Global impact Join a truly international University. Here are just a few examples of the huge range of research activities that we are involved in and the positive effect that they are having on the world around us. To find out more, see durham.ac.uk/research For information on the Matariki Network and our other partners, see durham. ac.uk/global-durham/ partnerships KEY Matariki Network partners
Student exchange agreements
Joint programmes
Partner universities
More than 300 agreements in Europe
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Stopping the spread of malaria
Shaping the future of energy
Our research has helped to shape the World Health Organization’s policy on global mosquito control to tackle the spread of lethal diseases like malaria and dengue fever. It is hoped that this policy will reduce the 405,000 deaths from malaria and the 390 million dengue infections which happen globally each year.
Our researchers are helping to address the world’s energy challenges as we switch from fossil fuels to clean energy sources.
Developing a simple mesh to clean up oil spills Our surface scientists have developed a coated mesh, which could be a faster and more eco-friendly way to clean up oil.
Consumer behavioural profiling results in significant financial gains
Protecting global communities from harmful volcanic emissions
Collaborative research into consumer behavioural profiling and impulse buying led by researchers at the Business School, has enabled marketing agencies and companies to build new marketing toolkits which have resulted in significant financial gains.
Our research is helping communities living near active volcanoes, and the agencies protecting them, to reduce exposure to volcanic emissions. This pioneering research has paved the way forward for global and community specific advice to prevent breathing problems and other illnesses caused by a volcanic eruption.
Increasing our knowledge of the universe Our astrophysicists, cosmologists and space scientists are searching for answers to some of the biggest questions in physics today.
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