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Our departments are rated among the best in the world in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2024.
We have three subjects in the global top 10, ten in the top 50, and 19 in the top 100.
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Research Impact at Durham
We conduct innovative and impactful research to transform lives and make a difference, globally and locally: research to empower and inspire.
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Precisely measuring our expanding Universe
Our physicists are part of an international team that has made the largest 3D map of the Universe, measuring its expansion over 11 billion years.
Social scientist leads partnership towards net zero
Deepfake porn: why we need to make it a crime to create it, not just share it
Innovative body image research secures prestigious €2.5m grant
How medieval chroniclers interpreted solar eclipses and other celestial events
How we’re supporting North East England - part two
Financial support for postgraduate study
Highly organised CEOs can hinder firm strategic flexibility in volatile environments
Chief Executive Officerss who prioritise planning and organisation can find their skills make them a hindrance to their organisations when it comes to adapting to external changes, according to new research.
Helping autistic people recognise unhealthy relationships
To memorise or not memorise – does music memorisation improve piano performance?
Investing in our Students
Supporting our students is always a priority at Durham. We’ve listened to student feedback on key issues, invested heavily in our services for students and increased the amount of support available for many different areas of university life.
Second UK triumph for Northern Lights
Elephant Group Spring Conference inspires pupils to achieve
Julian Assange: how British extradition law works
As Julian Assange waits to learn whether he can appeal his extradition to the US, Gemma Davies, from Durham Law School, explains how the extradition law is applied in Britain.
Governance and leadership of a modern university
Collaborative research into child poverty and poor educational performance offers solutions to UK policy makers
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Want to know more about how we interact with our local community? Our monthly Community Newsletter explores the news, events, and research both at Durham University and in the city itself.
Vice-Chancellor welcomes North East England devolution deal
New road material paves the way to net zero
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Look closer at our Department of Archaeology
Our Department of Archaeology is a leading centre for the study of archaeology and is ranked joint 5th in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2024.
We are an inclusive, vibrant and international community. Our students develop knowledge and gain essential and transferable skills through research-led teaching and lab-based training.