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Psychology host summer research interns

This summer, a number of undergraduate students spent time on research internships within the Department of Psychology. In the articles linked below, they discuss their summer internships, conducting the research projects within the department and the benefits of taking part.

Posted on: 7 September 2023

Involving children in food marketing researchInvolving children in food marketing research

Involving children in food marketing research

Professor Emma Boyland is a Chair of Food Marketing and Child Health, in the Department of Psychology. Here Emma discusses the benefits of including children and young people in patient and public involvement and engagement (PPIE), as well as some of the challenges it presents.

Posted on: 30 August 2023

What influences recovery in the moment?What influences recovery in the moment?

What influences recovery in the moment?

Dr Barbara Mezes is a Lecturer in Clinical Psychology in the Department of Primary Care and Mental Health. Here she discusses the research support grant she received from the Wellcome ISSF to support her research focusing on personal recovery in bipolar disorder.

Posted on: 16 August 2023

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Penguins at Roby Park Primary

Researchers from the Department of Health Data Science recently visited Roby Park Primary School as part of the school's Careers Week. As Statistics Ambassadors, their role is to make maths exciting. In this case, they brought their most popular activity - penguin poo!

Posted on: 28 July 2023

Graduation 2023 student speakers: Jaden MoonsammyGraduation 2023 student speakers: Jaden Moonsammy

Graduation 2023 student speakers: Jaden Moonsammy

Jaden Moonsammy graduated in July 2023 from the Department of Psychology. He was asked to speak on behalf of his cohort at the graduation ceremony, which was held in the Philharmonic Hall. We spoke to Jaden about his time at Liverpool and his future plans.\n

Posted on: 25 July 2023

Graduation 2023 student speakers: Ellie-Mae SmithGraduation 2023 student speakers: Ellie-Mae Smith

Graduation 2023 student speakers: Ellie-Mae Smith

Ellie-Mae Smith graduated in July 2023 from the School of Health Sciences. She was asked to speak on behalf of her cohort at the graduation ceremony, which was held in the Philharmonic Hall. Here Ellie reflects on her time at Liverpool and her future plans.

Posted on: 21 July 2023

Engaging the public: building better data systemsEngaging the public: building better data systems

Engaging the public: building better data systems

Dr Emily Rempel is the Public Participation Manager at the Liverpool City Region Civic Data Cooperative (CDC). Hosted by the University of Liverpool, the CDC connects organisations and citizens to appropriate data in order to help improve service delivery and solve big problems. Here Emily discusses their Round 'Ere project, which focuses on wellbeing in Widnes.

Posted on: 18 July 2023

Children's sight: what is normal?Children

Children's sight: what is normal?

Michaela Sherlock is a PhD student in the Department of Primary Care and Mental Health. As part of the KINETIC2 study, she is assessing children's visual fields to establish a normal database for children aged 5-17 years old. This will allow future comparison of children’s visual field results to an appropriate age-matched result.

Posted on: 14 July 2023

Improving planning and preparation for emergenciesImproving planning and preparation for emergencies

Improving planning and preparation for emergencies

Dr Sara Waring is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Psychology. She has been working with law enforcement, emergency services, government bodies, and charities for over 15 years, examining decision making, information sharing, and team work in risky and uncertain environments. Here she discusses the important role that members of the public can play in shaping approaches used by emergency planners to warn and inform local communities.

Posted on: 28 June 2023

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    Psychology host summer research internsPsychology host summer research interns

    Psychology host summer research interns

    This summer, a number of undergraduate students spent time on research internships within the Department of Psychology. In the articles linked below, they discuss their summer internships, conducting the research projects within the department and the benefits of taking part.

    Posted on: 7 September 2023