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A global team of experts has created the first ever framework for lifestyle psychiatry. It outlines how interventions in sleep, diet, physical activity & social connection can improve our mental health.🧠The work is published in @bmj.com Mental Health.
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Researchers outline a unified approach to lifestyle psychiatry and mental health - Durham University
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November 25, 2025 at 11:35 AM
A global team of experts has created the first ever framework for lifestyle psychiatry. It outlines how interventions in sleep, diet, physical activity & social connection can improve our mental health.🧠The work is published in @bmj.com Mental Health.
👉 bit.ly/4pq5frS
@maastrichtu.bsky.social
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@maastrichtu.bsky.social
We're third in the #UK in the @timeshighered.bsky.social Interdisciplinary Science Rankings 2026 - testament to how our research crosses traditional boundaries to address today's global challenges: www.durham.ac.uk/news-events/...
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#THEunirankings #THEISR #THEISF #highered
November 21, 2025 at 11:55 AM
We're third in the #UK in the @timeshighered.bsky.social Interdisciplinary Science Rankings 2026 - testament to how our research crosses traditional boundaries to address today's global challenges: www.durham.ac.uk/news-events/...
#THEunirankings #THEISR #THEISF #highered
#THEunirankings #THEISR #THEISF #highered
Read @jonnydarling.bsky.social's thoughts on the UK's proposed asylum reforms: www.durham.ac.uk/research/cur...
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November 20, 2025 at 2:37 PM
Read @jonnydarling.bsky.social's thoughts on the UK's proposed asylum reforms: www.durham.ac.uk/research/cur...
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#DUresearch @geogdurham.bsky.social @uk.theconversation.com
Professor Gina Porter, @durhamanthropology.bsky.social, and Bradley Rink, at the University of the Western Cape, draw on research in Cape Town and London to challenge the common assumption that young men walk freely and without fear within communities. Read more 👉 bit.ly/43I4D8B
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Walking habits of young men in Cape Town and London - Durham University
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November 20, 2025 at 9:35 AM
Professor Gina Porter, @durhamanthropology.bsky.social, and Bradley Rink, at the University of the Western Cape, draw on research in Cape Town and London to challenge the common assumption that young men walk freely and without fear within communities. Read more 👉 bit.ly/43I4D8B
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#DUResearch
We've reaffirmed our position among the world’s leading universities for sustainability🙌🌱The 2026 QS Sustainability Rankings place us 24th out of 2,001 universities assessed.🌏This is our 3rd consecutive year in the Global Top 25.🎉
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#QSWUR #DUinspire
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QS Rankings reaffirm our place in the world top 25 for sustainability - Durham University
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November 18, 2025 at 11:21 AM
We've reaffirmed our position among the world’s leading universities for sustainability🙌🌱The 2026 QS Sustainability Rankings place us 24th out of 2,001 universities assessed.🌏This is our 3rd consecutive year in the Global Top 25.🎉
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#QSWUR #DUinspire
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#QSWUR #DUinspire
Prof @richardhuzzey.bsky.social & Dr David Minto, from @durhamhistory.bsky.social, have been researching the life & legacy of Sam Green, thought to be the first openly gay politician elected in the UK.
Now there's a blue plaque in his memory:
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Now there's a blue plaque in his memory:
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November 17, 2025 at 4:06 PM
Prof @richardhuzzey.bsky.social & Dr David Minto, from @durhamhistory.bsky.social, have been researching the life & legacy of Sam Green, thought to be the first openly gay politician elected in the UK.
Now there's a blue plaque in his memory:
www.durham.ac.uk/news-events/...
Now there's a blue plaque in his memory:
www.durham.ac.uk/news-events/...
Professor Chris Stokes @geogdurham.bsky.social @durhamglaciology.bsky.social is at @cop30brazil.bsky.social sharing some of the science around ice sheets and sea level rise.
This includes a recent paper warning that warming of +1.5 °C is too high for polar ice sheets: www.nature.com/articles/s43...
This includes a recent paper warning that warming of +1.5 °C is too high for polar ice sheets: www.nature.com/articles/s43...
November 14, 2025 at 12:40 PM
Professor Chris Stokes @geogdurham.bsky.social @durhamglaciology.bsky.social is at @cop30brazil.bsky.social sharing some of the science around ice sheets and sea level rise.
