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Read the full research paper published in the journal Child Development 👉 doi.org/10.1093/chid...

Children who started school during the Covid-19 pandemic may be experiencing lasting setbacks in their ability to self-regulate and adapt to new situations, according to new research involving @samhforbes.bsky.social @durhampsych.bsky.social. Read more 👉 bit.ly/3N7TUPM

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As part of the AI-VISION study, Durham scientists have applied data skills developed in astrophysics to improve understanding of how people with aggressive breast cancer respond to treatment.

Durham researchers play key role in breast cancer study with AI-VISION - Durham University

Our researchers are helping turn cutting-edge physics and AI into real-world impact for cancer patients.

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People who lose a parent in childhood tend to invest less in the stock market later in life - especially in more individualistic cultures.
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#Finance #BehaviouralEconomics #LifeCourse #DUresearch

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Did you know that new mothers only have about an hour of their waking day for rest? A study by our psychologists has found this leads to stress, loneliness and emotional exhaustion.

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@thuyvytnguyen.bsky.social | @thesolitudelab.bsky.social | @durhamimh.bsky.social #IWD2026

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What happens when philosophy meets cutting edge science?
💡As part of our ‘Spotlight on’ series, @philipgoff.bsky.social discusses his bold approach to understanding consciousness and why questioning the fundamentals matters more than ever.
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School pupils in a classroom with a teacher.

The UK Government unveiled its education reforms last week but what do education experts make of them? Professor Stephen Gorard and colleagues share their thoughts.

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@sgorard.bsky.social | @durhameducation.bsky.social

Take a look at this striking bow-shaped shock wave surrounding the white dwarf know as RXJ0528+2838. It was discovered by a team including Dr Simone Scaringi from our @durhamphysics.bsky.social. 🔭

This stunning structure raises big questions about how dead stars behave. Read more 👉 bit.ly/4r8lriN

Baby asleep in parent's arms.

Are you a new parent desperate to try any products and gadgets that might help your little one snooze for a bit longer? 👶💤

Our baby sleep expert, Professor Helen Ball, gives her verdict in this BBC Radio 4 podcast.

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@durhamanthropology.bsky.social | @helenball.bsky.social

A map of the world showing swirling clouds above the continents of North America, South America, Africa and Europe. Text on the image reads: "Our Business, Geography, and Law experts contribute to the annual UN Climate Summit (COP)".

Did you know that we've contributed expertise on climate science, national climate targets, ocean protection, tipping points, gender and human rights at the UN Climate Summit (COP)? Our COP team includes experts from our Law and Business schools, and @geogdurham.bsky.social 👉 tinyurl.com/59x3c2a2

Meet Professor Chris Gerrard from our @arcdurham.bsky.social. From solving centuries-old mysteries to mentoring the next generation of researchers, find out more about Chris’s career and passion for archaeology 👉https://bit.ly/4rGPHBD

A montage of images showing three people smiling at the camera, holding an award, a close up of the award and the Iron Age hoard being excavated from the ground.

Readers of Current Archaeology Magazine have voted to make the Melsonby Hoard Iron Age find its ‘Rescue Project of the Year’.

The hoard was excavated by @arcdurham.bsky.social, including Archaeological Services, with support from The British Museum and Historic England 👉 tinyurl.com/cjfmauj9

A close up of an Earth-like planet with the blackness of space behind. Text on the image reads "Our scientists are involved in the search for habitable worlds."

Did you know that @durhamphysics.bsky.social researchers are involved in the search for life on distant planets? They're investigating how a UK-led team could design and build a core instrument for the new NASA Habitable Worlds mission due to launch in the 2040s 👉 tinyurl.com/3fmwfyur

Our Chancellor Dr Fiona Hill delivered the 39th Annual Tacitus Lecture with the Worshipful Company of World Traders. She urged fresh thinking in a shifting global order.🌍 Her message: amid peril and possibility, agility will define our future.
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A major study by Durham and Oxford universities has found that specific learning difficulties like dyslexia are not being identified equally among school pupils in England, raising questions about fair access to support.

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@durhameducation.bsky.social | @education.ox.ac.uk

Mobile healthcare clinics can improve health outcomes and lower healthcare costs, especially for people far from traditional services - research from Durham University Business School highlights their value.
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#Healthcare #AccessToCare #PublicHealth #DUresearch

Space isn’t just the final frontier - it’s an emerging landscape for global cooperation and innovation. 🚀
Dr Nikita Chiu, from our Business School and Space Research Centre is helping make the space sector more diverse, responsible and collaborative. Find out more: bit.ly/4aQc7ck

Headphones on top of a music mixing deck.

Do you know which band has changed their music the most over the years - Coldplay, Radiohead, or R.E.M.?

Using computer analysis of music recordings 🎶, Professor Nick Collins from our Music Department has shed some light on this.

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@durhammusicdept.bsky.social

What can medieval England teach us about modern work-life balance? From sick leave allowances to negotiated time off, Alex Brown & @graceowen.bsky.social from @durhamhistory.bsky.social have found that medieval working life was more structured than many assume.
Find out more:👉 bit.ly/3ZC7i1c

Congratulations to @coralinglingxu.bsky.social on winning an award for her latest book! 🙌
Dr Xu's book, 'The Time Inheritors' won the 2026 Best Book Award presented by CIES Higher Education Special Interest Group. 🎉
Read more about Dr Xu's work in this @uk.theconversation.com article: 👉 brnw.ch...

Using full electronic health records, the technology outperforms current warning systems and could help save lives in busy emergency departments.

New AI tools developed by scientists in our Computer Science Department could help hospital staff spot seriously ill patients earlier and focus care where it’s needed most.

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Dr William Crozier from our @durhamtheology.bsky.social explores why it has taken 800 years for the remains of St Francis of Assisi – one of history’s most influential religious figures – to go on display and the profound impact St Francis had on modern Catholicism 👉 bit.ly/4ccQwNF

Professor Paul Denny from our Department of Biosciences has dedicated his career to developing new therapies and diagnostics for parasitic diseases that affect over 1bn people worldwide. 🔬

Find out more about Paul’s career and research👉
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A man and two women stand in a quantum physics laboratory - Professor Karen O'Brien, Vice-Chancellor and Warden, Professor Simon Cornish, and Professor Maria Leptin, President of the European Research Council. All three smile at the camera, with scientific equipment in the foreground.

Our world top 100 status and leading role in global networks opens doors for our researchers to international connections that nurture innovation, discovery, and impact.

Explore how we’re making a difference in our Global Research Newsletter 👉 mailchi.mp/96a54d0bd591...

Together we’ll focus on the challenges for the sector and help ensure heritage is secured for future generations.
@durhamhistory.bsky.social | @imems.bsky.social

New partnership with Historic England to focus on heritage challenges - Durham University

We’ve signed a new partnership with Historic England to boost research and public engagement on the North East’s natural and cultural heritage 🌿🏛️

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