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Our Institute of Advanced Study is celebrating its 20th anniversary with a special event featuring Chancellor Dr Fiona Hill and leading thinkers reflecting on the power of interdisciplinary thinking in a complex world. Find out more and sign up to attend 👉 bit.ly/3VcEMEy

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Durham University @durham.ac.uk · 30/09/2026

Generated using simulations run on the Durham-hosted COSMA supercomputer, the 2.5-petabyte FLAMINGO dataset is one of the largest cosmological datasets ever released. FLAMINGO helps researchers worldwide explore the evolution of the Universe 👉 tinyurl.com/mrkeft3v @durhamphysics.bsky.social

Visualisation of the most massive cluster in the simulation of a cube 2.8 Gpc on a side. Colours are isodensity contours, equally spaced in logarithmic density.

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Durham University @durham.ac.uk · 29/09/2026

New funding from The Polonsky Foundation will support a two-year project exploring the learning and teaching of ancient Greek in UK schools, led by @profarlenehh.bsky.social. The funding was announced during a recent visit @britschoolathens.bsky.social. #DUResearch @durhamclassics.bsky.social

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Durham University @durham.ac.uk · 29/09/2026

Listen to Dr Paddy Ross of @durhampsych.bsky.social talk about his latest research on BBC Radio 4's All in the Mind. Paddy's research offers new insight into whether adults & children trust what they see or what they hear.👀📣 Listen to the episode now on BBC Sounds ⬇️ www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...

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BBC Radio 4 - All in the Mind, How do we judge someone’s emotions?

Plus, we reveal the All in the Mind Awards judging panel.

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Durham University @durham.ac.uk · 28/09/2026

From uncovering the mysteries of the Universe to treating disease, we're a leader in high-performance #computing and #AI. The supercomputers we host support researchers worldwide and drive breakthroughs through simulation, data analysis and machine learning. Find out more 👉 tinyurl.com/st5592bh

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Durham University @durham.ac.uk · 24/09/2026

What if energy storage could be built directly into the materials that make up everyday products? Our Engineering, Chemistry and Anthropology experts are helping to develop multifunctional materials that can store energy and provide structural performance 👉 bit.ly/4hnxPHW

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Durham University @durham.ac.uk · 23/09/2026

How can we create a better future for people living with Tourette Syndrome? @danielpjones.bsky.social has received a prestigious Wellcome Early Career Award for an interdisciplinary research project centring the knowledge & experience of Tourettic people. Read more: www.durham.ac.uk/news-events/...

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Daniel Jones Award - Durham University

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Durham University @durham.ac.uk · 23/09/2026

Using advances in artificial intelligence (AI) and protein design, future technologies could help create crops that are better able to fight infections reducing crop losses and supporting more sustainable farming.

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Durham University @durham.ac.uk · 23/09/2026

Scientists from our Biosciences Department have discovered a promising new approach to tackling plant diseases by targeting hidden weaknesses in the proteins pathogens use to infect crops. Read more: www.durham.ac.uk/news-events/...

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Are there new ways to protect crops by targeting pathogen weaknesses? - Durham University

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Durham University @durham.ac.uk · 22/09/2026

Instead of approving a licence for the Jackdaw gasfield are there other ways to use the North Sea to cut bills, increase energy security and create clean energy storage jobs? Our @durhamearthsci.bsky.social, Engineering, and Durham Energy Institute experts take a look 👉 tinyurl.com/ymn9k34p

An oil and gas rig stands in the sea with a dark grey sky behind it.

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Durham University @durham.ac.uk · 22/09/2026

Our Centre for Advanced Instrumentation is partnering with Scalable Laser and @glasgow.ac.uk on LIVINGSTON - a £5.3m project funded by @aria-research.bsky.social to develop laser power beaming technology that could provide continuous power to high-altitude aircraft. Find out more 👉 bit.ly/4d1coet

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Durham University @durham.ac.uk · 21/09/2026

Time-travelling to make glass the Roman way! ⛏️ PhD student Kim Devereux-West from our @arcdurham.bsky.social has been seeing how the Romans made some of Britain’s earliest window glass.

