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
Category: Research
British Academy Vice President (Social Sciences) role for Professor Dominic Abrams
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
Kent hosts BPS seminar on vestibular cognition
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
ESRC Outstanding Impact in Society Prize for Professor Theresa Gannon and Team
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
Treatment can offer hope for relief of Parkinson’s symptoms
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 with older friends can help reduce ageism
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
How ignoring people for smartphones became the norm
It’s common now to see people snubbing social companions to concentrate on their smartphone. But what causes this behaviour – known as ‘phubbing’ – and … Read more
Award to support visit by Professor Gordon Hodson
Congratulations to Dr Kristof Dhont, who has been awarded £1,000 by the Dean for Internationalisation and the International Academic Visitor Fund. The funding will support the … Read more
Perceptions of workplace opportunities
Congratulations to Applied Psychology student Christie Marsh, who is to work on a funded British Psychological Society Undergraduate Research Assistantship on a project entitled “Perceptions of Workplace … Read more
How are conspiracy theories communicated and spread?
Congratulations to Professor Karen Douglas (PI), Professor Robbie Sutton (Co-I) and Dr Aleksandra Cichocka (Co-I), who have been awarded £56,272 by the Economic and Social Research … Read more



