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Our Chemistry and Engineering departments are part of an international team behind the creation of a new family of organic materials that can conduct ions - atoms or molecules with a net electrical charge - in solids. Discover more 👉 www.durham.ac.uk/news-events/...
New materials conduct ions in solids as easily as in liquids - Durham University
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December 19, 2025 at 12:47 PM
Our Chemistry and Engineering departments are part of an international team behind the creation of a new family of organic materials that can conduct ions - atoms or molecules with a net electrical charge - in solids. Discover more 👉 www.durham.ac.uk/news-events/...
Comments by figures such as Joey Barton could fuel a culture of online hostility towards female athletes, says #research from @mariannhardey.com at our Business School.
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December 19, 2025 at 10:22 AM
Comments by figures such as Joey Barton could fuel a culture of online hostility towards female athletes, says #research from @mariannhardey.com at our Business School.
Read more: www.durham.ac.uk/research/cur...
@uniofhull.bsky.social @lborouniversity.bsky.social @kickitoutofficial.bsky.social
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The science is clear on glacier change – and the perils of ignoring it are even clearer. Read more from Prof Chris Stokes @geogdurham.bsky.social and colleagues on how efforts to downplay the latest scientific findings are “alarming” 👉 www.durham.ac.uk/research/cur...
Earth’s frozen regions are sending a clear warning about climate change – but politicians are ignoring it - Durham University
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December 18, 2025 at 4:40 PM
The science is clear on glacier change – and the perils of ignoring it are even clearer. Read more from Prof Chris Stokes @geogdurham.bsky.social and colleagues on how efforts to downplay the latest scientific findings are “alarming” 👉 www.durham.ac.uk/research/cur...
New research from @daveroberts2026.bsky.social reveals how ocean warming triggered the large-scale retreat of the Northeast Greenland Ice Stream. It offers vital clues for understanding its modern-day vulnerability.
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Warmer ocean currents significantly destabilise ice sheets, driving their retreat - Durham University
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December 17, 2025 at 2:07 PM
New research from @daveroberts2026.bsky.social reveals how ocean warming triggered the large-scale retreat of the Northeast Greenland Ice Stream. It offers vital clues for understanding its modern-day vulnerability.
Read more: ➡️ brnw.ch/21wYqW6
@newcastleuni.bsky.social @geogdurham.bsky.social
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PhD candidate and former British Army combat medic @ashpercival-borley.bsky.social from our
@durhamhistory.bsky.social discusses why history, and personal experience, show that gender is not important on the battlefield - www.durham.ac.uk/research/cur...
@durhamhistory.bsky.social discusses why history, and personal experience, show that gender is not important on the battlefield - www.durham.ac.uk/research/cur...
Doubts about women in combat don’t stand up to history - Durham University
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December 17, 2025 at 10:52 AM
PhD candidate and former British Army combat medic @ashpercival-borley.bsky.social from our
@durhamhistory.bsky.social discusses why history, and personal experience, show that gender is not important on the battlefield - www.durham.ac.uk/research/cur...
@durhamhistory.bsky.social discusses why history, and personal experience, show that gender is not important on the battlefield - www.durham.ac.uk/research/cur...
@geogdurham.bsky.social, @mikebentley.bsky.social @swais2c.bsky.social will examine 23-million-year-old mud and rocks found below 500 metres of ice to investigate the fate of the West Antarctic Ice Sheet in our warming world. Discover more 👉 www.durham.ac.uk/news-events/...
December 16, 2025 at 12:22 PM
@geogdurham.bsky.social, @mikebentley.bsky.social @swais2c.bsky.social will examine 23-million-year-old mud and rocks found below 500 metres of ice to investigate the fate of the West Antarctic Ice Sheet in our warming world. Discover more 👉 www.durham.ac.uk/news-events/...
We've secured a @ukri.org Industrial Doctoral Landscape Award for BiSCI, a new PhD training scheme around sustainable consumer innovation.
With P&G and others, researchers will develop #skills to drive greener, more sustainable products and technologies.
