Our Centre for Advanced Instrumentation @durhamphysics.bsky.social is helping to build the world’s biggest telescope! 🔭 We’re working on the HARMONI and MOSAIC instruments for the @eso.org Extremely Large Telescope – allowing deeper exploration of our Universe 👉 tinyurl.com/y2k5895e @ukri.org

From barriers to breakthroughs - a new report highlights how TechUP is helping women overcome barriers and thrive in tech. 💻 Discover more about how the programme is driving change 👉 bit.ly/4eNGfc0 #TechUP #DigitalSkills #WomeninTech #TechUP #DUinspire

Durham physicist Professor Valery Khoze has been elected to the Academia Europaea, one of Europe’s most prestigious academic bodies. The honour recognises his outstanding contributions to theoretical particle physics and his international standing. Discover more 👉 www.durham.ac.uk/news-events/...

Our philosophers Dr Jack Symes and Prof Philip Goff are heading to the stage as The Panpsycast hosts a major live event series, The Story of Everything, on 1st of May at The Royal Institution, London. Find out more and reserve your place: www.thepanpsycast.com/reserve-book...

@icc-durham.bsky.social @durhamphysics.bsky.social researchers are part of the FLAMINGO project, which has released one of the largest datasets in cosmology! This gives scientists worldwide a new way to explore how the Universe evolves 👉 tinyurl.com/339vteyc @dirac-hpc.bsky.social, @ukri.org

“People leave managers, not companies”. Not quite. In @uk.theconversation.com, PhD candidate Jafni Bin Johari Jiken and alumnus Dr Asrif Yusoff from our Business School show staff turnover is shaped by both leadership and workplace conditions. 👉 www.durham.ac.uk/research/cur...

Respect warmly welcomes this important resource, which we're grateful to have collaborated on through our early response programme, Make a Change, alongside Kay Louise Aldred, Community Justice Scotland and Probation Service North East. 👇

Professor Nancy Cartwright from our Philosophy Department has been awarded the BBVA Foundation Frontiers of Knowledge Award in the Humanities. Learn more: www.durham.ac.uk/news-events/... #DUresearch

Our Centre for Research into Violence and Abuse has launched a new toolkit to support professionals working with neurodivergent men who commit domestic abuse. Partners include Community Justice Scotland, Probation Service North East, and @respectuk.bsky.social. Discover more 👉 tinyurl.com/37a42tz8

The Milky Way’s neighbouring galaxies could tell us more about the early Universe – and why some galaxies grew while others didn’t. @durhamphysics.bsky.social researchers were part of a team who used supercomputer simulations to investigate 👉 www.durham.ac.uk/news-events/... @ukri.org

Did you know that our research into bed-sharing has helped to transform national and international guidance on safe sleeping for babies? 👶💤 🔗 www.ukri.org/who-we-are/h... @helenball.bsky.social | @durhamanthropology.bsky.social | @ukri.org

Our work in strengthening UK-Japan cultural ties has been recognised with a prestigious award to Rachel Barclay, Senior Curator of our Oriental Museum. Rachel received the Japanese Foreign Minister’s Commendation from Hiroshi Suzuki, Japan’s Ambassador to the UK. Discover more: tinyurl.com/4p3a9wp3

Christianity in the UK is flourishing in immigrant communities but Professor Mathew Guest suggests a US-style Christian nationalism is on the rise. 🔗 www.durham.ac.uk/research/cur... @mathewjguest.bsky.social | @durhamtheology.bsky.social

A major study involving Durham researchers shows that a novel house design can protect children in sub-Saharan Africa from the three deadliest childhood diseases, including #malaria 🦟 🔗https://www.durham.ac.uk/news-events/latest-news/2026/04/star-homes/ @ox.ac.uk | @tropicalmedicine.ox.ac.uk

@durhamphysics.bsky.social @icc-durham.bsky.social are taking us back nine billion years in time to understand the formation of our Milky Way! Their new movie is available in 3D VR format for schools and science outreach. See the full movie and discover more 👉 tinyurl.com/d7yppeem @ukri.org

Durham researchers are part of an international collaboration that has completed the most detailed 3D map of the Universe to date. Discover more 👉 www.durham.ac.uk/news-events/... #DUResearch @ukri.org @durhamphysics.bsky.social @icc-durham.bsky.social

