These last two months have seen us head back into a national lockdown, but it hasn’t stopped our staff and students! Here is a summary … Read more
Tag: Research
The enduring allure of conspiracies; Professor Karen Douglas comments in the Nieman Lab.
Professor Karen Douglas comments in a Nieman Lab article by Greg Miller on the psychological needs met by conspiracy theories. The Nieman Journalism Lab, ‘an … Read more
Cafe Psychology – Autumn term 2019
Café Psychology is an optional bi-weekly seminar series. It is particularly suited to undergraduate and MSc students but PhD students and staff are also welcome … Read more
Annual Lecture 2019-20: Professor Amina Memon
On behalf of Professor David Wilkinson, Head of School, I am pleased to invite you to the School of Psychology’s Annual Lecture 2019-20, to be … Read more
Positive contact in a divided world
The Psychologist, from the British Psychological Society, have published a new feature on positive contact which features research from Dr Lindsey Cameron with Professor Rhiannon … Read more
Exciting new project to tackle harmful prejudiced attitudes towards older people and ageing
Kent Psychologists Dr Hannah Swift and Ben Steeden are working on an exciting new project in collaboration with The Centre for Ageing Better, Com Res … 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
New study shows stimulation of the ear can help manage Parkinson’s symptoms
A new study led by Professor David Wilkinson, School of Psychology, has shown that gentle, controlled stimulation of the ear canal can help reduce symptoms … Read more
Psychologists signal way forward to cleaner Canterbury air
Research by Kent psychologists at St Dunstan’s and St Stephen’s level crossings in Canterbury last summer shows motivating messages at the two sites cut emissions by … Read more
Conference to explore the effects of growing up in the digital age
A one day conference at the University’s Canterbury campus on 4 July will explore the positive and negative effects of social media on young people. … Read more