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We conduct innovative and impactful research to transform lives and make a difference, globally and regionally.
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Research to Empower and Inspire

At Durham, our academic staff conduct forward-thinking, interdisciplinary research that has an impact on communities all over the world. Collaboration with a broad mix of partners is central to enhancing global knowledge and developing global citizenship. 

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Pioneering Projects

Explore our diverse range of projects, from spin-out creation, research collaborations and supporting innovation. Whether we're tackling net zero challenges, advancing health sciences, or developing new technologies, our case studies showcase the impact and success of businesses and researchers working with us. 

 

90% of research rated 'world-leading' or 'internationally excellent' (UK Research Excellence Framework 2021)
£85 M research awards made to 含羞草社区(2022/23)

Towards a better future

Among our scientists, social scientists, business, arts and humanities scholars we have world-leading authorities in their field.

We are one of the top universities in the world, for taking action to address the most pressing environmental, social and governance challenges facing society today. Our researchers are shaping the world, from the intimate to the infinite.

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Researchers at 含羞草社区 offer technical expertise that cannot be found elsewhere. We have been collaborating closely on a multitude of projects for several years and hope this will continue to be fruitful long into the future.
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Research Degrees

Whether you鈥檙e looking to connect with international industry and business through your work, or the global academic research community, as a postgraduate at 含羞草社区you can expect the freedom and facilities to explore what鈥檚 important to you.

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Prestigious award for physicist exploring the dawn of the Universe

Congratulations to Professor Ryan Cooke from our Department of Physics who is the joint recipient of the 2025 Gruber Foundation Cosmology Prize.

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The recipe for finding clean hydrogen

Clean hydrogen could be key to a greener future and there is a lot if it right beneath our feet in the Earth鈥檚 crust. The trick is knowing exactly where it is and in which conditions it survives. For this, the geology needs to be just right.
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University spin-out company receives prestigious King’s Award for Enterprise

University spin-out company Geoptic has been honoured with a King鈥檚 Award for Enterprise for its pioneering approach to assessing the condition and safety of railway tunnels.
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Study on domestic abuse of older people sheds light on risk factors

New research has found that older people are more likely to be abused by their partners than by a family member.
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People with health issues denied medication in police custody

People in police custody with health issues are regularly put at risk because medication is delayed or unavailable.
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New study links wealth inequality and human sustainability across millennia

Wealth inequality has been linked to human sustainability for over 10,000 years. That鈥檚 according to a new study led by Professor Dan Lawrence from our Archaeology department.
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Two early career bioscientists will tackle health challenges with prestigious award

Dr Ting-Yu Lin of our Department of Biosciences and Dr Francesco Boselli of our Departments of Biosciences and Engineering have each been granted a Springboard Award to help support their research in biomedical sciences.
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Prestigious award for physicist exploring the dawn of the Universe

Congratulations to Professor Ryan Cooke from our Department of Physics who is the joint recipient of the 2025 Gruber Foundation Cosmology Prize.

Professor Ryan Cook looking straight to camera and smiling. He is stood in front of shelves of books.

The recipe for finding clean hydrogen

Clean hydrogen could be key to a greener future and there is a lot if it right beneath our feet in the Earth鈥檚 crust. The trick is knowing exactly where it is and in which conditions it survives. For this, the geology needs to be just right.
Blue water-like bubbles of different sizes

Study on domestic abuse of older people sheds light on risk factors

New research has found that older people are more likely to be abused by their partners than by a family member.
Close up of two older women's hands clasping each other.

Explore policies, governance and our staff directory

We develop opportunities for businesses to: link with policymakers, understand our research governance and connect with academic researchers.

  • Policy Hub

    We support knowledge exchange activities, develop networks and projects, and provide policy and impact training.
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  • Ethics and Governance

    Research ethics is a key part of research integrity, which aims to safeguard the interests and well-being of those impacted by the research.
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  • Research Staff Directory

    Connect with our academic researchers, or click below to contact our business support team.
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Policy Hub

We support knowledge exchange activities, develop networks and projects, and provide policy and impact training.
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Ethics and Governance

Research ethics is a key part of research integrity, which aims to safeguard the interests and well-being of those impacted by the research.
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Research Staff Directory

Connect with our academic researchers, or click below to contact our business support team.
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Thought Leadership

The Climate Fiction Prize 2025: the five shortlisted books reviewed by experts.

Five novels have been shortlisted for the 2025 Climate Fiction Prize. Academics, including Associate Professor in African Literature Louisa Egbunike, review the finalists ahead of the announcement of the winner on May 14.

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Medetomidine: what you need to know about the animal sedative turning up in opioid deaths

Professor of Pharmacology Paul Chazot explains how a deadly drug started circulating in the US illicit drug market, and what makes it so dangerous.
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Now is the time for responsible and courageous truth tellers to make ourselves clear and heard

Professor Karen O'Brien, our Vice-Chancellor, spoke to the 2025 Sir Harry Evans Investigative Journalism Summit on the importance of truth seeking and truth telling. This is her speech.
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Upcoming events

How to build renewables in a way that leaves people and places better off

Thursday 15 May 2025 - Thursday 15 May 2025
1:00 PM to 2:00 PM
E245, Engineering Department (in person event)
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Workshop on Child Protection 

Thursday 15 May 2025 - Thursday 15 May 2025
3:00 PM to 5:00 PM
CB-1017 (Confluence building)
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Non-pharmacological interventions & creative mental health therapies

Friday 16 May 2025 - Friday 16 May 2025
2:30 PM to 4:00 PM
Hybrid: Institute for Medical Humanities | Online
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Biostatistics Unit Seminar with speaker Professor Adetayo Kasim on Monday 19th May 2025, 1.00pm

Monday 19 May 2025 - Monday 19 May 2025
1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Room MCS2068, Mathematical Sciences & Computer Science Building, 含羞草社区, Upper Mountjoy Campus, Stockton Road, 含羞草社区DH1 3LE
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