New transatlantic research led by a University psychologist suggests conservatives prefer using nouns. As part of the study researchers found that US presidents who were … Read more
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Dr Jane Wood elected Social Sciences representative
We are pleased to announce that Dr Jane Wood has been elected for this calendar year as the Social Sciences’ Faculty Academic representative on Senate!
Natalie Gentry appointed PsyPAG representative
Congratulations to Natalie Gentry, who has been appointed as the PsyPag representative for the London and Home Counties Branch of the British Psychological Society until … Read more
Dr Heather Ferguson wins University Research Prize
The School of Psychology is delighted to announce that Dr Heather Ferguson is the winner of the prestigious and competitive University Prize for Research. Congratulations, Heather! … Read more
ERC PhD Studentship 2016
Applications are invited for a European Research Council (ERC) 3 year PhD studentship, on the project: Tracking the cognitive basis of social communication across the … Read more
Anxiety can impact people’s walking direction
People experiencing anxiety and inhibition have more activity in the right side of the brain, causing them to walk in a leftward trajectory. New research … Read more
Inaugural lectures – Professors Robbie Sutton and Karen Douglas – 22 January 2016
Friday 22 January 2016, 18:30-21:00 Keynes Lecture Theatre 1, University of Kent, Canterbury campus You are cordially invited to celebrate the inaugurations of Robbie Sutton and … Read more
Ayse Uskul to be Associate Editor for Psychological Science
Congratulations to Professor Ayse Uskul, who has been appointed Associate Editor for Psychological Science, the flagship journal of the Association for Psychological Science. Ayse’s appointment starts on … Read more
Forensic Psychology BSc
The School of Psychology is delighted to announce the introduction of a brand new undergraduate degree programme, the BSc in Psychology with Forensic Psychology (C816). Apply … Read more
Project-Linked PhD Scholarship 2016
The School of Psychology is currently inviting applications for one scholarship to commence in October 2016. This scholarship will take the form of a School … Read more