New published research from psychologists at the universities of Kent and Witten/Herdecke has shown that mindfulness meditation has the ability to temporarily alter practitioners’ perceptions … Read more
Category: Research
Why the study of behaviour is important for the insurance industry
In a new Lloyd’s emerging risk report, a team of experts from the University of Kent has shown how principles from behavioural science can be … Read more
New intervention helps promote tolerance in individuals
Psychologists have shown that diversity promotes tolerance towards different groups if it catches people by surprise. In a paper published by PLoS ONE, Dr Milica … Read more
People can ‘beat’ guilt detection tests by suppressing incriminating memories
New research published by a team of international psychologists has shown that people can suppress incriminating memories and thereby avoid detection in brain activity guilt … Read more
Study suggests strategies to reduce sexual harassment in the workplace
In response to the growing number of recent reports, cases and allegations of sexual harassment towards women in organisations and the workplace, University of Kent … Read more
Exposure to conspiracy theories can be detrimental for political engagement and environmental campaigns
New research published (14 January) in the British Journal of Psychology has revealed that exposure to conspiracy theories decreases people’s intentions to engage in politics and to … Read more
Dr Roger Giner-Sorolla lines up for Ethical Battles in Science and Medicine
The authority of science and the reputation of scientists at a time when career pressures can lead to distortions of the truth will be the … Read more
Professor Dominic Abrams elected President of SPSSI
Professor Dominic Abrams from the School of Psychology has been elected President of the Society for the Psychological Study of Social Issues (SPSSI) for 2013-14. … Read more
Prestigious Higher Education Academy grant for Dr Georgina Randsley de Moura
Dr Georgina Randsley de Moura from the University of Kent has been named as one of 15 recipients of a Higher Education Academy (HEA) Doctoral … Read more
Professor Diane Houston honoured for her contribution to psychology
Diane Houston, Professor of Psychology at the University of Kent, has been elected a Fellow of the British Psychological Society (BPS) for her outstanding contribution … Read more