This includes a recent paper warning that warming of +1.5 °C is too high for polar ice sheets: www.nature.com/articles/s43...
This includes a recent paper warning that warming of +1.5 °C is too high for polar ice sheets: www.nature.com/articles/s43...
Professor @edithmayhall.bsky.social, from our Department of Classics and Ancient History, has been awarded the 2024 International Hellenic Prize for her acclaimed book Facing Down the Furies. Discover more 👉 www.durham.ac.uk/news-events/...
#TransformativeHumanities @durhamclassics.bsky.social
#TransformativeHumanities @durhamclassics.bsky.social
November 14, 2025 at 10:58 AM
Professor @edithmayhall.bsky.social, from our Department of Classics and Ancient History, has been awarded the 2024 International Hellenic Prize for her acclaimed book Facing Down the Furies. Discover more 👉 www.durham.ac.uk/news-events/...
#TransformativeHumanities @durhamclassics.bsky.social
#TransformativeHumanities @durhamclassics.bsky.social
Welcome to Professor Sarah Hainsworth @svhains.bsky.social OBE FREng, our new Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Research).
Sarah will join us on 1 February 2026, from @uniofbath.bsky.social . She is a Fellow of the @raeng.org.uk
and an internationally recognised researcher.
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Sarah will join us on 1 February 2026, from @uniofbath.bsky.social . She is a Fellow of the @raeng.org.uk
and an internationally recognised researcher.
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November 13, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Welcome to Professor Sarah Hainsworth @svhains.bsky.social OBE FREng, our new Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Research).
Sarah will join us on 1 February 2026, from @uniofbath.bsky.social . She is a Fellow of the @raeng.org.uk
and an internationally recognised researcher.
www.durham.ac.uk/news-events/...
Sarah will join us on 1 February 2026, from @uniofbath.bsky.social . She is a Fellow of the @raeng.org.uk
and an internationally recognised researcher.
www.durham.ac.uk/news-events/...
Dr William Plowright from our @sgiadurham.bsky.social reflects on Ahmed al-Sharaa’s remarkable transformation from former jihadist to political leader welcomed at the White House.
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@uk.theconversation.com #Syria
How former jihadist Ahmed al-Sharaa ended up being welcomed to the White House - Durham University
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November 13, 2025 at 1:36 PM
Dr William Plowright from our @sgiadurham.bsky.social reflects on Ahmed al-Sharaa’s remarkable transformation from former jihadist to political leader welcomed at the White House.
Read more: www.durham.ac.uk/research/cur...
@uk.theconversation.com #Syria
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@uk.theconversation.com #Syria
Ever wondered why bleaching sunscreen stains turns clothes red? Durham chemists have cracked the case and found a solution that could save your summer wardrobe! Find out more ☀️👉https://www.durham.ac.uk/news-events/latest-news/2025/11/chemists-discover-why-sunscreen-stains-leave-you-seeing-red/
November 13, 2025 at 10:16 AM
Ever wondered why bleaching sunscreen stains turns clothes red? Durham chemists have cracked the case and found a solution that could save your summer wardrobe! Find out more ☀️👉https://www.durham.ac.uk/news-events/latest-news/2025/11/chemists-discover-why-sunscreen-stains-leave-you-seeing-red/
Six of our researchers have been named among the world’s most highly cited in @clarivate.com's 2025 list 👏
Their pioneering work spans cosmology, galaxy formation, supercomputing & 6G communications.
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@clarivateag.bsky.social
#HighlyCited2025 #DUinspire #DUresearch
Their pioneering work spans cosmology, galaxy formation, supercomputing & 6G communications.
👉 bit.ly/4nQZv9p
@clarivateag.bsky.social
#HighlyCited2025 #DUinspire #DUresearch
Impactful Durham researchers recognised in global highly cited list - Durham University
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November 12, 2025 at 11:12 AM
Six of our researchers have been named among the world’s most highly cited in @clarivate.com's 2025 list 👏
Their pioneering work spans cosmology, galaxy formation, supercomputing & 6G communications.
👉 bit.ly/4nQZv9p
@clarivateag.bsky.social
#HighlyCited2025 #DUinspire #DUresearch
Their pioneering work spans cosmology, galaxy formation, supercomputing & 6G communications.
