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Our leading sustainability research has a global impact. Since 2021, we've been involved in COP, and this year, seven experts are attending @cop30brazil.bsky.social in Belém, Brazil. Learn more about our holistic approach to climate action: bit.ly/43ndJHT

#COP30 #Sustainability #COP30noBrasil
An evergreen forest in Banten, Indonesia. Credit: Tom Fisk, Pexels.
November 10, 2025 at 3:54 PM
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@carolineclason.bsky.social @geogdurham.bsky.social @durhamglaciology.bsky.social has co-authored a major new report from the UK National Commission for UNESCO looking at the consequences of melting ice on people and planet. Discover more 👉 www.durham.ac.uk/news-events/...
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A mountain glacier running into a pool of water.
November 10, 2025 at 2:00 PM
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The insights of Durham's @ecromanis.bsky.social have featured in The Guardian, in a piece which explores partial ectogestation. As a leading researcher in reproduction and the law, Chloe’s work continues to shape vital conversations around reproductive regulation. Read more: bit.ly/4nU0ypi
November 7, 2025 at 2:21 PM
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Professor Gorard from our School of Education reflects on the national curriculum review and calls for evidence-informed reform and equity-driven policy.

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What the review of England’s national curriculum means for disadvantaged schools - Durham University
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November 7, 2025 at 12:30 PM
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Congratulations to @shaidmahmood.bsky.social on joining the Government’s HE Access and Participation Task & Finish Group.
Shaid is passionate about raising aspirations & helping people achieve their goals.
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@bphillipsonmp.bsky.social @departmentforedu.bsky.social
November 6, 2025 at 2:23 PM
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Almost two years of seaweed study by @grockesibl.bsky.social from @durhamearthsci.bsky.social has prompted further investigation of water quality at #Scarborough

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November 4, 2025 at 4:06 PM
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Professor Jeff Warburton from our Geography Department has shed light on how dam disasters of the 1920s led to vital safety reforms but with today’s changing climate.

Learn more: www.durham.ac.uk/research/cur...
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October 31, 2025 at 11:44 AM
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Did Neanderthals create art?
Archaeology Professor Paul Pettitt explores the evidence that our ancient sister species were indeed capable of artistic expression.
Read his fascinating insights: ➡️ bit.ly/47eR56K
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#DUresearch #DUinspire
Were Neanderthals capable of making art? - Durham University
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October 30, 2025 at 3:38 PM
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New study from @durhampsych.bsky.social found that kids prefer comfortable respirators with ear-loops, and younger children like colourful designs, while older ones prefer plain black or white.

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Children’s views could help shape better mask design - Durham University
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October 30, 2025 at 11:14 AM
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Our physicists are investigating how a UK-led team could design and build a core instrument for a NASA mission to search for life on distant planets. The Habitable Worlds Observatory is expected to launch in the 2040s 👉 www.durham.ac.uk/news-events/...

@ucl.ac.uk @ukspaceagency.bsky.social
An Earth-like planet in the foreground of a picture with a distant star in the background.
October 24, 2025 at 2:24 PM
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In a new 10-min Talk with @britishacademy.bsky.social Professor @harrietbulkeley.bsky.social from @geogdurham.bsky.social explores how urban climate action can chart a path forward.

Listen to her full talk: www.youtube.com/watch?v=_JLJ...
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Why are cities an important part of climate change?
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October 24, 2025 at 2:03 PM
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Fascinating new #research by @nikulinaav.bsky.social, who has recently joined @arcdurham.bsky.social. She used an innovative #AI approach to reveal how #Neanderthals shaped Europe's #landscapes. Read her @plosone.org paper:
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#archaeology @unileiden.bsky.social
October 24, 2025 at 8:20 AM
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📢 Durham University Business School achieves global recognition.

Our MSc International Business has been ranked 3rd globally and 1st in the UK in the QS International Trade Rankings 2026.

