School of Psychology, University of Nottingham
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News & miscellanea from the School of Psychology at the University of Nottingham. #WeAreUoNPsych Posts by: @ndeanmarshall.bsky.social & @ronitibon.bsky.social & @CTLFisher.bsky.social
We're celebrating 20 years of summer scientist!
That’s a wrap for #NottsPsychPod Series 3. We have covered topics from children’s learning and digital technology to healthy ageing, memory, brain stimulation, and the science of consciousness. (Re-)listen via creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/...
Calling all recent UoN Psychology Graduates! Join our UoN Psychology Alumni and Career Development Group on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/groups/13029...
Does remembering something always mean you're consciously aware of it? In our final episode of #NottsPsychPod Series 3, we explore how memories become part of our conscious experience and what happens in the brain when we remember. Listen creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/...
Guiding Principles to Writing Accessible Multiple-Choice Questions (MCQs): A practical evidence-based guide for educators. Read more here: doi.org/10.25878/x6x...
Such an exciting day! 🎓 Huge congratulations to all of our fantastic students!
Can we keep our brains healthy as we age? In Episode 4 of #NottsPsychPod Series 3, we explore how memory changes as we get older and whether non-invasive brain stimulation could help support healthy cognitive ageing. Listen via creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/... A snippet... 👇
Is more brain activity always better for memory? In Ep 3 of #NottsPsychPod Series 3, we explore why healthy memory depends on a careful balance of brain activity, and how this research could improve our understanding of conditions such as schizophrenia. creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/...
Huge congratulations to @josefinaw.bsky.social on winning the University of Nottingham Staff Excellence Award in the Outstanding PGR category! 🎉 A well-deserved recognition of her outstanding research achievements and dedication to building an Open Research community. 👏 👏 👏
Ageing isn't just about memory decline. In Episode 2 of #NottsPsychPod Series 3, we explore why older adults can remember just as well as younger adults in some situations, and what this teaches us about healthy ageing, memory, hearing, and vision. Listen via creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/...
Our 20th Anniversary Summer Scientist Week is now taking bookings.
📣Peer Guide applications are now open for 2026/27! Applications close on 17th July⏰
Can educational apps really help children learn? In Episode 1 of #NottsPsychPod Series 3, we explore digital learning, memory, and attention, as well as what parents should look for when choosing educational apps. Listen via creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/... A snippet... 👇
We’re back! Notts Psych Pod is back for Series 3, where we tackle the topic of Memory and Ageing. Episodes will be available on Mondays, beginning 6th July 2026. Listen wherever you get your podcasts: creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/... #NottsPsychPod
Reminder of the dates for Progression and award outcomes. You can find full details here: www.nottingham.ac.uk/studentservi... If you have any questions about your exams, please speak to your dedicated exams tutor - you’ll have been introduced to them during Welcome Week.
You can also play a retro style arcade game and shoot the most sustainable food options with your supermarket scanner. Web Portal; arcaidium.net/thebasket/ Retro Game: ecoblaster.arcaidium.net 2/2
Calling all Mature students! Boost your academic skills, support your wellbeing, and connect with others at the FREE Mature Student Summer School - booking now open for all UG & PG students!
Notts Psych Pod Series 3 recording has begun... watch this space! www.nottingham.ac.uk/psychology/o...
Fantastic talks and posters at our #PGRConference today! Huge congratulations to the runners-up and winners of the Open Research, Best Poster, and Best Talk awards!
"Heron, happy as Larry, just off the path below the Portland building" 📸: by Professor Haselgrove
Come along to our Wellbeing Café on May 6th!🫶
Spring break has finished so a perfect time to remind you to not forget our Psychology Careers Moodle page is always available! Self‑enrol if you’re not already on it and explore resources, skills support, and careers appointments. moodle.nottingham.ac.uk/course/view....
Come along to the Peer Guide recruitment event next week if you're interested in applying to be a Peer Guide for AY 2026/27!
Excited to award a Special Recognition for Research Culture to Dr Josefina Weinerova as part of this year’s PhD Alumni Excellence Recognition Scheme. Congratulations on this well‑deserved commendation!
Delighted to award a Special Recognition for Research Excellence to Dr Joanna Loayza as part of this year’s PhD Alumni Excellence Recognition Scheme. Congratulations on this fantastic achievement!
Thrilled to announce that Dr Hannah Slack was selected as the winner of the PhD Alumni Excellence Recognition Scheme! We look forward to welcoming Hannah as keynote speaker at the forthcoming PGR Conference on 13 May 2026. Huge Congratulations!
Take part in our postgradute taught experience survey: nott.ac/PTES
Our PsychSparks event was a great success with outstanding talks by all of our speakers! Thank you to all who came and supported the event - we hope to see you next year!⚡🗣️
Calling all finalist UG students! Come along to our NSS completion event in A6 this Thursday from 11:45am. There'll be pizza and computers, making a dedicated space for you to complete the National Student Survey. Your feedback shapes the future. Complete the NSS here: www.thestudentsurvey.com
People and Culture Committee are looking for feedback from students (all levels) with protected characteristics about the inclusive research guidelines draft. The link to the form is: forms.office.com/e/YNKXwgLZqN