
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We have a new Director for MA Intercultural Communication and Education

We’re delighted to welcome Dr Will Lo as the new Director for our Intercultural Communication and Education (ICE) programme who also serves as the Deputy Director of Research in the School.
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Two great war leaders united by American isolationism: Charles de Gaulle and Volodymyr Zelensky

Tim Luckhurst of Durham University explores the parallels between political leaders Charles de Gaulle and Volodymyr Zelensky and their relations with USA presidents.
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RSPB Big Garden Birdwatch 24 - 26 Jan 2025 - sign up now!

The RSPB's Big Garden Birdwatch is the world’s largest garden wildlife survey. Every year, hundreds of thousands of nature lovers take part, helping to build a picture of how garden birds are faring. 
RSPB Big Garden Birdwatch 2025

Congratulations to our My Greenspace app monthly winners

You've all taken the time to upload your plant based meals and winter walks to earn points this month.
Monthly winners Jan 2025

Leading researcher campaigns for fair access to sports with Paralympics GB

Professor Brett Smith from our Department of Sport and Exercise Sciences attended the Paralympic Games to campaign for equality in physical education (PE) for disabled children.
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Royal Society recognises academic’s commitment to women in STEM subjects

We’re celebrating the news that Professor Karen Johnson from our Department of Engineering has been awarded the Royal Society’s Rosalind Franklin Award. The award recognises Karen’s achievements in environmental engineering and her commitment to engaging women in STEM subjects (science, technology, engineering and mathematics).
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Dunelm House

Update on Dunelm House, now Grade II listed thanks to the efforts of Adrian Green and others.
Dunelm House

Groundbreaking research, Olympic triumphs and awards recognition: Part two of our end of year review 2024

From globally impactful research to Olympian alumni and award-winning initiatives – it's been an exciting year here at Durham. In part two of our end of year review, we're reflecting on more of our successes in 2024.
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How we’re supporting North East England

We’re a global university making a major contribution to the economic, cultural and social vibrancy of North East England. Here’s part one of a two-part report.
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Medical Humanities – Future Interdisciplinarity

IMH researchers invited to speak at three-day workshop convened by the Centre for Medical Humanities and Bioethics (CMHB) at Linköping University.
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Sim Reaney presented the SCIMAP tool at the European Geosciences Union (EGU) in Vienna April 2025

[04/25] Sim Reaney presented the SCIMAP tool at the European Geosciences Union (EGU), focusing on how nutrients impact instream ecology. The SCIMAP tool is part of the wider SCIMAP toolkit that identifies the sources of diffuse pollution and flood waters at the landscape scale.
Sim Reaney EGU April 2025