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Research from our Archaeology Department, that British tin was traded over 4,000km to the Mediterranean during the Bronze Age, has been featured in BBC - Digging for Britain.

Watch the full episode here: www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/epis...
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Digging for Britain - Series 13: 6. A Cornish Legend and an Ancient Wishing Well
Tantalising clues to the ancient origin story of St Michael’s Mount, rare Roman cavalry swords with hidden secrets and a wishing well of coins at a promontory fort in Pembrokeshire.
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February 9, 2026 at 2:37 PM
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Did you know we hold the UK’s first academic chair dedicated specifically to #Catholic history? Dr James Kelly @durhamtheology.bsky.social @ccshistorycatholic.bsky.social holds the Clare and Hawley Chair - indicative of our ground-breaking research into the history of #Catholicism 👉 bit.ly/4amN7cq
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February 9, 2026 at 10:06 AM
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From Greenland to the Antarctic, our geographers are driving new understanding of how climate change impacts the world’s vulnerable ice sheets, informing responsive action.

Explore more in our Global Research Newsletter 👉 mailchi.mp/96a54d0bd591...
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February 6, 2026 at 10:50 AM
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💡Meet Atanu Chaudhuri - Professor in Technology & Operations Management within our Business School

From sustainable supply chains to circular economy principles in space, Atanu's work is shaping a responsible future on Earth and beyond. 🌍 🚀

Find out more 👉 www.durham.ac.uk/news-events/...
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February 5, 2026 at 10:06 AM
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Our Director of Economic Development and Commercialisation, Richard Baker, provided evidence to the newly published @ukri.org report, which highlights the growing role of university spin-outs in driving innovation, investment and regional growth.

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University contributes to new UK report on strengthening university spin-outs - Durham University
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February 3, 2026 at 1:26 PM
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From the US Air Force to pioneering astrophysicist✨🔭
@astroradioleah.bsky.social shows how diverse experiences lead to scientific innovation. Leah's research is reshaping our understanding of galaxy evolution 👉 www.durham.ac.uk/news-events/...

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February 3, 2026 at 9:04 AM
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@durhamphysics.bsky.social is a major partner in @eso.org’s new BlueMUSE telescope instrument. BlueMUSE will help us see massive stars in the Milky Way and view the distant Universe 👉 www.durham.ac.uk/news-events/...
The concept for one of the BlueMUSE spectrographs. The image from the telescope is split into 16 separate slices and enters the spectrograph at the top left.
January 30, 2026 at 4:30 PM
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Our innovative and impactful research transforms lives and makes a difference, globally and locally.

Discover more in our Global Research Newsletter 👉 mailchi.mp/96a54d0bd591...

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January 30, 2026 at 2:34 PM
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Dr Toni Williams, from our @dusportexsci.bsky.social, is leading vital research into how people with a disability often live in fear of engaging in physical activity due to the potential impact on their benefits.
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We were glad to be welcomed into Parliament by @marykfoymp.bsky.social to present our latest co-produced research with @dusportexsci.bsky.social to MPs, Peers and decision makers on the impact of the Activity Trap.

Disabled people are scared of losing benefits, so locked out of being active🧵
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January 29, 2026 at 1:33 PM
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Dr Alistair Brown from our Department of English Studies uses VR & gaming make classic literature immersive, accessible & future-focused. He is helping English Studies thrive in the digital age. Find out more 👉 www.durham.ac.uk/departments/...

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January 29, 2026 at 12:15 PM
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How do we build a safer, fairer healthcare system?💡
Professor Emma Cave in our Law School is leading research to inform major policy developments in health law and ethics. Find out more 👉 www.durham.ac.uk/news-events/...

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January 28, 2026 at 2:50 PM
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We are one of Europe’s top 40universities, ranking 32nd in the 2026 QS World University Rankings: Europe.

The result highlights our improvements in academic and employer reputation, international research collaboration and graduate outcomes.

