Read our recent findings about how we have reacted to Covid 19 as a society, how children respond to anti-prejudice workshops and how we’re getting into the festive spirit at the School of Psychology.
How has Covid-19 impacted society?
- The Beyond Us and Them study, funded by the Nuffield Foundation has found the Covid-19 pandemic has increased national division but bolstered local unity. Read more about the findings presented by lead author Professor Dominic Abrams.
- Research findings on the roles of various emotive states on COVID-19 conspiracy theories, and compliance with government restrictions, published into the Journal of Pacific Rim Psychology. Learn more.
Anti-prejudice workshops are having significant impact…
- The launch of the Anne Frank Trust 2021 Impact Report, written by our SeNSS Collaborative student Katie Goodbun shows that anti-prejudice workshops based on the life of Anne Frank are having a significant and lasting impact in British schools. Find out more.
Congratulations!
- Dr Jim Everett has won the 2021 Society for Personality and Social Psychology’s Early Career Trajectory Award. This becomes the fourth early career award Dr Jim Everett has received this year alone. Read more about his awards.
We featured in the media!
- Dr Fanny Lalot spoke to Claudia Hammond on BBC Radio 4, on recent School research around encouraging people to turn off their engines while waiting in Canterbury, and its effect on air quality. Listen here.
- Dr Lydia Kearney discussed ‘Splitting’ in Borderline Personality Disorder for Glamour Magazine UK. Read here.
Show us your Deskorations!
- We want to see how cheery your workspace is… share your photos and you could win a prize! Take part here.
Why do people believe in conspiracy theories?
- During elections, pandemics, and when important social and political events occur, people often turn to conspiracy theories to explain what is happening. Professor Karen Douglas explains why conspiracy theories appeal to so many people. Read here.
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