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We have an extensive range of state-of-the-art research equipment and facilities across a range of disciplines. We also provide services such as expert support for policymakers in our Public Policy Hub.
Helping Business
Durham University has a global reputation for excellence and working together we can support your business to succeed.
Explore our global research
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Durham University Research
Breathlessness, ancient manuscripts and geothermal energy are among the diverse subject areas benefiting from world-leading research at Durham University.
Here academics from across the University talk about their research, and how Durham's collaborative environment encourages them to explore new approaches to research.
REF 2021: Celebrating Our Research Excellence
Our reputation as a world-leading university has been confirmed in a national exercise looking at the quality of research at UK universities and its impact around the world.
Knowledge Exchange Framework (KEF)
The KEF is a national exercise conducted by Research England to explore the different ways universities collaborate with external partners, from businesses to community groups. Find out more about our KEF results and what this means.
Producing world-leading and world-changing research
We produce world-leading and world-changing research across all four of our faculties, which pushes boundaries and fosters partnerships across geographies and sectors.
Academic Departments
Globally-leading reputation for teaching and research.