Durham University

Our archaeologists have uncovered how residents of a small border village sheltered refugees and anti-fascist fighters during and after the Spanish Civil War, often at great personal risk. Read more➡️ www.durham.ac.uk/news-events/... @ruigomescoelho.bsky.social | @arcdurham.bsky.social

Could fears about losing disability benefits be discouraging disabled people from being active? Dr Toni Williams, Department of Sport and Exercise Sciences explores the ‘activity trap’ in her article for The Conversation, drawing on research led at Durham. Read more www.durham.ac.uk/research/cur...

☄️ Halley’s Comet blazed across the sky in 1066, as captured in the Bayeux Tapestry. Profs Giles Gasper, @durhamhistory.bsky.social, and Brian Tanner, @durhamphysics.bsky.social, tell us more about the “terror of kings” 👉 tinyurl.com/4fbd2evj #BayeuxTapestry #HalleysComet

New C++ training is now available through the DiRAC Training Academy. Created by researchers in our Computer Science Department, the online course helps PG students and research professionals build essential C++ programming skills for high-performance computing. www.durham.ac.uk/news-events/...

A battle fought outside Durham 680 years ago changed the course of English, Scottish & French relations. But why have so few people heard of it? Dr Alex Brown of @durhamhistory.bsky.social explores the lasting impact of the battle of Neville’s Cross. Read more:👉 www.durham.ac.uk/research/cur...

Is it truly lonely at the top? Research in the Journal of Occupational Health Psychology explores how loneliness can follow managers home from work and contribute to withdrawal, while close relationships with family and friends may act as a protective factor: https://bit.ly/3WaZ95b @durham.ac.uk

A new immersive experience is bringing Durham Castle’s Norman past to life. 'Jewel of the North' uses projection art, music and storytelling in the historic Norman Chapel to reveal Durham’s role in England’s Norman story. Find out more and book a Castle tour 👉 tinyurl.com/7s9cdv8u

Congratulations to honorary graduate Navanethem (Navi) Pillay who has been awarded the Nobel Peace Prize (@nobelprize.org) for 2026 for her efforts to promote peace and international law. Navi received an Honorary Doctor of Civil Law degree from us in 2007 👉 tinyurl.com/4hc2fb7d

🔭 Europe’s largest solar telescope is a step closer to reality, with Durham University playing a key role. Researchers from @durhamphysics.bsky.social will help develop the adaptive optics to produce high-res images of the sun 👉 tinyurl.com/em8b82xx

What can #supercomputers reveal about the early Universe? 🖥️🌠 Using the COSMA supercomputer, our physicists helped solve a centuries-old mystery about how globular star clusters form, while unexpectedly revealing a new class of ancient star system 👉 tinyurl.com/5dw97whp

We have opened a new AI Skills Centre of Excellence in partnership with Microsoft 🎉 It will bring together expertise, training and support for students, staff and people across North East England to develop essential AI skills. Read more: tinyurl.com/32djmzr9

Did you know high-performance computing isn't just for science? Our Computer Science researchers are leading a major initiative to connect arts, humanities and culture experts with world-class computing resources. Discover more 👉 bit.ly/4hNGiVe

Why do some shoppers spend more than needed to unlock a discount? Research involving Dr Arezou Ghiassaleh from Durham University Business School reveals how consumers respond differently to "spend more, save more" promotions. 🔗 www.durham.ac.uk/news-events/...

Our researchers have developed AI tools that could help save lives in busy hospitals. The technology could help clinicians focus their time and resources on the patients who need them most. Discover more 👉 tinyurl.com/4jf9u2rf

Our  Institute of Advanced Study is celebrating its 20th anniversary with a special event featuring Chancellor Dr Fiona Hill and leading thinkers reflecting on the power of interdisciplinary thinking in a complex world. Find out more and sign up to attend 👉 bit.ly/3VcEMEy

Generated using simulations run on the Durham-hosted COSMA supercomputer, the 2.5-petabyte FLAMINGO dataset is one of the largest cosmological datasets ever released. FLAMINGO helps researchers worldwide explore the evolution of the Universe 👉 tinyurl.com/mrkeft3v @durhamphysics.bsky.social

New funding from The Polonsky Foundation will support a two-year project exploring the learning and teaching of ancient Greek in UK schools, led by @profarlenehh.bsky.social. The funding was announced during a recent visit @britschoolathens.bsky.social. #DUResearch @durhamclassics.bsky.social

Listen to Dr Paddy Ross of @durhampsych.bsky.social talk about his latest research on BBC Radio 4's All in the Mind. Paddy's research offers new insight into whether adults & children trust what they see or what they hear.👀📣 Listen to the episode now on BBC Sounds ⬇️ www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...

