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Understanding mental health difficulties in pupils with SEND

A major new study will provide the first national picture of how often pupils with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) are referred for, and diagnosed with, mental health conditions such as depression, anxiety and stress-related disorders.
School pupils wearing red school uniform writing at desks in a classroom.

Fulbright scholars gather at Durham University

This year’s cohort of Fulbright students and scholars visited Durham for their end of year celebration event.
A group of students standing in front of Durham Castle.

Students meet with Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS Formula One Team in careers visit

Hundreds of students experienced an engaging and high-profile recruitment showcase from the Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS Formula One Team. 
A black formula 1 racing car underneath a black Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS canopy.

Durham physicists part of mission to chart space and time

Our physicists are part of one of the most ambitious studies of the Universe ever undertaken.
A field of stars set against a black background.

European researchers join forces to address mental health challenges

Researchers from our School of Education are part of a new €4.4 million project aimed at improving the mental health of young people across Europe.
The backs of a group of teenagers with their arms around each others' shoulders standing outside.

Ruth First Wing named in honour of anti-apartheid activist and former Sociology lecturer

Part of the new home for our Department of Sociology has been named in honour of anti-apartheid activist, writer, journalist and lecturer Ruth First.
A group of about 20 people stand on either side of a sign that reads Ruth First Wing.