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 ...

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 Excellence Framework (REF) 2029.

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

In the September edition of our community newsletter, we celebrate the achievements of our students, share opportunities to get involved, and highlight University research and outreach that makes a ...

The Dark Energy Spectroscopic Instrument (DESI) collaboration has been awarded the 2026 Lancelot M. Berkeley–New York Community Trust Prize for Meritorious Work in Astronomy. This international prize ...

The Raby Redcurrant initiative exemplifies the partnership’s blend of science, history, and community. It involved Durham researchers and Raby staff tracing the origins of the famous redcurrant to ...

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.