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With P&G and others, researchers will develop #skills to drive greener, more sustainable products and technologies.
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December 16, 2025 at 9:40 AM
We've secured a @ukri.org Industrial Doctoral Landscape Award for BiSCI, a new PhD training scheme around sustainable consumer innovation.
With P&G and others, researchers will develop #skills to drive greener, more sustainable products and technologies.
www.durham.ac.uk/news-events/...
With P&G and others, researchers will develop #skills to drive greener, more sustainable products and technologies.
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Introducing our January 2026 Honorary Graduates!
This January we will honour four remarkable individuals who have made a powerful impact locally, nationally and globally.
Vice Admiral Andrew Burns CB OBE
Sir Bob Murray CBE
Heather Wood
Yasmin Khan
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This January we will honour four remarkable individuals who have made a powerful impact locally, nationally and globally.
Vice Admiral Andrew Burns CB OBE
Sir Bob Murray CBE
Heather Wood
Yasmin Khan
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Leading figures from sport, defence, community and justice recognised with Honorary Degrees - Durham University
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December 15, 2025 at 11:28 AM
Introducing our January 2026 Honorary Graduates!
This January we will honour four remarkable individuals who have made a powerful impact locally, nationally and globally.
Vice Admiral Andrew Burns CB OBE
Sir Bob Murray CBE
Heather Wood
Yasmin Khan
www.durham.ac.uk/news-events/...
This January we will honour four remarkable individuals who have made a powerful impact locally, nationally and globally.
Vice Admiral Andrew Burns CB OBE
Sir Bob Murray CBE
Heather Wood
Yasmin Khan
www.durham.ac.uk/news-events/...
We welcome the Government’s backing to move forward with pace the development of Durham Mathematics School (DMS) - a new specialist sixth form aimed at nurturing mathematical talent across the North of England. Read more 👉 www.durham.ac.uk/news-events/...
December 12, 2025 at 3:36 PM
We welcome the Government’s backing to move forward with pace the development of Durham Mathematics School (DMS) - a new specialist sixth form aimed at nurturing mathematical talent across the North of England. Read more 👉 www.durham.ac.uk/news-events/...
We were pleased to offer a warm Durham welcome to a visiting delegation from Wuhan University, led by its President Professor Zhang Pingwen.
This visit enabled us to strengthen our ties and explore new opportunities for joint research and exchange: www.durham.ac.uk/news-events/...
This visit enabled us to strengthen our ties and explore new opportunities for joint research and exchange: www.durham.ac.uk/news-events/...
Welcoming leaders from Wuhan University to strengthen ties - Durham University
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December 12, 2025 at 3:02 PM
We were pleased to offer a warm Durham welcome to a visiting delegation from Wuhan University, led by its President Professor Zhang Pingwen.
This visit enabled us to strengthen our ties and explore new opportunities for joint research and exchange: www.durham.ac.uk/news-events/...
This visit enabled us to strengthen our ties and explore new opportunities for joint research and exchange: www.durham.ac.uk/news-events/...
Durham has become a global @unesco.org Learning City – recognising outstanding commitment to education, learning and skills development for people of all ages. Find out more 👉 www.durham.ac.uk/news-events/...
December 11, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Durham has become a global @unesco.org Learning City – recognising outstanding commitment to education, learning and skills development for people of all ages. Find out more 👉 www.durham.ac.uk/news-events/...
Backed by a significant investment from industry, a new research project led by Durham will support the UK’s energy transition and drive innovation in low-carbon technologies.
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#DUResearch #Geoenergy
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December 11, 2025 at 11:44 AM
Backed by a significant investment from industry, a new research project led by Durham will support the UK’s energy transition and drive innovation in low-carbon technologies.
Read more 👉 www.durham.ac.uk/news-events/...
