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- A breakthrough discovery by scientists working on an international space mission challenges long-standing theories on galaxy and black hole co-evolution. 🌌 Read more about this fascinating study: 👉 bit.ly/4jZvuDl
- Congratulations Prof Ryan Cooke from our Department of Physics - the joint recipient of the 2025 Gruber Foundation Cosmology Prize, for his work with Prof Max Pettini @cambridgeastro.bsky.social. measuring the composition of the Universe just after the Big Bang.👉 www.durham.ac.uk/news-events/...
- We're excited to be working with @nicwhitton.bsky.social at @northumbriauni.bsky.social and others across the UK on this exciting new #research into learning approaches
- Scientists from @durhamearthsci.bsky.social, @ox.ac.uk and @uoft.bsky.social have worked out a list of crucial ingredients needed to find #CleanHydrogen hotspots in the Earth's crust. Find out more 👉 www.durham.ac.uk/news-events/...
- Will Durham physics alumna and @esa.int astronaut Rosemary Coogan be the first Briton to walk on the Moon? 🚀🌕 Find out more 👉 www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
- The Universities for North East England partnership could be a blueprint for the rest of the UK, @chrismcdonaldmp.bsky.social has told an event in #Parliament. Read more: tinyurl.com/5e35sde2 @kimmcguinness.bsky.social @newcastleuni.bsky.social @northumbriauni.bsky.social @teessideuni.bsky.social
- Professor Anna Rowlands, in our Department of Theology and Religion/Centre for Catholic Studies, has written for TIME magazine about what Pope Leo’s Augustinian background tells us about his papacy. Discover more time.com/7284812/pope...
- Professor Janet Stewart represented Durham at the Times Higher Education Europe Summit in Budapest, highlighting how arts and humanities drive innovation and global collaboration. Read more: durham.ac.uk/news-events/... #TransformativeHumanities
- Last week we hosted the #WomanOfTheNorth summit, from @healthequitynorth.bsky.social & @thenhsa.bsky.social. Data showed the inequalities faced by women in the North, and the Woman of the North Charter was announced: tinyurl.com/muarj8zv @drmichelleaddison.bsky.social @kimmcguinness.bsky.social
- Professor Anna Rowlands and Dr Liam Temple, in our Department of Theology and Religion and our Centre for Catholic Studies, have commented on the “truly historic” appointment of Pope Leo XIV. Anna also appeared in one of the first selfies with the new Pope! Find out more: bit.ly/4m4FM6B
- Congratulations to @literarti.bsky.social from our @durhamimh.bsky.social for being chosen for an honorary doctorate from @liu.se. Hugely deserved! tinyurl.com/2zuhzdre
- A new project to strengthen collaboration between #NorthEast universities, businesses & others to drive growth and create jobs has received £8.9m from UK Government: brnw.ch/21wSwAU @newcastleuni.bsky.social @northumbriauni.bsky.social @teessideuni.bsky.social @ukri.org @universities-uk.bsky.social
- Dr Martin Smith from our Earth Sciences department has reclassified a 500-million-year-old spiny Cambrian #fossil Shishania — once thought to be a snail-like creature as a sponge relative called a chancelloriid. Learn more: www.durham.ac.uk/news-events/... #DUresearch
- As conclave continues, Professor Anna Rowlands, in our Department of Theology and Religion/Centre for Catholic Studies, has been interviewed by media outlets worldwide about the legacy of Pope Francis and the selection of the next Pope. Find out more: www.durham.ac.uk/news-events/...
- ⏰Keep putting tasks off? Struggling to get things done? We’ve got you. In this @everydayhealth.bsky.social article @fuschia-sirois.bsky.social from @durhampsych.bsky.social shares her research-backed insights to help finally break the procrastination cycle 👉 www.everydayhealth.com/emotional-he...
- Interested in learning more? Professor Fuschia Sirois has taken part in two podcasts on procrastination which you can listen to now - shows.acast.com/working-hard... and steeringpoint.ie/podcast/the-...
- New research from our top-rated Archaeology department reveals that British tin was traded over 4,000km to the Mediterranean during the Bronze Age. Read more: durham.ac.uk/news-events/...
