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Body Eyes and Movement (BEAM) Lab

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Body Eyes And Movement - University of Manchester lab led by Ellen Poliakoff & Emma Gowen researching perception, action, autism & Parkinson's. Account managed by Ellen.

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Body Eyes and Movement (BEAM) Lab @beamlab.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Very pleased to share Grace Whitaker's PhD work inestigating the effects of dopamine on inhibition of return link.springer.com/article/10.1...
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The effects of increasing and decreasing dopamine on inhibition of return: a psychopharmacological investigation - Experimental Brain Research
Inhibition of Return (IOR) is the phenomenon of being slower to re-attend to previously attended locations, and is thought to improve the efficiency of attention. Previous studies of dopaminergic diso...
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Erin Beeston (she/her) @erinbeeston.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Listen to the @fbmh-uom.bsky.social @beamlab.bsky.social's Prof Ellen Poliakoff explain the latest research into Parkinson's & music and how there's ongoing work to see if even imagining music can help improve motor challenges for people with Parkinson's 🎶💜 www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
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All in the Mind - All in the Mind Awards launch and how music can impact Parkinson’s - BBC Sounds
How can music impact life with Parkinson’s? And the All in the Mind Awards are back.
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Body Eyes and Movement (BEAM) Lab @beamlab.bsky.social · 03/08/2026
Do share with anyone who might be interested
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Gavin Buckingham @drgbuckingham.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
The Cognition Group in the Psychology dept at Exeter are at risk of redundancy because "basic cognitive psychology research does not align with the current priorities of funding bodies" If you think this is overtly wrong and misguided, please sign this open letter docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
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Open Letter in Support of the Cognition Group, University of Exeter
To Executive members of the University of Exeter, including Vice Chancellor Prof. Lisa Roberts, Senior Vice-President and Provost Prof. Dan Charman, Pro Vice Chancellor and Executive Dean Prof. Sallie...
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Body Eyes and Movement (BEAM) Lab @beamlab.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
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Body Eyes and Movement (BEAM) Lab @beamlab.bsky.social · 08/07/2026
We are looking for autistic people (with and without a diagnosis) for an online study about how people experience and imagine different sounds. If you're interested please contact: stanley.jones@postgrad.manchester.ac.uk
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Body Eyes and Movement (BEAM) Lab @beamlab.bsky.social · 08/07/2026
We are looking for autistic people (with and without a diagnosis) for an online study about how people experience and imagine different sounds. If you're interested please contact: stanley.jones@postgrad.manchester.ac.uk
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Inner Music and Wellbeing Network @innermusicgroup.bsky.social · 16/06/2026
A new blog post is live! 💥 Kelly Jakubowski reflects on themes from our International Symposium at Durham University, 18–19 May. Read it here: musicinmyhead.org/blog-4-inter....
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Blog 4: International Symposium on Inner Music and Wellbeing - The Inner Music and Wellbeing Network
The first International Symposium on Inner Music and Wellbeing was held on 18-19 May 2026 at Durham University. The event brought together a wide range of different disciplinary perspectives and speak...
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Body Eyes and Movement (BEAM) Lab @beamlab.bsky.social · 28/05/2026
Delighted that our article about sharing open research with public contributors has been included in this issue bpspsychub.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...
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Journal of Neuropsychology | Wiley Online Library
Involving people with lived experience in research (patient and public involvement or co-production) is one principle of open research (transparent research practices). Involvement of experts by expe...
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Body Eyes and Movement (BEAM) Lab @beamlab.bsky.social · 21/05/2026
A great pleasure hosting Prof Andrea Halpern to give a talk about musical imagery at #universityofmanchester and to explore #hatworks museum in #Stockport
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Body Eyes and Movement (BEAM) Lab @beamlab.bsky.social · 05/05/2026
Thanks for sharing our article
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Inner Music and Wellbeing Network @innermusicgroup.bsky.social · 31/03/2026
Our symposium will feature performances of three scenes from Shakespeare’s Tempest by Elysium Theatre Company and Durham Student Theatre, directed by Jake Murray. Each feature inner music and have been scored by Ed Cooper. 1–2:30pm, 19 May, Hatfield Chapel, Durham 🔮 #shakespeare #inner #music
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Body Eyes and Movement (BEAM) Lab @beamlab.bsky.social · 31/03/2026
The #Helios exhibition at Victoria Baths
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Body Eyes and Movement (BEAM) Lab @beamlab.bsky.social · 16/03/2026
Stile in a stream in Deep Dale in the Peak District @lakesstiles.bsky.social
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Body Eyes and Movement (BEAM) Lab @beamlab.bsky.social · 09/03/2026
Interesting range of responses in today's first year Psychology lecture
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Addie - inky, pinky, thinky @addiebabe.bsky.social · 06/03/2026
My friend is currently recruiting for her PhD - if you are a parent / guardian / caregiver of an autistic young person (aged 8-18) and have views on their screen use, please consider taking part in this short survey. #PhDSky #PsychSciSky #AcademicSky #Parenting #AutisticChild #ScreenUse #Autism
The image is a recruitment flyer for a research study - the wording states:
Participants Needed. Are you a parent or caregiver of an autistic child aged 8-18? Do you have views about their screen use? Complete a short survey to help us understand more about the role of media in their lives. It will take less than 20 minutes and your answers will be anonymous. You can also provide your email address to be entered into a competition to win one of ten Amazon vouchers (closing date 30th April). There is a QR code to follow, and the researcher's email address is also given.
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Body Eyes and Movement (BEAM) Lab @beamlab.bsky.social · 02/03/2026
Last chance to take part in this survey which closes at the end or March
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Jianghao Liu @jianghaoliu.bsky.social · 21/02/2026
📢We're thrilled to announce the first-ever #IRCA Conference on #Aphantasia! Call for abstracts is open, deadline: 17 April 2026 sites.google.com/view/irca-co... This 3-day interdisciplinary conference aims to consolidate current knowledge and draw a future plan for aphantasia research.
https://sites.google.com/view/irca-conference-2026/home
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Body Representation Network – BRNet @bodyrepnetwork.bsky.social · 19/02/2026
Great news! 📢 The abstract submission deadline has been extended to March 6th 2026. If you were still finalising your work, this is the perfect opportunity to submit and share your research. Don’t miss out - we’re looking forward to seeing your abstracts!
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Autism@Manchester @autismmanchester.bsky.social · 27/01/2026
New call for volunteers: we're looking for #clinicians who work with #autistic people without learning disabilities, supporting their #sensory motor needs. Please see attached advert & survey link here: www.qualtrics.manchester.ac.uk/.../SV... For more info contact: sensorymotorsupport@gmmh.nhs.uk
Poster outlining the following information: Researchers at The University of Manchester and NHS are looking for clinicians who work with autistic people without learning disabilities to support their sensory motor needs (even if this is a small part of their role). The study aims to show the need for routine sensory motor assessments and treatment for autistic people without learning disabilities and what kinds of assessments and support would be of help.
You would be asked to complete a survey asking about your experience of using sensory motor assessments and support options with autistic adults without learning disabilities. 

