Out of the Lab and Into the Wild
Recently, an interesting piece of research was published in the journal Appetite (1), that demonstrated that we could be underestimating the effect of external influences (such as portion size) on…
Recently, an interesting piece of research was published in the journal Appetite (1), that demonstrated that we could be underestimating the effect of external influences (such as portion size) on…
The recent killing of George Floyd has re-exposed systemic inequalities on the grounds of race and ethnicity. Unfortunately, this is nothing new. These inequalities manifest across several domains, including health…
The recent death of George Floyd has rightly led to anger across the globe, with thousands protesting and joining the movement, “Black Lives Matter”. Discussions around racial injustices and inequalities…
Here are a list of things I wish I had known before starting my journey of studying for a degree in Psychology. Psychology is a science There is a never-ending…
According to the Centre for Mental Health, one in six children has a mental health issue, up from one in ten 15 years ago, and one in nine as recently…
Asking for help can be one of the most daunting but one of the best things you can do. It is often difficult to know where to start and who…
At the end of June, I attended and presented at my first international conference in Virginia, USA. My field is Cyberpsychology and, as it is a relatively new area of…
Being a research assistant who hates bad science like a homeopathist hates good science, I’m very anxious to know that the research I’m conducting is solid, and there’s no better…
As I write this blog it’s 22.30. I’ll probably finish this and then watch Law and Order on the telly until the early hours. Why? Because I can! I’m not…
As most of you are probably aware there has been a period of strike action within the university. Part of this has included a marking boycott. First of all we…
Picture this. You are a lecturer. You’ve worked really hard to get where you are. Your job typically involves conducting research and you also have a fair amount of teaching…
Volunteering in the community Supporting our country is vital, but our community needs us too. Our villages, towns and cities are filled with people in need of support and there…