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Durham University @durham.ac.uk · 16/09/2026

📈 Our MBA has risen 20 places to joint-70th in the world in the QS Global MBA and Business Masters Rankings 2027. We're also ranked 30th in Europe, with five Masters programmes placed in the global top 60. Find out more: www.durham.ac.uk/news-events/... #MBA #Rankings

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Durham University @durham.ac.uk · 16/09/2026

Debate about the need for North Sea drilling risks distracting us from asking how the UK can build a low-carbon economy now and in the future, according to Dr @pancholewis.bsky.social, @geogdurham.bsky.social, and Dr Ewan Gibbs, of the University Glasgow. Discover more 👉 tinyurl.com/5pza7en2

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Durham University @durham.ac.uk · 16/09/2026

In just 15 minutes, an AI model can review a year’s worth of discharge letters from four hospitals, roughly the time it takes a clinician to review a single letter.

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Durham University @durham.ac.uk · 16/09/2026

Discover how our research is using AI to automate the analysis of hospital discharge letters and helping healthcare teams identify communication issues at a scale that would be impossible through manual review alone. Watch the case study video: www.youtube.com/watch?v=HCdE...

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Research Impact at Durham University: Applying AI to improve healthcare communication

YouTube video by DurhamUniversity

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Durham University @durham.ac.uk · 16/09/2026

The investment will support growth, new equipment, automation and recruitment – strengthening the North East’s reputation for life sciences innovation.

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Durham University @durham.ac.uk · 16/09/2026

Magnitude Biosciences, a Durham University spinout, has secured £1.3 million in investment from the North East Spinout Inspire Fund to grow its approach to drug discovery and expand work with pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies. Read more: www.durham.ac.uk/news-events/...

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Durham spinout secures £1.3m investment to accelerate drug discovery - Durham University

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Durham University @durham.ac.uk · 11/09/2026

Durham University will host the @universities-uk.bsky.social Annual Conference in September 2027, bringing together higher education leaders to consider how the sector can meet the changing needs of students, businesses and communities. Read more 🔗 www.durham.ac.uk/news-events/...

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Durham University @durham.ac.uk · 10/09/2026

Could the youth protests in South Asia help shape a better future? Professor Nayanika Mookherjee from @durhamanthropology.bsky.social explores how the youth movements have been a force of inspiration for each other, despite their differences. Read more➡️https://tinyurl.com/ycudere7

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Durham University @durham.ac.uk · 08/09/2026

Why do Classics matter today? Durham's @profarlenehh.bsky.social co-hosted a House of Lords parliamentary reception celebrating the Humanities, launching three books and marking 75 years of A-Level Ancient History. Discover more 🔗 www.durham.ac.uk/research/cur... #DUInspire #DUResearch

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Durham University @durham.ac.uk · 07/09/2026

In conversation with @en.france24.com , Dr Johny Daniel from our @durhameducation.bsky.social discusses how disability policy can drive meaningful inclusion, and why education remains central to creating opportunities for all. 👉 🎥 bit.ly/4xMzApa

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France: Emmanuel Macron unveils new disability strategy • FRANCE 24 English

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Durham University @durham.ac.uk · 07/09/2026

What does rebuilding look like after years of war? Professor Bahar Baser from @sgiadurham.bsky.social and colleagues from @bicc.de share first-hand reflections from a journey through Syria's cities, exploring resilience, recovery and the challenges of a fragile peace 👉 bit.ly/3UCQIza

Image of a street in Raqqa city, Syria. Image shows damaged buildings alongside cars, people and torn flags strung between the buildings.

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Durham University @durham.ac.uk · 04/09/2026

Congratulations to @fiszczyp.bsky.social from our Department of Chemistry who has been awarded £1.7m from @erc.europa.eu. Using robotic laboratories and AI, a team led by Filip will study molecular behaviour to develop new chemicals and materials more efficiently. ➡️ tinyurl.com/3bze3833

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Durham University @durham.ac.uk · 04/09/2026

Congratulations to Dr Ludovico Rella from our Department of Geography, who has been awarded a prestigious ERC Starting Grant. The €1.44m, five-year award will support his Thinking Metal project, exploring the hidden physical world behind AI. Learn more: www.durham.ac.uk/news-events/...

