Staff profile
Biography
Affiliations
Doctoral Researcher in the Department of Sport and Exercise Sciences
Member of the Centre for the study of Jewish Culture, Society and Politics
Global Citizenship Programme Scholar, Ustinov College
Member of the Chartered College of Teachers
Durham alumni Adam joined the Department of Sport and Exercise Sciences in October 2024 as a doctoral researcher following a number of years experience within the education sector. His professional background also includes roles within the NHS and the Police Service. Adam holds an MA in Trauma Informed Practice, a Postgraduate Certificate in Education from St Mary’s College, Durham University, and a BA (Hons) degree. He also has Qualified Teacher Status and holds Membership to the Chartered College of Teachers.
Research
Adam’s doctoral 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 informs responses to contemporary racism and hate speech. Through investigating how antisemitism in English football, in both stadia and online, intersects with the experiences of Anglo-Jewish supporters, focus can be placed on fostering resilience that shapes the efficacy of countermeasures against resurging antisemitism through targeted interventions.
Previously, Adam completed his master’s degree thesis, titled: “Pad ‘Brats’ to PTSD – a trauma informed review of child development, behaviour and educational outcomes of school aged children from military backgrounds.” His research focused on the secondary and vicarious symptoms of post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) experienced by the dependants of serving personnel within HM Armed Forces. This project identified key patterns of behaviour and the challenges faced by military children, highlighting the need for trauma informed interventions and school-based mechanisms designed to mitigate the impact of parental military service.
Research Interests
- Antisemitism in contemporary society
- Trauma informed practice
- Generational trauma and moral injury
- Identity within marginalised communities
- Racism and discrimination within football fan culture
- Digital hate speech and online discourse regarding minority groups
- Jewish identity and collective memory
- Sociological implications of the Holocaust
- Digital humanities methodologies
Scholarships
- Global Citizenship Programme Scholarship – Ustinov College, Durham University (2024)
- Doctoral Study Scholarship – Jewish Student Aid Trust (2024)