Space
Discover the different realms of space that intrigue us at Duke — from the farthest depths of the universe to the tiniest matter, and shared places in between.
- A nightime view of the Milky Way rotating in the sky behind the Rubin Observatory
- An aerial view of Duke Chapel rising out of Duke Forest’s green space
- A class learning in an outdoor space in Duke Gardens
- Two clips of students using the 3D printers in the CoLab creative space
Outer Space
Duke scholars are focused on the greatest of the universe’s unknowns, from hibernation in space, to law and policy regulating space activity.
The Cosmos
Cutting-Edge Space Exploration
A new Duke initiative will harness brainpower from across the university in an examination of the cosmos.
Lemur Center
Creatures with Superpowers
In this podcast, learn about the fat-tailed dwarf lemur, a creature that teaches us about everything from conservation to deep space travel.
Ambitious Goals
When a Picture is Worth More Than 1,000 Words
Duke cosmologists were among many to marvel at the first images of the universe provided by the Rubin Observatory.
The Next Frontier
New Satellites Give a Clearer View
A Duke engineer’s company is making new satellite imaging antennas that can deliver real-time images of Earth in 15 minutes.
More Than a Rocket Scientist
Duke’s Provost is a Serious Rock-it Man
Duke Provost Alec Gallimore is a rocket scientist and a rocker; he counts Jimmy Page of Led Zeppelin among his favorite guitarists.
Common Space
From hanging out in the historic quad to tenting in K-Ville, the best Duke experiences are shared.
Student Tradition
Krzyzewskiville Turns 40
Krzyzewskiville, the tent city Duke students inhabit in the run-up to the annual home men’s basketball game against UNC, turned 40 in 2026.
Campus History
A Groundbreaking Architect
Meet Julian Abele, the Black segregation-era architect who designed much of Duke’s West Campus.
Space for Spirituality
Where Words Can Take You
Former U.S. Poet Laureate Jo Harjo packed Duke Chapel to talk about how poems can transcend words.
Layers of Meaning
How Quilts Transform a Building Space
A quilt display at the School of Nursing brings warmth, artistry and texture to the school community.
Commitment to Teaching
Art Tour Celebrates Nicaea
The Duke Divinity School is celebrating the Nicene Creed’s 1700th anniversary with a self-guided art tour.
Connections
Shared Meals
An endowed fund covers Shabbat dinners for more than 400 students, ensuring they remain free and welcoming for all students.
Athletics Action
Inside Game Day
Go behind the scenes of a Duke basketball game with Alli Slater, director of game operations and championships.
Tiny Space
At Duke, the study of small things is a big deal, from microplastics to subatomic particles to brain matter.
Enduring Vision
A Nuclear Lab Turns 60
The facility includes three laboratories that conduct experiments in the nuclear space, smashing together primordial particles to understand the foundations of physics.
Visualizing Microspaces
Soundwaves that Shed New Light
Junjie Yao’s innovative “photoacoustic imaging” unveils tiny living spaces, helping develop new drugs, remove cancerous tumors and study brain function.
Nanospace
Inside the Plan for a Next-Gen Quantum Computer
Duke scientists are part of a team working on a new computer that will democratize access to quantum computing software.
Grey Matter
The Brain’s Blueprint Maker
A developmental neurologist is trying to solve one of science’s great unknowns: How does the brain develop?
Green Space
Duke’s commitment to climate is holistic; you can find it across the university, including athletics, architecture and business.
Major Redesign
Garden Gateway Project Reopens to the Public
The project was inspired by a vision of enhancing Duke Gardens as a vibrant space for students, the university and the public.
Climate Performance
A Space for Green Investment
A Fuqua School of Business professor shows how to design climate reporting to help companies improve their environmental performance.
Electricity Markets
Energy in the Southeast
A dashboard offers a set of indicators that characterize competitiveness of electricity markets in the Southeastern United States.
Clean Energy Space
Can the Grid Keep Up With AI?
Speakers at an annual Duke-hosted summit explored this critical moment in time, when the desire to decarbonize collides with a surge in AI-driven electricity demand.
Hands-On Education
Experiential Learning in Nepal
On a three-week trip through Nepal, Duke students saw up close the connection between environmental change and human well-being.
New ROles
A Winning Match for Athletics, Climate and Green Space
Meet Imani Dorsey Kunzweiler, a former pro soccer player now in a new role at Duke that marries athletics and climate sustainability.
Creative Space
All around campus, Duke offers spaces to create, experiment and stretch your mind. Go find yours.
Arts Alumni
A Weekend to Celebrate Creative Industries
Now in its 12th year, an event brings together alumni and students interested in creative industries for learning, teaching and networking.
Workshop Space
Creatives Can Find a Home at the Co-Lab
The Duke Innovation Co-Lab isn’t just for engineers. An open house showcased the facility’s many uses.
Growth Space
Local Instructors Focus on Renewal
Meet the local artists who lead hands-on arts experiences through the Duke Arts Create program.
Tools To Innovate
Nurturing the Entrepreneurial Mindset
I&E 101 is designed to stretch students beyond what they already know and help them lean into figuring it out.
Global Space
A Student’s Immersion in Germany
A Duke student describes a semester of growth abroad.
Vera C. Rubin Observatory header image credit: NSF–DOE Rubin Observatory/P.J. Assuncao Lago