Current Research News
Why the Catholic Church should listen more to victims and survivors of abuse
New research by our Centre for Catholic Studies finds aspects of Catholic culture were implicated in how clerical child sexual abuse happened.
Supporting the next generation through oracy development
The Commission on the Future of Oracy Education in England officially launched today at the Voice 21 Speaking Summit.
MRC announces Impact Prize 2023 finalists
Professor Paul Denny and team announced as MRC Impact Prize 2023 finalists in the Outstanding Team Impact category with their project Equitable global cooperation to support the fight against Neglected Tropical Diseases.
Understanding moral injury in war veterans
On 11 November, millions of people in the UK and beyond remember the service and sacrifice of our Armed Forces on what is known as Remembrance Day.
Graphic warning labels could reduce people’s meat consumption
A new study from our Department of Psychology has found that cigarette style graphic warning labels could reduce people’s meat consumption.
New guidelines advise against routine weighing and measuring of athletes
New guidelines are shaking up the world of sport by advising against routine, systematic weighing and measuring of athletes.
Major boost for innovation-led company creation in the North of England
Having transformed research commercialisation across the North East of England and North Yorkshire, the Northern Accelerator partnership has secured an additional £4.3m to expand its support and create more successful businesses in crucial sectors.
New £5m research centre driving economic growth and sustainability
A new joint research initiative focusing on energy systems integration has been awarded £5m by the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) to help boost UK economic growth and address regional needs.
Professor Graham Towl appointed to key crime reduction role
Professor Graham Towl has been appointed as the new chair of the Scottish Advisory Panel on Offender Rehabilitation (SAPOR) which is a key role to help reduce crime in Scotland.
Media coverage of women’s football on the rise
Media coverage of women’s football has substantially increased in the last few years with respectful coverage continuing to grow, according to a new study by our sport scientists.
How music festivals could be made safer for women
Research by our Durham Law School has found that the set up and culture of music festivals can create dangerous spaces where sexual violence and harassment can be perpetrated. As we approach the music festival season, we caught up with Dr Hannah Bows to tell us more.
First research flight images from innovative balloon-borne telescope
Our astronomers are part of an international team behind the successful first research flight of an innovative balloon-borne telescope that will investigate the mystery of dark matter.
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