Images of gladiators being bitten by lions have appeared in ancient mosaics and pottery for hundreds of years. However, this ...

They found that older apes were less likely to console than younger apes in both bonobos and chimpanzees. This suggests that emotional sensitivity to others emerges early in ape development. In ...

Following the announcement of his death by the Vatican, Dr Temple also reflected on Pope Francis’ tenure as an ...

Research led by Dr Sophie Hodgetts in our Department of Psychology has uncovered the hidden impacts of Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD) on quality of life and relationships. PMDD is a severe ...

As a University community we are deeply saddened by the passing of Pope Francis, who died on Monday morning (21 April), as announced by the Vatican. Pope Francis’ death brings an end to his 12-year ...

The Waterside, our new Business School location, has been officially opened, with the keynote speaker Paul Polman calling on ...

A new study from our Department of Psychology has uncovered evidence that the body’s internal regulation of eating may be influenced by an individual’s socio-economic background.

In many ways, Pope Francis embodied a tension at the heart of Catholicism in the 21st century: too liberal for some Catholics and not liberal enough for others. As such, his attempts at reform ...

Professor Michael Snape from our department of Theology and Religion explores the history, symbolism, and contemporary significance of the Royal Maundy Service, which King Charles III will continue ...

We marked a truly historic and joyous occasion with the visit of Their Majesties King Charles III and Queen Camilla for the Royal Maundy Service at Durham Cathedral.

At Durham University we see ourselves as an integral part of our shared city, contributing to its prosperity and exciting future. In her monthly column, our Vice-Chancellor, Professor Karen O’Brien, ...

Two researchers from our top-rated Physics department have been awarded prestigious Quantum Technology Career Acceleration Fellowships by UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) through the Engineering and ...