ADAM G. D. DICKSON

Doctoral Researcher, Durham University

ECR Member, Wolfson Research Institute for Health and Wellbeing

ECR Member, Centre for the Study of Jewish Culture, Society, and Politics

Member, Chartered College of Teachers

Adam joined Durham University following a varied career within the NHS, Police Service and latterly the education sector, where he was a secondary school teacher before joining the Department of Sport and Exercise Sciences to complete his PhD. He holds an MA in trauma informed education practice, a Postgraduate Certificate in Education, and a bachelor’s degree. He also has Qualified Teacher Status and holds membership to the Chartered College of Teachers.

Adam’s research considers trauma informed approaches to combatting antisemitism within English football. His project employs a mixed methods approach – including walking interviews and digital discourse analysis – to examine how the intersection of generational trauma, moral injury, and collective memory inform the responses to contemporary racism and hate speech.