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Durham ranks among top 40 in 2026 QS Europe rankings - Durham University
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January 28, 2026 at 10:16 AM
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Our @durhamphysics.bsky.social astronomers have helped create the highest resolution map of the dark matter that threads through our Universe - showing the mysterious substance’s influence on the formation of stars, galaxies and planets. Discover more 👉 www.durham.ac.uk/news-events/...
Revealing dark matter’s influence on the Universe - Durham University
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January 26, 2026 at 4:26 PM
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England’s severe shortage of social workers could be addressed by employing overseas-qualified social workers living in the UK.

That’s according to a report from our Department of Sociology and UK Welcomes Refugees into a pilot run by Sutton Council ➡️ bit.ly/4bjU6oQ
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January 26, 2026 at 3:35 PM
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Our archaeologists and The Auckland Project are bringing the history of one of North East England’s ancient palaces to the public.

Open Lab will let people see hundreds of artefacts found during eight years of excavation at County Durham’s Auckland Palace 👉 www.durham.ac.uk/news-events/...
A montage of three images showing, top: A group of people standing outside a shop front behind a sign reading "Open Lab", bottom left: a quartered medieval coin being held in the palm of someone's hand, and bottom right: an "S" shaped 19th century flesh hook being held across the fingers of someone's hands.
January 22, 2026 at 2:34 PM
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Professor Nayanika Mookherjee from our Anthropology Department examines how misinformation in Bangladesh exploits entrenched social and political vulnerabilities, drawing on research on birangonas and contemporary cases of blasphemy accusations and mob violence.
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2026 Bangladeshi Elections and Information Bombs - Durham University
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January 20, 2026 at 12:38 PM
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There are three likely scenarios for Venezuela after intervention by the US, according to public policy expert Dr Omar Hammoud Gallego.

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January 14, 2026 at 9:54 AM
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Research by Professor Clare McGlynn in our Law School is behind a new law being implemented in England and Wales to criminalise the creation of non-consensual sexual deepfake images using AI. Find out more 👉 www.durham.ac.uk/news-events/...
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January 13, 2026 at 4:30 PM
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We turn on the heating or grab a hot water bottle when winter hits but how did medieval monks cope with the cold? ❄️

Historian Professor Giles Gasper takes a step back in time to explain.

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January 13, 2026 at 12:04 PM
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Congratulations to all our new graduates!
Across two special days at Durham Cathedral, over 1,500 graduates celebrated the completion of their degrees. We also honoured four exceptional individuals with Honorary Degrees for their outstanding contributions to society.
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Winter Congregation: celebrating our newest graduates - Durham University
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January 12, 2026 at 4:56 PM
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Dr Adrian Brennan from our Biosciences Department has appeared in BBC Inside Science to share his research that shop-bought #wildflower seeds may be putting Britain’s native plants at risk.
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BBC Radio 4 - BBC Inside Science, How rare are Greenland’s rare earth elements?
What rare earths have been found in Greenland, and why do we want them?
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January 12, 2026 at 1:20 PM
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Experts in our Department of Physics, led by Dr Simone Scaringi have discovered a mysterious bow shock wave around a dead star. With the source of this energy leak a mystery, the discovery could challenge understandings of star evolution. Read more 👉 www.durham.ac.uk/news-events/...
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January 12, 2026 at 12:04 PM
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Many congratulations to Sir Bob Murray CBE. He has been awarded an Honorary Doctor of Letters in recognition of his long-standing contributions to football, education and community development across the North East.
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January 9, 2026 at 3:57 PM
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Many congratulations to Heather Wood. She has been awarded an Honorary Master of Arts for her decades of community advocacy and social justice work.

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January 9, 2026 at 11:53 AM
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Today we celebrate the achievements of Vice Admiral Andrew Burns CB OBE, awarded an Honorary Doctor of Science for his distinguished Royal Navy career and his sustained engagement with Durham University.
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January 8, 2026 at 3:50 PM