👉 bit.ly/4nQZv9p
@clarivateag.bsky.social
#HighlyCited2025 #DUinspire #DUresearch
Research by Prof Chris Stokes @geogdurham.bsky.social @durhamglaciology.bsky.social is part of a new report from the International Cryosphere Climate Initiative on the effect of climate on the world’s ice sheets. The report is presented at @cop30brazil.bsky.social 👉 www.durham.ac.uk/news-events/...
Durham research informs report warning of dangerous acceleration of global ice loss - Durham University
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November 12, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Research by Prof Chris Stokes @geogdurham.bsky.social @durhamglaciology.bsky.social is part of a new report from the International Cryosphere Climate Initiative on the effect of climate on the world’s ice sheets. The report is presented at @cop30brazil.bsky.social 👉 www.durham.ac.uk/news-events/...
Durham Law School professor Elisa Morgera is advising governments on how human rights can be included in negotiations at @cop30brazil.bsky.social.
Elisa, the United Nations Special Rapporteur, is helping co-ordinate COP's first Justice and Human Rights days 👉 www.durham.ac.uk/news-events/...
Elisa, the United Nations Special Rapporteur, is helping co-ordinate COP's first Justice and Human Rights days 👉 www.durham.ac.uk/news-events/...
November 11, 2025 at 3:58 PM
Durham Law School professor Elisa Morgera is advising governments on how human rights can be included in negotiations at @cop30brazil.bsky.social.
Elisa, the United Nations Special Rapporteur, is helping co-ordinate COP's first Justice and Human Rights days 👉 www.durham.ac.uk/news-events/...
Elisa, the United Nations Special Rapporteur, is helping co-ordinate COP's first Justice and Human Rights days 👉 www.durham.ac.uk/news-events/...
Durham Law School’s Tufyal Choudhury led the research for a landmark independent review of UK counter-terrorism law and policy - the most comprehensive in over 20 years.
Read more about the findings and Durham’s role 👉 www.durham.ac.uk/news-events/...
Read more about the findings and Durham’s role 👉 www.durham.ac.uk/news-events/...
November 11, 2025 at 3:07 PM
Durham Law School’s Tufyal Choudhury led the research for a landmark independent review of UK counter-terrorism law and policy - the most comprehensive in over 20 years.
Read more about the findings and Durham’s role 👉 www.durham.ac.uk/news-events/...
Read more about the findings and Durham’s role 👉 www.durham.ac.uk/news-events/...
New research from our Biosciences Department and @btobirds.bsky.social shows that hotter European summers are reducing migratory birds’ ability to fuel up for their long journeys.
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Hotter European summers put migratory birds at risk - Durham University
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November 11, 2025 at 12:32 PM
New research from our Biosciences Department and @btobirds.bsky.social shows that hotter European summers are reducing migratory birds’ ability to fuel up for their long journeys.
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People want less mowing and more wild spaces but only if they look good. Researchers found that public support for rewilding depends more on how attractive green spaces appear than on their environmental benefits.
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November 11, 2025 at 10:59 AM
People want less mowing and more wild spaces but only if they look good. Researchers found that public support for rewilding depends more on how attractive green spaces appear than on their environmental benefits.
durham.ac.uk/news-events/...
@durhamcouncil.bsky.social @durhampsych.bsky.social
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@durhamcouncil.bsky.social @durhampsych.bsky.social
@dramypearson.bsky.social from our @durhampsych.bsky.social is part of a research team exploring terminology associated with different forms of neurodivergence. Find out more about their work 👉
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#autism #adhd #dyslexia #neurodiversity #psychology
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#autism #adhd #dyslexia #neurodiversity #psychology
November 11, 2025 at 10:33 AM
@dramypearson.bsky.social from our @durhampsych.bsky.social is part of a research team exploring terminology associated with different forms of neurodivergence. Find out more about their work 👉
www.durham.ac.uk/research/cur...