What does it mean to lead in the age of AI? Executive Dean Kieran Fernandes shares how Durham University Business School is rethinking management education with systems thinking and real-world learning. Read more 🔗 poetsandquants.com/2026/04/14/t... #BusinessEducation #FutureLeaders #Leadership

Why some children with learning difficulties get identified – and others don’t. A major study led by Dr Johny Daniel in our School of Education has revealed a worrying picture. 👉🏼 www.durham.ac.uk/research/cur... @durhameducation.bsky.social

Dr Alessandro Borghi, in our Department of Engineering, is optimising the design of custom-built, 3D-printed surgical plates used in delicate facial reconstruction. His work is supported by a £125k grant from @acmedsci.bsky.social 👉 tinyurl.com/yrd5uwyf

New research led by Professor Susanne Braun at Durham University Business School looks at the dark side of leadership and why it matters for organisations. Read more 🔗 www.durham.ac.uk/news-events/... #Leadership #DurhamUniversity

Dr Jack Symes from our Philosophy Department has appeared on Jubilee Media’s Surrounded, bringing philosophical thinking to a global audience in a lively debate on veganism, ethics and the environment. Read more: www.durham.ac.uk/news-events/...

Great to see our alumna & honorary graduate Charlotte Riley starring in the BBC TV drama Babies📺 Watch it here 👉 bit.ly/4szNQ0V Awarded an honorary Doctor of Letters in 2022, the North East England born actress reflects on her journey in this recent Guardian interview 🔗 bit.ly/4tE9IJC

How do galaxies really form?🔭 @durhamphysics.bsky.social is part of a team using cutting-edge approaches to simulate the Universe in greater detail than ever before - opening up powerful new ways to understand the cosmos 👉 bit.ly/4clv47o #DUresearch @rasjournals.bsky.social @dirac-hpc.bsky.social

Research from our Engineering Department is using cricket match day travel at Edgbaston to help cut transport emissions. Read more: www.durham.ac.uk/news-events/...

@durhamphysics.bsky.social @icc-durham.bsky.social researchers are using their cosmology skills to improve treatment for people with triple-negative breast cancer. The initial “curiosity-driven” research behind this work was funded by the STFC / @ukri.org. 👉 tinyurl.com/mphek8vn

A recent BBC report shows sexism in football is an ongoing issue. A new pop-up and online exhibition by @staceypope.bsky.social shines a light on the untold experiences of female fans — and challenges the idea that greater access has led to true equality. www.durham.ac.uk/research/cur...

“An MBA should be a transformative experience - but not always comfortable.” Mike Anthonisz from Durham University Business School shares how the MBA is evolving. Read the @efmdglobal.org article 👇 blog.efmdglobal.org/2026/04/02/s...

What if healthier soils were key to a more resilient UK? Our experts have contributed to a landmark report showing how soil health underpins climate resilience, food systems, public health & economic stability. Read more 👉 bit.ly/47LYhqU #DUinspire #DUresearch

Research by our engineers, the Arrow Innovation Support programme, and offshore geoscience consultancy Cathie could unlock North East England's huge potential for offshore wind energy. These turbines could power up to 30 million homes! 👉 www.durham.ac.uk/news-events/...

Emeritus Professor Carol Adams has spent her career improving the quality and transparency of sustainability reporting, working with global corporations and setting international standards that guide responsible business practice. Find out more 👉 bit.ly/479zFIk #DUinspire #DUspotlighton

We host the COSMA 8 supercomputer so scientists can test their theories about the origins of the Universe using high-powered computer simulations 👉 tinyurl.com/3k2a486k COSMA is part of @dirac-hpc.bsky.social funded by @ukri.org /Science and Technology Facilities Council @icc-durham.bsky.social

It’s April Fools Day in the UK, but this @durhamphysics.bsky.social research is no joke! Our experts cast doubt on the long-held theory that our galaxy, the Milky Way, will collide with its largest neighbour, the Andromeda galaxy, in 4.5 billion years-time. 🌌 👉 tinyurl.com/4yfdumbm

From pioneering methods now used worldwide to helping schools apply research to boost learning for disadvantaged pupils, find out how Professor @sgorard.bsky.social's evidence-based approach is reshaping education outcomes - bit.ly/4by26AO @durhameducation.bsky.social #DUinspire #DUspotlighton

Meet Alan, the new humanoid robot in our Computer Science Department. Alan will support exciting new research in AI, robotics & visual computing, helping our researchers explore how intelligent systems can better understand and respond to the real world. Read more: www.durham.ac.uk/news-events/...

