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The ‘Face’ notion and patient-centred communication
Dr Kayo Kondo from our School of Modern Languages and Cultures focuses her research on patient-/person-centred care and communication in health and social care settings. Her interests include the interactions between patients and professionals and clinical empathy. Dr Kondo recently wrote a book about patient-centred communication, and in this article, she explains how face and politeness theory interact with patient-centred communication.
Media deference to the royals must have a limit – just look at how Edward VIII and Wallis Simpson were treated
Professor Tim Luckhurst, Principal of South College, discusses why media must avoid deference to monarchy, in order to fulfil their role of holding power to account.
There’s more to do on sexual violence on campus
In order to tackle sexual violence on university campuses, Professor Graham Towl from our Psychology Department anticipates more rigorous regulation and calls for cultural change in the academic community.
Queen Elizabeth II: the history of royal funerals and how this one will be different
Professor Philip Williamson from our Department of History shares his insights on the history of royal funerals.
Should we really believe scientific facts will last forever when history is full of revolutions in thinking?
Professor Peter Vickers from our Department of Philosophy discusses whether we can trust the scientific truths of today.
Ukraine: how the UK press reported the Nazi invasion 1941-45
Professor Tim Luckhurst, Principal of South College, describes how British weekly political titles provided a deeper understanding of conflict in Ukraine during World War Two.
What does ‘taking sexual violence seriously’ look like at universities?
In order to make university campuses perpetrator unfriendly, Professor Graham Towl from our Psychology Department suggests some of the positive steps universities can take to tackle sexual violence.
Festivals must do more to address sexual violence
With thousands of people attending music festivals every year, Dr Hannah Bows from our Durham Law School shines a light on safety issues that still need addressing.
Empowering people to improve well-being - in conversation with Professor Fuschia Sirois
Professor Fuschia Sirois is a globally-renowned expert on self-regulation and well-being, and has recently published a game-changing book to help procrastinators understand and tackle the issue. We caught up with her to chat about her research interests, her commitment to sharing her expertise and whether she too procrastinates!
Waiting for Ethiopia: Berbera port upgrade raises Somaliland’s hopes for trade
Professor Jutta Bakonyi from our School of Government and International Affairs talks about the improvements in Berbera port that could elevate Somaliland's international trades.
Why we should abandon the concept of the ‘climate refugee’
Dr Andrew Baldwin, from our Department of Geography, argues that we should abandon the concept of the 'climate refugee'.
The world is getting exponentially more complex – here’s how we navigate it
Professor Alex Broadbent from our Department of Philosophy shares his thoughts on complexity of the world and rules for navigating it.
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