When we turn to “complex” extraterrestrial life or “intelligent” aliens, our results were 67.4% agreement, and 58.2% agreement, respectively for astrobiologists and other scientists. So, scientists ...

More than 1,500 students from all over the world graduated in the magnificent setting of Durham Cathedral, in the company of ...

With the announcement of the King’s New Year Honours List 2025, we extend our congratulations to our alumni and friends who have been recognised and celebrate their outstanding achievements. The ...

Two Durham scientists whose work helps us to understand the Universe and our own planet are being recognised by one of the UK’s leading learned societies. Emeritus Professor Ian Smail and Dr Andrew ...

2024’s events brought together employers and students in dynamic, engaging ways, showcasing the breadth of opportunities available to early career talent. The fairs offered students invaluable ...

A Durham research student has played a pivotal role in developing cutting-edge policy considerations for the UK Parliament, focusing on energy security and Artificial Intelligence (AI).

Their work offers a way to better understand and predict how to stop irregular electrical waves in the heart, a process called quenching. This groundbreaking research could make defibrillation more ...

A prototype AI chatbot tool has been developed to help pull together vital human, animal and environmental health information to support the global response to antimicrobial resistance (AMR). AMR is ...

The team made the discovery when studying the distant Dragon Arc galaxy, using observations from the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST). The Dragon Arc is located behind a massive cluster of galaxies ...

In our new ‘Spotlight on’ series, we’re highlighting how our researchers are leading their field and transforming lives. Professor Stephen Gorard, from our School of Education, is a pioneer in ...

Meanwhile, Professor Karen O’Brien, our Vice-Chancellor and Warden, has become the honorary president of the Durham-based charity Nepacs. Nepacs works across the region to ensure people impacted by ...

For parents, carers and teachers, it’s often tempting to base our thinking on a child’s development around what we understand as “normal”. Much of the time we do this without thinking, describing a ...