New Scientist has highlighted research which Dr David Wilkinson has contributed to. The findings, from the research project entitled Imagining Autism, show that autistic children … Read more
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Kent Psychologists win Innovation, Creativity and Enterprise Award
Many congratulations to Tim Hopthrow and Laura Spear (Dstl) who won an award at the Kent Innovation and Enterprise Awards last week at the Innovation … Read more
Kent strengthens relationship with national health research body
The University of Kent has strengthened its relationship with the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) following the appointment of Dr David Wilkinson as the … Read more
Possible consequences of anti-vaccine conspiracy theories on children’s health
A belief in anti-vaccine conspiracy theories may have significant and detrimental consequences for children’s health, new research from the University has shown. Researchers Daniel Jolley … Read more
‘Beautiful but sad’ music can help people feel better
New research from Lecturer in Social Psychology, Dr Annemieke Van den Tol and Professor Jane Edwards of the University of Limerick has found that music … Read more
Psychologists explain lack of support for the status quo in post-Communist societies
A new study co-authored by Dr Aleksandra Cichocka of the School of Psychology and Professor John Jost of New York University has for the first … Read more
People new to power more likely to be vengeful
New research has shown that people who are not accustomed to holding power are more likely to be vengeful when placed in charge. Experienced power-holders, … Read more
University helps Kent school children research and evaluate happiness
Children in three Kent primary schools are this week (4-8 November) finding out how to investigate what makes them happy as part of a University … Read more
Grouplab report makes local news
A Kent County Council response to Grouplab’s report to CITA on the KCC St Dunstans Regeneration Options consultation was reported in the Kentish Gazette on … Read more
Research suggests perfectionism and work motivation contribute to workaholism
Research from psychologists at the University of Kent suggests that being a perfectionist and highly motivated at work contributes directly to being a workaholic. Led … Read more