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• Durham student selected for Paralympics

  Tuesday 15 May, 2012

  Durham University student and wheelchair fencer, Gemma Collis, has been selected to represent Team GB at the London 2012 Paralympic Games.

• Queen's Award for Durham University academic

  Friday 11 May, 2012

  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.

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

  Thursday 10 May, 2012

  Manufacturers could benefit from the North arm of a national research centre aimed at improving the design, reliability and cost-effectiveness of technological and engineered products.

• Durham University scientists play role in successor to Hubble

  Wednesday 09 May, 2012

  Durham University astrophysicists are part of an international team driving a new instrument which will help provide a clearer view of our Universe.

• Gene involved in sperm-to-egg binding is key to fertility in mammals

  Tuesday 01 May, 2012

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

• Durham University embarks on international academic recruitment drive

  Monday 30 April, 2012

  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.

• Durham ranked as top five UK University

  Monday 30 April, 2012

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

• Girl power for Olympic torchbearers at Durham University

  Monday 30 April, 2012

  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

  Monday 30 April, 2012

  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.

• Aptitude test may be fairer way of selecting medical school candidates

  Thursday 19 April, 2012

  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.