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Twenty Durham researchers appointed to REF 2029 sub-panels

Twenty of our researchers will take important roles in assessing UK universities’ research quality.
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Leading Forensic Psychologist appointed chair of regional research network

Congratulations to Professor Graham Towl who has been appointed the new Chair of a regional network of experts in prison and offender health and social care.
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Electrical currents delivered to the brain at home may lead to significant reductions in depression symptoms

Professor Amanda Ellison from our Department of Psychology explains how neuromodulation therapy could be delivered at home as a promising treatment for some patients with depression.
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Why your migraine might be making you crave a large Coke and fries

Professor of Neuroscience Amanda Ellison explains the science behind a new TikTok trend for handling migraines.
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Study highlights cultural differences in parenting and reveals that how babies are soothed matters more than how fast 

The way in which babies are soothed could be more important than how quickly mothers respond, according to new research revealing cultural differences in how babies are comforted.  
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Research says talking to toddlers shapes early brain development

New research reveals that talking to babies and toddlers helps shape their developing brain.
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New research finds link between poor air quality and impaired cognition in infants

New research has found poor air quality could be causing cognitive deficits in babies and toddlers.
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Public prefer pretty looking wild spaces over perfectly mown lawns

A new study from our Psychology Department has found that people want grass to be mown less often and would like to see more wild green spaces but only if they look attractive.
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Durham researchers awarded a major grant to study teenagers’ use of social media

Scientists from our Psychology Department have been awarded a major funding of £764,947 to investigate how and why teenagers use social media.
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Fetuses react to taste and smell in the womb

Our psychologists have shown the first direct evidence that babies react differently to various smells and tastes while in the womb by looking at their facial expressions.
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Durham research has a lasting global impact

We have launched a new Global Research Brochure where we shine a light on some of our incredible researchers who are making a difference in the world.
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Successful events shine a spotlight on neurodiversity

Our Centre for Neurodiversity & Development brought together researchers, practitioners and people with lived experience of neurodiversity across two successful events.
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