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Durham researcher awarded prestigious ERC Starting Grant to explore the hidden world of AI hardware - Durham University

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Durham University @durham.ac.uk · 03/09/2026

Dr Amanda Hsieh, in our Department of Music, is leading a new £1.3m @erc.europa.eu funded project shedding light on the history and impact of the Japanese Empire on the Pacific through music and stories of the people, objects, and ideas behind it. Discover more ➡️ tinyurl.com/j87bpfs

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Durham University @durham.ac.uk · 03/09/2026

Dr Amanda Hsieh, Music, Dr Ludovico Rella, @geogdurham.bsky.social, and Dr Filip Szczypiński, Chemistry, have each been awarded @erc.europa.eu Starting Grants worth a combined £4.2m. ERC Starting Grants are awarded to talented potential research leaders. Congratulations everyone! 🎉

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Durham University @durham.ac.uk · 02/09/2026

@geogdurham.bsky.social researchers have used freely available satellite radar images to track emperor penguins in polar winter – giving a year-round view of their movements that could support conservation efforts 🐧 Discover more about this amazing work 👉 tinyurl.com/2zv9zdj9

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Durham University @durham.ac.uk · 25/08/2026

What does Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey tell us about the effects of war on soldiers? Dr Brian Powers, who is a veteran of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan and a researcher of moral injury, shares his thoughts. www.durham.ac.uk/research/cur... @durhamtheology.bsky.social

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Durham University @durham.ac.uk · 25/08/2026

New research from our Psychology Department has found that people who are more grateful tend to practise a wider range of health-promoting behaviours, including healthy eating, physical activity, better sleep and stress management. Learn more: www.durham.ac.uk/news-events/...

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New study finds practicing gratitude may boost health and well being - Durham University

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Durham University @durham.ac.uk · 25/08/2026

The UK could store enough green hydrogen in depleted North Sea oil and gas fields to meet the country’s future electricity demands for seven years. Discover more about this research from @durhamearthsci.bsky.social, our Department of Engineering, and Durham Energy Institute 👉 tinyurl.com/yjk7zrv4

An offshore oil and gas rig against a blue, orange and red sky at dusk.

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Durham University @durham.ac.uk · 24/08/2026

Companies with strong political connections may be more likely to avoid scrutiny over greenwashing, according to new research from Durham University Business School 🌱 🔗 www.durham.ac.uk/news-events/... #Greenwashing #Research #Sustainability

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Greenwashing firms are scrutinised less if they are in politicians' pockets, study finds - Durham University

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Durham University @durham.ac.uk · 19/08/2026

The international review addresses 18 common misconceptions about volcanoes, including the health impacts of volcanic ash. The study highlights why clear, evidence-based communication is essential for keeping communities safe during volcanic crises.

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Durham University @durham.ac.uk · 19/08/2026

New research involving @clairehorwell.bsky.social from our Earth Sciences Department is helping to separate fact from fiction about volcanic hazards. Read more: www.durham.ac.uk/news-events/...

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Professor Claire Horwell sheds light on volcanic health dangers - Durham University

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Durham University @durham.ac.uk · 18/08/2026

New research from our Biosciences Department reveal that combinations of metals linked to smoking and pollution may help lung cancer resist chemotherapy. Learn more: www.durham.ac.uk/news-events/... #DUresearch #LungCancer

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Heavy metals may help lung cancer resist chemotherapy - Durham University

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Durham University @durham.ac.uk · 17/08/2026

How can financial institutions use AI while protecting consumers? Research led by Professor Habib Ahmed, from our Department of Finance, proposes a finance-specific AI framework designed to address risks including bias, data misuse and cyber threats. Read more: www.durham.ac.uk/news-events/...

