An event hosted by the University of Kent will bring together psychology researchers, practitioners and voluntary organisations working on social exclusion and its consequences. Organised … Read more
Category: Research
2nd Annual International Weight Stigma Conference, University of Kent, 24 June, 9am – 7pm
Weight Stigma is pervasive in society and has implications for healthcare, education, employment and everyday quality of life. Despite rising levels of anti-fat prejudice in … Read more
Cyber-harassment proclivity scale
Congratulations to Dr Afroditi Pina, who has been awarded £3,038 by the Faculty Research Committee for a project entitled “ ’Watching me watching you’: The … Read more
Moderate drinking in a group reduces attraction to risk
New research led by the University of Kent’s Centre for the Study of Group Processes shows that individuals who have consumed moderate amounts of alcohol … Read more
Workshop – Researching Social Exclusion: Relevance for Public Policy and Practice
University of Kent, Friday 6 June, 9.30am – 5pm This workshop will explore recent research findings in social exclusion, identify future directions, examine research impact, … Read more
Development of a Mobile Application for the Diagnosis of Hemi-spatial Neglect
Congratulations to Dr David Wilkinson, who has been awarded £7,137 by Ideas Factory for a project entitled “Development of a Mobile Application for the Diagnosis … Read more
Leadership in Challenging Times
Congratulations to Dr Georgina Randsley de Moura, who has been awarded £5,525 by Ideas Factory for a project entitled “Leadership in Challenging Times”.
Drama helps kids with autism communicate better
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
Assessment of a training tool for professionals in child protection
Congratulations to Dr Heather Ferguson (in collaboration with Jane Reeves at the Centre for Child Protection), who has been awarded £1,500 by Kent Health for an … Read more
Teaching on the Training and Research for Academic Newcomers (TRAIN) project
Congratulations to Dr Tim Hopthrow, who has been awarded £1,336 by King Baudouin Foundation for a project entitled “Teaching on the TRAIN project”.