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New toolkit supports conversations about mental health among neurodivergent young people

Research conducted with neurodivergent young people has inspired the launch of a new toolkit on how to speak with them about co-occurring mental health challenges when they seek support.
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Durham researcher contributes to new UK disability physical activity report

Dr Toni Williams, from our Department of Sport and Exercise Sciences, has contributed to a major report with Disability Rights UK exploring the "Activity Trap".
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Biosciences researchers join major £54m effort to tackle biosecurity threats

Our biosciences researchers are playing a leading role in a major new study investigating how pollution accelerates the evolution of drug-resistant bacteria, often called superbugs.
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Professor Brett Smith Ranked 7th in the World for Sport Sciences

The Department of Sport and Exercise Sciences is delighted to celebrate the success of Professor Brett Smith, who has been ranked 7th in the world and 1st in the UK in Sport Sciences in the latest year citation rankings based on citation impact excluding self-citations.
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Europe’s largest solar telescope reaches major milestone with Durham involvement

Our scientists are part of an international team behind plans for Europe’s largest solar telescope – which has just reached a new milestone.
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New early-career fellowship to explore the Universe

We have launched a new fellowship to give a talented early-career researcher the freedom to explore the most ambitious ideas in astronomy and cosmology.
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Strengthening ties with Aotearoa New Zealand

Our research and cultural links with Aotearoa New Zealand have been strengthened through an executive-level visit and the signing of a new partnership agreement.
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New podcast helps us better understand AI

One of our leading tech experts is helping cut through the hype surrounding AI so people better understand how it could shape everyday life.
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Carefree shoppers most likely to receive retail discounts

Research involving Durham University Business School reveals how retailers target customers most likely to spend more.
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Durham to train next generation of medical researchers

We will help train the next generation of medical researchers after becoming a partner in a major new Medical Research Council (MRC) doctoral training award.
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Menopause can challenge women leaders but increase empathy, study finds

Women leaders experiencing menopause may feel psychologically depleted, but they can also become more empathetic towards colleagues, according to research from Durham University Business School.
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Study reveals new insights to support victim-survivors of financial abuse

Financial abuse affected victim-survivors' have lower savings, higher debt and miss more payments. These are the findings of a major new study involving PhD student Karen Perrier, Money Advice Plus-Innovation Manager for Debt and Economic Abuse, from our Sociology department.
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