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  • Durham University receive £7m grant to support research into new combined energy and structural composite
  • ‘Mystery Daubers’ of Durham unmasked after 60 years
  • Policy leaders meet in Durham to discuss the future of business and employment
  • Durham professor awarded grant to research AI hardware
  • New drone technology paves the way for faster and safer autonomous flight
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An Interview with Nish Kumar

October 2, 2026October 2, 2026 sub.editors 0 Comments Anna Pile

Stage Editor Anna Pile has a conversation with Nish Kumar about being a Durham student and his time in the Durham Revue.

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Durham University receive £7m grant to support research into new combined energy and structural composite

October 1, 2026October 1, 2026 Abigail Tobias 0 Comments Milly Moore

Durham University’s Engineering, Chemistry and Anthropology departments have received a £7m grant for research into energy storage solutions.

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The ‘Phantom Daubers of Durham’: Durham’s rebellious alumni

October 1, 2026October 1, 2026 Abigail Tobias 0 Comments Milly Moore

From painted yellow lines to beer brewed under colleges, Editor-in-Chief Milly Moore asks Richard Adams and Geoffrey Howard how life as rebellious students at Durham University in the 1960’s compares today

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‘Mystery Daubers’ of Durham unmasked after 60 years

October 1, 2026October 1, 2026 Abigail Tobias 0 Comments Milly Moore

Richard Adams and Geoff Howard confess in an interview with Palatinate regarding their upcoming book that they are the students behind the notorious ‘Mystery Daubers’

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Policy leaders meet in Durham to discuss the future of business and employment

October 1, 2026October 1, 2026 sub.editors 0 Comments William Milne

Experts met at Durham’s newly established Policy Hub to discuss the changing economy.

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Durham professor awarded grant to research AI hardware

October 1, 2026October 1, 2026 sub.editors 0 Comments William Milne

A Durham Professor has been awared a grant to research the infrastructure behind AI.

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New drone technology paves the way for faster and safer autonomous flight

October 1, 2026October 1, 2026 sub.editors 0 Comments James Tillotson, William Milne

Durham researchers have created a new drone navigation system that allows them to fly faster in difficult situations.

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Durham University ranks 6th in The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2027

September 18, 2026September 18, 2026 Abigail Tobias 0 Comments Ivan Deverick

Durham University has ranked 6th in The Sunday Times Good University Guide for 2027, achieving an overall score of 914.

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Durham University “unlikely” to hit Net Zero target

September 2, 2026September 10, 2026 sub.editors 0 Comments Hugh Ludford

Durham University is “unlikely” to reach Net Zero by its 2035 target, according to newly-released meeting minutes.

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“Offensive and discriminatory” chats left on a Durham Freshers WhatsApp group

August 20, 2026August 20, 2026 Abigail Tobias 0 Comments Finn Watton, Milly Moore

Offensive messages have been left on a Durham Freshers WhatsApp group.

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