Find out more 🔗 brnw.ch/21wWQa0

#QSRankings #DurhamUniversityBusinessSchool
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October 23, 2025 at 8:22 AM
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Professor Justin Willis @durhamhistory.bsky.social joins fellow researchers in looking at the life of prominent Kenyan politician Raila Odinga following his death. Find out more: www.durham.ac.uk/research/cur...
Raila Odinga in a suit and tie, standing at a lecturn.
October 22, 2025 at 3:03 PM
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First light for 4MOST! 🔭 Global telescope collaboration @4most-eu.bsky.social captures its first light, beginning a scientific journey to reveal how galaxies and stars form and evolve. Discover Durham’s role in this project 👉 www.durham.ac.uk/news-events/...

@icc-durham.bsky.social
New Telescope Captures First Light in Chile - Durham University
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October 21, 2025 at 12:32 PM
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What does the future hold for the North East of England?

Professor Ray Hudson's new book takes a look at the region's transformation from being a "workshop of the world" to a destination for Amazon distribution centres.

📖 www.durham.ac.uk/news-events/...

@geogdurham.bsky.social
The Angel of the North in Gateshead against a blue sky.
October 21, 2025 at 11:33 AM
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Dr James Kelly @durhamtheology.bsky.social @ccshistorycatholic.bsky.social has been appointed as the inaugural holder of the Clare and Hawley Chair in the History of Catholicism - the first in the UK dedicated specifically to Catholic history 👉 www.durham.ac.uk/news-events/...
First Clare and Hawley Chair in the History of Catholicism appointed - Durham University
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October 21, 2025 at 9:03 AM
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Philosophy Prof @philipgoff.bsky.social discusses consciousness on BBC Radio 4’s Beyond Belief. The show looks at brain hemisphere theory - which argues that the left and right hemispheres of the brain perceive the world in radically different ways 👉 www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
Beyond Belief - Consciousness - BBC Sounds
Does faith, spirituality, and relational depth require left or right-brain thinking?
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October 21, 2025 at 8:35 AM
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Many congratulations to our former Chancellor, Sir Thomas Allen, on receiving the Gramophone Lifetime Achievement Award.

Sir Thomas has inspired generations through his incredible talent and service to Durham University.

Find out more: durham.ac.uk/news-events/...

#GramoAwards
Sir Thomas Allen awarded Gramophone lifetime achievement award
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October 16, 2025 at 11:37 AM
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New research from our Biosciences Department shows commercially sourced wildflower seeds may harm native plants.

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Commercially sourced wildflower seeds may threaten Britain’s native red campion - Durham University
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October 15, 2025 at 8:28 AM
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The UK must significantly increase water availability to meet decarbonisation goals, according to research by our Department of Engineering, bsky.app/profile/durh... and water retailer Wave.

Solutions could include water recycling and seawater desalination 👉 www.durham.ac.uk/news-events/...
The Humber Bridge spans over the River Humber on a bright day with blue sky.
October 13, 2025 at 1:57 PM
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ME and ME-like symptoms affect approximately 1.35 million people in the UK.
Find out how @kacheston.bsky.social, from our Department of Sociology and @durhamimh.bsky.social, is collaborating with @actionforme.bsky.social to understand the impact of this condition: www.durham.ac.uk/news-events/...
October 13, 2025 at 1:38 PM
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Our researchers are working with affrichighlands.bsky.social to track red deer 🦌 in the Scottish Highlands to understand their movements and impact on the landscape.

📺Watch the latest episode of BBC Scotland’s Landward to find out more.

brnw.ch/21wWk1s

@ps-wildlife-res.bsky.social
Two red deer facing towards the camera.
October 7, 2025 at 3:37 PM
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Dr Robert Banks from our Biosciences Department is part of a team at DIOKA Therapeutics developing a completely new treatment that works with the body’s natural sensors to stabilise blood pressure.

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Researchers help advance breakthrough in blood pressure treatment - Durham University
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October 7, 2025 at 8:56 AM
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Professor @claremcglynn.bsky.social from our Law School played a key role in a deepfake sexual abuse case.

Her expert evidence helped secure a major penalty of over £220,000, recognising the serious harm caused by sharing fake explicit images.

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October 7, 2025 at 8:34 AM