Durham University physicists have received a £16.7m grant to unravel the secrets behind the formation of the Universe. The ten-year grant has been awarded by the Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) to the Universitys Institute for Particle Physics Phenomenology (IPPP).
Durham University Number One in Europe for Space Science Durham University is Number One in Europe for its research into Space Science, according to a new league table. In the same league table Durham came fourth in the world for Space Science which includes research into astronomy and astrophysics - in the rankings.
Two new books have been written and published to celebrate 175 years of Englands third oldest university. The Durham Difference spans the birth, infancy and maturity of Durham University, whilst the Treasures of Durham University Library features artefacts from one of Britains most precious and largest collections of medieval manuscripts.