Dominic Abrams, along with John Curtice, and Curtis Jessop, co author this blog about the findings in their recent paper, examining the extent to which … Read more
Fact Checking Fake News
As the Covid-19 global epidemic persists, misinformation continues to circulate widely. How successful are the journalists and public health officials attempting to counteract the false … Read more
Learning How to Learn
Psychology Student, Maya Khitrova, now in her second year, shares with us how she made her decision to study with us at Kent, and now … Read more
Alumni Profile: Sabrina Shaikh
What are you currently studying/working towards right now? I am currently enrolled in a Forensic Psychology and Mental Health MSc course at Queen Mary University … Read more
Forgetfulness: A Symptom of Covid?
The Covid-19 pandemic has influenced many areas of life, including our memory. Comment by Dr Amir-Homayoun Javadi. This recent article in CNN Health suggests that … Read more
January News RoundUp
Pride and prejudice: a recent study discovers that a sense of National Pride is essential for successful adoption of health messages in a pandemic. Also … Read more
National identity predicts support for public health measures during Covid-19 pandemic
An analysis of attitudes across 67 countries has revealed that identification with one’s nation predicts both greater engagement with public health behaviours, such as masking … Read more
You don’t have to be ‘Fun’ to work here, but if you’re under 30 it would help.
‘Fun’, ‘energetic’ and ‘enthusiastic’; the words recruitment executives slip in to job adverts to ‘intentionally discourage over 50s from applying’. Dr Hannah Swift’s research in … Read more
Marking the 75th anniversary of the publication of Anne Frank’s diary and Holocaust Memorial Day.
Kent research cited to evidence the positive shift in young people’s attitude to difference and diversity. The Anne Frank Trust UK held a candle-lighting ceremony … Read more
Conspiracy Theories and Infectious Diseases
Karen Douglas edits special issue for the Journal of Pacific Rim Psychology on conspiracy theories about infectious diseases. Professor Karen Douglas, alongside with Ying-yi Hong, … Read more









