This is a great opportunity for new and returning postgraduate students to learn more about the research currently taking place within the School of Psychology, as well as benefit from a number of talks designed to improve their skills as postgraduate students.

This year’s conference will feature Dr Sam Wass of the University of East London and Dr Eoin O'Sullivan of the University of Stirling as our keynote speakers. Dr Sam Wass' talk, 'No man or woman is an island: studying how cognitive functions develop from an inter-personal perspective', will present research involving a variety of research techniques including dual physiological recordings and dual neuroimaging to explore early cognitive development through an inter-personal perspective. Dr Eoin O'Sullivan's talk will focus on the impact of science communication.

The conference will also feature presentations on various subject areas from PhD students and lecturers from Queen’s, the titles of which can be found below.

If you wish to attend, please register by booking a Free Ticket. We look forward to seeing you there!

9:30am - 10:00am - Registration - Tea & Coffee

Welcome by Postgrad Tutor - Dr Deborah Wells

Welcome and housekeeping from PGR committee members

Keynote 1 - No man or woman is an island: studying how cognitive functions develop from an inter-personal perspective- Dr Sam Wass

11:15am - 11:30am - BREAK 1

Parents and Children Together (PaCT): how parents' traits influence child outcomes - Tayler Truhan

Phew! Well that’s a relief for you – understanding relief in others - Matthew Johnston

Get it published! - Dr Magda Rychlowska

12:15pm - 1:15pm - LUNCH & Poster Presentations

Keynote 2 - The Impact of Science Communication - Dr Eoin O'Sullivan

Classical Music and Dog Welfare - Rachael Kinnaird

Connecting People with Zoo Animals - Alaina Macri

Parenting stereotypes in academic and family contexts - Vasilena Stefanova

Right-wing Populism and the maze of definitions - John Shayegh

2:30pm - 2:45pm - BREAK 2

Stress, Psychopathy & Hiphop/Rap Music - Teresa Gomes Arrulo

Healthy Aging and Walkability - Charlotte Hennah

Sounds as feedback when learning new movements - the importance of mapping. - Michal Toth

Cross cultural differences in children’s mathematical development : a home numeracy study - Heaher Lyle

Beyond the PhD - Transitioning from academia to industry - Christine Spencer

Final Questions, Thank you and close (PGR committee)

4:30pm - 5:30pm - Post-conference refreshments