We at the University of Kent are carrying out a study of social and political attitudes in the run-up to the General Election. As part … Read more
Category: Research
Developing and expanding the Kent Adult Research Unit
Congratulations to Hannah Swift (PI), Ruth Lamont (Co-I) and Amanda Bates (CHSS Co-I), who have been awarded £1,700 by the PVC (Research) for their application to the … Read more
Humour production in adolescents with autism
Congratulations to David Williams, who is a co-investigator on a grant with Shaun May (PI) and Oliver Double (Co-I) from Drama and Theatre Studies in the … Read more
Kent researchers identify need for loneliness ‘maps’
New research from the University of Kent has identified the need for loneliness ‘maps’ to help charities and public services support those experiencing, or at … Read more
Systematic review of the psychometric properties of ASQ-3 and ASQ-SE
Congratulations to Dr Anna Brown, who has been awarded £5,375 by the Department of Health (via the Anna Freud Centre) for a project entitled “Systematic … Read more
Effects of bilingualism on brain structure and cognition
Congratulations to Dr Christos Pliatsikas, who has been awarded a Franklin Research grant of $5,000 by the American Philosophical Society. This will support his research … Read more
Professor Gannon elected as an academic Fellow of the Academy of Social Sciences
Congratulations to Professor Theresa Gannon who has just been elected as an academic Fellow of the Academy of Social Sciences (*). The honour is given … Read more
University Research Prizes for Theresa Gannon and Giovanni Travaglino
The results of the University Research Prizes competition have just been announced, with two prizes going to the School of Psychology. Professor Theresa Gannon and … Read more
Political psychology research collaboration on ideology and intergroup relations
Congratulations to Dr Kristof Dhont and Arne Roets (Ghent University, Belgium), who have been awarded €1215 by the International Development Office (Kent) and International Relations Office … Read more
Perception of and attitude towards the Syrian refuges in Turkey
Congratulations to Professor Dominic Abrams and Dr Giovanni Travaglino, who have been awarded £36,980 by British Academy for a project entitled “Perception of and attitude towards the … Read more