March marked one year since the first lockdown, and whilst we’re still not back together in person, that hasn’t stopped us! Here is a summary of what has been happening in the School of Psychology…
What makes a Forensic Psychology student tick?!
- Through the Forensic Psychology Master’s programme, Joanna Ratsma has been researching Minor Physical Anomalies, an area that she finds captivating. Find out more.
Our academics are stars!
- Dr Jim Everett received the Rising Star Award from the Association for Psychological Science. Find out more.
Covid-19 led our research…
- Research led by Professor Dominic Abrams highlighted how society will continue to feel the impacts of Covid-19 for a decade or more without an urgent public policy overhaul. Read more.
- Dr Giovanni Travaglino from Kent and Dr Chanki Moon from Leeds Beckett University find feelings of shame and stigmatisation around contracting Covid-19 can prevent individuals from declaring infection to authorities. Learn more.
- Along with colleagues at Belong, research led by Professor Dominic Abrams recommends that a long-term strategic programme for social cohesion is needed for communities to recover and rebuild from the Covid-19 pandemic. Find out more about the strategy.
Which charities are closest to our student’s hearts? See their nominations here.
- We have seven fantastic charities nominated, some local, and some working across the country. Now is your chance to decide which charity receives a donation from the school. Vote here.
We held talks covering a variety of topics for our students
- Dr Jennifer Storey lead an intriguing talk on the Stalking of Psychologists by Clients: What is our risk and what can we do? Learn more.
- We saw the return of our alumni, alongside Dr Emma Travers-Hill they shared their career paths and advice to help our students envision the possibilities! Read more from Yunhe Chen.
- Our Academic Peer Mentors gave their advice for everything from essay planning to perfectionism, in an online event. See here.
Planning for a better future…
- A multidisciplinary research team from the University’s Institute of Cyber Security for Society including members from the School of Psychology has planned to investigate the prevalence of Technology Facilitated Domestic Abuse. Read more about their research.
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