Summer Internships
Work experience within University is a great way to gain experience in the field of academia. As well as experience you will more than likely make useful connections with staff…
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Voluntary Opportunities
Volunteering whilst studying is probably the easiest way to gain work experience as it is easier to get a voluntary role and it is usually flexible so you can fit…
BPS Membership
As you probably know, the British Psychological Society is the governing body for Psychological practices in the UK and determines the credibility of your degree course. They offer many services…
Scanning For Psychopaths
A recent finding by Dirk et al. (2016) used brain scans to show how a combination of individual traits function differently in criminals. Specifically, a strong focus on reward and…
Love, Heartbreak And Your Body
Falling in love and out of love happen to almost everyone at some point in their lives but how does this affect our mind and body? The following are 10…
Our Unhealthy Children
A recent pilot study by researchers in Liverpool, including the UoL’s Dr Jason Halford and Dr Joanne Harrold, suggests that migraine severity is associated with certain obesogenic eating behaviours. They…
The Pleasure Of Pain
Through reinforcement we a built to seek pleasure and avoid pain but this isn’t always the case, in fact, pain is becoming more popular. It is not just during BDSM…
Menstrual Synchrony: Fact Or Myth
Have you ever noticed your menstrual cycle syncing with the other women in your life?It turns out that this occurrence has gained a lot of interest since the 70’s and…
Are Phones Good For Kids?
You can’t walk down the street without seeing kids, younger than teens, using their new smartphone. Technology is so readily available to children today and there is the question arising…
Where Do Brains Come From
Obviously the brains we have in our heads develop from conception to death but where do the brains we use for research come from? It is important for researches to…