Category: Research

In December 2016, the European Association of Social Psychology (EASP) announced that Dr Aleksandra Cichocka, who is a Lecturer in Political Psychology at Kent, had … Read more

New research carried out by psychologists at the University has shown for the first time that a decision to express disgust or anger depends on … Read more

Creative people, such as newly-announced Nobel Prize for Literature winner Bob Dylan, are often thought to be motivated by the desire to leave an enduring … Read more

Kent Psychologists have found that perceptions of ageing can mean older people being subjected to prejudice. Their findings were contained in a new report that … Read more

An important research report, written by Professor Dominic Abrams, Dr Hannah Swift and Lynsey Mahmood, was published on the Equality and Human Rights Commission website homepage … Read more

The School of Psychology is delighted to announce that Professor Dominic Abrams has been elected the new Vice President (Social Sciences) for the British Academy. … Read more

An international symposium is being held in the School of Psychology today entitled “The Vestibular System: A System for Mental Life”. The seminar, organised by Dr David … Read more

On 22nd June, Professor Theresa Gannon was awarded the ESRC impact prize for Outstanding Impact in Society in recognition of a pioneering treatment for criminal … Read more

A non-invasive, home-based procedure to stimulate the inner ear and brain functions that control balance and eye movement can offer hope for the relief of … Read more

Young people are less likely to be ageist when their friends have friendships with older adults, research led by psychologists at the University has shown. … Read more