Inspiring, Mentoring and Engaging Young People: Testing Social Psychological Theory to Evaluate Strategies to Reduce Prejudice and Strengthen Social Cohesion Applications are invited for a … Read more
Kent hosts roundtable on protests in Turkey
Around 50 people attended an event at the University of Kent on 18 June to discuss the developing situation in Turkey. The meeting, which included … Read more
Time perception altered by mindfulness meditation
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
Gang experts from around the world to gather at Kent
The University of Kent’s Centre for Research and Education in Forensic Psychology (CORE-FP) is to host the 13th meeting of Eurogang members between 20 and … Read more
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
Grouplab reports on Westgate Towers Consultation
A the request of local pressure group Get Canterbury Moving, Grouplab has reported on the design and implementation of Canterbury City Council’s controversial scheme to … Read more