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Durham professor honoured with Lapworth Medal for outstanding contributions to palaeontology

David Harper, Emeritus Professor of Palaeontology and former Principal of Van Mildert College, has been awarded the 2025 Lapworth Medal. This is the Palaeontological Association’s highest honour.
David Harper is pictured against a brick wall carrying the Lapworth Medal

Shaping the future of North East England’s offshore wind energy

A new report has set out what foundations would be needed to install wind turbines off the coast of North East England.
An offshore wind farm stands in a grey sea with a blue and cloudy sky behind.

Fired up and victorious: Ten Durham sports teams shine at BUCS Big Wednesday

Ten Durham sports teams competed in the annual British Universities and Colleges Sport (BUCS) Big Wednesday event this year, coming away with an outstanding set of results.
A women's volleyball team standing behind a red 'Champions' banner, holding a trophy high, and celebrating.

Catching up with our alumni in India

Colleagues from across the University caught up with past and future students at two receptions in India
Alumni gathered in New Delhi with Katie Harland-Edminson and Louise Strong

Durham’s new humanoid robot to support cutting-edge research

Our Department of Computer Science has welcomed an exciting new arrival: Alan, a humanoid robot that will support a wide range of future research.
Humanoid robot Alan in Computer Science Department

Law researcher gives evidence to MPs on policing of Irish border post-Brexit

An internationally renowned expert from our Law School has given evidence to MPs on police cooperation between Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland post-Brexit.
The back of a policeman who is directing traffic while wearing a hi-vis jacket.