Belief in conspiracy theories stems – in part – from negative early childhood experiences with caregivers, new research has shown. In two studies, Ricky Green … Read more
Author: Carly Turnham
Psychologist helps develop language development tool for bilingual children
A Kent Psychologist has played an important role in a research breakthrough in the assessment of language development for bilingual two-year-olds. In a study, led … Read more
Research shows participating in the arts promotes kindness
Arts charity People United has published a new report using evidence analysed by psychologists at the University showing that an effective way to encourage kind … Read more
11th in the UK and 84th worldwide in 2018 Times Higher Education World Rankings
The School of Psychology at the University of Kent has been ranked 11th in the UK and 84th worldwide in the 2018 Times Higher Education World University Rankings’ … Read more
How to stamp out sexual harassment in the workplace
Dr Afroditi Pina is a senior Lecturer in Forensic Psychology at the University of Kent. Her article originally appeared on The Conversation, and is republished … Read more
Psychology Summer School
Investigating the Social Mind Dates: Sunday 01 July – Sunday 15 July 2018 This course will examine contemporary concepts, theories and findings in social psychology, with … Read more
Psychology @ Kent Day 2017
Applying to one of our Psychology programmes for entry in September 2018? Book a place the Psychology @ Kent Day today on our website. The … Read more
Support for populist ideologies linked to feelings of disadvantage and national narcissism
People who perceive they are part of a disadvantaged group are more likely to have an unrealistic belief in the greatness of their nation and … Read more
The Times Good University Guide 2018
Kent is one of the top 10 places to study Psychology according to The Times Good University Guide 2018! Plus Kent Psychology is 2nd for … Read more
Disconnected people more likely to support Anonymous
People who support hacking network Anonymous are more likely to be angry about perceived societal injustices and feel disconnected from the political process, new research … Read more