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Global science research partnerships praised (17 November 2016) Durham University has been ranked in the top 25 in the world for its strong global research partnerships in a prestigious Nature Index.

Pupils' enthusiasm for school music lessons drops significantly during the first year of secondary school, according to new research. The study shows that most pupils enjoyed music during primary school and looked forward to music at secondary school but their enthusiasm for the subject had faded by the end of Year 7.

Almost all of us get songs stuck in our heads from time to time but why do certain tunes have the 'stick factor'- The first large-scale study, led by Dr Kelly Jakubowski at Durham University, may have some answers to this musical stickiness. Bad Romance The study has shown that songs that get stuck in your head - called earworms or involuntary musical imagery - are usually faster, with a fairly generic and easy-to-remember melody but with some unique intervals such as leaps or repetitions that set it apart from the "average pop song".

An innovative new iPad app had been created to bring classical Indian music to a new audience. The app called Khyal , has been developed by experts from Durham University's Department of Music.

A car designed and built by Durham University students and powered only by the sun is taking to the global stage.

The world's first major exhibition on hearing voices is taking place at Durham University's Palace Green Library from 5 November 2016 to 26 February 2017.

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We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. You can change your cookie settings at any time. Otherwise, we'll assume you're OK to continue. "Evolving electronics” could lead to new electrical devices (1 September 2016) Researchers have taken their inspiration from nature to teach materials to form new electrical pathways.

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The Bank of England's stress tests, which assess the financial resilience of UK banks, are described as 'worse than useless' in a new report by a Durham University academic. The report suggests that the UK banking system is still in poor financial shape and that the Bank of England's stress tests merely disguise that reality.

The use of nanoscale magnetic whirlpools, known as magnetic skyrmions, to create novel and efficient ways to store data will be explored in a new ¢7M research programme led by Durham University. Skyrmions, which are a new quantum mechanical state of matter, could be used to make our day-to-day gadgets, such as mobile phones and laptops, much smaller and cheaper whilst using less energy and generating less heat.

As England celebrates the 50 th anniversary of winning the World Cup, Dr Stacey Pope from the School of Applied Social Sciences discusses the impact this iconic moment in football history had on female fans.

Professor Pat Waugh from Durham University's Department of English Studies has been elected as a Fellow of the British Academy in recognition of her outstanding contribution to research.

As the Institute of Advanced Study (IAS) celebrates its ten year anniversary, Professor Veronica Strang , Director of the Institute, explains what the IAS strives to achieve, its impact over the last decade, and how it is celebrating this milestone year.

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