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Read about our Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2021 impact case studies.

Global Culture

Interested in how the cultural activities of Durham's staff and student bodies enrich life worldwide? Head to the Global Culture page to find out.

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Latest news

Professor Janet Stewart highlights importance of arts and humanities at THE European Summit

Professor Janet Stewart, Executive Dean of our Faculty of Arts and Humanities, spoke at the Times Higher Education Europe Universities Summit in Budapest last week.

Pope Leo XIV appointment – “a truly historic moment”

Following the appointment of Pope Leo XIV, our Theology and Religion experts have been commenting on the new Pope and head of the Catholic Church.

A selfie showing the new Pope Leo XIV with three women including Professor Anna Rowlands

Remote work boosts innovation - but culture matters

Remote working has become a mainstream practice globally, but its effects on innovation can differ dramatically depending on the cultural context of a country.

A celebration of ��߲��collaborations with Japan

Over seventy researchers and senior representatives from the eleven UK-Japan RENKEI member universities spent time in ��߲��this week as we hosted the Just Transitions to a Net Zero World Workshop and RENKEI Steering Committee.

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RENKEI Just Transitions to a Net Zero World Inter-disciplinary Workshop on 7-9 May 2025.

��߲�� is delighted to invite ECRs from RENKEI universities to take part in the RENKEI Just Transitions to a Net Zero World inter-disciplinary workshop on 7-9 May 2025. We look forward to building on the Kyushu RENKEI workshop to strengthen further RENKEI research collaborations in addressing the UN Sustainable Development Goals.

Spotlight on: Professor Graham Towl – lifetime achievement award for leading forensic psychologist

Our ‘Spotlight on’ series celebrates the world-leading work of our academics. Just over 20 years after being peer nominated as the most influential forensic psychologist in the UK, Professor Graham Towl has been awarded 2025 British Psychological Society Lifetime Achievement Award.

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��߲��Law School Symposium and ��߲��Declaration on SETI and UAP Research Gain International Media Attention

Symposium at ��߲��Law School on 24 April 2025 on “Grounding the SETI and UAP Debate” announces Declaration on SETI and UAP Research

Reimagining the Future of the Health Workforce

Professor of Sociology Brian Castellani delivered an opening address at the World Health Organization’s (WHO) Europe Symposium on Health Workforce Modelling for Action. The theme of the symposium was ‘Workforce Futures Reimagined’ and took place in Copenhagen on 28-30 April.

Professor Castellani is pictured at the WHO Symposium standing in front of a banner

Spotlight on: Professor Jane Macnaughton - Understanding the lived experience of health and illness

How can we use people’s lived experience of health and illness to improve clinical practice? This has been the focus for Professor Jane Macnaughton as the founder of our Institute for Medical Humanities. For the last 25 years, Jane has been at the forefront of this area of research, striving to humanise medical education.

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Remembering Pope Francis and reflecting on his legacy

As a University community we are deeply saddened by the passing of Pope Francis. During Pope Francis’ papacy, researchers from our Department of Theology and Religion have followed his work closely and participated in his initiatives to help shape the future of the Catholic Church.

Pope Francis is pictured greeting crowds of people

Severe premenstrual disorder takes its toll on daily life and relationships

Research led by Dr Sophie Hodgetts in our Department of Psychology has uncovered the hidden impacts of Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD) on quality of life and relationships.

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Highly-educated CEOs are more likely to tackle carbon emissions

CEOs with high academic qualifications are more likely to pursue corporate decarbonisation than those with lower levels of education, according to research by ��߲�� Business School.

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