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Find out more Research Impact at Durham We conduct innovative and impactful research to transform lives and make a difference, globally and locally: research to empower and inspire. Discover more about our research impact    What’s new? Filter: What’s new? Research news Student news Thought leadership Business & community Cracks in Greenland Ice Sheet growing more rapidly The Greenland Ice Sheet is cracking open more rapidly as it responds to climate change. Global research Professor Clare McGlynn helps change law on sexually explicit deepfakes Creating a sexually explicit deepfake is set to become a criminal offence in the UK, thanks in part to the work of a leading Durham law professor. Research news The future of gestation Dr Elizabeth Chloe Romanis, from Durham Law School, explores the future of gestation and its legal and ethical implications as part of a recently published book, Biotechnology, Gestation and the Law. Global research Leading astronomer helps uncover unique giant radio galaxy South Africa’s MeerKAT telescope has revealed a remarkable cosmic discovery—Inkathazo, a newly identified giant radio galaxy (GRG), whose name means trouble in isiZulu and isiXhosa. Research news National Astronomy Week: explore our world-leading research During UK National Astronomy Week, 1-9 February, we’re taking a look at just some of the incredible work our researchers are doing in the fields of astronomy, cosmology and advanced instrumentation. Global research Bioscientists achieve major advancement in protein-metal binding research Researchers from our top-rated Biosciences department have made an exciting discovery that could revolutionise how scientists design and engineer biological systems. Research news PhD scholar reveals the emotional impact of the White Ship disaster Harriet Strahl, a PhD student in our History department, has shed new light on the emotional and societal repercussions of the 1120 White Ship disaster. Research news Cracks in Greenland Ice Sheet growing more rapidly The Greenland Ice Sheet is cracking open more rapidly as it responds to climate change. Global research Professor Clare McGlynn helps change law on sexually explicit deepfakes Creating a sexually explicit deepfake is set to become a criminal offence in the UK, thanks in part to the work of a leading Durham law professor. Research news The future of gestation Dr Elizabeth Chloe Romanis, from Durham Law School, explores the future of gestation and its legal and ethical implications as part of a recently published book, Biotechnology, Gestation and the Law. Global research Leading astronomer helps uncover unique giant radio galaxy South Africa’s MeerKAT telescope has revealed a remarkable cosmic discovery—Inkathazo, a newly identified giant radio galaxy (GRG), whose name means trouble in isiZulu and isiXhosa. Research news National Astronomy Week: explore our world-leading research During UK National Astronomy Week, 1-9 February, we’re taking a look at just some of the incredible work our researchers are doing in the fields of astronomy, cosmology and advanced instrumentation. Global research Bioscientists achieve major advancement in protein-metal binding research Researchers from our top-rated Biosciences department have made an exciting discovery that could revolutionise how scientists design and engineer biological systems. Research news PhD scholar reveals the emotional impact of the White Ship disaster Harriet Strahl, a PhD student in our History department, has shed new light on the emotional and societal repercussions of the 1120 White Ship disaster. Research news More news Scientists achieve world-leading quantum entanglement of molecules Scientists from our top-rated Physics department have set a global milestone by achieving quantum entanglement of individual molecules using cutting-edge magic-wavelength optical tweezers. Research news Reimagining the imagination at the world’s largest literary festival Researchers from our Institute for Medical Humanities have taken our innovative ReaderBank project to the Jaipur Literature Festival in Rajasthan, India. Global research PhD Law student secures prestigious award to redefine sexual assault Florence-Olivia Genesse was awarded a Social Science and Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC) Doctoral Fellowship to pursue a research project on sexual assault and criminal law. Research news Scientists achieve world-leading quantum entanglement of molecules Scientists from our top-rated Physics department have set a global milestone by achieving quantum entanglement of individual molecules using cutting-edge magic-wavelength optical tweezers. Reimagining the imagination at the world’s largest literary festival Researchers from our Institute for Medical Humanities have taken our innovative ReaderBank project to the Jaipur Literature Festival in Rajasthan, India. PhD Law student secures prestigious award to redefine sexual assault Florence-Olivia Genesse was awarded a Social Science and Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC) Doctoral Fellowship to pursue a research project on sexual assault and criminal law. Durham subjects among world top 100 Four of our subjects have been ranked among the world’s top 100 in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings by Subject 2025. Research news Undergraduate participates in long-standing British game show Third year Engineering student David Millar has followed in his grandfather’s footsteps and taken part in word and mathematical game show ‘Countdown’. Student news Durham researcher informs UK energy security and AI policy A Durham research student has played a pivotal role in developing cutting-edge policy considerations for the UK Parliament, focusing on energy security and Artificial Intelligence (AI). Research news Durham subjects among world top 100 Four of our subjects have been ranked among the world’s top 100 in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings by Subject 2025. Undergraduate participates in long-standing British game show Third year Engineering student David Millar has followed in his grandfather’s footsteps and taken part in word and mathematical game show ‘Countdown’. Durham researcher informs UK energy security and AI policy A Durham research student has played a pivotal role in developing cutting-edge policy considerations for the UK Parliament, focusing on energy security and Artificial Intelligence (AI). How to support neurodivergent postgraduate researchers How can universities ensure PhD students of all neurotypes can thrive? Professor Debbie Riby, Dr Amy Pearson, and Jess Hirst, from our Department of Psychology, discuss how to provide neurodiversity-affirmative supervision. Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion Will Donald Trump be ranked as a great president? Here’s what the research tells us Associate Professor in US Politics David Andersen explores how President Trump could end up ranking compared to other US presidents. Research news What does it mean to be political for today’s students? Rille Raaper, Associate Professor in our School of Education, writes for SRHEblog.com. Student news How to support neurodivergent postgraduate researchers How can universities ensure PhD students of all neurotypes can thrive? Professor Debbie Riby, Dr Amy Pearson, and Jess Hirst, from our Department of Psychology, discuss how to provide neurodiversity-affirmative supervision. Will Donald Trump be ranked as a great president? Here’s what the research tells us Associate Professor in US Politics David Andersen explores how President Trump could end up ranking compared to other US presidents. What does it mean to be political for today’s students? Rille Raaper, Associate Professor in our School of Education, writes for SRHEblog.com. 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. Durham news Durham’s strengths in space and quantum research focus of German Ambassador’s visit Our strengths in space and quantum research were the main focus of a visit to Durham University by the German Ambassador to the UK. Global research New network to support humanities and social sciences early career researchers We’re passionate about supporting early career researchers. That’s why we’re thrilled to be a partner for the newest cluster of the British Academy’s Early Career Researcher Network (ECRN). Research news 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. Durham’s strengths in space and quantum research focus of German Ambassador’s visit Our strengths in space and quantum research were the main focus of a visit to Durham University by the German Ambassador to the UK. New network to support humanities and social sciences early career researchers We’re passionate about supporting early career researchers. That’s why we’re thrilled to be a partner for the newest cluster of the British Academy’s Early Career Researcher Network (ECRN). 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