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Scientists make new discovery of earth’s longest runout sediment flows

Scientists from our Geography department have made a major breakthrough in understanding one of the most powerful forces shaping the ocean floor: turbidity currents.
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º¬Ðß²ÝÑо¿Ëù tops Movember fundraising leaderboard

Durham is one of just two universities this year to exceed £100,000 in fundraising for Movember, meaning that the outstanding collaborative efforts of our Colleges and Team Durham clubs have secured the top spot on the Big Moustache on Campus Challenge UK leaderboard, raising an incredible £126,879.
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Utopian thinking – when the future meets the past

What is utopianism? How did it emerge as a way of imagining alternatives to the present? Why do people often look to the past when they imagine an alternative future?
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Partnering with the Foundation of Light to benefit communities

We’ve partnered with the Foundation of Light charity to work together on initiatives aimed at improving communities across North East England.
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Music historian honoured for work on Communist-era cultural life

Communist suppression distorted music history in Eastern Europe. Now, Professor Patrick Zuk is being recognised for setting the record straight.
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Naughty or nice – does Santa inspire better behaviour in children?

Whether it’s Santa Claus, Father Christmas, or St Nicholas that he goes by, at this time of year children everywhere are excited for his arrival. But, does the promise of presents from ‘the man in red’ make children behave better?
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New report exposes alarming conditions in UK asylum housing

A new report from our top-rated Anthropology department has revealed the shocking conditions endured by mothers and babies in dispersal asylum accommodation across the UK.
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Strengthening archaeological collaborations in Iraq

We recently welcomed Mr Ali Obaid Shalgham, the Head of the Iraqi State Board of Antiquities and Heritage and Deputy Minister of Culture, and a delegation from the University of Al-Qadisiyah, to Durham.
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New grant will support Gypsy Roma Traveller awareness efforts

Thanks to a grant from the Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC), Associate Professor Alex Barber will create awareness around an undercelebrated month.
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Durham named World Top 30 university for sustainability

We’re one of the world’s most sustainable universities, according to a new international league table.
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James Corden to give South Shields Lecture

Writer, actor and television presenter James Corden is to give a guest lecture in North East England, supported by the University.
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Universities join forces with Saudi partners to accelerate progress towards Net Zero

A consortium of British universities is exploring a collaborative project with partners in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to create a Joint International Institute for Clean Hydrogen. The project was announced by Prime Minister Keir Starmer during a visit to the Gulf.
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