If you need more information, please contact: sensorymotorsupport@gmmh.nhs.uk
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Angelika Stefan @ephemeralidea.bsky.social · 22/01/2026
Interested in discussing how Artificial Intelligence can be helpful or hurtful to academia? 🤖 As a newly minted UKRN (@ukrepro.bsky.social) Local Network Lead, I'm co-organizing a hybrid event about this next Friday (30th January) Join us at @livunipsyc.bsky.social or online via Teams!
Poster showing a robot, saying:

Does AI threaten research integrity?

30th January 2026 10:30-16:30 (Eleanor Rathbone Building 2.62 & online)

Session 1 (11:00-12:00): The Metascience of Peer Review - Guest speaker: Tom Stafford

Session 2 (13:00-14:30): Risks of Chatbots in Online Surveys - Guest speakers: Phoebe Wallman, Alexandra Lautarescu

Session 3 (15:00-16:30): The Uncritical Adoption of AI Technologies in Academia - Guest speakers: Olivia Guest, Iris van Rooij

Sign up here: https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/ukrn-liverpool/does-ai-threaten-research-integrity/2026-01-30/10:00/t-yzqrxyr
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Prof Jenny Rohn @jennyrohn.bsky.social · 21/01/2026
Cost of being female lead/corresponding author in biomedical sciences: "[T]he median amount of time spent under review is 7.4%–14.6% longer for female-authored articles than for male-authored articles" even in disciplines where women well-represented. #AcademicSky journals.plos.org/plosbiology/...
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Biomedical and life science articles by female researchers spend longer under review
Women are underrepresented in academia, especially in STEMM fields, at top institutions, and in senior positions. This study analyzes millions of biomedical and life science articles, revealing that f...
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Body Eyes and Movement (BEAM) Lab @beamlab.bsky.social · 22/01/2026
I'm pleased to share my blog about sharing the principles of Open Research with those shape research by contributing their lived experience. There are lots of terms for this - public contributor, patient involvement, co-production.
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“Any research must be accessible to others. There's no point to research that can't be used”
We’re pleased to launch a new Open Research Spotlight series, focusing on the work of our Open Research Fellows. In the first instalment of the new series, Prof Ellen Poliakoff is in conversation with...
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Autism@Manchester @autismmanchester.bsky.social · 07/01/2026
Happy New Year Bluesky peeps! Are you #autistic? Please see our latest call for survey volunteers for a PhD project exploring autistic #inertia. Interested? More information & the survey can be found here: www.qualtrics.manchester.ac.uk/jfe/form/SV_...
Research Poster including the following information in text:

Are you autistic*?
If so, we would like you to take part in some PhD research 
for the University of Manchester. The research involves 
completing some questionnaires online. We are aiming to 
learn more about difficulty getting started on things in your 
daily life. Some people call this inertia. We are interested 
in responses from people who experience inertia and 
those who don’t

This study received ethical approval via The University of Manchester Research Ethics Committee.

