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Dr Joost Dessing publishes research in goalkeeping
26 December, 2020
When facing free kicks, goalkeepers are sometimes hindered by their defensive wall.
The Mental Health Scoop podcast
10 December, 2020
Psychology student Niamh McMullan creates The Mental Health Scoop - a podcast series dedicated to mental health.
The School of Psychology congratulates Dr Paddy O’Connor on new teaching post
Dr Paddy O'Connor - Lecturer (Education)
Prof Teresa McCormack investigates regret among children
9 October, 2020
How does the experience of regret develop throughout childhood?
Health Minister Robin Swann increases Clinical Psychology training places
11 August, 2020
The Health Minister Robin Swann has announced the commissioning of four additional training places on the postgraduate Doctorate in Clinical Psychology programme.
Brave Queen’s student graduation tribute to both parents who died during her studies
Robyn McCue, from Newtownabbey, has overcome the odds this year to graduate with a PhD in Psychology, despite sadly losing both of her parents during her studies.
Courageous Queen’s student overcomes mental health issues to graduate
Nicole Devlin, aged 33 from Edendork, County Tyrone, has drawn upon her own experience and complicated journey through mental health to graduate (Friday 10th July) with a BSc in Psychology.
Prof Rhiannon Turner features in Channel 4 documentary
18 June, 2020
The School That Tried To End Racism
COVID 19 psychological well-being study
Queen’s survey reveals high rates of mental ill health in people in Northern Ireland amidst the current COVID19 crisis
Sensum complete ‘Outstanding’ KTP Project
Sensum recently completed their second Knowledge Transfer Partnership with Queen’s University Belfast and was awarded an ‘Outstanding’ classification by Innovate UK.
Academic receives funding for study on the psychological health and wellbeing of ex-service families
12 May, 2020
The Stress, Trauma and Related Conditions research lab, led by Prof Cherie Armour, has been awarded £306,956 towards a new study into the health and wellbeing of UK military veteran families.
Five tricks your mind might play on you during the COVID-19 crisis
Clinical psychologist Dr Christopher Graham, a Senior Lecturer in Queen’s School of Psychology, talks about our natural human responses in this crisis, and suggests positive ways to channel anxiety.
Explained: the importance of behavioural responses when implementing a lockdown
How do life-changing situations affect our behaviour? Dr Martin Dempster from the School of Psychology at Queen’s University Belfast is working to find out.
The mental health impact of COVID-19
How can quarantine affect your mental health? How can we better manage the anxiety that lockdown can provoke? Professor Cherie Armour from the Stress, Trauma, and Related Conditions (STARC) lab at Queen’s is working to find out.
The School of Psychology welcomes new member of staff, Prof Kevin Vowles
Prof Kevin Vowles - Lecturer (Health)
The School of Psychology welcomes new member of staff, Dr Salvador Alvidrez
Dr Salvador Alvidrez
Psychology employability: A mental health placement in Bali
Psychology undergraduate Treasa Kilgallon hopes to help change the stigma around mental health with a psychiatric hospital placement in Bali
Psychology Green Award 2020
9 January, 2020
The School of Psychology receives funding to create and deliver projects that benefit the School, Queen's and the local community
QGA Scholarship winner joins us at Psychology
8 January, 2020
Postgraduate student Carolyn McClements has been awarded the 2020 Queen's Graduates' Association scholarship
Congratulations to Aoife Cuddihy - Psychology Impact Scholar
31 October, 2019
We extend our congratulations to Aoife Cuddihy (MSc Psychological Science student) on successfully obtaining a Postgraduate Impact Scholarship.
To Bali & beyond...volunteering in action with Jayne McGrath
30 October, 2019
Queen's University student Jayne McGrath traveled to Bali in Summer 2019 to undertake volunteer work. Here she describes her experience...
Narcissism might be a dark trait but it can lower stress levels and reduce chances of depression
29 October, 2019
Research finds that people who have grandiose narcissistic traits are more likely to be 'mentally tough,' feel less stressed and are less vulnerable to depression.
The School of Psychology welcomes new member of staff, Dr Aideen McParland
20 September, 2019
Dr Aideen McParland - Lecturer (Education)
Shannon Diggin shares her experience of volunteering in Bali
20 September, 2019
Queen's University graduate Shannon Diggin traveled to Bali in Summer 2019 to undertake volunteer work. Here she describes her experience...
