Experts from Durham University have identified a new gene that could help the development of fertility treatments in humans in the future.

North arm of national research centre for innovative manufacturing launched at Durham University - Manufacturers could benefit from the North-East arm of a national research centre aimed at improving the design, reliability and cost-effectiveness of technological and engineered products.

Durham University embarks on international academic recruitment drive - Durham University has announced plans for the biggest international recruitment drive in its history to build on its position as a leading university for global research and education.

Fracking requires a minimum distance of at least 0.6 kilometres from sensitive rock strata - The chances of rogue fractures due to shale gas fracking operations extending beyond 0.6 kilometres from the injection source is a fraction of one percent, according to new research led by Durham University.

Queen's Award for Durham University academic - A Durham University academic has been awarded The Queen's Award For Enterprise Promotion, the UK's highest accolade for business success, for his work in promoting enterprise and business in the North East.

Allocating NHS funds by age only would benefit affluent Conservative areas of England - Government plans to allocate NHS resources by age only would disproportionately benefit areas of England that are the most healthy, most affluent, and most likely to vote Conservative, argues a senior researcher in a letter to this week's BMJ (British Medical Journal).

Durham University scientists play role in successor to Hubble - Durham University astrophysicists are part of an international team driving a new instrument which will help provide a clearer view of our Universe.

Girl power for Olympic torchbearers at Durham University - Three rising international sportswomen from Durham University have been selected to carry the Olympic Torch.

Durham University has further cemented its place as one of the UK's leading universities, according to a new league table.

Medical schools that use the UK Clinical Aptitude Test (UKCAT) as part of their admissions process reduce the relative disadvantage faced by certain socioeconomic groups, according to a study published on bmj.com.