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Durham Research Online (DRO) is the University’s Open Access repository for publications. The primary purpose of DRO is to provide open access to publications authored by staff and students affiliated with Durham University.

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Grave duty, unbridled love (2018)
Digital Artefact
Dickson, P. (2018). Grave duty, unbridled love. [Book Review; Times Literary Supplement]

HodgeRank as a new tool to explore the structure of a social representation (2024)
Journal Article
Oliveira, L. R. N., Lunardi, J. T., Calçada, M., Pereira, A. . L., de Jesuz, D. A. F., & Costa, C. (2024). HodgeRank as a new tool to explore the structure of a social representation. Frontiers in Physics, 12, https://doi.org/10.3389/fphy.2024.1333727

Social representation theory is a branch of social psychology that aims to identify the framework of concepts, ideas, opinions, beliefs, or feelings shared by the individuals within a social group, regarding a social object. Two main problems arise i... Read More about HodgeRank as a new tool to explore the structure of a social representation.

Towards sustainable assessment formats in language teaching: testing integrated skills with portfolio-based tasks (2024)
Journal Article
Coderch, M., & Lewis, L. (2024). Towards sustainable assessment formats in language teaching: testing integrated skills with portfolio-based tasks. Enhancing Teaching and Learning in Higher Education, 1, 87-96. https://doi.org/10.62512/etlhe.2

In this paper, we share our experience of using portfolio-based tasks to assess integrated skills in German and Spanish language modules at level C1. The modules, delivered during the academic year 2022-23, are part of the institution-wide language p... Read More about Towards sustainable assessment formats in language teaching: testing integrated skills with portfolio-based tasks.

Developing interactive multimedia learning materials for chemistry pre-lab training (2024)
Journal Article
Fern, N., & Milian, J. L. (2024). Developing interactive multimedia learning materials for chemistry pre-lab training. Enhancing Teaching and Learning in Higher Education, 1, 74-86. https://doi.org/10.62512/etlhe.7

This article is a progress update on a project investigating the impact of embedding interactive pre-lab materials into the preparation resources for 2nd year undergraduate students in an organic chemistry practical module. Materials were developed... Read More about Developing interactive multimedia learning materials for chemistry pre-lab training.