The School of Psychology welcomes new member of staff, Dr Debbie Roy
21 August, 2019
Dr Debbie Roy - Research Fellow
Megan Clements shares her experience of volunteering in Bali
20 August, 2019
Queen's University undergraduate student Megan Clements traveled to Bali in June 2019 to undertake volunteer work. Here she describes her experience...
One-Year Placement Available with Abbeyfield & Wesley
12 August, 2019
Would you like to complete a one-year placement opportunity as part of your degree?
Another successful summer for students on internships
Development Weeks Internships | 25 July, 2019
Undergraduate student Julie-Anne McCluskey discusses her experience as an intern with Springvale Learning
Research Into the Impact of Dance on Parkinson's Disease
22 July, 2019
The School of Psychology is investigating the benefits of dance in people with Parkinson's Disease.
Dr Jenny Groarke - The Effect of Music in Alleviating Stress
10 July, 2019
Study finds that listening to music helps to reduce stress and it has a bigger impact the older you get
First Class from Malaysia to Belfast
3 July, 2019
Rhea Lee Shia Goh shares her international experience
Congratulations to the class of 2019!
3 July, 2019
School of Psychology Earns Silver Investors In People Award
21 June, 2019
In May 2019 the School of Psychology was awarded Silver accreditation by Investors in People.
Psychology helping to develop "empathic" cars
Christine Spencer and Dr Daniel Moore are collaborating with Dr Gary McKeown & Sensum as part of a 2-year knowledge transfer partnership
Dr Gulseli Baysu research publication
Dr Gulseli Baysu is a collaborating researcher in a recently published study discussing minority students' sense of belonging
The School of Psychology welcomes new member of staff, Dr Elida Cena
22 January, 2019
Dr Elida Cena - Lecturer (Education)
Congratulations to our scholarship winners
30 October, 2018
Dr Susan O'Neill Receives Teaching Award
25 October, 2018
The School of Psychology welcomes new member of staff, Dr Grace Carroll
22 October, 2018
Dr Grace Carroll - Lecturer in Animal Behaviour and Welfare
The School of Psychology welcomes new member of staff, Dr Lisa Graham-Wisener
27 September, 2018
Dr Lisa Graham-Wisener, Lecturer in Health Psychology
The School of Psychology welcomes new member of staff, Dr Jenny Groarke
29 August, 2018
Dr Jenny Groarke, Lecturer in Health Psychology.
A-Level Results Day 2018
16 August, 2018
Sky Sports Collaboration with the Movement Innovation Lab
9 August, 2018
Dr Laura Taylor receives prestigious award
11 July, 2018
Congratulations to Dr Laura Taylor on receiving her American Psychological Association Award
SWAN Celebration Event
25 April, 2018
Belfast City Marathon relay event
18 April, 2018
School of Psychology collaborates with Parkinson's U.K.
18 April, 2018
Co-Designing Aspects of a Dance and Exercise Intervention with People with Parkinson’s Through Patient and Public Involvement Activities
SWAN award ceremony
7 December, 2017
50 Years of Training Educational Psychologists at the School of Psychology, Queen’s University
30 November, 2017
50th Anniversary 1967-2017
Free Institute of Directors Student Membership
22 November, 2017
Queen's academic on The Friendship Test, BBC One NI
21 November, 2017
Congratulations to Ciara Laverty and Lisa Graham!
1 November, 2017
The School of Psychology retains the Athena SWAN Gold Award
1 November, 2017
REGRET CAN IMPROVE DECISION-MAKING IN CHILDREN
1 August, 2017
CESI TEAM AWARDED £2M GRANT TO ESTABLISH GLOBAL RESEARCH GROUP ON ECD FOR PEACEBUILDING
20 July, 2017
Academics from the School of Psychology have been successful in attracting funding to study the potential for ECD (early childhood development) programmes to promote sustainable development and peacebuilding.
Psych Hike Conference a Great Success
30 May, 2017
Our Postgraduate Research community hosted their fourth successful Psych Hike conference on 19-21 May in Carlingford. This year the conference was held in the historic Carlingford Heritage Centre, and the hike took place around the Slieve Foye loop.
