The new Business Psychology Quarterly Newsletter is now available and addresses the topic of decision-making in virtual teams. The piece explores the questions of how … Read more
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New report highlights negative attitudes to ageing and older people in the UK
In a report commissioned by the Centre for Ageing Better, Dr Hannah J Swift and Ben Steeden from the School of Psychology reviewed that negative stereotypes are widespread in the workplace, in … Read more
Treatment for sexual and domestic violence offenders does work
A first-of-its-kind study has found that specialised psychological programmes for sexual and domestic violence offenders have led to major reductions in reoffending but best results … Read more
Psychology at Kent: What’s it going to be like?
How often will I be on campus? Our students have timetabled “contact hours” for short periods most days of the week, if not every day, … Read more
Professor Heather Ferguson’s Inaugural Lecture
On Thursday 2 May 2019, the School of Psychology will be celebrating Professor Heather Ferguson’s inauguration with a special lecture. Her lecture, titled ‘From Language … Read more
Master’s Degrees in Psychology at the University of Kent
Our taught MSc programmes have been recognised by the UK Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) as meeting the nationally recognised criteria for preparation training … Read more
British people harbour veiled prejudice despite saying they want equality
Psychologists at Kent have contributed to a new report showing that three quarters of people in Britain agree that there should be equality for all, … Read more
Undergraduate testimonials
Riska Dewi completed her BSc Psychology degree in July 2018 and was a student representative for the School of Psychology. How did you find the … Read more
People with ASD risk being manipulated because they can’t tell when they’re being lied to
New research from Professor David Williams and colleagues indicates that the ability to detect lies is diminished in people with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) – putting them … Read more
Professor Ayse Uskul wins top University research prize
Congratulations to Ayse Uskul, who has been awarded the University Prize for Consolidator Research. The award is given ‘in recognition of outstanding achievements in the … Read more