Department of Engineering @ Durham University

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[Department of Engineering @ Durham University @Durham_Eng]

With Michaelmas term drawing to a close today, we wish all of our students a restful and enjoyable break. You've earned it! 🥳

[Department of Engineering @ Durham University @Durham_Eng]

We're proud to share that Durham Engineering’s TRACCS project has directly shaped global telecom standards with new models now published in ITU P.1238 & P.1411 🌐
📡Huge credit to Prof Sana Salous and our partners at QMUL & UCL for making this happen!
#6G

[Durham University @durham_uni]

Professor Jeff Warburton from @GeogDurham has shed light on how dam disasters of the 1920s led to vital safety reforms but with today’s changing climate.

👉Learn more: https://t.co/cBJxrISZCZ

#DUresearch @ConversationUK

[Department of Engineering @ Durham University @Durham_Eng]

Top THREE Things in the Durham Engineering Department https://t.co/6NZScM4rAy

[Department of Engineering @ Durham University @Durham_Eng]

Our current departmental research had found the UK must significantly increase water availability to meet our decarbonisation goals. We’re proud to have found this with @DurUniEarthSci and encourage students to read about it below 👇

https://t.co/qSbhVrUOzT

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We are proud to announce that Professor Simon Hogg from the department has been elected as a Fellow of the Royal Academy of Engineering (RAEng) – one of the highest honours in the profession!
Congratulations Professor Hogg 👏

[Department of Engineering @ Durham University @Durham_Eng]

We’re highlighting a new and insightful finding from the Department of Geography, concerning polar geoengineering ideas and how they might not be helping the polar regions 👇
https://t.co/FzFmXYK9mP

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Today marks the final day of celebrations for the Class of 2025. 🎓

As we reflect on this significant milestone, we invite our graduates and community to share their most memorable moments from their time at Durham. 💬
#DurhamUni #DurhamGrad25

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⚡Communities vs pylons ⚡
Why do electricity pylons provoke such powerful feelings? Prof Simone Abram from @AnthDurham1 and Executive Director of @DEI_durham explores the ‘pylon wars’

➡️https://t.co/bU4N4ixtLg

[Department of Engineering @ Durham University @Durham_Eng]

Very proud of all of our MSc Graduates! 🤩🙌

[Durham University @durham_uni]

Meet Nani, who has just completed her master's in Renewable and Sustainable Energy at Durham. 🌍💡

#IndianStudentsInUK
@UUKIntl l @StudyUKBritish

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This June, we will host the @ERC_Research Scientific Council meeting. On the lead up, we're highlighting some of our ERC-supported projects, starting with a 5-year study by @MarkoNardini on the capacity of the human brain.

Read more 👉 https://t.co/0ooqZRtoiP
@BritishAcademy_

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A breakthrough discovery by scientists working on the @XRISM_jp space mission challenges long-standing theories on galaxy and black hole co-evolution. 🌌
Read more about this fascinating study published in @Nature: 👉 https://t.co/pUj72J1Kp3
@JAXA_en @esa @NASA @DurhamPhysics

[Durham University @durham_uni]

Our Undergraduate Pre-application Open Days are now open for booking! Join us on Friday, 13 June and Saturday, 14 June, to discover what a future here at Durham University would look like. 👋

Book your place now: https://t.co/gVYMco17Jj

[Department of Engineering @ Durham University @Durham_Eng]

Durham Nightline training runs on 8, 11 & 12 June.
Open to all students interested in active listening, wellbeing, or volunteering.
If interested please sign up by 6pm, Fri 31 May :)
Details can be found at: https://t.co/VGrhmyhir7

[Department of Engineering @ Durham University @Durham_Eng]

👏 Congratulations to Prof. Sana Salous (Durham Engineering) on being invited to speak at NOW4WRC27 on 6 May, representing the UK 🇬🇧

She’ll discuss Propagation on higher bands and advanced spectrum sharing — an important topic ahead of #WRC27
#NOW4WRC27 #DurhamUniversity

[Department of Engineering @ Durham University @Durham_Eng]

🧮 Exam Calculator Reminder:
Only the Casio FX83-GT or FX85-GT models will be permitted for use in the May/June exams, so please do check you have the right equipment to avoid any last-minute stress! 😅

[Department of Engineering @ Durham University @Durham_Eng]

If you're feeling anxiety as exams approach, a reminder that Student Support is available:
🧠 Counselling Service resources
📝 Academic Skills Centre revision sessions
🌿 Wellbeing info via the Student Health & Wellbeing Hub
Take a look—use what helps. You’re not on your own :)

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🎓 Thinking of postgrad study? Join Durham’s Online Open Days on 13 May & 9 June!

Sessions cover student life, teaching, budgeting, research tips & more—ideal for UK & international offer-holders 🌍
More info can be found on the department and university website
#DurhamPostgrad

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Have a lovely day and a restful break 🐣

[Durham University @durham_uni]

Happy Easter to members of our community who are celebrating this weekend!

[Durham University @durham_uni]

Happy Easter to members of our community who are celebrating this weekend!