October has been a very political month, hasn’t it?! The Political Psychology Lab have been busy: we discovered how conspiracy theories can help politicians’ reputations … Read more
Month: October 2022
Kent researchers to co-investigate public perceptions of administrative fairness in the digital welfare state
An HSS division research collaboration between the School of Psychology’s Political Psychology Lab and the School of Politics and International Relations which will address the … Read more
Student profile: Mollie Ruler
Mollie Ruler is currently in her final year of a BSc Psychology with forensic psychology degree and is a recipient of a sports scholarship with … Read more
The Raisin Experiment: cultivate mindfulness, reduce stress, and enjoy everyday pleasures
At our recent Open Day, campus was buzzing and we were welcoming over 300 guests to our Psychology building, we wanted to help you slow … Read more
Podcast: Aleksandra Cichocka interview – Individual and Collective Narcissism
Professor Cichocka, political psychology lab lead at University of Kent, discusses her current research interests and background. Narcissism research is discussed in great detail so … Read more
Can sharing conspiracy theories cost politicians votes?
New research from led by PhD candidate Ricky Green has revealed that while sharing conspiracy theories in the context of politics can harm a person’s reputation … Read more
Top Tips for employers to support the mental wellbeing of staff in the workplace.
With a number of challenges facing workers following the pandemic and current cost of living crisis, Dr Dawn Nicholson, Senior Lecturer in Business & Organisational … Read more
September News RoundUp
How can you fight misogyny with memes? How should you get the most out of your degree? How jealous can we make you of our … Read more
Your Brain Connected: Kent Youth Summit
It was totally dope-amine at our recent youth summit, hosting 100 children from local schools, from years 9 to 11, investigating the social brain and … Read more