Bibi Ergo Sum – I have drunk therefore I am
Recent research at the University of Liverpool has been exploring the effects of placebo-alcohol. This work suggests it is not just the pharmacological properties of alcohol that cause intoxication and…
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Are You Smarter Than A Chimpanzee?
What makes humans special? What makes us different from animals? “Are You Smarter Than A Chimpanzee?” is Ben Ambridge’s entertaining, illuminating new book that has a surprising answer. Really,…
Goal Setting: How To Programme Your Brain
When we want to get something done we set ourselves specific goals and deadlines in order to get where we want to be. We set ourselves these goals because we…
Liverpool PsycSoc
There are thousands of societies to available for you to join when you start University and there is a PsycSoc (Psychology society) available for all Psychology students. Firstly, you will get to…
How To Learn With Zero Effort
There is an article available on the BBC’s website that explores the easy ways to learn that you can apply to your studying that do not require more effort or…
Exam Preparation Tips
Preparing for exams can be daunting because we don’t want to accept that we will have to sit them any time soon. However, my biggest tip if you are preparing…
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…
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…
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…