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.

To satisfy food cravings, as an antidote to poison or just as a snack – humans have been eating soil for millions of years. PhD candidate, Zander Simpson, has studied the long history of geophagy.

Professor Kieran Fernandes, Executive Dean of our Business School, explores the UK’s ambition to lead the G7 in AI adoption, arguing that success depends not on innovation alone, but on how effectively AI is embedded across businesses, public services and regions.

Professor Nicole Westmarland, in our Department of Sociology, reviews the evidence around rates of violence against women and girls in England and Wales.

Everyone’s been in a debate when someone says: “You’re taking that out of context.” But what does it actually mean to understand something “in context”? Here Dr Paolo Heywood from our Department of Anthropology explores the use and abuse of the word 'context'.

Dr Travis LaCroix, in our Department of Philosophy, challenges a long-standing misconception about autism: that autistic people are inherently unable to understand others’ thoughts or feelings.

The UK government’s recently published proposed education reforms include measures to improve teacher recruitment, student achievement and belonging at school. Education experts, including Professor Stephen Gorard from our School of Education, share their thoughts on the proposals.

Dr William Crozier, Duns Scotus Assistant Professor in Franciscan Studies in our Department of Theology and Religion, discusses the significance of display of the remains of St Francis of Assisi, for the first time in 800 years.

Professor Chris Stokes, in our Department of Geography, and Dr Harold Lovell, of the University of Portsmouth, say that while its tempting to see advancing ice as an antidote to the gloom of disappearing glaciers, the polar opposite is true.

As automation reshapes food supply chains, apparent efficiency can conceal serious weaknesses. Mohammed Alzuhair, a DBA candidate at Durham University Business School, warns that over-reliance on digital systems can leave usable food stranded when machines fail to approve it, exposing tensions between technological optimisation and human judgement in the UK food system.

Dr Cora Lingling Xu from our School of Education argues that social inequality in education isn’t just about financial resources but also time inheritance, where some students start life with a cushion of time to explore opportunities while others begin with a deficit that forces them into rushed decisions and extended labour before they can pursue further study.