On 22nd June, Professor Theresa Gannon was awarded the ESRC impact prize for Outstanding Impact in Society in recognition of a pioneering treatment for criminal … Read more
Author: Carly Turnham
Treatment can offer hope for relief of Parkinson’s symptoms
A non-invasive, home-based procedure to stimulate the inner ear and brain functions that control balance and eye movement can offer hope for the relief of … Read more
Young people with older friends can help reduce ageism
Young people are less likely to be ageist when their friends have friendships with older adults, research led by psychologists at the University has shown. … Read more
How ignoring people for smartphones became the norm
It’s common now to see people snubbing social companions to concentrate on their smartphone. But what causes this behaviour – known as ‘phubbing’ – and … Read more
2nd for Employability & 20th overall in the Guardian University League Table 2017
The School of Psychology at the University of Kent is delighted to be ranked 2nd for employability and 20th overall out of 112 Psychology departments … Read more
Theresa Gannon shortlisted for ESRC Celebrating Impact Prize 2016
The School of Psychology is delighted to announce that Professor Theresa Gannon has been shortlisted for the prestigious ESRC Celebrating Impact Prize 2016 under the … Read more
12th in the Complete University Guide 2017
The School of Psychology at the University of Kent is delighted to be ranked 12th out of 116 Psychology departments in the UK. See the … Read more
Psychology could prove vital in war on terror
Social psychology can provide vital insights for policy-makers in the fight against terrorism according to psychologists from the universities of Kent and Oxford. Writing in … Read more
Pregnancy assumptions based on risk distortion
Public assumptions that drinking any alcohol during pregnancy is harmful for the child are the result of distorted communication of risk, rather than actual research, … Read more
Leverhulme Trust PhD Studentship 2016
Applications are invited for a Leverhulme Trust 3 year PhD studentship, on the project: Imagining the self in fictional worlds: evidence from Autism Spectrum Disorder … Read more