Psychology at Kent offers a supportive, dynamic and diverse environment for creative research and learning. We conduct both basic and applied research in several areas, … Read more
Anne Frank education programme has a proven impact on racism
The launch of the Anne Frank Trust 2021 Impact Report, written by our SeNSS Collaborative Student Katie Goodbun shows that anti-prejudice workshops based on the … Read more
Sending Warm Thoughts
As Thanksgiving approaches, and we head into that festive time of year, Asya Rizova and Nicolette Wilson, Stage 1 Psychology Reps, have started an initiative … Read more
Dr Lydia Kearney discusses ‘Splitting’ in Borderline Personality Disorder for Glamour Magazine UK
The defense mechanism of “splitting” is commonly seen in Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD). Dr Lydia Kearney was joined by Dr Audrey Tang to enlighten us. … Read more
Explainer: Why do people believe in conspiracy theories?
During elections, pandemics, and when important social and political events occur, people often turn to conspiracy theories to explain what is happening. Professor Karen Douglas explains why … Read more
October News RoundUp
Our academics have had some amazing research award news this month, we’ve been the first to explore some ground-breaking research areas and had a visit … Read more
First survey examining sexual violence by male UK students shines a light in misogyny of young men.
Recent research published by PhD candidate Samuel Hales and Professor Gannon from Kent’s Centre of Research and Education in Forensic Psychology reveals rapes and assaults … Read more
How Moral are Human Beings?
Dr Pascal Burgmer took part in Richard Docwra’s ‘Humans and Hope’ podcast about Human Behaviour’ with a focus on morality. In this 45 minute episode, … Read more
Psychology Graduate appointed Community Manager at One Young World
Psychology graduate Rianna Patterson has embraced her new role as Community Manager at global forum for young leaders, One Young World. Rianna says her time … Read more
Tackling Prejudice: ‘Little Amal’ arrives on campus.
Refugee puppet girl Little Amal, a performance art piece to highlight forced migration, visited our Canterbury campus after walking 8000km from Syria across Europe to … Read more









