Has Christianity become a nationalist weapon used to defend a particular form of British culture? Professor Mathew Guest from our Department of Theology and Religion looks at the shifts in society.

Exploring why employees leave their jobs, PhD candidate Jafni Bin Johari Jiken and DBA graduate and alumnus Dr Asrif Yusoff from Durham University Business School examine how leadership and workplace conditions shape staff retention.

A major study has revealed that where a child goes to school plays a role in whether they get diagnosed with a specific learning difficulty or not. Lead author, Dr Johny Daniel explains.

Dr Amy Pearson and Dr Monique Botha from our Psychology Department argue that neurodivergent people hold diverse and often strong views about the language used to describe them, with some valuing broad terms like 'neurodivergent' for their flexibility, while others see them as too vague or inaccurate. They emphasise that no single terminology works for everyone, and that respectful communication depends on using precise language and, where possible, following individuals’ own preferences.

Research shows that sexism and misogyny in football are still very common. Professor Stacey Pope from our Department of Sport and Exercise Sciences has been shining a light on the prejudice and negative attitudes.