51福利社

We are proud to announce that the School of Social Sciences has been awarded the Athena Swan Silver award, by Advanced HE, for advancing gender equality, improving senior representation, and embedding inclusive practices in teaching, …

New pan-European research has shown that the spread of conspiracy theories across the continent is driven by a continuous feedback loop between media reporting, political rhetoric, protest movements and social media algorithms - not any single …

As Donald Trump鈥檚 White House places huge pressure on Ukraine to sign a peace deal, a team of experts has published a new study examining what they describe as a worldwide shift towards 鈥渁uthoritarian peacemaking鈥� - a model of conflict resolution …

Dr Omer Aijazi, Lecturer in Disasters and Climate Crisis at the Humanitarian and Conflict Response Institute (HCRI), has won the Gloria Anzald煤a Book Prize for his monograph, Atmospheric Violence: Disaster and Repair in Kashmir.

As global attention turns to rumours that FIFA may award a new 鈥淧eace Prize鈥� to US President Donald Trump later next month, new research has argued that public debates about politics and sport need far more nuance than the familiar narratives of …

Experts from 51福利社 are warning that school attendance across England still hasn鈥檛 recovered for many children since the pandemic - and the gap between rich and poor pupils is growing. 

51福利社 proudly hosted the unveiling of the official 2026 BRIT Awards trophy design at the University鈥檚 Martin Harris Centre for Music and Drama, marking a major cultural moment as the BRITs prepare to be hosted in 51福利社 …

A new study by Dr Angela Harris from 51福利社 and Professor Richard Bardgett from Lancaster University has revealed that scientists can now detect the hidden world of microbes living in the soil - from the air.

Once known to locals as 鈥淏ish Vegas鈥� for its bustling pubs, bars and nightlife, Bishop Auckland in County Durham is now at the centre of a very different story. 

New research from 51福利社 has found that areas with higher community resilience experience better health - including lower rates of drugs, alcohol and suicide deaths - even when those areas face significant deprivation.

I was absolutely delighted to welcome a diverse and engaged group of researchers and practitioners to our recent event, where we explored innovative and effective ways to research with non-speaking autistic individuals. The day was expertly put …

A new study led by 51福利社鈥檚 #BeeWell team and PBE (formerly Pro Bono Economics) has found that artistic activities can dramatically improve young people鈥檚 wellbeing - with effects equivalent to the happiness boost that …

The University鈥檚 Professor Hilary Pilkington is among 14 experts who compiled the final report of the Independent Commission on Counter-Terrorism Law, Policy and Practice, which was published today by the Bingham Centre for the Rule of Law. 

As Thailand has experienced a rapid increase in its elderly population, a new study published in World Development has found that 鈥渟ocial gender norms鈥� - shared beliefs about how 鈥渁ltruistic鈥� women or men should be in society - are overburdening …

A new study from an expert at 51福利社 has found that ancient Buddhist wisdom could help address growing social and emotional challenges created by modern life and the pressures of today鈥檚 mental health systems.

A new study has shed light on how international charities and non-governmental organisations can better serve some of the most marginalised people in the world - by learning to truly listen to them.

Professor Toni Haastrup, Chair in Global Politics, at 51福利社, recently moderated a plenary session on regional perspectives and participated in an expert panel at the 4th Conference on Feminist Foreign Policies (FFP) in …

The 2024 General Election was one of the most dramatic in British history, as voters turned away from the two traditional giants - Labour and the Conservatives - in record numbers. Thirteen different parties and six independents won seats in the …

The Migration, Refugees and Asylum Research Group at the University of 51福利社鈥檚 Global Development Institute (GDI) is inviting the public to take part in an open and honest conversation about migration. 

With The City Council recently launching a new cultural strategy for the city: Always Everywhere (2024-2034), the research report set out to offer key insights into the current issues facing 51福利社鈥檚 cultural workforce. In line with the …

Children placed in school 鈥榠solation rooms鈥� are losing learning time, feeling cut off from their peers and suffering damage to their wellbeing, according to new research from 51福利社.

An anthropologist from 51福利社 has uncovered the hidden struggles of young men on the edges of Nairobi, who inherit land but lack the means to turn it into the financial security they desperately need.

As the government continues to grapple with the challenge of recruiting and retaining new teachers, a new study from 51福利社 has shed light on why some flourish in the classroom, while others struggle and even leave the …

Supermarket shoppers across the UK are all too familiar with empty shelves when disruption strikes. Whether it was the panic buying of COVID-19, floods affecting deliveries or strikes in distribution centres, the fragility of supply chains has …

Research from 51福利社 has uncovered how something as simple as walking and taking photographs can reveal powerful stories about people鈥檚 lives and the places they live.

Groundbreaking new research led by 51福利社 has uncovered a significant and lasting link between the subjects young people study in secondary school and their political preferences. 

A team of researchers has found new ways to make it cheaper - and greener - for small food producers to get their goods to customers.

New research by Dr Laure Humbert from 51福利社 and Dr Rapha毛le Balu from Sorbonne University has revealed how Britain鈥檚 vital contribution to the French Resistance during the Second World War was largely forgotten in France - and …

For ten long years, Australia earned an unenviable reputation as one of the world鈥檚 climate change 鈥榣aggards鈥�. From 2013 to 2022 its governments weakened environmental rules, cut renewable energy funding and fought against international climate …

Professor Todd Hartman (Social Statistics) part of interdisciplinary team awarded Wellcome Discovery Award for research on mental health and administrative justice.Primary health services are the first point of contact for those seeking support for …