How Can We Better Serve Students Suffering from Mental Health Issues
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…
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Why we haven’t marked your work – and what to do about it
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…
Episode 14 – COVID-19 and Student Life
In Episode 14, host Miriam speaks with guest Bethany Blackford-Jones who is currently a masters student at the University of Liverpool. They discuss what it has been like studying during…
Episode 13 – Critical Thinking
In this episode, one of our new hosts, Appey discusses critical thinking with PhD student Yiovi Derpsch. They discuss how critical thinking can be transferred or applied to any discipline…
Episode 12 – Menstrual Cycle, Alcohol, and Women’s Health
In this episode, one of our new hosts, Miriam, discusses the relationship between the menstrual cycle and alcohol use with PhD student Jasmine Warren. The conversation highlights the need for…
Episode 11 – Black Lives Matter Special
Episode 11 is a BLM special with Editor-in-Chief of PsychLiverpool (Jasmine), our two new hosts (Appey and Miriam) and guest (Claire). Four female academics drawing on personal experiences in an…
Episode 4 – Revisiting Rat Park
In this podcast, Elliot revisits the Rat Park studies with Dr Suzi Gage. These studies were at the forefront of the biopsychosocial approach to understanding addiction. The methodological benefits and…
Journal Clubs at UoL
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…
Degree O’Clock! – Preparing for Life After University
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…
Episode 3 – Student Wellbeing and Loneliness
In episode three, Elliot speaks to Dr Minna Lyons and Dr Warren Donnellan about human experiences of loneliness and resilience with a focus on the wellbeing of University students. Listen…