- As cardinals from across the world gather in Rome ahead of the conclave to select the next Pope, watch this short documentary on the life of Pope Francis by @liamtemple.bsky.social @ccshistorycatholic.bsky.social
- 🎉Congratulations to Professor Graham Towl from our @durhampsych.bsky.social who has been awarded the prestigious @bpsofficial.bsky.social Lifetime Achievement Award. 🎉 Find out more about Graham's career and his unwavering commitment to improving and saving lives 👉 www.durham.ac.uk/news-events/...
- Congratulations👏🏼 to University spin-out company Geoptic for receiving a prestigious King's Award for Enterprise. In recognition of their pioneering approach to assessing the safety of railway tunnels based on research from our Departments of Earth Sciences and Physics. shorturl.at/OphPt
- We welcomed colleagues from the Smithsonian's National Museum of American History to #Durham this week. Our collaboration supports research, exchange and training. We're shaping conferences in Washington (2026) & Tokyo (2028), themed: ‘Revolution, Revelation, Reconciliation’. tinyurl.com/bdfa299t
- Meet Professor Jane Macnaughton – founder of @durhamimh.bsky.social. Discover how Jane's journey took her from studying History and English, through medical training and onwards to a groundbreaking career influencing healthcare education 👉 www.durham.ac.uk/news-events/...
- Professor Hannah Bows from Durham Law School has conducted the first analysis of data on domestic abuse of older people shedding light on the risk factors for this group. shorturl.at/LW1Ds @commissionerda.bsky.social @womensaid.bsky.social
- A compelling line-up for the 2025 @sirharrysummit.bsky.social, honouring the legacy of our alumnus Sir Harry Evans. @reuters.com @tinabrownlm.bsky.social #SirHarrySummit
- We have contributed to a major international study on making data centres greener! The research highlights how tech hubs like Singapore are leading the way in balancing digital growth with climate goals. Read more: durham.ac.uk/news-events/...
- A groundbreaking study involving our archaeologists has uncovered the first physical evidence of human-animal gladiatorial combat in the Roman period. Discover more: www.durham.ac.uk/news-events/... #DUResearch @arcdurham.bsky.social
- Pioneering new research by @drshodgetts.bsky.social from our Department of Psychology has uncovered the hidden toll of #PMDD on daily life and relationships. Discover more: www.durham.ac.uk/news-events/... #DUResearch @durhampsych.bsky.social
- Professor Jon Gluyas from our @durhamearthsci.bsky.social is championing the future of sustainable energy. He is dedicated to finding #geoenergy solutions that could transform how we power our world. 🌍 Find out more about his groundbreaking work 👉 www.durham.ac.uk/news-events/...
- New research shows that people in police custody with health issues are regularly put at risk because medication is delayed or unavailable. Find out more 👉🏼 www.durham.ac.uk/news-events/... @drmichelleaddison.bsky.social
- As a University community we are deeply saddened by the passing of Pope Francis. Our hearts go out to the global Roman Catholic community, and everyone touched by this news, during this time of sorrow. Read our full statement 👉 www.durham.ac.uk/news-events/... #PopeFrancis
- Is anything in the #Universe truly invisible? Prof @apontzen.bsky.social in our Department of Physics joins Prof Hannah Fry and @daraobriain.bsky.social on BBC Radio 4’s Curious Cases, 10am (BST), Saturday 19 April, to discuss: www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m... #comedy #physics #curiouscases
- It has been a wonderful day in #Durham as we have welcomed King Charles and Queen Camilla to @durhamcathedral.bsky.social for the Royal Maundy Service. The sun was out, the streets were buzzing, and the King greeted many well-wishers. Thank you to everyone involved. tinyurl.com/3va6hyrz
- New research from @dl-arch.bsky.social has found that wealth inequality has been linked to human sustainability for 10,000+ years. The research is part of a @pnas.org special issue. Find out more: tinyurl.com/59yhzbra @arcdurham.bsky.social @wsunews.bsky.social @unioxarchaeology.bsky.social
