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Official account for Department of Psychology at Aston University, Birmingham, UK Research news, psychology-based info & miscellanea @AstonUniversity #TeamAston

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Aston Psychology @astonpsychology.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
Another great seminar session with dr Kirsten Pearson presenting findings from evaluation on the use of ISLA digital healthcare platform in NHS.
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Aston Psychology @astonpsychology.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
It’s another research seminar day! Join us to learn about a service evaluation of a digital healthcare platform used by NHS
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Aston Psychology @astonpsychology.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Did you know that homesickness can affect up to 70% of students? Explore some tips on how to cope with it 👇 www.psychologytoday.com/gb/blog/coll...
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A Guide to College Homesickness and How to Move Through It
Though homesickness is a common first-year problem, it can feel like a crisis to those who are going through it. Here's why it happens and six practical steps that help it pass.
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Aston Psychology @astonpsychology.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Starting in less than an hour! Come and join us in MB651.
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Aston Psychology @astonpsychology.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
In less than 2 weeks we will have the World Mental Health Day, with this year’s theme “Lived experiences heard: real voices, real change”. But you don’t need to wait till then to share your experiences. If you need support visit aston.ac.uk/current-stud...
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Aston Psychology @astonpsychology.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Happy start of week 2 at Aston University! Let’s hope that this lovely sunny weather stays on our campus for long!
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Aston Psychology @astonpsychology.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Wishing an amazing start of the Teaching Period 1 to all our staff and students!
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Aston Psychology @astonpsychology.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Today was another brilliant day with our Y1 students. We discussed healthy living, saw some demos of psych experiments and enjoyed some pizza! What not to like??!
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Aston Psychology @astonpsychology.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
We had such a great time welcoming our new Psychology students today. More to come tomorrow!
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Aston Psychology @astonpsychology.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
Happy Welcome Week to our all new Psychology students! We can’t wait to meet you on Wednesday! Psychology staff is located in Conference Aston Building (pic below)
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Art & Nature @capecodfairytales.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
#Poetry #Painting #Morning It is morning, and again I am the lucky person to be in it - Mary Oliver 🎨 Kaoru Yamada
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Aston Psychology @astonpsychology.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
Happy move day to our Psychology Department! From now on you will be able to find Psychology staff in the Conference Aston Building! It’s just across the road from the Main Building.
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Aston Psychology @astonpsychology.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
Exciting RA position at Aston, particularly suited to psychology graduates. See more info ⬇️ www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DSQ893/r...
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Research Associate at Aston University
Apply for the Research Associate role on jobs.ac.uk, the top job board for academic positions in higher education. View details and apply now.
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Aston Psychology @astonpsychology.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
Join our Psychology Department as a Teaching Associate/Fellow in Counselling & Psychotherapy. See info below: www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DSP709/t... & apply ASAP!
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Teaching Associate/ Teaching Fellow (Counselling and Psychotherapy) at Aston University
An opportunity for an academic position as a Teaching Associate/ Teaching Fellow (Counselling and Psychotherapy) is available, as advertised on jobs.ac.uk. Apply now and explore other academic job ope...
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Aston Psychology @astonpsychology.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
All the best to everyone getting their results today! Whatever they are, please be kind to yourself and others! They don’t determine one’s worth!
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Momoksha Things Will Get Better
ALT: Momoksha Things Will Get Better
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Aston Psychology @astonpsychology.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
Happy Solar Eclipse Day! Remember to use special glasses if you want to observe it!
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Aston Psychology @astonpsychology.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
New findings from @AstonPsychology reveal that Nigel Farage’s message doesn’t just land differently - it’s framed differently. In this study, applause and laughter made his clip seem more pleasant and effective, while booing dragged appraisals down.
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Aston Psychology @astonpsychology.bsky.social · 23/07/2026
Looking for a PhD opportunity? Check this interesting and incredibly important project at Aston: aston.ac.uk/study/course... Interested? Apply by 1st September 2026!