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Financial sector needs AI-specific regulations to protect consumers - Durham University

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Durham University @durham.ac.uk · 17/08/2026

@durhamphysics.bsky.social @icc-durham.bsky.social researchers are part of an international team behind the discovery of a new type of object: a black hole star ⚫⭐ This find could explain the mysterious little red dots often found in deep space 👉 tinyurl.com/mrxy48jm

A black hole at the centre of a red dot. The red looks like the petals of a rose viewed from above with the black hole at the centre.

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Durham University @durham.ac.uk · 17/08/2026

Read the full research paper in The Astrophysical Journal - iopscience.iop.org/article/10.3...

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Durham University @durham.ac.uk · 17/08/2026

What happens when a dormant black hole wakes up? New research involving @durhamphysics.bsky.social observed a supermassive black hole reawakening after a prolonged inactive phase, challenging existing models of how quickly such changes can happen. Find out more 🔭 👉 bit.ly/3UBGDCg

AI generated impression of a a black hole reawakening in three stages, getting progressively brighter from left to right. The black hole is represented by a black sphere in the centre, surrounded by swirling cloud in white, orange and red.

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Durham University @durham.ac.uk · 12/08/2026

What do ginkgo trees and the humanities have in common?🍃🤔 The answer from @profarlenehh.bsky.social of @durhamclassics.bsky.social is part of a theme running through her new book, Humanities Forward. Read more here: ➡️ brnw.ch/21x4uqY @livunipress.bsky.social @britishacademy.bsky.social

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Durham University @durham.ac.uk · 12/08/2026

What if we could look back in time to discover what the Universe was made of seconds after the Big Bang? Professor Ryan Cooke from @durhamphysics.bsky.social will lead a new £5.6m study into the Universe's earliest moments, funded by @royalsociety.org #Faraday Discovery Fellowship 👉 bit.ly/4fTKwe9

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Durham University @durham.ac.uk · 11/08/2026

What needs to change for UK immigration policies to succeed? @jonnydarling.bsky.social of @geogdurham.bsky.social shares his perspective on asylum accommodation, local authority involvement & the right to work in this analysis for @uk.theconversation.com Read more:👉 tinyurl.com/2j5rkha3

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Durham University @durham.ac.uk · 11/08/2026

Congratulations to Dr Jennifer Terry on being awarded a prestigious #Fulbright scholar grant 🎉 Jennifer will be based at @gettymuseum.bsky.social, working on her interdisciplinary book project, Imagined Futures in African American Narrative. More about the Fulbright Commission 👉 bit.ly/4fUS3Ig

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Durham University @durham.ac.uk · 06/08/2026

👏Congratulations to Professor Pippa Petts from our @durhamphysics.bsky.social who has been awarded a prestigious National Teaching Fellowship by @advancehe.bsky.social for her impact on physics education. Find out more 👉 bit.ly/4wcNRtL

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Durham University @durham.ac.uk · 06/08/2026

Confused about carbon capture and the different ways it can be done? Professor Jon Gluyas @durhamearthsci.bsky.social explains the often-confusing landscape around this and why time is short. www.durham.ac.uk/research/cur...

Fossil fuel power stations with smoke coming out of their chimneys.

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Durham University @durham.ac.uk · 05/08/2026

📣Exciting news! We’re partnering with Kingston University London on the UK's first dedicated neurodiversity-focused doctoral training programme. Funded by @leverhulme.ac.uk it will support a new generation of researchers tackling global challenges through diverse perspectives 👉https://bit.ly/4wQrNGn

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Durham University @durham.ac.uk · 04/08/2026

Reputation mattered deeply in medieval England. Dr Alex Brown @durhamhistory.bsky.social examines how people turned to the courts to defend themselves against rumours, slander and damaging accusations. Discover more 👉 www.durham.ac.uk/research/cur...

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Durham University @durham.ac.uk · 27/07/2026

📢'Don't let Christopher Nolan's #Odyssey be the end of your journey with Classics.'📢 @profarlenehh.bsky.social of @durhamclassics.bsky.social on the 'spectacular' rise of Classics in schools & her passion for widening access to these ancient stories. #DUinspire #DUresearch

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