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Research shows AI chatbots are driving violence against women and girls

A new report provides the first comprehensive analysis of how AI chatbots are facilitating violence against women and girls (VAWG) in dangerous new ways.
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Major education reforms in England unveiled – here’s what the experts think

The UK government’s recently published proposed education reforms include measures to improve teacher recruitment, student achievement and belonging at school. Education experts, including Professor Stephen Gorard from our School of Education, share their thoughts on the proposals.
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Inequalities in spotting learning difficulties in schoolchildren

A major study has found that specific learning difficulties (SpLDs) like dyslexia are not being identified equally among school pupils in England.
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A partnership to create a new Hong Kong Durham East-West research institute

Durham University has entered into a partnership with the MarcoPolo700 Foundation to develop a pioneering East-West Institute in Hong Kong and Durham.
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Global recognition for innovative teaching

The quality of teaching and learning that our students enjoy at Durham has been recognised at a global awards ceremony.
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Leading the way in groundbreaking research

We have been ranked third in the UK for interdisciplinary science research.
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UK to overhaul asylum policy – will the new measures work?

Professor Jonathan Darling, from our Department of Geography, explores the UK Home Secretary's proposed reforms to the asylum system.
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Expertise informs Parliamentary report on space

Our research has informed a new Parliamentary report on how the UK can strengthen its position in the global space sector.
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Industry Minister to address energy conference

UK Government Industry Minister Chris McDonald is to address a Durham Energy Institute conference on renewable energy transition.
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Debate to consider SEND 'crisis'

A leading Member of Parliament (MP) will discuss how to solve the ‘crisis’ in how mainstream schools cater for children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) when she speaks on campus in October.
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Collaborating with Action for ME to improve understanding of ME

Dr Katharine Cheston, from our Institute for Medical Humanities and Department of Sociology, is working with the charity Action for ME to better understand what it is like to live with ME and long Covid.
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Has immigration led to a new form of labour market protectionism in Europe?

Drawing on a study of legislative changes in Austria, Germany, Ireland and the UK, Omar Hammoud-Gallego, Pat McGovern and Eiko Thielemann identify a new development in immigration control that extends beyond borders into the workplace.
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