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New research to explore the risk of suicide in veterans in Northern Ireland
21 March, 2023

The project, led by Professor Cherie Armour, has received £130,000 from Forces in Mind Trust (FiMT)

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Crime victims and younger people likely to approve of revenge – new research
1 March, 2023

People who have been victims of crime are more likely to approve of revenge, new research from Queen’s University Belfast has found.

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QUB Psychology - Athena SWAN Gold Award
20 February, 2023

We are delighted to announce that our Athena SWAN Gold certification has been renewed!

Visiting researcher Zhu Ziaoli
The School of Psychology welcomes Xiaoli Zhu
13 February, 2023

Xiaoli Zhu - Visiting Scholar

Dr Gulseli Baysu
Pupils who see their teachers as discriminatory are up to one year behind in reading and Maths
3 February, 2023

School pupils who see their teachers as discriminatory are likely to be behind in reading and maths, new research has found.

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Babies are eager to learn from birth - the "Toddlers, Tech and Talk" project
31 January, 2023

Dr Katrina McLaughlin collaborates in a major survey of over 1000 parents and carers of 0-3 year olds across England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales.

Dr Tayler Truhan
The School of Psychology welcomes Dr Tayler Truhan
18 October, 2022

Dr Tayler Truhan - Research Fellow

Dr Gillian Shorter and Dr Marcus Bendtsen
The School of Psychology welcomed Dr Marcus Bendtsen from Linköping University on a research visit
13 October, 2022

In collaboration with the Drug and Alcohol Research Network, the School of Psychology were delighted to welcome world leading researcher Dr Marcus Bendtsen from Sweden to spend a few days with researchers at Queen’s in September 2022

Dr Siobhan Palmer
The School of Psychology welcomes Dr Siobhan Palmer
11 October, 2022

Dr Siobhan Palmer - Teaching Fellow, Doctorate in Clinical Psychology

John Shayegh
The School of Psychology welcomes John Shayegh
12 October, 2022

John Shayegh - Teaching Fellow

Dr Emma Walker
The School of Psychology welcomes Dr Emma Walker
29 September, 2022

Dr Emma Walker - Teaching Fellow

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STRESS HAS AN ODOUR AND DOGS CAN SMELL IT
28 September, 2022

Dogs can smell stress from human sweat and breath, a new study by Queen’s University Belfast researchers has found.

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Good luck Rhiannon!
28 September, 2022

Our very own Prof Rhiannon Turner is participating in the 2022 London Marathon on Sunday 2nd October

Dr Sharon Millen
The School of Psychology welcomes Dr Sharon Millen
15 September, 2022

Dr Sharon Millen - Research Fellow

Dr Keziah May
The School of Psychology welcomes Dr Keziah May
2 September, 2022

Dr Keziah May - Teaching Fellow, Doctorate in Clinical Psychology

Dr Chang Xu
The School of Psychology welcomes Dr Chang Xu
2 September, 2022

Dr Chang Xu - Lecturer in Developmental Psychology

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Making airwaves: (Re)searching Diversity Podcast with Dr Gulseli Baysu
24 August, 2022

Dr Gulseli Baysu joined the (Re)searching Diversity Team to talk about her research.

Dr Gary McKeown
21 Q&A's that you never knew about Dr Gary McKeown
24 August, 2022

Dr Gary McKeown included in an academic interview series.

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Classical music and audio books do not help dogs to relax when separated from owners
22 August, 2022

Previous research showed that classical music helped rescue dogs to relax when they were facing chronic stress.

Kerry Campbell Researcher
The School of Psychology welcomes Kerry Campbell
4 August, 2022

Kerry Campbell - Research Assistant

Dr Mengyao Li
The School of Psychology welcomes Dr Mengyao Li
5 July, 2022

Dr Mengyao Li - Lecturer

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Dr Bethany Corbett awarded ESRC fellowship
30 June, 2022

Bethany's research examines counterfactual emotion development (feelings when things could have been different) in relation to prosocial behaviours. Applying this to an intergroup context, she asks how we can promote inclusion across group lines.

Dr Laura Taylor
Children relate to political, religious and sporting symbols from age five
30 June, 2022

Children begin to identify with religious and political symbols from as early as the age of five, according to research by Queen’s University Belfast.

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'Remembering Conall' - Psychology Staff & Students Run in Memory of Conall McGuinness
26 May, 2022

On Sunday 1st May, a number of School of Psychology staff and students took part in the Belfast City Marathon in memory of our dearly missed Level 1 student, Conall McGuinness.

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It works! Our Psychology Alumni Mentoring Programme
10 May, 2022

Congratulations to the first wave of Psychology students and alumni mentors who graduated from our Mentoring Programme on 21 March 2022.

Dr Tanja Gerlach
The School of Psychology welcomes Dr Tanja Gerlach
6 May, 2022

Dr Tanja Gerlach - Lecturer

Dr Thomas Schultze-Gerlach
The School of Psychology welcomes Dr Thomas Schultze-Gerlach
6 May, 2022

Dr Thomas Schultze-Gerlach - Senior Lecturer

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Poor mental health linked to difficulties escaping problem debt
10 May, 2022

Mental health is a key factor in people’s ability to manage their personal debt by following debt advice, according to newly published research

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Children can’t avoid mind wandering at school but it can seriously affect learning
26 April, 2022

It’s impossible for children to avoid daydreaming or “mind wandering” in the classroom but it could be seriously affecting their ability to learn

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People strongly attached to their pets more likely to be depressed and lonely during lockdown
5 April, 2022

People who are strongly attached to their pets were more likely to suffer mental health problems during the Covid-19 lockdown than those who are less attached, new research from Queen’s University Belfast has revealed.

