Durham University

Our astronomers are developing a virtual reality movie to inspire children to be curious about science and the cosmos. Our Chancellor, Dr Fiona Hill, has recorded the voiceover for the movie which will premiere later this year! Watch this space… #NAM2025 @DurhamPhysics

Emeritus Professor Ian Smail @DurhamPhysics and @a_p_valentine @DurUniEarthSci have been presented with @RoyalAstroSoc awards @NAM25_Durham for helping our understanding of the Universe and our own planet 👉 brnw.ch/21wU4kB #NAM2025

The incredible Melsonby Hoard, one of Britain’s most significant Iron Age finds, continues to make headlines with this excellent documentary from @HistoryHit 👉 brnw.ch/21wUkeZ @ArcDurham | @HistoricEngland | @britishmuseum | @YorkshireMuseum

Are you a postdoctoral researcher ready to unlock your career potential? 💭 Explore Prosper at Durham! Apply for Prosper Cohort 1 before the 25th July 2025 ➡️ brnw.ch/21wUiYO Find out more ➡️brnw.ch/21wUiYP

✨ Discover the people you meet at Durham. Join us for our Open Days on 19 & 20 September, 9am–4pm to experience student life, stunning colleges, world-class teaching and connections that last a lifetime. 💬🎓 📍 Book your place now: brnw.ch/21wUirt

Congratulations also to Durham alumnus Richard Ovenden, OBE, Bodley's Librarian and Helen Hamlyn Director of University Libraries, at the University of Oxford, who becomes an Honorary Fellow of the British Academy!

Congratulations to Prof Sarah Semple @ArcDurham who has been elected as a Fellow of the @BritishAcademy_. Her fellowship recognises Sarah’s contribution to the research of early medieval Britain and northern Europe. Discover more 👉 brnw.ch/21wUfih @AS_Corpus

We are leading a new £3.8m skills hub, part of the compute roadmap, to help researchers supercharge science with faster, smarter computing. SHAREing hub will boost skills, innovation & collaboration across the UK. Learn more: brnw.ch/21wUfd6 @SciTechgovuk

We're still reminiscing about last week’s Summer Congregation 2025 celebrations! ☀️🎓 It’s been amazing to celebrate with you — now we’d love to hear what’s next. What exciting plans do you have for the future? 💬👇 #DurhamUni #DurhamGrad25

That’s a wrap! With the @RoyalAstroSoc National Astronomy Meeting now over, second year Physics and Astronomy student Isabella Castel-branco tells us how @NAM25_Durham has fuelled her astronomy dreams! 👉 brnw.ch/21wU5Oj #NAM2025 #NAM2025Durham

⚡Communities vs pylons ⚡ Why do electricity pylons provoke such powerful feelings? Prof Simone Abram from @AnthDurham1 and Executive Director of @DEI_durham explores the ‘pylon wars’ ➡️brnw.ch/21wU5HF

New research from our Biosciences department shows how tropical plants in Fiji keep rival ants from fighting – by giving them separate ’flats’. Learn more: brnw.ch/21wU4ut @Chomicki_G @DurBiol @ScienceMagazine

The UEFA Women’s Euros is in full swing but what progress has been made in terms of gender equality in the sport? @StaceyPope20 @DUSportExSci explains. brnw.ch/21wU47r @WEURO2025 #WEURO2025

The Milky Way could have 80 or even up to 100 more satellite galaxies than scientists have previously been able to predict or observe, according to new research from @DarkerMatters @DurhamPhysics 👉 brnw.ch/21wU42F @RoyalAstroSoc @NAM25_Durham #NAM2025

🚀 This Saturday, join us at Two Tales, Durham for a space-themed storytelling adventure. 🌌📚 Created as part of #NAM2025, it's perfect for families & young explorers (4+)! 🕙 10:30am & 2pm 📍 Free & open to all 👉 brnw.ch/21wU40n @royalastrosoc @7stories

As the @RoyalAstroSoc National Astronomy Meeting continues, third year undergraduate Physics and Astronomy student Harini Pradeep tells us about the opportunities that @NAM25_Durham has given her 👉 brnw.ch/21wU2Jx #NAM2025

Don't miss out on #NAM2025 💫 Today & tomorrow at the Teaching & Learning Centre! @RoyalAstroSoc

Bright young stars from our local schools and youth groups are lighting up @RoyalAstroSoc @NAM25_Durham with dancing, art, football and stories about space adventures! 💃⚽📚 Discover more brnw.ch/21wU2qi #NAM2025