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. www.durham.ac.uk/news-events/... @bphillipsonmp.bsky.social @departmentforedu.bsky.social

Almost two years of seaweed study by @grockesibl.bsky.social from @durhamearthsci.bsky.social has prompted further investigation of water quality at #Scarborough www.durham.ac.uk/news-events/...

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... #DUresearch @uk.theconversation.com

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 @uk.theconversation.com #DUresearch #DUinspire

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. Read more: durham.ac.uk/news-events/... #DUresearch

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

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... #DUresearch

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: journals.plos.org/plosone/arti... #archaeology @unileiden.bsky.social

📢 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 @qscorporate.bsky.social

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...

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

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

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/...

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/...

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

New research from our Biosciences Department shows commercially sourced wildflower seeds may harm native plants. Read more: durham.ac.uk/news-events/...

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/...

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/...

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

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. Read more: www.durham.ac.uk/news-events/...

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. Read more: durham.ac.uk/news-events/...

Looking for some weekend listening? 🎧 Prof Andrew Pontzen, in our Department of Physics, looks at the search for element 120 on the periodic table - and what motivates scientists to pursue something possibly only produced in the violent explosions of stars 💥 👉 www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...

Plants are more sensitive than we thought. A new study from our Biosciences Department reveals how they detect and respond to stress at a cellular level and it could inspire breakthroughs in human health and resilience. Learn more: durham.ac.uk/research/cur...

We're deepening research ties with Japan with the appointment of Prof Claire O’Malley as UK Co-Chair of the RENKEI consortium, a partnership between UK & Japanese universities➡️https://www.durham.ac.uk/news-events/latest-news/2025/10/durham-university-to-co-chair-japan-uk-renkei-research-consortium-/

New research involving @drmbothapsych.bsky.social in our @durhampsych.bsky.social finds that identity distress (where someone has difficulty forming a cohesive sense of identity) is at the heart of higher rates of poor mental health experienced by autistic people. Find out more 👉 bit.ly/3KMtz88

📣 New exhibition! See "Journey of a Century: From the Forbidden City to the Palace Museum" — a striking photo exhibition marking 100 years of China’s Palace Museum. 📅 On now at our Oriental Museum until 31 May 2026: www.durham.ac.uk/news-events/...

A new report, from our Department of Theology and Religion, on the experiences of victim-survivors in the Mike Pilavachi case calls on the Church of England to create a culture in which spiritual authority is handled safely. www.durham.ac.uk/news-events/...

Professor Simon Hogg, Emeritus Professor in our Engineering Department, has been elected as a Fellow of the Royal Academy of Engineering. @raeng.org.uk Learn more: durham.ac.uk/news-events/... #RAEngFellows

We are The Times and The Sunday Times University of the Year 2026 and ranked third overall in its Good University Guide. We are top in the UK for Geography, Classics, and Theology. We are also the UK University of the Year and joint runner-up for Graduate Employment🎉

New #research from our Business School & @newcastleuni.bsky.social reveals the shocking extent of #childpoverty in the UK. durham.ac.uk/news-events/... @n8research.bsky.social @healthequitynorth.bsky.social #childrenfirst

Scientists from our Earth Sciences Department have uncovered new evidence that could change our understanding of a mysterious impact site. Instead of a meteorite, it might have been caused by a volcanic eruption. Learn more: www.durham.ac.uk/research/cur...

We are The Times and The Sunday Times University of the Year 2026 and ranked third overall in its Good University Guide. Congratulations to our global university community on this success. 🎉 Read more: brnw.ch/21wVU4Q

Bronze and Iron Age farmers in the Middle East prioritised wine production over olive growing in times of climatic change. Researchers in our Department of Archaeology and @durhamearthsci.bsky.social analysed charred seeds and wood samples 👉 www.durham.ac.uk/news-events/...

