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 ecosystem
Spin-outs in this directory
- Kromek
Develops cadmium zinc telluride radiation detection technology for medical, security and nuclear markets.
Investors nearby
Relevant proposed UKIZ mission
- Life Sciences & Health Innovation →
- Engineering Biology & Biomanufacturing →
- Semiconductors, Photonics & Advanced Connectivity →
- Advanced Materials →
- Future Mobility & Advanced Manufacturing →
- Robotics & Autonomous Systems →
- Clean Energy Systems & Industrial Decarbonisation →
- Defence, Security & Dual-Use Technology →
- AgriTech & Future Food Systems →
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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