Researchers have uncovered a vast and well-preserved network of ancient irrigation canals in the Eridu region of southern Mesopotamia, shedding new light on early farming practices.

Former prisoners have a strong chance of successfully reintegrating into society if they pursue entrepreneurship, but a lack of structured support hampers their progress.

Dr Niklas Ihssen, from our Department of Psychology, explores what happens to our bodies when we social media - and what happens when we stop.

New research by our Department of Psychology has determined that our perceptions of body image are shaped by what we see from as early as seven years old.

Our ‘Spotlight on’ series highlights how our researchers are leading their field and transforming lives. Robin Coningham, Professor of Early Medieval Archaeology and UNESCO Chair in Archaeological Ethics and Practice, focuses on South Asia with a dedication to protecting cultural heritage.

We’re part of an international team of scientists which has discovered that tiny changes in the timing of the expression of a single gene can lead to big differences in eye size.

Research in the Sociology Department focuses on the lives of people in very different contexts around the world.

Durham is well-established as a significant academic collaborator in India with over 20 institutional partnerships spanning engineering, climate science, law, heritage and education. Key partnerships include Delhi University, IIT Madras and Amrita University. We value international collaboration as central to enhancing global knowledge and developing global citizenship. International collaboration is key to our excellence in teaching and research.

RELISH (Reframing European gastronomy Legacy through Innovation, Sustainability and Heritage) is an international project led by Durham that explores how we engage with food culture in a globalised world.

Researchers at the University’s Institute of Medieval and Early Modern Studies (IMEMS) have been awarded a significant philanthropic investment aimed at advancing research to address critical global challenges.

Babies show positive responses to the smell of foods they were exposed to in the womb after they are born.

In January, sales of Tesla cars slumped across five European countries. Professor Gretchen Larsen in Marketing, Durham University Business School, and Dr James Obiegbu, at Bournemouth University, examine if this is down to the controversies surrounding Elon Musk.