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Sociology News
How might supporting the Lionesses bring about change among men?
The success of the England women’s football team in the European Championships has highlighted the positive fan culture that exists in the women’s game. Dr Stephen Burrell from our Department of Sociology explores how this could bring about change among men.
Working towards ending violence and abuse in society
The driving force behind our Centre for Research into Violence and Abuse is to work towards ending violence and abuse across society.
Would you wear a living shoe?
How might we live with animate materials in the future? How might it make us feel living in a home where materials can adapt to changing conditions, perhaps even our moods? Do you want to live in an environment in which you might have to care for your roof in in a similar way to your pets?
First generation experiences at Durham University
Undergraduate and graduate first-gen students from Durham University, California State University and Los Angeles have together produced creative pieces about first-gen college identities.
Professor co-author of new book into safeguarding of young people
Professor Carlene Firmin MBE from our Department of Sociology has collaborated with Professor Michelle Lefevre, lead author, from the University of Sussex to produce a new research book.
New toolkit aimed at improving child protection is launched
A team led by Professor Carlene Firmin from our Department of Sociology, has created a new toolkit aimed at improving child protection.
Mitigating the impact of air pollution on dementia and brain health: Setting the policy agenda
Professor Brian Castellani from our Department of Sociology is the Director of InSPIRE, a research consortium focused on the links between air pollution and brain health. Here, together with InSPIRE colleagues Dr Suzanne Bartington (Birmingham University) and Professor Stefan Reis (UK Centre for Ecology and Hydrology), Brian discusses why air quality strategies should include benefits on brain health.
Encouraging writers to present an accurate view of self-harm
We’ve created new resources designed to help writers present an accurate view of people at risk of self-harm.
Durham Professor Gives Expert Evidence to National Inquiry
Professor Simon Hackett, Department of Sociology, gave expert evidence to the Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse on Thursday 25th October 2018.
New Framework to Safeguard Children
A new NSPCC national framework to help tackle the issue of harmful sexual behaviour in children and young people is proving beneficial to professionals working in safeguarding.
The Damage Caused by Incompetent Rape Response
Following the news that Hampshire constabulary paid out £20,000 in damages to a young woman who reported a rape to them in 2012, Nicole Westmarland argues the case for specialist teams to deal with people who experience sexual violence.
Not all messages about rape were welcome at Hague and Jolie's sexual violence summit
Following The Global Summit to End Sexual Violence in Conflict, the biggest global meeting on this issue ever convened, Nicole Westmarland asks why some charity workers were refused entry?
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