Engagement with the arts can help societies counter economic, cultural and political divisions, new research co-ordinated by psychologists at the University shows. The study provides … Read more
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How do children learn abstract concepts?
Since her previous role as a postdoctoral researcher at UCL, Dr Marta Ponari has contributed to a project that was funded by the Nuffield Foundation. The … Read more
People find it difficult to judge how good their intuitions are
Whether people believe they are ‘intuitive’ or not may have no bearing on how they perform in tasks that require intuition, according to new research … Read more
Controlled temperature change inside ear can prevent migraines
Volunteers in the study who had a history of migraines experienced a significant reduction in the number of migraines they normally experienced in a month … Read more
Summer Special Newsletter
The Summer Special edition of the Kent Psychologist newsletter is out now! In this issue: Kent Psychology Students Awarded at Gala Event; BPS Hub Evening: … Read more
Feelings of power change people’s responses to dominance displays
People tend to shy away from individuals who display domineering behaviour such as a staring gaze. These instinctive reactions to others’ dominance displays are assumed … Read more
Testimonial MSc in Political Psychology – Linus Peitz
Why did you choose this postgraduate course and institution? I completed my undergraduate degree in psychology, I wanted to continue in this field with a … Read more
PhD in Social Psychology Testimonial – André Marques and Catarina Morais
We are both PhD students in the School of Psychology at the University of Kent in our first and third year, respectively. After completing our … Read more
ERC MSc Scholarship 2017
Applications are invited for a £2,000 MSc scholarship, funded by a European Research Council (ERC) grant on the project: Tracking the cognitive basis of social … Read more
Guardian League Table 2018
The School of Psychology at the University of Kent is delighted to have moved from 20th place to 14th in the Guardian League Table 2018. Psychology … Read more