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Aston Psychology @astonpsychology.bsky.social · 07/07/2026
We are hiring! See job advert below if interested in becoming a Graduate Teaching Assistant in Psychology www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DSD924/g...
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Graduate Teaching Assistant at Aston University
Searching for an academic job? Explore this Graduate Teaching Assistant opening on jobs.ac.uk! Click to view more details and browse other academic jobs.
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Aston Psychology @astonpsychology.bsky.social · 01/07/2026
Read why “ the strongest defence against unelected leaders is democratic accountability” in the new press release from our Dr Carl Senior in the face of another coming but not publicly elected PM. theconversation.com/why-unelecte...
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Why unelected power brings us a strange comfort
Why do voters accept leaders who reach power without a vote? The answer lies in the psychology of legitimacy.
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Juraj Mikurcik @jurajmikurcik.bsky.social · 25/06/2026
This is why cities need trees. Hard surfaces and parked cars can reach extreme temperatures, while shaded grass and tree-covered areas stay dramatically cooler. This is the urban heat island effect in one image: hard surfaces absorb and radiate heat, while vegetation and shade reduce it.
Photo showing a combination of hard and soft landscape with callouts of surface temperatures
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Aston Psychology @astonpsychology.bsky.social · 24/06/2026
Well done Sam! Hope you had a great session!
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Aston Psychology @astonpsychology.bsky.social · 24/06/2026
Amazing Nathan! It seems like you attracted some hot crowd to your talk today 😀🌞🌞
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UK Health Psychology Network @ukhpn.bsky.social · 22/06/2026
📢 Participants Wanted! 📢 Are you aged 18–30 and use social media regularly? Ayann is seeking participants for a study investigating the behavioural effects of a 7-day social media reduction intervention. (1/2) 🧵
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Otto English @ottoenglish.bsky.social · 18/06/2026
Such good news. Human beings are capable of magical and wonderful things. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Cervical cancer deaths fall to zero in young women given HPV vaccine
A new study finds that hundreds of lives have been saved since school-age girls were offered the HPV jab in 2008.
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Aston Psychology @astonpsychology.bsky.social · 17/06/2026
(FREE) Public event! "Art of the Mind: Visualising Brain Health, 22 & 23 June" 🎨🖌️🧠 Join us at Aston University during Healing Arts Birmingham week, to create art inspired by Aston Institute of Health & Neurodevelopment cutting-edge research.
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Aston Psychology @astonpsychology.bsky.social · 15/06/2026
A huge step to protect those vulnerable. UK bans social media for < 16.
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Aston Psychology @astonpsychology.bsky.social · 11/06/2026
Another brilliant seminar happening today in Psychology Department. Dr Kathleen Vancleef talking about visual perception assessment after brain injury.
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Aston Psychology @astonpsychology.bsky.social · 11/06/2026
When the universe sends you signs, it would be rude not to listen….
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Aston Psychology @astonpsychology.bsky.social · 03/06/2026
A brilliant opportunity for UG students to get some research experience in mental health area! Apply by 10th of June if interested!
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Aston Psychology @astonpsychology.bsky.social · 02/06/2026
Do you work within the area of youth mental health? A team at our department is looking for a contributor for a Wellcome Trust grant application on physical activity and circadian rhythms intervention. Get in touch if you are interested!
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Pudgy Penguin: We Need You!
ALT: Pudgy Penguin: We Need You!
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Aston Psychology @astonpsychology.bsky.social · 01/06/2026
Dr Kath McCarthy & our Dr Laura Shapiro are recruiting a 60% FTE 2-year post-doc at Queen Mary University London on project ‘Developing a language-specific approach to understanding early language acquisition in New-to-English children’. Apply by 17 June qmul-jobs.tal.net/vx/appcentre...
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Quick Check Needed
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Aston Psychology @astonpsychology.bsky.social · 20/05/2026
Good luck Sophia! It sounds like a very interesting presentation!
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Aston Psychology @astonpsychology.bsky.social · 20/05/2026
Congratulations to Prof Andrew Schofield on an amazing inaugural talk yesterday! Full house, lots of engagement and those glasses 😊 We couldn’t ask for more! Well maybe a cool soundtrack in the background!