@liverpooluni.bsky.social
@manchester.ac.uk
#DUResearch #Geoenergy
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#DUResearch #Geoenergy
Scientists from @durhamearthsci.bsky.social have helped study a rare rock core taken from deep inside the Great Glen Fault in the Scottish Highlands. @bgs.ac.uk
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Durham researcher helps explain secrets of the Great Glen Fault - Durham University
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December 9, 2025 at 11:37 AM
Scientists from @durhamearthsci.bsky.social have helped study a rare rock core taken from deep inside the Great Glen Fault in the Scottish Highlands. @bgs.ac.uk
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Learn more: www.durham.ac.uk/news-events/...
Researchers, galleries, libraries, museums and industry can access a new £2m facility at our Department of Archaeology to explore ancient and historical artefacts in greater detail.
NEMCAS provides cutting-edge tools to support heritage science 👉 www.durham.ac.uk/news-events/...
NEMCAS provides cutting-edge tools to support heritage science 👉 www.durham.ac.uk/news-events/...
New £2m facility unlocks access to heritage science - Durham University
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December 9, 2025 at 9:48 AM
Researchers, galleries, libraries, museums and industry can access a new £2m facility at our Department of Archaeology to explore ancient and historical artefacts in greater detail.
NEMCAS provides cutting-edge tools to support heritage science 👉 www.durham.ac.uk/news-events/...
NEMCAS provides cutting-edge tools to support heritage science 👉 www.durham.ac.uk/news-events/...
@geogdurham.bsky.social research has shown that rising greenhouse gas emissions could see the size of extreme floods in the Central Himalayas increase by between as much as 73% and 84% by the end of this century. Find out more 👉 www.durham.ac.uk/news-events/...
Greenhouse gases to intensify extreme flooding in the Central Himalayas - Durham University
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December 9, 2025 at 9:28 AM
@geogdurham.bsky.social research has shown that rising greenhouse gas emissions could see the size of extreme floods in the Central Himalayas increase by between as much as 73% and 84% by the end of this century. Find out more 👉 www.durham.ac.uk/news-events/...
This year, we sent seven delegates to the Conference of Parties @cop30brazil.bsky.social in Belém, Brazil. Their work helps to address the challenges of an ever-changing and complex world.
Read about our delegates at COP30:
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#COP30 #Sustainability #COP30noBrasil
Read about our delegates at COP30:
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#COP30 #Sustainability #COP30noBrasil
Reflecting on COP 30 - Durham University
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December 2, 2025 at 3:57 PM
This year, we sent seven delegates to the Conference of Parties @cop30brazil.bsky.social in Belém, Brazil. Their work helps to address the challenges of an ever-changing and complex world.
Read about our delegates at COP30:
www.durham.ac.uk/news-events/...
#COP30 #Sustainability #COP30noBrasil
Read about our delegates at COP30:
www.durham.ac.uk/news-events/...
#COP30 #Sustainability #COP30noBrasil
Fuel made from just air, power and water is taking off – but several things are holding it back. Professor Jon Gluyas from @durhamearthsci.bsky.social takes us through the challenges.
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December 2, 2025 at 12:29 PM
Fuel made from just air, power and water is taking off – but several things are holding it back. Professor Jon Gluyas from @durhamearthsci.bsky.social takes us through the challenges.
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How does mild and unilateral hearing loss affect children's learning? PhD student, Katherine Collier, from our School of Education has looked at the academic risks in young children.
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December 2, 2025 at 10:01 AM
How does mild and unilateral hearing loss affect children's learning? PhD student, Katherine Collier, from our School of Education has looked at the academic risks in young children.
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@sgorard.bsky.social sky.social @durhameducation.bsky.social
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Cast your vote to make the Melsonby Hoard @currentarchaeology.bsky.social's Rescue Project of the Year 2026!
Unearthed by our archaeologists, the hoard is one of the UK’s largest and most important Iron Age finds 👉 www.durham.ac.uk/news-events/...
@proftommoore.bsky.social
Unearthed by our archaeologists, the hoard is one of the UK’s largest and most important Iron Age finds 👉 www.durham.ac.uk/news-events/...
