Our ‘Spotlight on’ feature showcases the work of our world-leading academics. Professor Fuschia Sirois, in our Department of Psychology, is pioneering a more compassionate approach to understanding the risk and resilience factors that shape health and wellbeing.

Our Creative Health and Wellbeing group presented “Our South Shields: Thanks for the Memories” as an exhibition at the Alzheimer's Society Conference 2025. This work is funded by England Heritage. “Our South Shields: Thanks for the Memories” brings to life the overlooked working-class history of local South Asian and other global majority groups in South Shields living with or impacted by dementia.

Professor in the School of Education Nadia Siddiqui explains the disadvantage gap index and what can be done to reduce it.

The team were awarded Highly commended in the category of "Best use of Integrated care and Partnership: Developed and research based"

Our website produced by the Live well with Pain team in collaboration with the Wolfson Research Institute for Health and wellbeing, is all about learning new approaches and skills to help you live well, despite your persistent pain.

New mothers only have about an hour out of their waking day for rest, according to new research by our psychologists.

Dilston Physic Garden continues to advance its charitable objectives across education in plant-based medicine, scientific research, heritage preservation, conservation, and community engagement.

A combination of different plant products, chosen by WRIHW Fellow Professor Paul Chazot and Honorary Professor Karen Hind based on the available scientific evidence for supporting both physical and mental health, was tested and analysed by Norah Alanazi using a classic fruit fly model of ageing and concussion.

Are you suffering from Post Concussion Syndrome? PCS is a debilitating condition characterised by long lasting symptoms of concussion including headaches, migraines, light and noise sensitivity, brain fog, visual disturbances, anxiety and depression.

In August 2025, WRIHW Fellows, Balbir Singh (BSDC) and Prof Paul Chazot, had the pleasure of introducing Gary Beacom, renowned international figure skater and collaborator, to both the Durham University Oriental Museum, hosted by Charlotte Spink, and the newly opened WRIHW Creative Sweet Spots Trail at the Botanic Garden.

A lack of suitable childcare options is inflicting huge financial and emotional strain on vulnerable families, according to new research involving Durham academics.

Collaboration between Professor Paul Chazot, WRIHW, Balbir Singh Dance company (BSDC) and Beamish museum 1950s Clover Cottage. Funded by Historic England. From interactive flower painting and creative movement workshops to live dance performances, Beamish Museum creates space for creativity rooted in lived experience.