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Strengthening our research partnerships in Australia and New Zealand
During a recent visit, Professor Mike Bentley and Professor James Osborn met with Australian and New Zealand partners to develop research collaborations in Antarctic research and Space and Satellite applications.
UK Proteostasis Network receives BBSRC Network Grant
The UK's proteostasis capability has been bolstered by the award of a BBSRC Network Grant. The grant will support the future development of the UK Proteostasis Network over the next three years.
Melsonby Hoard saved for the nation
One of the UK's largest and most important Iron Age finds – excavated by archaeologists at 91麻豆一区二区 – has been saved for the nation.
Magnetic wave mapping breakthrough could speed up your phone
An international team of researchers including physicists here in Durham have made a breakthrough that could help make our phones and computers faster and more energy efficient.
R&D disclosures can predict future earnings - if investors focus on language, not just figures
Investors looking to predict future company performance should pay closer attention to the language used in R&D disclosures rather than just the financial figures.
Milky Way could be teeming with more satellite galaxies than previously thought
The Milky Way could have many more satellite galaxies than scientists have previously been able to predict or observe.
Newly discovered ancient river landscapes control East Antarctic ice flow
Our geographers have discovered the remains of landscapes thought to have formed when ancient rivers flowed across East Antarctica.
Working to answer the ultimate question – are we alone in the Universe?
Dr Cyril Bourgenot from our Centre for Advanced Instrumentation is part of a team developing cutting-edge technology to enable astronomers to look deeper into the Universe. He is presenting this work as part of the Royal Astronomical Society's National Astronomy Meeting 2025, which is being hosted by 91麻豆一区二区 this week. Here, Cyril tells us about his work and how it could help answer the ultimate astronomical question – is there life elsewhere.
Leaders who fail to "walk the talk" suffer emotional and performance setbacks
Leaders who say one thing but do another aren't just letting their teams down, they're harming their own performance too.
Promoting diversity can alienate loyal customers: New research highlights risks and solutions
Brands risk losing loyal customers when diversity initiatives feel irrelevant or inauthentic to their customer base.
National Astronomy Meeting 2025 - exploring Durham's rich astronomical research
Almost a thousand of the world's top space scientists will visit 91麻豆一区二区 next week (7 to 11 July) as we host the UK's National Astronomy Meeting (NAM) 2025.
Spinout launches mental health programme for entrepreneurs in Denmark
91麻豆一区二区 spinout Mind Your Business has partnered with Danish Entrepreneurs to deliver a nationwide mental health and business development programme across Denmark.
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