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From sick leave to bereavement leave, Drs Alex Brown and @graceowen.bsky.social from our @durhamhistory.bsky.social have been exploring the surprising workplace benefits available in Medieval times. Find out more 👉 www.durham.ac.uk/research/cur...
November 26, 2025 at 1:00 PM
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We're third in the #UK in the @timeshighered.bsky.social Interdisciplinary Science Rankings 2026 - testament to how our research crosses traditional boundaries to address today's global challenges: www.durham.ac.uk/news-events/...
#THEunirankings #THEISR #THEISF #highered
November 21, 2025 at 11:55 AM
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Prof @richardhuzzey.bsky.social & Dr David Minto, from @durhamhistory.bsky.social, have been researching the life & legacy of Sam Green, thought to be the first openly gay politician elected in the UK.
Now there's a blue plaque in his memory:
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November 17, 2025 at 4:06 PM
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Professor Chris Stokes @geogdurham.bsky.social @durhamglaciology.bsky.social is at @cop30brazil.bsky.social sharing some of the science around ice sheets and sea level rise.
This includes a recent paper warning that warming of +1.5 °C is too high for polar ice sheets: www.nature.com/articles/s43...
November 14, 2025 at 12:40 PM
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Professor @edithmayhall.bsky.social, from our Department of Classics and Ancient History, has been awarded the 2024 International Hellenic Prize for her acclaimed book Facing Down the Furies. Discover more 👉 www.durham.ac.uk/news-events/...

#TransformativeHumanities @durhamclassics.bsky.social
November 14, 2025 at 10:58 AM
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Welcome to Professor Sarah Hainsworth @svhains.bsky.social OBE FREng, our new Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Research).

Sarah will join us on 1 February 2026, from @uniofbath.bsky.social . She is a Fellow of the @raeng.org.uk
and an internationally recognised researcher.

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November 13, 2025 at 2:00 PM
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Ever wondered why bleaching sunscreen stains turns clothes red? Durham chemists have cracked the case and found a solution that could save your summer wardrobe! Find out more ☀️👉https://www.durham.ac.uk/news-events/latest-news/2025/11/chemists-discover-why-sunscreen-stains-leave-you-seeing-red/
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November 13, 2025 at 10:16 AM
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Durham Law School professor Elisa Morgera is advising governments on how human rights can be included in negotiations at @cop30brazil.bsky.social.

Elisa, the United Nations Special Rapporteur, is helping co-ordinate COP's first Justice and Human Rights days 👉 www.durham.ac.uk/news-events/...
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November 11, 2025 at 3:58 PM
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Durham Law School’s Tufyal Choudhury led the research for a landmark independent review of UK counter-terrorism law and policy - the most comprehensive in over 20 years.
Read more about the findings and Durham’s role 👉 www.durham.ac.uk/news-events/...
November 11, 2025 at 3:07 PM
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People want less mowing and more wild spaces but only if they look good. Researchers found that public support for rewilding depends more on how attractive green spaces appear than on their environmental benefits.

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November 11, 2025 at 10:59 AM
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@dramypearson.bsky.social from our @durhampsych.bsky.social is part of a research team exploring terminology associated with different forms of neurodivergence. Find out more about their work 👉
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#autism #adhd #dyslexia #neurodiversity #psychology
November 11, 2025 at 10:33 AM
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Our leading sustainability research has a global impact. Since 2021, we've been involved in COP, and this year, seven experts are attending @cop30brazil.bsky.social in Belém, Brazil. Learn more about our holistic approach to climate action: bit.ly/43ndJHT

#COP30 #Sustainability #COP30noBrasil
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November 10, 2025 at 3:54 PM
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@carolineclason.bsky.social @geogdurham.bsky.social @durhamglaciology.bsky.social has co-authored a major new report from the UK National Commission for UNESCO looking at the consequences of melting ice on people and planet. Discover more 👉 www.durham.ac.uk/news-events/...
@cop30brazil.bsky.social
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November 10, 2025 at 2:00 PM
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Congratulations to @shaidmahmood.bsky.social on joining the Government’s HE Access and Participation Task & Finish Group.
Shaid is passionate about raising aspirations & helping people achieve their goals.
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@bphillipsonmp.bsky.social @departmentforedu.bsky.social
November 6, 2025 at 2:23 PM
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Almost two years of seaweed study by @grockesibl.bsky.social from @durhamearthsci.bsky.social has prompted further investigation of water quality at #Scarborough

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November 4, 2025 at 4:06 PM
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Professor Jeff Warburton from our Geography Department has shed light on how dam disasters of the 1920s led to vital safety reforms but with today’s changing climate.

Learn more: www.durham.ac.uk/research/cur...
#DUresearch @uk.theconversation.com
October 31, 2025 at 11:44 AM
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Our physicists are investigating how a UK-led team could design and build a core instrument for a NASA mission to search for life on distant planets. The Habitable Worlds Observatory is expected to launch in the 2040s 👉 www.durham.ac.uk/news-events/...

@ucl.ac.uk @ukspaceagency.bsky.social
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October 24, 2025 at 2:24 PM
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📢 Durham University Business School achieves global recognition.

Our MSc International Business has been ranked 3rd globally and 1st in the UK in the QS International Trade Rankings 2026.

Find out more 🔗 brnw.ch/21wWQa0

#QSRankings #DurhamUniversityBusinessSchool
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October 23, 2025 at 8:22 AM
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Professor Justin Willis @durhamhistory.bsky.social joins fellow researchers in looking at the life of prominent Kenyan politician Raila Odinga following his death. Find out more: www.durham.ac.uk/research/cur...
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October 22, 2025 at 3:03 PM
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What does the future hold for the North East of England?

Professor Ray Hudson's new book takes a look at the region's transformation from being a "workshop of the world" to a destination for Amazon distribution centres.

📖 www.durham.ac.uk/news-events/...

@geogdurham.bsky.social
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October 21, 2025 at 11:33 AM
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The UK must significantly increase water availability to meet decarbonisation goals, according to research by our Department of Engineering, bsky.app/profile/durh... and water retailer Wave.

Solutions could include water recycling and seawater desalination 👉 www.durham.ac.uk/news-events/...
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October 13, 2025 at 1:57 PM
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ME and ME-like symptoms affect approximately 1.35 million people in the UK.
Find out how @kacheston.bsky.social, from our Department of Sociology and @durhamimh.bsky.social, is collaborating with @actionforme.bsky.social to understand the impact of this condition: www.durham.ac.uk/news-events/...
October 13, 2025 at 1:38 PM
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Our researchers are working with affrichighlands.bsky.social to track red deer 🦌 in the Scottish Highlands to understand their movements and impact on the landscape.

📺Watch the latest episode of BBC Scotland’s Landward to find out more.

brnw.ch/21wWk1s

@ps-wildlife-res.bsky.social
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October 7, 2025 at 3:37 PM
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Professor @claremcglynn.bsky.social from our Law School played a key role in a deepfake sexual abuse case.

Her expert evidence helped secure a major penalty of over £220,000, recognising the serious harm caused by sharing fake explicit images.

Read more: durham.ac.uk/news-events/...
October 7, 2025 at 8:34 AM
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We're deepening research ties with Japan with the appointment of Prof Claire O’Malley as UK Co-Chair of the RENKEI consortium, a partnership between UK & Japanese universities➡️https://www.durham.ac.uk/news-events/latest-news/2025/10/durham-university-to-co-chair-japan-uk-renkei-research-consortium-/
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October 1, 2025 at 8:35 AM