Many mothers feel like they are "always on", even during supposed breaks. The emotional and mental demands of caring for a ...

Professor Douglas Davies, one of the world’s leading scholars in the field of death studies, has been recognised with a ...

The Durham researchers will be part of expert sub-panels that will assess UK universities’ research for the Research ...

The Dark Energy Spectroscopic Instrument (DESI) collaboration has been awarded the 2026 Lancelot M. Berkeley–New York ...

The way in which babies are soothed could be more important than how quickly mothers respond, according to new research revealing cultural differences in how babies are comforted. Researchers ...

The Raby Redcurrant initiative exemplifies the partnership’s blend of science, history, and community. It involved Durham ...

Scientists have shed fresh light on how human hands and minds evolved together, finding that longer thumbs in primates means bigger brains. Researchers studied 94 different primate species, including ...

A heritage project that connects local communities with our world-class museum collections is expanding thanks to funding from the Esmée Fairbairn Communities & Collections Fund.

We have invested in our staff and the facilities available to them by acquiring and developing Boldon House in Pity Me, Durham. The project gave us the opportunity to gain the required space to ...

The MSc in Human Bioarchaeology and Palaeopathology offers an active and exciting combination of modules delivered through a wide-ranging mixture of lectures, seminars and practical classes. The ...

At Durham University Business School, we drive excellence in research, education, and industry engagement. From pioneering research and transformative teaching to strong regional impact and a global ...

Our annual free family science festival returns this October half term and this year we have a brand-new location at Locomotion in Shildon. Organised by our Science Engagement team with support from ...