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Ancient rock carvings suggest Bronze Age maritime links across Europe

The research compared ancient rock carvings, or ‘petroglyphs’, of boats across 12 sites in Northwest Iberia (modern Spain and Portugal), with well documented petroglyphs in Southern Scandinavia ...
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Why more births now end in caesarean section

In this article, Dr Halima Akhter, researcher in our Department of Anthropology, discusses why rising caesarean birth rates ...
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Leading academic gives evidence to The House of Lords on citizenship reform

Professor Thom Brooks, from our Law School, has given evidence to The House of Lords Justice and Home Affairs Committee, as part of its Settlement, Citizenship and Integration inquiry. Professor ...
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Shared sporting histories: reconnecting with our past to build for our future

Our Head of Sport and Physical Activity reflects on his first year in post, and the importance of our alumni in building and maintaining a strong sporting community at Durham. Dave Coldwell, our Head ...
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National recognition for researcher’s leadership in developmental psychology

A leading Durham researcher has received prestigious national recognition for her outstanding and sustained contribution to the field of developmental psychology. Professor Deborah Riby has been ...
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Shaping the cosmos at the Royal Society Summer Science Exhibition

Our physics research delves into the origins of the Moon and galaxies – and now people can have a go at shaping the cosmos themselves. Our hands-on exhibit, Universe Makers, will feature at the ...
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Celebrating Professor Nancy Cartwright’s career and global award for outstanding contribution to philosophy

We have hosted a celebration event at St Chad’s College for Professor Nancy Cartwright following her receipt of the prestigious BBVA Foundation Frontiers of Knowledge Award in Humanities. The ...
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New mission to explore ocean’s response to climate change

This June, scientists set sail on the research vessel Atalante for the OVIDE 2026 expedition, travelling from Portugal to Greenland. Dr Paola Moffa Sanchez of our Department of Geography is working ...
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Strategic Management

Developing participants' capacity for strategic thinking and decision-making. This short course explores strategic analysis, competitive dynamics, organisational strategy formulation and ...
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Leading and Managing People

Advance skills and critical understanding of the process of leadership and management. Understand the concepts of leadership as they relate to organisations. Enhance leadership skills to review and ...
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Forgotten infants in museum collections reflect past and present injustices

Archaeologists are shedding fresh light on the origins of infant remains held in anatomical museums, revealing a troubling history of stigma, inequality and eugenic thinking. The study explores ...