The September 2019 edition of the School newsletter, Kent Psychologist, is now available. In this issue: Welcome new students and staff, Growing Up in the Digital … Read more
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Positive contact in a divided world
The Psychologist, from the British Psychological Society, have published a new feature on positive contact which features research from Dr Lindsey Cameron with Professor Rhiannon … Read more
Exciting new project to tackle harmful prejudiced attitudes towards older people and ageing
Kent Psychologists Dr Hannah Swift and Ben Steeden are working on an exciting new project in collaboration with The Centre for Ageing Better, Com Res … Read more
Treatment for sexual and domestic violence offenders does work
A first-of-its-kind study has found that specialised psychological programmes for sexual and domestic violence offenders have led to major reductions in reoffending but best results … Read more
Psychology at Kent: What’s it going to be like?
How often will I be on campus? Our students have timetabled “contact hours” for short periods most days of the week, if not every day, … Read more
New study shows stimulation of the ear can help manage Parkinson’s symptoms
A new study led by Professor David Wilkinson, School of Psychology, has shown that gentle, controlled stimulation of the ear canal can help reduce symptoms … Read more
Psychologists signal way forward to cleaner Canterbury air
Research by Kent psychologists at St Dunstan’s and St Stephen’s level crossings in Canterbury last summer shows motivating messages at the two sites cut emissions by … Read more
Conference to explore the effects of growing up in the digital age
A one day conference at the University’s Canterbury campus on 4 July will explore the positive and negative effects of social media on young people. … Read more
Organisational and Business Psychology Master’s Scholarship 2019
The School of Psychology is offering one scholarship of £1,000. Applicants of any tuition fee paying status registering on our taught MSc in Organisational and … Read more
Professor Heather Ferguson awarded prestigious Early Career Award
Professor Heather Ferguson has been awarded the Psychonomic Society’s 2019 Early Career Award. This recognises Heather’s outstanding contributions to scientific psychology early in her career. … Read more