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Durham psychologist’s pioneering work leads to creation of UK’s first PMDD charity

Dr Sophie Hodgetts, Assistant Professor in our world-leading Department of Psychology, has played a central role in shaping national Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD) research.
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Durham research reveals North East England leads UK on scaleup growth

New research from Durham University Business School reveals the North East England led the UK on business scaleup growth in 2020-2023, challenging long-held assumptions about regional disadvantage.
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Remembering Dr Fenwick Lawson, ARCA

The Durham University community is extremely saddened to learn about the death of eminent County Durham sculptor and honorary degree recipient Dr Fenwick Lawson.
Dr Fenwick Lawson wears gold and red academic robes and a black academic cap while looking at the camera.

Spotlight on: Professor Leah Morabito - uncovering the Universe's hidden black holes

Welcome to another instalment of our Spotlight On feature, where we celebrate the work of our world-leading academics. Professor Leah Morabito from our Department of Physics is revealing a hidden population of supermassive black holes and reshaping our understanding of cosmic evolution.
Professor Leah Morabito smiling to camera with bookshelves behind her