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Congratulations Holly Pepper!
9 March, 2022

Our Office Manager and Education Support Lead Holly Pepper was named the winner in the Delivering Excellence category of the recent Staff Excellence Awards

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Researchers calling for views on Northern Ireland’s Gender Recognition Act
10 March, 2022

Researchers at Queen’s University Belfast are calling on people from right across Northern Ireland to submit their views on Northern Ireland’s Gender Recognition Act.

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How to add an American flavour to your Psychology degree
2 March, 2022

Louis Anthony was successful in his application to the Study USA programme and is currently taking a year out of his BSc Psychology studies. Here he tells us more about this experience.

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Acceptance and Commitment therapy improves quality of life in people with muscle diseases
1 March, 2022

New research has shown that Acceptance and Commitment Therapy can be used effectively to improve the quality of life and mood of people living with chronic muscle disorders like Muscular Dystrophy (MD).

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SWAN Committee appoints new student rep: Grace Duffy
17 February, 2022

We are pleased to welcome Grace Duffy as student rep

Professor Cherie Armour
School of Psychology joins the NIHR Mental Health Translational Research Collaboration
15 February, 2022

We are excited to announce that together with the NHSCT Impact Research Centre, we will join the NIHR Mental Health Translational Research Collaboration (MH-TRC) representing Northern Ireland and facilitating a greater level of national collaboration

Dr Dagmar Corry Teaching Fellow
The School of Psychology welcomes Dr Dagmar Corry
8 February, 2022

Dr Dagmar Corry - Teaching Fellow

Eve Wilson Clerical Officer
The School of Psychology welcomes Eve Wilson
8 February, 2022

Eve Wilson - Clerical Officer and Education Support

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Supported self-help intervention prevents mental disorders among refugees
28 January, 2022

Prof Ross White, working alongside an international team of investigators, has examined whether a psychological intervention can help prevent refugees who are experiencing adversity from developing mental disorders

Dr Jenny Cross
The School of Psychology welcomes Dr Jenny Cross
27 January, 2022

Dr Jenny Cross - Teaching Fellow

Matthew Johnston - Teaching Fellow
The School of Psychology welcomes Matthew Johnston
27 January, 2022

Matthew Johnston - Teaching Fellow

PhD Student Charlotte Hennah
Congratulations to Charlotte Hennah on her Fellowship to Canada
24 January, 2022

PhD student Charlotte will spend the next academic year visiting the University of New Brunswick where she will collaborate on a research project

Dr Mary Lavelle
The School of Psychology welcomes Dr Mary Lavelle
18 January, 2022

Dr Mary Lavelle - Senior Lecturer

Study with us – Psychology for all
7 January, 2022

We want our School to be representative of our community and host events each year which target our potential students.

Dr Marc Edwards - Researcher
The School of Psychology welcomes Dr Marc Edwards
7 January, 2022

Dr Marc Edwards - Research Fellow

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Psychology researchers leading a major study into Scoliosis in young people in Northern Ireland
7 January, 2022

A research project is currently being conducted by Queen’s University Belfast to explore the best way of measuring if treatment has worked for adolescents and young adults with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS).

Professor Cherie Armour
Major New Survey Launched to Understand the Mental Health and Wellbeing of Families of Veterans
9 December, 2021

Researchers from Queen’s University Belfast will play an integral role in a UK-wide study which aims to understand the factors affecting the mental health and wellbeing of Armed Forces veteran families.

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Launching our External Research Experience Scheme (ERES) – Belfast, NY & beyond
26 November, 2021

We were delighted to launch the External Research Experience Scheme (ERES) this Summer and collaborated with Dr Kai Ruggeri. Kai is an alumnus of our School and is currently Assistant Professor in Health Policy and Management at Columbia University

Martin Robinson Researcher
Dr Martin Robinson joins our PhD Supervisory team under a PDC initiative
23 November, 2021

The School of Psychology has recently engaged in a Postdoctoral Development Centre scheme whereby existing researchers can expand their remit into supervisory roles

Emily McGlinchey Researcher
Dr Emily McGlinchey joins our PhD Supervisory team under a PDC initiative
23 November, 2021

The School of Psychology has recently engaged in a Postdoctoral Development Centre scheme whereby existing researchers can expand their remit into supervisory roles

Dr Nargis Khan Research Fellow
The School of Psychology welcomes Dr Nargis Khan
8 November, 2021

Dr Nargis Khan - Research Fellow

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New research suggests that blocking or hiding facial movements affects the way we socialise
3 November, 2021

A study involving Dr Magdalena Rychlowska finds blocking or hiding facial movement can affect sharing of emotions and social interaction

Elaine Lavery Placement & Employability Officer
The School of Psychology welcomes Elaine Lavery
3 November, 2021

Elaine Lavery - Placement and Employability Officer

Aaron Bell IT Technician
The School of Psychology welcomes Aaron Bell
3 November, 2021

Aaron Bell - I.T. Technician

Researcher Dr Julie McMullan
The School of Psychology welcomes Dr Julie McMullan
8 October, 2021

Dr Julie McMullan - Post Doctoral Research Assistant (SPINE-COS-AYA Project)

MI-VIDA Researcher Martin Robinson
The School of Psychology welcomes Dr Martin Robinson
5 October, 2021

Dr Martin Robinson - Post-Doctoral Research Assistant

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.

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