Is there such a thing as a national sense of humour?
18 May, 2017
Mindfulness-based intervention for palliative care staff
Marie Curie Hospices and QUB | 3 February, 2017
A mindfulness-based intervention for palliative care staff was launched at Queen’s University to evaluate its effectiveness for improving staff well-being.
Volunteering in Bali to help those with mental health issues
Treasa Kilgallon in Bali | 17 November, 2016
Treasa Kilgallon (Psychology undergraduate) travelled to Bali during the summer to volunteer with SLV on their Mental Health Placement programme.
Our student experience: Rebecca is highly commended by our School & the Undergraduate Awards
Rebecca McClements Highly Commended | 10 November, 2016
“My name is Rebecca McClements and I am now a Psychology Graduate of Queen’s University Belfast. I studied a BSc in Psychology and loved every year of it."
Going to the field with cross-cultural psychology
Karolina Urbanska in Malaysia | 3 November, 2016
How do people in groups respond to authority decisions across cultural contexts? This is the question that led Karolina Urbanska, final year PhD student, to collaborate with Dr Miriam Park (Monash University Malaysia).
Making the switch: Bilingualism and beyond
Emma Jenks in Kraków, Poland | 27 October, 2016
Emma Jenks was awarded a Santander Travel Scholarship to visit the LangUsta lab in Kraków, Poland in July 2016.
Building trust in the Lebanon
Thia Sagherian-Dickey in Lebanon | 20 October, 2016
PhD student Thia Sagherian-Dickey tells us about her experience conducting research in the Lebanon.
Contributing to the research around human-machine interfaces
6 September, 2016
ENTERFACE 2016, University of Twente, the Netherlands
Patient Public Involvement event with Parkinson's UK
17 August, 2016
Going from strength to strength: The Insight Programme 2016
25 July, 2016
We are delighted to announce the fourth year of our very successful Insight Programme.
Congratulations to the Undergraduate Class of 2016
6 July, 2016
The School wishes to extend its congratulations to all our undergraduate Psychology students who graduated on 6 July 2016.
Goodbye & Good Luck to Dr Norma Rainey
4 July, 2016
The School got together this week to celebrate the work and contribution of Dr Norma Rainey who is retiring this month.
Exploring psychological distress and care of cancer patients
21 June, 2016
Dr Lesley Storey has recently been collaborating with Professor Nick Hulbert-Williams (University of Chester) as part of a study looking into psychological distress experienced by cancer patients and the care they received from health professionals.
Psychhike 2016: To Slieve Binnian and beyond!
Psychhike 2016 | 13 May, 2016
Our Experimental Psychology Journal Club (EJCP) along with our PGR Community hosted its third Psychhike on 13-15 May in Attical, Co. Down.
Research in Würzburg to explore diabetes and distress
Emma Berry at PSAD 2016 Meeting | 17 May, 2016
Early Career Research Travel Grant takes PhD student Emma Berry to 21st PSAD (Psychosocial Aspects of Diabetes) Scientific Spring Meeting in Würzburg, Germany
Welcoming the new Members of the Northern Ireland Assembly
Stormont Visit | 12 May, 2016
The MSc Political Psychology class were invited to the NI Assembly on Thursday 12 May, to welcome the new Members (MLAs).
MSc Applied Psychology is accepting applications
MSc Applied Psychology | 29 April, 2016
Applications invited for the 2016 entry to the Diploma/MSc in Applied Psychology (Clinical Specialism)
Exploring international study options with Tung Wah College
Dr Wylie's Hong Kong Visit | 29 April, 2016
Dr Judith Wylie meets academic staff at Tung Wah College, Hong Kong to discuss international study options
Our PhD students go far - Warrnambool and beyond!
29 February, 2016
MSc Political Psych students choose to “Give Up to Give Back” This Lent
29 February, 2016
MSc Bursaries for 2016/17 worth £12,000
29 February, 2016
Division of Clinical Psychology in NI celebrated its 50th Anniversary
29 February, 2016
Dr Kevin Dyer Receives BPS DCP May Davidson Award
29 February, 2016
New voices, New impact: Dr Laura Taylor showcases her research
29 February, 2016