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The April 2019 Edition of the Kent Psychologist Newsletter is now available to read. In this issue: Virtual reality grants and studies; An update from … Read more

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

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

Join the School of Psychology for this FREE conference on 6-7 June 2019. Featuring keynote speakers Dr Finn Mackay (University of the West of England), Professor Julia … Read more

On Thursday 2 May 2019, the School of Psychology will be celebrating Professor Heather Ferguson’s inauguration with a special lecture.  Her lecture, titled ‘From Language … Read more

People who believe in conspiracy theories – such as the theory that Princess Diana was murdered by the British establishment – are more likely to … Read more

On 18 April 2019 from 14.00, the School of Psychology will be celebrating Professor Jane Wood’s professorial inauguration.  The day is set to include a … Read more

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

New research from psychologists at the University shows for the first time that adults with autism can recognise complex emotions such as regret and relief … Read more

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