Welcome to our May edition of Dialogue, our monthly magazine for University colleagues.
As we approach the National Day for Staff Networks on Wednesday 8 May, we take a closer look at the various networks available to support colleagues across the University.
Dialogue caught up with Dr Kelly Jakubowski from Music to find out how her research has informed the upcoming launch of the Alice Dalí app. This is an educational app coming to our Botanic Garden soon.
We met Dr Amy Pearson, an Assistant Professor in Psychology, whose expertise is in the field of autism and neurodiversity as she tells us more about her work and how she likes to relax.
Networking and sharing learning are two of the key elements of DU Professional, so we learned more about our recent Ways of Working Showcase and found out how our Staff Chamber Choir fosters wellbeing.
Finally, following on from last month’s staff recommendations for books to read, we delved into the pages of one colleague's literary pastime.
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Highlights
Let’s get together with Durham’s Staff Networks
With the National Day for Staff Networks on Wednesday 8 May, we look at the networks that have developed at the University to support our colleagues, and speak with the organisers of our new Carers Staff Network.
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Nineteen subjects in the world top 100 for third consecutive year
We've performed very strongly in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2024, achieving 19 top 100 subjects in the prestigious rankings.
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Step into National Walking Month: join our Wellbeing Walks
To mark National Walking Month, it’s a great time to promote the benefits of walking for physical health, mental wellbeing and just enjoying the great outdoors.
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Discover my world
Alice Dalí: augmented reality in humanities research
Dialogue caught up with Dr Kelly Jakubowski to find out how her research has informed the launch of the Alice Dalí app, an educational app based on Lewis Carroll's story of Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland and artwork by Salvador Dalí.
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Durham earthquake researcher recognised with prestigious international award
Dr Jenny Jenkins, an Assistant Professor from our Department of Earth Sciences, has recently received the Wollaston Fund in the Geological Society Awards 2024, an annual award that recognises early career geoscientists.
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Leading the change to support the needs of neurodivergent people
Dr Amy Pearson recently joined our Centre for Neurodiversity and Development. She researches the lives of autistic and other neurodivergent people. Here she tells us more about her work and how cooking and acrobatics help her relax (although not at the same time!)
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Durham inspires
Harmonising voices - Staff Chamber Choir fosters wellbeing
When Kate Ayres noticed that we have many talented colleagues who found evening choir rehearsals challenging, she set out to change that with a lunchtime choir.
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Highlighting our research’s real-world impact
Our Celebration of Impact showcase took place on Tuesday 30 April. A day full of fun, networking, and learning, which was designed to showcase the valuable impact and knowledge exchange work we do the University.
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Share and share alike
Networking and sharing learning are two of the key elements of DU Professional and both were in abundance at our recent Ways of Working Showcase.
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Insights
Behind the pages: Nic Johnston shares insight into book reviews
Following on from March’s National Book Day and last month’s staff recommendations for books to read, we delved into the pages of one colleague’s literary pastime.
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