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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