Researchers named among world’s best

Durham researchers named among world's best. At Durham we've long had a global reputation for the high standard and impact of our research. Now we're celebrating because five of our researchers have been named among the world's best for the quality and influence of their work. The researchers are investigating the origins of the universe, nature-based answers to climate change, and the make-up of the Earth's crust. They have been ranked in the Highly Cited Researchers 2019 list from the Web of Science Group. The list identifies scientists and social scientists whose research work is in the world's top one per cent by citations in the Web of Science portal. Significant influence This shows the significant influence Durham's researchers have among their fellow academics worldwide who have cited our research in their own studies.