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Dr Tayler Truhan - Research Fellow
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 - Teaching Fellow, Doctorate in Clinical Psychology
Dr Emma Walker - Teaching Fellow
Dogs can smell stress from human sweat and breath, a new study by Queen’s University Belfast researchers has found.
Our very own Prof Rhiannon Turner is participating in the 2022 London Marathon on Sunday 2nd October
Dr Sharon Millen - Research Fellow
Dr Keziah May - Teaching Fellow, Doctorate in Clinical Psychology
Dr Chang Xu - Lecturer in Developmental Psychology
Dr Gulseli Baysu joined the (Re)searching Diversity Team to talk about her research.
Dr Gary McKeown included in an academic interview series.
Previous research showed that classical music helped rescue dogs to relax when they were facing chronic stress.
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.
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.
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.
Congratulations to the first wave of Psychology students and alumni mentors who graduated from our Mentoring Programme on 21 March 2022.
Dr Thomas Schultze-Gerlach - Senior Lecturer
Mental health is a key factor in people’s ability to manage their personal debt by following debt advice, according to newly published research
It’s impossible for children to avoid daydreaming or “mind wandering” in the classroom but it could be seriously affecting their ability to learn
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.
Our Office Manager and Education Support Lead Holly Pepper was named the winner in the Delivering Excellence category of the recent Staff Excellence Awards
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.
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.
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).
We are pleased to welcome Grace Duffy as student rep
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
Eve Wilson - Clerical Officer and Education Support
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
Matthew Johnston - Teaching Fellow
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 - Senior Lecturer
We want our School to be representative of our community and host events each year which target our potential students.
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).
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.
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
The School of Psychology has recently engaged in a Postdoctoral Development Centre scheme whereby existing researchers can expand their remit into supervisory roles
The School of Psychology has recently engaged in a Postdoctoral Development Centre scheme whereby existing researchers can expand their remit into supervisory roles
A study involving Dr Magdalena Rychlowska finds blocking or hiding facial movement can affect sharing of emotions and social interaction
Elaine Lavery - Placement and Employability Officer
Dr Julie McMullan - Post Doctoral Research Assistant (SPINE-COS-AYA Project)
Dr Martin Robinson - Post-Doctoral Research Assistant
Avril Honan - Student Support Officer
Professor Ross White - joint Research Director of the Doctorate in Clinical Psychology
Psychology graduate Billy Campbell receives the BPS UG Project Prize
Pupils from minority backgrounds more likely to experience negative relationships with teachers, research finds
Dr Bethany Corbett - Research Fellow
A certain type of smile can help to restore trust in relationships after someone has been uncooperative or untrustworthy, according to new research by Queen’s Psychology.
Health Minister Robin Swann has announced the commissioning of two additional training places per year on the postgraduate Doctorate in Clinical Psychology programme provided at Queen’s University Belfast.
Dr Hannah Kramer - Research Fellow
Jessica Leeming is recognised for her volunteer work with Women's Aid
The School of Psychology is investigating the benefits of dance in people with Parkinson's Disease.