You’ve probably seen the word “narcissist” thrown around online in headlines, on dating apps or in therapy-themed TikToks. But the label that people often unthinkingly slap on toxic bosses or reality TV villains hides a much more complicated psychological picture. Here our Assistant Professor of Educational Psychology, Sarah Walker, explores the evolution of our knowledge of narcissism over the last three decades.

Twenty of our researchers will take important roles in assessing UK universities’ research quality.

Durham’s School of Education has an established International Centre for the Comparative Study of Doctoral Education (ICCSDE), bringing together leading global researchers in the field of doctoral education.

Dr Emma Maslin has been awarded her doctorate 10 years after first graduating from our BA programme. Congratulations to Emma on a fantastic accomplishment.

On 19th June 2025, Associate Professor Dr Cora Lingling Xu gave a Ted-talk style presentation to over 30 senior Educational Agents from across the world based on her newly published book 'The Time Inheritors' (SUNY Press, 2025).

A lack of suitable childcare options is inflicting huge financial and emotional strain on vulnerable families, according to new research involving Durham academics.

Professor in the School of Education Nadia Siddiqui explains the disadvantage gap index and what can be done to reduce it.

A new study led by Dr Johny Daniel from our top-ranked School of Education have found that trainee teachers in England are significantly better prepared to teach early reading skills compared to their counterparts in India, particularly in phonics instruction.

We are ranked 79th in the prestigious QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025.

Johny Daniel, an assistant professor in our School of Education, writes on what can be done to help these students catch up with their peers.

Rille Raaper, Associate Professor in our School of Education, writes for SRHEblog.com.

Four of our subjects have been ranked among the world’s top 100 in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings by Subject 2025.