February News Roundup – School of Psychology

This February was all about springing into action and staying motivated! Here is what has been happening in the School of Psychology…

Our events were designed to motivate!

Spring into Action saw our staff and student experts provide practical tips, ways to build your mental fitness and achieve your goals this term in bitesize workshops. Watch all the sessions here.
The Virtual Study Lounge a chance to work alongside other students in a virtual space supports concentrated work, with scheduled breaks, and lots of motivation. Find out more and join us!

A fortnightly talk led by a variety of different speakers from the School of Psychology. Each talk is unique, based on either research interests and or hot topics in Psychology! Join the next talk.

Psychology student Dawn told us how her engaging, and passionate lecturers enhanced her curiosity and interest in topics such as consumer psychology. Read her story.

Business Psychology student Can Genc wrote about how he has found positives amid new challenges. Read here.
Dr Suzanne Cogswell commented on how longer school days and shorter school holidays may not necessarily be the most effective to resolve the loss of learning time in recent months. Find out more.
What happens when a global pandemic, a vaccine-resistance movement, and the age of conspiracy collide? Read Professor Karen Douglas comments about conspiracy theories.

Authors Dr Dawn H. Nicholson, Dr Tim Hopthrow, Professor Georgina Randsley de Moura and Dr Giovanni Travaglino published a mixed-methods paper examining the positive effect of a mental simulation intervention on improving group decision outcomes. Read more.
Research by Professors, Karen Douglas and Robbie Sutton was referenced in an op-ed for the New York Times, in regards to the QAnon conspiracy theory. Read here.