In our final edition of Dialogue for 2023 we are in conversation with our Solar Car Team who recently made history by finishing the Bridgestone World Solar Challenge in under six days – Durham’s fastest ever time.
We spoke with Dr Milica Vasiljevic on the research that suggests graphic warning labels could reduce people’s meat consumption and improve public health.
During November’s Men's Health Awareness Month, ManHealth ran a special workshop helping attendees to focus on action we can all take to tackle health issues. We caught up with Paul Bannister from ManHealth to find out more.
Karen Jones, Senior Evaluation and Monitoring Manager in Student Recruitment and Admissions, reveals her musical journey into the world of brass bands.
Finally, we’d like to wish you all a restful winter break and all the best for the New Year.
Highlights
Staff and students discuss regional development with the Chancellor
Our Chancellor, Dr Fiona Hill, recently met with staff and students from across the University, speaking on one of her areas of academic expertise 'Regional Redevelopment: Lessons from Germany'.
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Activities to help improve men’s health
Across the world, on average men die six years earlier than women, and for reasons that are largely preventable. We spoke to Paul Bannister from ManHealth to find out more about actions we can take to address men's health issues.
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Discover my world
Professor Daniel Newman unravels the culinary secrets of medieval Arab cuisine
Professor Daniel Newman is a professor in our Department of Modern Languages and Cultures. We spoke to Daniel to find out more about his research and his passion for medieval Arab food.
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Graphic warning labels could reduce people’s meat consumption
Most of us are familiar with the graphic warning labels found on cigarette packets to warn people of the risks of smoking. In a new study, our psychologists have found that using similar labels on meat could reduce people’s meat consumption.
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Durham inspires
A Christmas tree that makes a difference
If you’ve popped into our Bill Bryson Library over the last few weeks, you may have noticed a Christmas tree with slightly unusual decorations welcoming you into our Library’s reception area. But did you know it’s much more than a festive decoration?
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Meet the Technical Specialist named ‘Most Valuable Player’ by National Student Esports
Whether you’re familiar with competitive video gaming or not, it’s hard to ignore the growing esports community at universities around the UK.
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Durham Solar Car Team sets new record at Bridgestone World Solar Challenge
Our Solar Car Team made history by finishing the Bridgestone World Solar Challenge in under six days - Durham’s fastest time ever. Dialogue spoke to the team about their success and what the future holds.
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Insights
Delving into the cosmos with Sownak Bose
In our final edition of Dialogue for 2023 we find out more about Sownak Bose, Associate Professor and UKRI Future Leaders Fellow in our Department of Physics.
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Karen Jones reveals her musical journey into the world of brass bands
Karen Jones is a Senior Evaluation and Monitoring Manager in Student Recruitment and Admissions. Here she tells us about her musical journey into the world of brass.
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