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EducationDurham
Durham University has published a news item titled “UK first dedicated neurodiversity focused doctoral training programme”, but the supplied material does not include details about its launch, location, partners, funding or impact.
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Education Durham
Shortlisted works from Durham University’s Student Art Prize 2025/26 will be displayed at the Courtyard Gallery, Palace Green Library, from 2 May to 21 November 2026.
Community Langley Moor
A coroner has ruled that delays in sending an ambulance to Andrew Watson’s supported living accommodation in Langley Moor contributed to his death in October 2019. The North East Ambulance Service has apologised and said it has since invested in additional ambulances and paramedics.
Education Durham
A Durham University news item explores whether AI chatbots can be as effective as humans at providing emotional support.
Education Durham
Durham University has reported multiple new grant awards intended to strengthen research ties with Japan, although the supplied material does not provide details of the projects or funding.
Community Durham
Durham Cathedral has launched Colour and Light: Stained Glass Exhibition, marking 150 years of its Rose Window with an augmented reality experience, tours, workshops and free family activities running until mid-September.
Education Durham
The North East Ambulance Service and The King's Trust have welcomed a new group of young people onto a programme designed to build employment skills and open routes into NHS 111 and 999 health-adviser roles, including for participants from County Durham.
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