🎉Durham University welcomes the announcement that North East England will become an AI Growth Zone. This is a major boost for innovation, jobs, and retaining our brilliant graduates 👉 brnw.ch/21wVQlU #DurhamUniversity #AIGrowth

Listen to @ashpercival-borley.bsky.social from our @durhamhistory.bsky.social discuss her work giving a voice to women in war as part of BBC Radio 4’s Start the Week, chatting with Lyse Doucet, Michaela Wrong and Shahidha Bari 📻👂👉https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m002jgnq

Read @jonnydarling.bsky.social's latest thoughts on #asylum housing, from @theconversation.com @geogdurham.bsky.social

The Institute for Particle Physics Phenomenology is turning 25. For a quarter-century, IPPP has led world-class research, trained future leaders in physics, and shaped discoveries at the LHC and beyond. Read more about this incredible milestone: durham.ac.uk/news-events/...

Our scientists have helped verify the superconducting wires that will power the world’s largest fusion energy project: ITER. Their work ensures the giant magnets at the heart of the machine will perform flawlessly bringing us a step closer to clean energy. Learn more: durham.ac.uk/news-events/...

Our astronomers have helped solve a centuries-old puzzle surrounding one of the Universe’s oldest and densest star systems – and discovered a new class of object called “globular-cluster-like dwarfs” 👉 www.durham.ac.uk/news-events/...

'Narcissism' is a word that gets bandied around a lot these days👀 In this thought-provoking @uk.theconversation.com article, @sarahawalker.bsky.social explores how our understanding of narcissism has evolved over the last 30-years. www.durham.ac.uk/research/cur...

Geoengineering ideas to tackle #climate breakdown at the poles will not help and could harm, according to new research involving Professor Mike Bentley @mikebentley.bsky.social and Professor Chris Stokes of @geogdurham.bsky.social. Discover more 👉 www.durham.ac.uk/news-events/...

📢 Today we’re proud to launch our campaign, showcasing the vital role UK universities play in the nation’s Industrial Strategy – driving growth in priority sectors, shaping future skills and supporting national renewal. #DegreesOfImpact See more: loom.ly/b-SiLqo [1/7]

Scientists from our Computer Science Department have developed a breakthrough #drone swarm system, T-STAR, that lets drones fly faster and safer. This #innovation could transform how drones work together during search and rescue missions, and wildlife monitoring: durham.ac.uk/news-events/...

Congratulations to all 20 of our researchers who will be part of expert sub-panels for #REF2029. The number and breadth of expertise demonstrates the excellence in research here at Durham. www.durham.ac.uk/news-events/... @ref2029.bsky.social #research #excellence

Scientists from our Biosciences Department have created the first full map of a hidden system that helps plants survive stress like drought, salt & disease. Learn more: durham.ac.uk/news-events/... #DUresearch

A new ‪study shows new mothers only have about an hour of their waking day for rest, leading to stress, loneliness and emotional exhaustion. www.durham.ac.uk/news-events/... @thuyvytnguyen.bsky.social @durhampsych.bsky.social

Our Institute of Hazard, Risk and Resilience (IHRR) is hosting the UK Alliance for Disaster Research Annual Conference this week from 4-5 Sept. With 126 attendees from 59 organisations this event brings together top UK academics and practitioners. Find out more: durham.ac.uk/UKADR-2025/

The international DESI project with key contributions from our scientists has won the 2026 Berkeley Prize for creating the largest-ever 3D map of the universe. Learn more: durham.ac.uk/news-events/...

We're expanding a heritage project that connects our local communities with our world-class museum collections. Thanks to the @museumsassociation.org Esmée Fairbairn Communities & Collections Fund, our Street Museum project can now reach even more people. 🙌 👨‍👩‍👧‍👧 Read more:👉 bit.ly/4lQJyiH

Listen to @claremcglynn.bsky.social discuss how the online world turbocharges sexism and misogyny, on #NowAndMen with @thedailypanda.bsky.social