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Vote to make Melsonby Hoard Current Archaeology’s Rescue Project of the Year - Durham University
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December 1, 2025 at 3:58 PM
Cast your vote to make the Melsonby Hoard @currentarchaeology.bsky.social's Rescue Project of the Year 2026!
Unearthed by our archaeologists, the hoard is one of the UK’s largest and most important Iron Age finds 👉 www.durham.ac.uk/news-events/...
@proftommoore.bsky.social
Unearthed by our archaeologists, the hoard is one of the UK’s largest and most important Iron Age finds 👉 www.durham.ac.uk/news-events/...
@proftommoore.bsky.social
Congratulations to PhD student Miranda Wang from our Law School - winner of the 2025 Matariki Three Minute Thesis competition 🥳 Miranda wowed the judges with her presentation exploring mind-reading neurotechnology & its implications for criminal justice. Read more 👉 www.durham.ac.uk/news-events/...
December 1, 2025 at 11:22 AM
Congratulations to PhD student Miranda Wang from our Law School - winner of the 2025 Matariki Three Minute Thesis competition 🥳 Miranda wowed the judges with her presentation exploring mind-reading neurotechnology & its implications for criminal justice. Read more 👉 www.durham.ac.uk/news-events/...
From sick leave to bereavement leave, Drs Alex Brown and @graceowen.bsky.social from our @durhamhistory.bsky.social have been exploring the surprising workplace benefits available in Medieval times. Find out more 👉 www.durham.ac.uk/research/cur...
November 26, 2025 at 1:00 PM
From sick leave to bereavement leave, Drs Alex Brown and @graceowen.bsky.social from our @durhamhistory.bsky.social have been exploring the surprising workplace benefits available in Medieval times. Find out more 👉 www.durham.ac.uk/research/cur...
A global team of experts has created the first ever framework for lifestyle psychiatry. It outlines how interventions in sleep, diet, physical activity & social connection can improve our mental health.🧠The work is published in @bmj.com Mental Health.
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Researchers outline a unified approach to lifestyle psychiatry and mental health - Durham University
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November 25, 2025 at 11:35 AM
A global team of experts has created the first ever framework for lifestyle psychiatry. It outlines how interventions in sleep, diet, physical activity & social connection can improve our mental health.🧠The work is published in @bmj.com Mental Health.
👉 bit.ly/4pq5frS
@maastrichtu.bsky.social
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@maastrichtu.bsky.social
We're third in the #UK in the @timeshighered.bsky.social Interdisciplinary Science Rankings 2026 - testament to how our research crosses traditional boundaries to address today's global challenges: www.durham.ac.uk/news-events/...
#THEunirankings #THEISR #THEISF #highered
#THEunirankings #THEISR #THEISF #highered
November 21, 2025 at 11:55 AM
We're third in the #UK in the @timeshighered.bsky.social Interdisciplinary Science Rankings 2026 - testament to how our research crosses traditional boundaries to address today's global challenges: www.durham.ac.uk/news-events/...
#THEunirankings #THEISR #THEISF #highered
#THEunirankings #THEISR #THEISF #highered
Read @jonnydarling.bsky.social's thoughts on the UK's proposed asylum reforms: www.durham.ac.uk/research/cur...
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November 20, 2025 at 2:37 PM
Read @jonnydarling.bsky.social's thoughts on the UK's proposed asylum reforms: www.durham.ac.uk/research/cur...
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#DUresearch @geogdurham.bsky.social @uk.theconversation.com
Professor Gina Porter, @durhamanthropology.bsky.social, and Bradley Rink, at the University of the Western Cape, draw on research in Cape Town and London to challenge the common assumption that young men walk freely and without fear within communities. Read more 👉 bit.ly/43I4D8B
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Walking habits of young men in Cape Town and London - Durham University
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November 20, 2025 at 9:35 AM
Professor Gina Porter, @durhamanthropology.bsky.social, and Bradley Rink, at the University of the Western Cape, draw on research in Cape Town and London to challenge the common assumption that young men walk freely and without fear within communities. Read more 👉 bit.ly/43I4D8B
#DUResearch
#DUResearch