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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]

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.

Associations between autistic traits, depression, social anxiety and social rejection in autistic and non-autistic adults (2024)
Journal Article
Gurbuz, E., Riby, D. M., South, M., & Hanley, M. (2024). Associations between autistic traits, depression, social anxiety and social rejection in autistic and non-autistic adults. Scientific Reports, 14(1), Article 9065. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-024-59532-3

Autistic people frequently experience negative judgements from non-autistic people, often fuelled by misconceptions that autistic people lack empathy. Understanding responses to negative social judgement among autistic people is crucial because of th... Read More about Associations between autistic traits, depression, social anxiety and social rejection in autistic and non-autistic adults.