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Aston Psychology @astonpsychology.bsky.social · 15/05/2026
So great to see this call for evidence on new mental health strategy during the mental health week! There is no better time to act than now! www.gov.uk/government/c...
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Informing the mental health strategy for England: call for evidence document
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Aston Psychology @astonpsychology.bsky.social · 15/05/2026
Happy Friday to our Aston community! It looks like it has expanded a bit lately 😊 #AstonGoslings
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Aston Psychology @astonpsychology.bsky.social · 14/05/2026
Looking for a PhD opportunity? Check this interesting opportunity below ⬇️ project on children’s health & wellbeing starting Oct 2026. www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DRN393/e...
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ESRC DTP Strategic Joint Studentship: Longitudinal prediction of children’s health and wellbeing outcomes from early years assessments at Midlands Graduate School Doctoral Training Partnership
Apply for a ESRC DTP Strategic Joint Studentship: Longitudinal prediction of children’s health and wellbeing outcomes from early years assessments. Discover a wide range of PhD opportunities at jobs.a...
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Aston Psychology @astonpsychology.bsky.social · 07/05/2026
Congrats to our Prof. M.Larkin who has published an impactful Lancet article on new mental health pathway for primary school children that reduces anxiety problems. Read more here about this timely project: www.thelancet.com/journals/lan...
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Aston Psychology @astonpsychology.bsky.social · 07/05/2026
Do you have something to contribute to Frontiers in Psychology special issue on “The rise of the New Knowledge Engineers: Learning & Psychological Literacy in the Age of AI” that is being edited by some of our staff? More info below ⬇️. Submission deadline 23.10.26
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Aston Psychology @astonpsychology.bsky.social · 01/05/2026
It feels like early summer today and we are meeting our prospective supervises that will be in their final year from September. And there will be 🍕! What else can you wish for?
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British Psychological Society @bpsofficial.bsky.social · 28/04/2026
Psychology has an important role to play in current policy discussions. By contributing to open consultations, you help ensure psychology’s voice is reflected in decisions on SEND, health services, social care, and more. See how you can take part: www.bps.org.uk/consultation...
A person speaking to an audience in a bright, modern setting.
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Aston Psychology @astonpsychology.bsky.social · 28/04/2026
Have your say as to how childhood in the digital world should look like to bring positive rather then negative outcomes for children and families!
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Aston Psychology @astonpsychology.bsky.social · 27/04/2026
We are looking for 2 new staff members! Spread the word! One post in developmental psychology, the other one in Counselling & Psychotherapy. Join our friendly team :) Applications close on 22nd of May! Get in touch if you have any questions!
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Aston Psychology @astonpsychology.bsky.social · 23/04/2026
Lovely and informative seminar today by our Prof. Rachel Shaw on peri/menopause. How much do you know about this phase on women’s life?
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Aston Psychology @astonpsychology.bsky.social · 22/04/2026
It‘s 22nd of April! Happy Earth Day to all!
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Aston Psychology @astonpsychology.bsky.social · 22/04/2026
Join the inaugural lecture of Prof. Andrew Schofield looking into (pun intended) the individual differences in visual perception. 19th of May, Aston campus, tickets here www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/do-you-see...
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Aston Psychology @astonpsychology.bsky.social · 22/04/2026
Are you an underrepresented psychologist? Do you have an idea for a psychology book? Why not apply for the chance to get it commissioned? See below ⬇️
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Aston Psychology @astonpsychology.bsky.social · 21/04/2026
We are inviting children aged 3–11, with or without ADHD, to take part in a fun attention study at Aston University—please see the advert for full details.
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Aston Psychology @astonpsychology.bsky.social · 20/04/2026
And the summer term is upon us! Enjoy it, learn a lot but most importantly don’t forget to spend time with friends and your support network
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Aston Psychology @astonpsychology.bsky.social · 20/04/2026
A short poem about why AI might not be the answer you are looking for…
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