A new study involving our Biosciences department has revealed a previously unknown pain pathway in the human nervous system, reshaping our understanding of how chronic pain functions. Traditionally, ...

Professor Marko Nardini, from our Department of Psychology, has been granted ERC funding to dedicate five years to studying the capacity of the human brain to ‘plug into’ new senses.

In a ceremony today (23 May), Durham student Alice Booth (Biosciences), travelled to London to deliver a short speech at the ...

Baby humans are born utterly helpless – unable to walk, grip, or regulate their own systems. From the very beginning, they are biologically wired to stay close to a caregiver, relying on your body for ...

We welcome Professor Grant Macaskill to our University as our new Lightfoot Professor of Divinity. He will join our leading Department of Theology and Religion in September. Currently at Aberdeen ...

One key message from it is that newborn babies do not need to be trained to sleep. Helen believes it is not baby sleep that needs fixing but parents’ expectation of it.

New research has cast doubt on the long-held theory that our galaxy, the Milky Way, will collide with its largest neighbour, the Andromeda galaxy, in 4.5 billion years-time. Scientists used data from ...

Our Senior Events and Customer Services Manager, Andrea Cairns, has been awarded a Good Citizen of the Year prize from the City of Durham Parish Council thanks to her ‘invaluable’ contribution to the ...

At Durham University Business School, we believe that learning extends far beyond the classroom. Our international opportunities empower students to broaden their horizons, immerse themselves in new ...

For one special afternoon, St John’s College invites you to explore its hidden gardens — a rare opportunity to discover this secluded green haven on the Durham peninsula. Usually closed to the public, ...

From left to right: Ms Louise McLaren, Professor Martin ward, Mr Arthur Browne, Professor Paula Chadwick. After graduating, Arthur Browne (Physics, University College, 1953) went on to have a ...

Formerly Dunelm Days, this week-long celebration was a series of events hosted by alumni, for alumni. It's been ten years since the first event; the programme has gone from strength to strength.