Did the Milky Way perform some cosmic gymnastics during its history? Research by Durham PhD student, Kirill Batrakov, suggests our galaxy may have experienced a dramatic 90 degrees ‘disc flip’. Find out more: tinyurl.com/yeyk7tdj @royalastrosoc.bsky.social | @durhamphysics.bsky.social

🗣️ “I’m positive that the 21st century will be the renewable century…” Olivia Woolley, Professor of Biolaw in Durham Law School, says her legal work will play a role in a green energy future. See more 👉 tinyurl.com/34z2nh8m

We are part of the new European AI Sandbox for Entrepreneurial Learning (EAS-EL), a €2 million initiative with partners across the Arqus European University Alliance - helping students, entrepreneurs and businesses develop AI skills and innovation across Europe. www.durham.ac.uk/news-events/...

Professor @clairehorwell.bsky.social from @durhamearthsci.bsky.social has been part of a NASA Working Group reviewing the health risks of Martian dust for future human explorers. Find out more: www.nasa.gov/general/esta...

Ever noticed how in a tense situation, a reassuring touch can help calm things down? New research from our Department of Psychology suggests reassuring touch could be an evolutionary tool dating back over six million years.  tinyurl.com/2r3v74k6

🗣️ “Having scientists in the room…is really important to raise the urgency and the ambition of climate action.” Prof Chris Stokes, @geogdurham.bsky.social talks about why scientists are crucial to the UN COP climate summits. See more 👉 tinyurl.com/34z2nh8m

How can archaeology deepen our understanding of slavery's legacy? New research led by @ruigomescoelho.bsky.social from our Archaeology department explores how archaeology can help uncover the material traces of unfree labour across the modern world 👉 bit.ly/4fb9XaP

Congratulations to our Chancellor, Dr Fiona Hill, and theologian Professor Christopher Insole of @durhamtheology.bsky.social who've been honoured by @britishacademy.bsky.social. Fiona is elected as an Honorary Fellow, while Christopher is elected as a Fellow. Discover more 👉 tinyurl.com/t95cuax3

Does it make sense legally, environmentally and ethically to try climate interventions? Prof Philip Steinberg, Director of DurhamARCTIC, @geogdurham.bsky.social, is developing a set of parameters for governing agencies when looking at so-called geoengineering. See more 👉 tinyurl.com/34z2nh8m

Our researchers have discovered the earliest known signs of a galaxy being built from the inside out. The compact, star-forming disc is at the heart of a galaxy more than 9 billion years old. 👉 www.durham.ac.uk/news-events/...

We recently strengthened our long-standing partnership with the Shanghai University of Finance and Economics (SUFE), creating new opportunities for collaboration in research, education and talent development. 🔗 www.durham.ac.uk/business/new...

🗣️ “Our research is really showing that there is an optimistic future…” Professor Simone Abram, Executive Director of Durham Energy Institute/Ørsted Chair in Green Energy Systems, talks about how we can see a clean energy tomorrow. See more 👉 www.durham.ac.uk/news-events/...

Dr Bleddyn Bowen, Co-Director of our Space Research Centre, and PhD researcher Scott Mackie look at the UK’s new defence investment plan and say it’s disappointing that it is unclear on its long-term plan for space. Discover more 👉 www.durham.ac.uk/research/cur... @sgiadurham.bsky.social

Our researchers have partnered with experts at Google DeepMind to develop a new AI-powered tool that helps historians analyse ancient Greek and Latin inscriptions through simple, interactive conversations. tinyurl.com/4c494wxs @googledeepmind.zpravobot.news.ap.brid.gy @durhamclassics.bsky.social

Our sincere congratulations to Professor David Parker FRS. David has been awarded an Honorary Doctor of Science for his internationally renowned contributions to chemistry and applied chemical science.

Today we are celebrating Jon Wilks CMG, who has been awarded an Honorary Doctor of Letters for his distinguished service to British diplomacy and foreign policy.

Our warmest congratulations to Dr Rosemary Coogan. Rosemary has been awarded an Honorary Doctor of Science in recognition of her achievements in space science and exploration.

A major new study, funded by @nuffieldfoundation.org, will provide the first national picture of how often pupils with and without special educational needs and disabilities are referred for, and diagnosed with, common mental health conditions. tinyurl.com/ykhjsuj4 @durhameducation.bsky.social

Many congratulations to alumnus Ross Forbes. Ross has been awarded an Honorary Doctor of Science for his contribution to heritage, culture and community engagement in County Durham.

Victorian nuns as educational radicals? Dr Alexandra Verini from our @durhamtheology.bsky.social reveals how Catholic sisters helped expand educational opportunities for girls from all backgrounds, challenging expectations of women's roles in the 19th century 👉 bit.ly/4yemP7E

Opinion polls showed that Sir Keir Starmer was the most unpopular UK prime minister in modern times, but, according to @benandersongeog.bsky.social @geogdurham.bsky.social, the public’s dislike might have been as much about the politics of feeling than his performance 👉 tinyurl.com/3d267ktj

Huge congratulations to Rachel and Becky Unthank. They have been awarded Honorary Doctors of Letters in recognition of their contribution to contemporary folk music and cultural life🎉

Why has Pope Leo XIV excommunicated members of Society of Saint Pius X? @liamtemple.bsky.social from our @durhamtheology.bsky.social explores the history behind the decision and what it reveals about divisions within the Catholic Church 👉 bit.ly/3SP60je @ccshistorycatholic.bsky.social

A big congratulations to Nick Mohammed. Nick has been awarded an Honorary Doctor of Letters for his outstanding contribution to television, comedy and the creative arts.

Many congratulations to Professor Paul Kennedy CBE. Paul has been awarded an Honorary Doctor of Letters for his exceptional contribution to the study of international history and global affairs.

Our heartfelt congratulations to Marni Myers. Marni has been awarded an Honorary Master of Arts in recognition of her exceptional service to Durham University and its ceremonial traditions.

@durhamphysics.bsky.social researchers are part of one of the most ambitious studies of the Universe ever undertaken. The Vera C Rubin Observatory’s LSST digital camera will spend 10 years capturing the entire southern sky! 👉 tinyurl.com/mvdskhku @lsstuk.bsky.social @icc-durham.bsky.social

Our Department of Sociology has named part of its home in honour of anti-apartheid activist, writer and journalist Ruth First. Ruth lectured in Sociology at Durham in the 1970s, and was a fearless campaigner against racial segregation and discrimination in South Africa 👉 tinyurl.com/yzac9rmu

Have you ever wanted to make your own universe? 🌌 Now you can with our Universe Makers exhibit which is at the @royalsociety.org Summer Science Exhibition beginning today 👉 tinyurl.com/39nurn68 @durhamphysics.bsky.social | @icc-durham.bsky.social | @dirac-hpc.bsky.social

Did Bronze Age sailors connect communities across Europe? A new study led by our Department of Archaeology links ancient boat carvings across north-west Iberia and Scandinavia, pointing to extensive Bronze Age seafaring networks. Find out more 👉 bit.ly/4v5cZSF