#autism #adhd #dyslexia #neurodiversity #psychology
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#autism #adhd #dyslexia #neurodiversity #psychology
Our leading sustainability research has a global impact. Since 2021, we've been involved in COP, and this year, seven experts are attending @cop30brazil.bsky.social in Belém, Brazil. Learn more about our holistic approach to climate action: bit.ly/43ndJHT
#COP30 #Sustainability #COP30noBrasil
#COP30 #Sustainability #COP30noBrasil
November 10, 2025 at 3:54 PM
Our leading sustainability research has a global impact. Since 2021, we've been involved in COP, and this year, seven experts are attending @cop30brazil.bsky.social in Belém, Brazil. Learn more about our holistic approach to climate action: bit.ly/43ndJHT
#COP30 #Sustainability #COP30noBrasil
#COP30 #Sustainability #COP30noBrasil
@carolineclason.bsky.social @geogdurham.bsky.social @durhamglaciology.bsky.social has co-authored a major new report from the UK National Commission for UNESCO looking at the consequences of melting ice on people and planet. Discover more 👉 www.durham.ac.uk/news-events/...
@cop30brazil.bsky.social
@cop30brazil.bsky.social
November 10, 2025 at 2:00 PM
@carolineclason.bsky.social @geogdurham.bsky.social @durhamglaciology.bsky.social has co-authored a major new report from the UK National Commission for UNESCO looking at the consequences of melting ice on people and planet. Discover more 👉 www.durham.ac.uk/news-events/...
@cop30brazil.bsky.social
@cop30brazil.bsky.social
The insights of Durham's @ecromanis.bsky.social have featured in The Guardian, in a piece which explores partial ectogestation. As a leading researcher in reproduction and the law, Chloe’s work continues to shape vital conversations around reproductive regulation. Read more: bit.ly/4nU0ypi
I am delighted to see this great piece in the Guardian about developments in partial ectogestation - www.theguardian.com/world/2025/n... - and glad to have had the opportunity to contribute some of the insights from my work over the last 8 years @durham.ac.uk
This machine could keep a baby alive outside the womb. How will the world decide to use it?
For parents who have buried infants born too soon, a device like the AquaWomb is a miracle in waiting – and an impossible choice
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November 7, 2025 at 2:21 PM
The insights of Durham's @ecromanis.bsky.social have featured in The Guardian, in a piece which explores partial ectogestation. As a leading researcher in reproduction and the law, Chloe’s work continues to shape vital conversations around reproductive regulation. Read more: bit.ly/4nU0ypi
Professor Gorard from our School of Education reflects on the national curriculum review and calls for evidence-informed reform and equity-driven policy.
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What the review of England’s national curriculum means for disadvantaged schools - Durham University
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November 7, 2025 at 12:30 PM
Professor Gorard from our School of Education reflects on the national curriculum review and calls for evidence-informed reform and equity-driven policy.
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Congratulations to @shaidmahmood.bsky.social on joining the Government’s HE Access and Participation Task & Finish Group.
Shaid is passionate about raising aspirations & helping people achieve their goals.
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@bphillipsonmp.bsky.social @departmentforedu.bsky.social
Shaid is passionate about raising aspirations & helping people achieve their goals.
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@bphillipsonmp.bsky.social @departmentforedu.bsky.social
November 6, 2025 at 2:23 PM
Congratulations to @shaidmahmood.bsky.social on joining the Government’s HE Access and Participation Task & Finish Group.
Shaid is passionate about raising aspirations & helping people achieve their goals.
www.durham.ac.uk/news-events/...
@bphillipsonmp.bsky.social @departmentforedu.bsky.social
Shaid is passionate about raising aspirations & helping people achieve their goals.
www.durham.ac.uk/news-events/...
@bphillipsonmp.bsky.social @departmentforedu.bsky.social
Almost two years of seaweed study by @grockesibl.bsky.social from @durhamearthsci.bsky.social has prompted further investigation of water quality at #Scarborough
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November 4, 2025 at 4:06 PM
Almost two years of seaweed study by @grockesibl.bsky.social from @durhamearthsci.bsky.social has prompted further investigation of water quality at #Scarborough
www.durham.ac.uk/news-events/...
www.durham.ac.uk/news-events/...
Professor Jeff Warburton from our Geography Department has shed light on how dam disasters of the 1920s led to vital safety reforms but with today’s changing climate.
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#DUresearch @uk.theconversation.com
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#DUresearch @uk.theconversation.com
October 31, 2025 at 11:44 AM
Professor Jeff Warburton from our Geography Department has shed light on how dam disasters of the 1920s led to vital safety reforms but with today’s changing climate.
Learn more: www.durham.ac.uk/research/cur...
#DUresearch @uk.theconversation.com
Learn more: www.durham.ac.uk/research/cur...
#DUresearch @uk.theconversation.com