University · Newcastle & the North East

Durham University

Research profile

Research strengths

  • Detector and instrumentation physics
  • Astronomical instrumentation
  • Energy materials

Innovation & doctoral centres

  • Centre for Advanced Instrumentation
  • Durham Energy Institute

Specialist facilities

  • Detector development laboratories

Working with this university

Commercialisation and industry routes.

Durham's commercialisation team supports instrumentation and materials spin-outs.

Connected cluster

Spin-outs in this directory

  • Kromek

    Develops cadmium zinc telluride radiation detection technology for medical, security and nuclear markets.

Investors nearby

Distance is context. Most of these work with organisations anywhere in Britain.

Relevant proposed UKIZ mission

Proposed by UKIZ · independent · not a government designation

Sources

  • Organisation's own published material
  • UK Research and Innovation

Last verified: 15 August 2026

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