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Two great war leaders united by American isolationism: Charles de Gaulle and Volodymyr Zelensky

Tim Luckhurst of Durham University explores the parallels between political leaders Charles de Gaulle and Volodymyr Zelensky and their relations with USA presidents.
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Children’s perception of normal body shape is affected by who they see around them – new research

Professor Lynda Boothroyd, from our Department of Psychology, discusses the flexibility of body weight perceptions in children and young adults, as part of a first-of-its-kind study.
Silhouettes of a child growing through to an adult

How our bodies react when we use social media – and when we stop

Dr Niklas Ihssen, from our Department of Psychology, explores what happens to our bodies when we social media - and what happens when we stop.
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Why incest porn is more common and harmful than you think

Law professor Clare McGlynn explains why it matters that incest porn has become so popular online, and what can be done about it.
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Is Labour’s latest immigration policy counterproductive?

The Labour Government recently announced that those arriving by irregular means to the UK, even if they are legitimate refugees, will be barred from ever becoming British citizens. Assistant Professor in Public Policy at the School of Government and International Affairs Omar Hammoud-Gallego argues that this kind of policy will not protect Labour from Reform’s insurgence, while at the same time it won’t solve the problem of irregular migration.
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Bilingual children with special educational needs may be missing out on support in England

Johny Daniel, an assistant professor in our School of Education, writes on what can be done to help these students catch up with their peers.
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Is Tesla’s sales slump down to Elon Musk?

In January, sales of Tesla cars slumped across five European countries. Professor Gretchen Larsen in Marketing, Durham University Business School, and Dr James Obiegbu, at Bournemouth University, examine if this is down to the controversies surrounding Elon Musk.
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The Power of Storytelling in shaping inclusive Higher Education

Dr Monika Nangia, Director of Student & Academic Services and Academic Registrar, shares her views on diversity and inclusion in UK higher education leadership, the impact and way forward. Monika has more than two decades of experience in higher education management and is a passionate advocate for diverse voices in higher education leadership positions.
Monika Nangia is pictured at the Palatine Centre, Durham

Are We Becoming More Anti-Social?

Dr Thuy-vy T Nguyen is an Associate Professor in our Department of Psychology, and Principal Investigator of the Solitude Lab. Here, she discusses whether people are becoming more anti-social.
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The Greenland ice sheet is falling apart – new study

Tom Chudley, a Leverhulme Early Career Fellow in our Department of Geography, shares new research showing how quickly the Greenland ice sheet is melting.
The Greenland ice sheet as viewed from above

The future of gestation

Dr Elizabeth Chloe Romanis, from Durham Law School, explores the future of gestation and its legal and ethical implications as part of a recently published book, Biotechnology, Gestation and the Law.
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Will Donald Trump be ranked as a great president? Here’s what the research tells us

Associate Professor in US Politics David Andersen explores how President Trump could end up ranking compared to other US presidents.
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