Professor Theresa Gannon and Drs Caoilte Ó Ciardha, Rebekah Doley, and Emma Alleyne have been nominated for the 2020 Grawemeyer Award for Psychology based on their theoretical … Read more
Author: Carly Turnham
Conspiracy theories fuel prejudice towards minority groups
New research involving University psychologist Professor Karen Douglas shows that exposure to conspiracy theories can intensify prejudice towards minority groups. The research, published on 14 … Read more
Assessing Inappropriate Fire Interest using Virtual Reality Technology
Professor Theresa Gannon has secured EIRA funding for a project that will develop, implement and evaluate the first Virtual Reality Technology (VRT) assessment of inappropriate … Read more
Master’s Degrees in Psychology at the University of Kent
Our taught MSc programmes have been recognised by the UK Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) as meeting the nationally recognised criteria for preparation training … Read more
Narcissists less likely to support democracy
New research suggests that people with a narcissistic self-view are more likely to demonstrate lower support for democracy. They are also more likely to feel that … Read more
Professor Ayse Uskul awarded ERC Consolidator Grant
Professor Ayse Uskul has been awarded a five-year European Research Council (ERC) Consolidator Grant for a project entitled “The Cultural Logic of Honor and Social … Read more
Forensic Psychology Free Special Event
Thursday 6th September 2018 Keynes College, University of Kent, Canterbury The Centre for Research and Education in Forensic Psychology (CORE-FP) is delighted to invite you … Read more
Alumni Profile – Josh Cable
Josh completed his Bachelor degree and also an MSc in Forensic Psychology at the University of Kent. Here is a quick update on what he … Read more
Mindfulness helps injured athletes improve pain tolerance and awareness
A new study of injured athletes carried out by the University found they can benefit from using mindfulness as part of the sport rehabilitation process … Read more
Leverhulme Trust Funded 3-Year PhD Studentship
Development of childhood perfectionism: Early indicators and parental factors Applications are invited for a 3-year PhD studentship in the School of Psychology at the University … Read more