From uncovering the mysteries of the Universe to treating disease, we're a leader in high-performance #computing and #AI. The supercomputers we host support researchers worldwide and drive breakthroughs through simulation, data analysis and machine learning. Find out more 👉 tinyurl.com/st5592bh

What if energy storage could be built directly into the materials that make up everyday products? Our Engineering, Chemistry and Anthropology experts are helping to develop multifunctional materials that can store energy and provide structural performance 👉 bit.ly/4hnxPHW

How can we create a better future for people living with Tourette Syndrome? @danielpjones.bsky.social has received a prestigious Wellcome Early Career Award for an interdisciplinary research project centring the knowledge & experience of Tourettic people. Read more: www.durham.ac.uk/news-events/...

Instead of approving a licence for the Jackdaw gasfield are there other ways to use the North Sea to cut bills, increase energy security and create clean energy storage jobs? Our @durhamearthsci.bsky.social, Engineering, and Durham Energy Institute experts take a look 👉 tinyurl.com/ymn9k34p

Our Centre for Advanced Instrumentation is partnering with Scalable Laser and @glasgow.ac.uk on LIVINGSTON - a £5.3m project funded by @aria-research.bsky.social to develop laser power beaming technology that could provide continuous power to high-altitude aircraft. Find out more 👉 bit.ly/4d1coet

Time-travelling to make glass the Roman way! ⛏️ PhD student Kim Devereux-West from our @arcdurham.bsky.social has been seeing how the Romans made some of Britain’s earliest window glass.

📈 Our MBA has risen 20 places to joint-70th in the world in the QS Global MBA and Business Masters Rankings 2027. We're also ranked 30th in Europe, with five Masters programmes placed in the global top 60. Find out more: www.durham.ac.uk/news-events/... #MBA #Rankings

Debate about the need for North Sea drilling risks distracting us from asking how the UK can build a low-carbon economy now and in the future, according to Dr @pancholewis.bsky.social, @geogdurham.bsky.social, and Dr Ewan Gibbs, of the University Glasgow. Discover more 👉 tinyurl.com/5pza7en2

Durham University will host the @universities-uk.bsky.social Annual Conference in September 2027, bringing together higher education leaders to consider how the sector can meet the changing needs of students, businesses and communities. Read more 🔗 www.durham.ac.uk/news-events/...

Could the youth protests in South Asia help shape a better future? Professor Nayanika Mookherjee from @durhamanthropology.bsky.social explores how the youth movements have been a force of inspiration for each other, despite their differences. Read more➡️https://tinyurl.com/ycudere7

In conversation with @en.france24.com , Dr Johny Daniel from our @durhameducation.bsky.social discusses how disability policy can drive meaningful inclusion, and why education remains central to creating opportunities for all. 👉 🎥 bit.ly/4xMzApa

What does rebuilding look like after years of war? Professor Bahar Baser from @sgiadurham.bsky.social and colleagues from @bicc.de share first-hand reflections from a journey through Syria's cities, exploring resilience, recovery and the challenges of a fragile peace 👉 bit.ly/3UCQIza

Congratulations to @fiszczyp.bsky.social from our Department of Chemistry who has been awarded £1.7m from @erc.europa.eu. Using robotic laboratories and AI, a team led by Filip will study molecular behaviour to develop new chemicals and materials more efficiently. ➡️ tinyurl.com/3bze3833

Congratulations to Dr Ludovico Rella from our Department of Geography, who has been awarded a prestigious ERC Starting Grant. The €1.44m, five-year award will support his Thinking Metal project, exploring the hidden physical world behind AI. Learn more: www.durham.ac.uk/news-events/...

Dr Amanda Hsieh, in our Department of Music, is leading a new £1.3m @erc.europa.eu funded project shedding light on the history and impact of the Japanese Empire on the Pacific through music and stories of the people, objects, and ideas behind it. Discover more ➡️ tinyurl.com/j87bpfs

Dr Amanda Hsieh, Music, Dr Ludovico Rella, @geogdurham.bsky.social, and Dr Filip Szczypiński, Chemistry, have each been awarded @erc.europa.eu Starting Grants worth a combined £4.2m. ERC Starting Grants are awarded to talented potential research leaders. Congratulations everyone! 🎉