Dr Lindsey Cameron, Senior Lecturer in Psychology, has been awarded £30,000 by the British Orthodontic Society to conduct a project entitled, “Is there a relationship … Read more
Dr Emma Alleyne awarded Leverhulme International Academic Fellowship worth £22,239
Dr Emma Alleyne, Senior Lecturer in Forensic Psychology, has been awarded a Leverhulme International Academic Fellowship, entitled ‘Understanding why adults abuse animals: Theory and evidence-based … Read more
Kent Psychologist Newsletter April 2019
The April 2019 Edition of the Kent Psychologist Newsletter is now available to read. In this issue: Virtual reality grants and studies; An update from … Read more
2020 Grawemeyer Award in Psychology Nomination
Professor Theresa Gannon and Drs Caoilte Ó Ciardha, Rebekah Doley, and Emma Alleyne have been nominated for the 2020 Grawemeyer Award for Psychology based on their theoretical … Read more
Conspiracy theories fuel prejudice towards minority groups
New research involving University psychologist Professor Karen Douglas shows that exposure to conspiracy theories can intensify prejudice towards minority groups. The research, published on 14 … Read more
Political Psychology event: What Now? The Future of Gender Relations after #MeToo
Join the School of Psychology for this FREE conference on 6-7 June 2019. Featuring keynote speakers Dr Finn Mackay (University of the West of England), Professor Julia … 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
Belief in conspiracy theories makes people more likely to engage in low-level crime
People who believe in conspiracy theories – such as the theory that Princess Diana was murdered by the British establishment – are more likely to … Read more
Professor Jane Wood’s Inauguration Ceremony
On 18 April 2019 from 14.00, the School of Psychology will be celebrating Professor Jane Wood’s professorial inauguration. The day is set to include a … Read more
Assessing Inappropriate Fire Interest using Virtual Reality Technology
Professor Theresa Gannon has secured EIRA funding for a project that will develop, implement and evaluate the first Virtual Reality Technology (VRT) assessment of inappropriate … Read more