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Allocating NHS funds by age only would benefit affluent Conservative areas of England
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 th

North arm of national research centre for innovative manufacturing launched at Durham University
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.

Scientists play role in successor to Hubble
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
Girl power for Olympic torchbearers at Durham University Three rising international sportswomen from Durham University have been selected to carry the Olympic Torch.

Fracking requires a minimum distance of at least 0.6 kilometres from sensitive rock strata
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

Aptitude test may be fairer way of selecting medical school candidates
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. Despite efforts to improve social mobility through access to higher education, access to the professions is still largely restricted to those from relatively advantaged backgrounds.

St Cuthbert Gospel to be exhibited in Durham following £9m fundraising campaign
St Cuthbert Gospel to be exhibited in Durham following £9m fundraising campaign One of the world's most important books will be displayed in Durham and London following a successful fundraising campaign by the British Library.

Durham professor appointed as key adviser on cancer diagnosis
Durham professor appointed as key adviser on cancer diagnosis Durham University's Professor Greg Rubin has been appointed as the first ever Clinical Lead for Cancer for the Royal College of General Practitioners and Cancer Research UK.

Durham University’s Oriental Museum to reopen

Diverse judiciary crucial to improving the quality of decision-making in the courts
Diverse judiciary crucial to improving the quality of decision-making in the courts A diverse judiciary would be more representative and better positioned to dispense justice, according to a Durham University law expert.

New clinical trial could help make aspirin safer for patients
New clinical trial could help make aspirin safer for patients Researchers have launched a major clinical trial to investigate whether eliminating a common stomach bug could help to make taking aspirin safer in some patients.

Sculpture honouring work of world renowned Durham maths professor to be unveiled
Sculpture honouring work of world renowned Durham maths professor to be unveiled The work of a former Durham University mathematician whose ideas are studied across the world will be commemorated with the unveiling of a new sculpture on Wednesday (March 14).

World premiere of treasured composer’s violin concerto
World premiere of treasured composer's violin concerto The Durham University Orchestral Society is to perform the world premiere of a work by one of Britain's most treasured classical composers.

Sports Minister opens new £6.7m world-class sports facility at Durham University
Sports Minister opens new £6.7m world-class sports facility at Durham University The Minister for Sport and the Olympics, Hugh Robertson MP, will today (February 21) open a new £6.7m world-class

Blurting out answers in class can be good for learning
Blurting out answers in class can be good for learning Pupils who blurt out answers in class often learn more than their quieter classmates, according to new research. Test results from hundreds of schools across England show a surprising advantage for pupils with symptoms of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD); pupils who shout out answers attain better results than pupils who have similar symptoms but remain quiet and interrupt less.

Durham University receives national award for staff volunteering scheme

Memory experiment takes off
Memory experiment takes off Researchers at Cambridge and Durham universities have launched what could be the world's biggest ever memory experiment. The psychologists have teamed up with the Guardian to run an online experiment for members of the public to test their memory abilities and find out how they stack up against their friends.

Durham Business School to sign lease agreement for temporary move to Ushaw College
Durham Business School to sign lease agreement for temporary move to Ushaw College Durham University and the Trustees of Ushaw College have announced that Durham Business School (DBS) is to temp

Prince Charles and Durham expert in Christmas Day documentary on composer of ‘Jerusalem’
Prince Charles and Durham expert in Christmas Day documentary on composer of ‘Jerusalem' A Durham music expert will star alongside Prince Charles in a Christmas Day programme about the composer of some of Britain's best known anthems.

Prince Charles and Durham expert in Christmas Day documentary on composer of ‘Jerusalem’
Prince Charles and Durham expert in Christmas Day documentary on composer of ‘Jerusalem' A Durham music expert will star alongside Prince Charles in a Christmas Day programme about the composer of some of Britain's best known anthems.