The Latest Breaking News from Durham University

Stalker obsessed with Durham University student bombarded her with unwanted gifts

Lonely Kaichen Ma, 21, left the woman feeling 'powerless and scared' during a campaign of stalking

Chronicle Live · Mar 24, 2023

Oldest fossils of mysterious animal group are really seaweeds, study suggests

The findings mean Bryozoans are millions of years younger than previously thought.

The Independent UK · Mar 8, 2023

Brexit caused small boats crisis in English Channel, report finds

Rishi Sunak should admit ‘main factor’ behind problem so he can fix it, says Durham University study

The Independent UK · Feb 9, 2023

Children taught well in reception ‘likely to earn more than peers’ in future

Pupils in the ‘most effective’ reception classes can expect to earn between £2,000 and £7,500 more on average, a study has suggested.

The Independent UK · Jan 26, 2023

Ann Loades obituary

Other lives: Theologian based at Durham University who was a pioneer in Christian feminism and in theology and the arts

The Guardian - UK · Jan 17, 2023

Durham to host series of events to see in Chinese New Year in style

A lion dance procession, traditional Chinese music, a fashion show, and a Rabbit Lantern Festival are all on the list for the New Year period

Chronicle Live · Jan 15, 2023

North East naturalist publishes her first book - at age of 97

Dr Margaret Bradshaw is an expert on the botany of rural County Durham

Chronicle Live · Jan 12, 2023

North East university open days for prospective undergraduate students

Prospective students can take the opportunity to look around campus and speak to course leaders at Newcastle, Northumbria, Teesside, Durham and Sunderland

Chronicle Live · Jan 11, 2023

Londoner finds ‘surreal’ answer to 20,000-year-old Ice Age paintings mystery

A London furniture conservator has made a critical discovery as to why Ice Age hunter gatherers drew cave paintings dating back 20,000 years ago.

Evening Standard · Jan 5, 2023

Mystery markings in 20,000-year-old drawings decoded for first time

Ice Age hunter-gatherers used markings of animals prey to store information about the behaviour of species crucial to their survival

The Independent UK · Jan 5, 2023