Our @durhamphysics.bsky.social @icc-durham.bsky.social researchers will be bringing their Universe Makers exhibit to #SummerScience! You'll be able to see how they model our Universe and explore a live, real-time simulation of the cosmos, flying past stars, galaxies and black holes. We can't wait!

We’re home to the UK’s national particle phenomenology centre, playing a key role in understanding the forces and particles shaping our Universe 👉 www.ippp.dur.ac.uk Our Institute for Particle Physics Phenomenology is primarily funded by @ukri.org/Science and Technology Facilities Council.

Over 1 million UK workers in multiple jobs lack basic protections🚨 They're providing essential services but facing insecure hours, low pay & stigma. Professor Jo McBride calls for updated policies & recognition 👉 www.durham.ac.uk/news-events/... #PrecariousWork #DignityAtWork #WorkersRights

Can the UK lead the G7 in #AI adoption? Our Business School's Executive Dean, Professor Kieran Jude Fernandes, argues it’s not just about technology - it’s about embedding AI across businesses, public services and regions. Read more: www.durham.ac.uk/research/cur...

Harmful gambling can worsen domestic abuse. New research from Dr Mercy Denedo in our Business School highlights the impact on women and housing security. Read the full story 👉 www.durham.ac.uk/news-events/... #DomesticAbuse #GamblingHarms #HousingSupport

To satisfy food cravings, as an antidote to poison or just as a snack – humans have been eating soil for millions of years. PhD candidate, Zander Simpson, has studied the long history of the practice, called geophagy. 👉🏼 www.durham.ac.uk/research/cur... @durhamanthropology.bsky.social

Professor @claremcglynn.bsky.social is reshaping laws to protect women and girls from online abuse. From defining image based sexual abuse to informing new deepfake legislation, find out about Clare's work 👉 bit.ly/4uJ8AGa #DUinspire #DUspotlighton

Durham University and Sage are partnering to boost #ArtificialIntelligence skills and future talent across #NorthEastEngland. New learning opportunities, applied research and professional training to support skills for the future. Learn more 🔗 www.durham.ac.uk/news-events/...

We're thrilled to announce our outstanding performance in the QS World University Rankings by subject 2026 🏆🎓🥳 3 subjects in the top 10 10 subjects in the top 50 22 subjects in the top 100 in their field Read more👉 brnw.ch/21x12aL #QSWUR #BestUniversities #UniLife

'Sexism in football - a problem that isn't going away', covered by BBC Sport including an interview with @staceypope.bsky.social as a leading expert on female football fans and gender inequality in sport. Take a look at the full BBC Sport piece: www.bbc.co.uk/sport/footba...

Could a four-day week become the new norm? 🌿 Professor Roberta Aguzzoli from Durham University Business School tells @fortune.com: “Limited transport infrastructure and fuel volatility make last-minute policy changes more necessary.” Read more: fortune.com/2026/03/21/c... #FourDayWeek #FutureOfWork

Durham will lead a new era of quantum science, funded by a landmark award from the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council and @ukri.org. The national programme, led by Professor Simon Cornish, will enable UK scientists to build advanced quantum simulators. Discover more 👉 bit.ly/4uMwO1V

How can geoscience accelerate global progress toward net zero? 🌍 💡Professor Jon Gluyas’ research is offering bold answers to building a more sustainable energy landscape 👉 bit.ly/4lLvs3H @durhamearthsci.bsky.social #DUinspire #DUspotlighton

Congratulations to @lorenzodelloso.bsky.social from @languagesdurham.bsky.social , whose recent book has been reviewed in Corriere della Sera 👏 www.durham.ac.uk/departments/... #transformativehumanities

Ahead of #UN World Water Day this Sunday, we’re looking back at research by our Department of Engineering, @durhamearthsci.bsky.social and water retailer Wave, which found the UK must significantly increase water availability to meet decarbonisation goals👉 tinyurl.com/39vdmvcx

We’ve been named in the top 50 of the world’s most international universities! 🌍 With students and staff from 120 countries and global research that makes a real impact, we’ve been recognised as truly international by @timeshighered.bsky.social 👉 tinyurl.com/59m7bmf2