What if healthier soils were key to a more resilient UK?
Our experts have contributed to a landmark report showing how soil health underpins climate resilience, food systems, public health & economic stability.
Read more 👉 bit.ly/47LYhqU
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Emeritus Professor Carol Adams has spent her career improving the quality and transparency of sustainability reporting, working with global corporations and setting international standards that guide responsible business practice.
Find out more 👉 bit.ly/479zFIk
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From pioneering methods now used worldwide to helping schools apply research to boost learning for disadvantaged pupils, find out how Professor @sgorard.bsky.social's evidence-based approach is reshaping education outcomes - bit.ly/4by26AO
@durhameducation.bsky.social
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Her work explores innovative deep‑learning methods for forecasting groundwater levels in data‑sparse regions, offering new insights into how machine‑learning models can support water management. A fantastic achievement!
@geolassoc.bsky.social
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🌐👨🔬 Spotlight on our Prof. Jon Gluyas and on his career from fossil fuel exploration to research on decarbonisation, geothermal energy, hydrogen and helium potential, and human-induced seismicity!
✨ Read more here:
www.durham.ac.uk/news-events/...
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Professor @claremcglynn.bsky.social is reshaping laws to protect women and girls from online abuse. From defining image based sexual abuse to informing new deepfake legislation, find out about Clare's work 👉 bit.ly/4uJ8AGa
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How can geoscience accelerate global progress toward net zero? 🌍
💡Professor Jon Gluyas’ research is offering bold answers to building a more sustainable energy landscape 👉 bit.ly/4lLvs3H
@durhamearthsci.bsky.social
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🌋 An important opportunity to see if the exponentially increasing rates of micro-seismicity, beneath the previously seismically quiet Hofsjökull volcano, continue to increase, and explore their underlying cause.
www.landsvirkjun.com/energy-resea...
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How can history guide Ukraine’s recovery?
Professor Markian Prokopovych’s research explores how local histories-from migration to urban culture-can guide Ukraine’s recovery & future resilience. Find out more👉https://bit.ly/3Nuv5h1
@durhamhistory.bsky.social
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How did the deep mantle behave in the last 250 millions of years ? 🌐
Dr. Poulami Roy, PDRA in the department, just published a new blog article on @egu.eu @egu-gd.bsky.social, on quantifying the Deep Mantle with Numerical Modelling:
blogs.egu.eu/divisions/gd...
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What happens when philosophy meets cutting edge science?
💡As part of our ‘Spotlight on’ series, @philipgoff.bsky.social discusses his bold approach to understanding consciousness and why questioning the fundamentals matters more than ever.
Read more👉 bit.ly/4rV57lU
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Professor Paul Denny from our Department of Biosciences has dedicated his career to developing new therapies and diagnostics for parasitic diseases that affect over 1bn people worldwide. 🔬
Find out more about Paul’s career and research👉
bit.ly/4cJlME3
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From the US Air Force to pioneering astrophysicist✨🔭
@astroradioleah.bsky.social shows how diverse experiences lead to scientific innovation. Leah's research is reshaping our understanding of galaxy evolution 👉 www.durham.ac.uk/news-events/...
@durhamphysics.bsky.social
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Dr Alistair Brown from our Department of English Studies uses VR & gaming make classic literature immersive, accessible & future-focused. He is helping English Studies thrive in the digital age. Find out more 👉 www.durham.ac.uk/departments/...
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How do we build a safer, fairer healthcare system?💡
Professor Emma Cave in our Law School is leading research to inform major policy developments in health law and ethics. Find out more 👉 www.durham.ac.uk/news-events/...
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A massive congratulations to all Durham graduates attending Congregation ceremonies at Durham Cathedral this week - enjoy celebrating your fantastic achievements! 🥳💜 @durham.ac.uk
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We've reaffirmed our position among the world’s leading universities for sustainability🙌🌱The 2026 QS Sustainability Rankings place us 24th out of 2,001 universities assessed.🌏This is our 3rd consecutive year in the Global Top 25.🎉
👉 bit.ly/4nXosA1
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Six of our researchers have been named among the world’s most highly cited in @clarivate.com's 2025 list 👏
Their pioneering work spans cosmology, galaxy formation, supercomputing & 6G communications.
👉 bit.ly/4nQZv9p
@clarivateag.bsky.social
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Did Neanderthals create art?
Archaeology Professor Paul Pettitt explores the evidence that our ancient sister species were indeed capable of artistic expression.
Read his fascinating insights: ➡️ bit.ly/47eR56K
@uk.theconversation.com
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Are you visiting us for the @durham-university.bsky.social Open Day today or tomorrow? 😊
Remember to pop into Bill Bryson Library, 9am-4pm, to have a look around and chat to our friendly staff about our resources, collections, and study spaces. See you soon! 💜 #DULib #DUinspire
A new study co-authored by @howbrainsevolve.bsky.social gives new insight into how human hands & minds evolved together. The research is published in Communications Biology & was led by Dr Joanna Baker of @uniofreading.bsky.social. Read more:👉 bit.ly/4myXT4c
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Congratulations to Prof Nayanika Mookherjee on being awarded the prestigious Rivers Memorial Medal. The accolade recognises her outstanding theoretical and ethnographic contribution to anthropology.
Read more: 👉 www.durham.ac.uk/news-events/...
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One of our fantastic former #Foundation students has written a blog about his journey from application to graduation. Read about Harry Cotterill's journey to being a @durham-university.bsky.social Physics graduate! #success #DUInspire #2025grad www.cruisecotterill.com/harrys-blog/...
We are a World Top 100 university (QS World University Rankings 2026) - since 2010.
We've strengthened our academic reputation, are 64th globally for employability and 22nd for sustainability.
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🎉 Exciting news!
The Faculty of Arts and Humanities has received an Athena Swan Silver Award 2025 – one of only two UK Arts & Humanities faculties to do so!
✅ Advancing gender equality
✅ Improving career development
✅ Strengthening leadership opportunities
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Are you visiting us for the @durham-university.bsky.social Open Day this today or tomorrow? 😊 Remember to pop into Bill Bryson Library, 9am-4.30pm, to have a look around and chat to our friendly staff 💜 #DULib #DUinspire
🎉 Exciting news!
The Faculty of Arts and Humanities has received an Athena Swan Silver Award 2025 – one of only two UK Arts & Humanities faculties to do so!
✅ Advancing gender equality
✅ Improving career development
✅ Strengthening leadership opportunities
@DurhamUniversity #DUInspire
Our scientists have played a leading role in creating the largest-ever 3D map of the #universe and it’s changing what we know about #DarkEnergy...
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Two friendly staff members at a library information stand in Bill Bryson Library.
Are you visiting us for the @durham-university.bsky.social Post-Offer Visit Day? 😊 Our friendly and knowledgeable team are ready to chat with you at our information stand until 4.30 pm 💜
Come and find out more about our amazing resources and fantastic spaces! 📚🏢#DULib #DUInspire
Professor Carlos Frenk’s pioneering work on dark matter has fundamentally shaped modern #cosmology and our understanding of the #Universe.
Find out more about his remarkable career and why he feels he still has unfinished business with the Universe...
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