- King Charles and Queen Camilla are due to attend a Royal Maundy Service at @durhamcathedral.bsky.social tomorrow! Spectators will be able to gather on Palace Green and in the Market Place to get the best views of Their Majesties as their motorcade passes. 📸⬇ (2018)
- Yesterday marked the official opening of our Business School Waterside facility. Performing the opening. @paulpolman.bsky.social spoke about the need for a 'mindset shift' to #NetPositive, before unveiling a plaque. Thank you to all who joined us. #DUglobal #business brnw.ch/21wRZos
- Dr Tobias Franzen and Dr Liam Gallagher from our Physics Department have been awarded prestigious #Quantum Technology Career Acceleration Fellowships by EPSRC. Congratulations! Learn more: brnw.ch/21wRYTn #WorldQuantumDay
- The Leverhulme Centre for Algorithmic Life is a winner of the 2025 @leverhulme.ac.uk Research Centre competition. Led by Prof @amoorelouise.bsky.social, the centre will explore how humans interact with algorithmic technologies. Learn more: brnw.ch/21wRTko @geogdurham.bsky.social
- Fascinating new piece for @uk.theconversation.com from Louise Hanson at @durhampsych.bsky.social #DUresearch #beauty #history #research
- New research from Dr Johny Daniel in @durhameducation.bsky.social found that England’s trainee #teachers excel in phonics and reading comprehension but need more support in teaching #vocabulary. Read more: brnw.ch/21wRIjx @ofstednews.bsky.social
- Congratulations to cosmologist @apontzen.bsky.social, who has been appointed to the Council of the Science and Technology Facilities Council, one of the UK’s main research funding bodies. Find out more: tinyurl.com/whbnert8 #DUresearch
- Great to see @thuyvytnguyen.bsky.social's #research into the value of #solitude being shared across @bbcnewsofficial.bsky.social in no less than ten languages! For more on Thuy-vy's work in the English language, visit: tinyurl.com/jsppy7wh #DUresearch
- This week, 39 European universities from @coimbragroup.bsky.social agreed the #DurhamDeclaration on #ClimateChange. Watch what @tonyjuniper.bsky.social from @naturalengland.bsky.social had to say to university leaders: youtu.be/f9_XVVAty6w?... And find out more: ➡ brnw.ch/21wRDXj ➡ brnw.ch/21wRDXk
- We've been twinned with Zaporizhzhia National University, Ukraine, for 3 years. It's an honour, & their resilience is humbling. Our thoughts are with all Ukrainian citizens affected by the war. We've been reflecting on our partnership: lnkd.in/e6kXwVUf #TwinForHope @universitiesuk.bsky.social
- Thirty-nine European universities as part of the @coimbragroup.bsky.social have launched the #DurhamDeclaration which reaffirms a shared commitment to tackle #climatechange 🌎 and embed #sustainability 🌱 in all areas of academic life. Find out more 👉🏼 brnw.ch/21wRAF5
- We were honoured to welcome Chair of @naturalengland.bsky.social Dr @tonyjuniper.bsky.social to Durham who addressed leaders of 39 European universities at the @coimbragroup.bsky.social Climate Symposium with a stark warning. t.co/3p9ZVgVM1J #CGClimateSymposium
- Incredible archaeological discovery! 📣 The Melsonby Hoard, one of the most significant Iron Age finds in the UK, with over 800 items, has been excavated by @arcdurham.bsky.social and Archaeological Services. 👉 brnw.ch/21wRyhj @proftommoore.bsky.social
- Our scientists have played a leading role in creating the largest-ever 3D map of the #universe and it’s changing what we know about #DarkEnergy... t.co/ixDOoXKj2A #DUresearch #DUinspire
- Very good to see the work of @rutternik.bsky.social highlighted by BBC News in this important piece on child-to-parent violence & abuse. Find out more: www.bbc.co.uk/news/article... #DUresearch
- Professor Carlos Frenk’s pioneering work on dark matter has fundamentally shaped modern #cosmology and our understanding of the #Universe. Find out more about his remarkable career and why he feels he still has unfinished business with the Universe... tinyurl.com/yc6jwhhd #DUresearch #DUinspire
- We've achieved our strongest-ever performance in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025, with a record 21 subjects among the world’s top 100. Three of our subjects rated in the global top ten and a further five in the top 50. #QSWUR #SubjectRankings durham.ac.uk/discover/qs-...