 

Who can take part?

Autistic adults (18 or over). This includes being diagnosed or self-identified.

 

Who is running the study?

We are a team of researchers at the University of Manchester. The lead researcher is an autistic PhD student.

 

How long does it take?

The survey will take about 20 minutes to complete.

 

Is there any compensation for taking part?

There is no compensation for taking part in this study.

 

How do I take part?

For further information, and to take part in this study, please follow this link https://www.qualtrics.manchester.ac.uk/jfe/form/SV_bJl0HjTghBcg71Y.

 

What if I have questions or concerns?

Please email Leneh Buckle (karenleneh.buckle@manchester.ac.uk) or Emma Gowen (emma.gowen@manchester.ac.uk
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Nick Holmes @thehandlab.bsky.social · 09/01/2026
This remains my best-ever talk, on "double dipping" in data analysis. Applies to every field of science and data processing, researchers are making the mistakes discussed here every day and in every way #stats #DoubleDipping #RegressionToTheMean youtu.be/VN19B-3P6Cc?...
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On the Varieties of 'Double Dipping': Finding & Fixing Problematic Analyses in Neuroscience
YouTube video by nicholas holmes
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British Science Association - Psychology Section @bsa-psychology.bsky.social · 06/01/2026
EPS/BSA undergraduate prize winners Oliver Panther (2026) and Akilles Rechardt (2025) have written really insightful and engaging blog posts on their projects. Please give them a read and share widely: sites.google.com/site/bsapsyc... @exppsychsoc.bsky.social @britsciassoc.bsky.social
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BSA Psychology - Undergraduate project prize winners
Beyond Looking Time: Decoding Infant Habituation By: Oliver Panther
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Dr Katie Twomey @k2mey.eurosky.social · 15/12/2025
Please feel free to share! We want to understand how to better support autistic and or ADHD undergraduate students at UK universities. The entire study team is neurodivergent (as you can imagine we had some excellent meetings!)
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Terry McGlynn @hormiga.bsky.social · 11/12/2025
You can do this right now: Think of a person who wrote a paper you love, whose work influenced or helped you, or has made your professional life better. Search up their email address. Shoot them a quick email of thanks. It means so, so much. This is a rough time of year, share some joy.
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British Psychological Society @bpsofficial.bsky.social · 09/12/2025
Psychology student? Elevate your studies for free. Our student membership is free for a limited time and offers discounted event tickets, including the BPS Careers Festival, CPD learning, book discounts, and much more. 🌱 Join our thriving student community: bps.org.uk/student-membership
Quote reads I find a sense of belonging that I can tap into when engaging with various activities offered by the BPS. All  this encourages me to do my best as a student and stay inquisitive Frederique Lanoix student member. Photo of students talking. BPS logo.
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Body Eyes and Movement (BEAM) Lab @beamlab.bsky.social · 08/12/2025
We are looking for clinicians who work with autistic people without Learning Disabilities to support their sensory motor needs to complete a survey asking experiences asssing and supporting autistic adults. www.qualtrics.manchester.ac.uk/jfe/form/SV_...
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UoM Research IT @uomresearchit.bsky.social · 04/11/2025
Our next help session is the 5th! If you are a new PGR student whose struggling to get their research software to run, has a question about research data storage or anything else connected to research IT, then this session is great for you.
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Drop-in Session - 05 November 2025
Use the event link to access the Microsoft Teams session. You can do so using a browser or via the optional downloadable Microsoft Teams client.
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Gavin Buckingham @drgbuckingham.bsky.social · 01/11/2025
Not a lake
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Inner Music and Wellbeing Network @innermusicgroup.bsky.social · 28/10/2025
🎶 We're thrilled to share that the Inner Music and Wellbeing Network's International Symposium is now held in association with Sempre! 💫 Students and unwaged delegates can now apply for funding to support their attendance. 🗓️ Deadline: 4 Nov 2025 musicinmyhead.org/network-acti...
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International Symposium — Call for Contributions - The Inner Music and Wellbeing Network
What does it mean to imagine music? The Inner Music and Wellbeing Network invites proposals for its inaugural international symposium, held at Durham University, UK, 18–19 May 2026. The event brings t...
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Dr Kelly Birtwell @kellybirtwell.bsky.social · 25/09/2025
If you're neurodivergent and you practice mindfulness or meditation this may be of interest ⬇️⬇️⬇️ #autism #adhd #neurodiversity
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Body Eyes and Movement (BEAM) Lab @beamlab.bsky.social · 04/08/2025
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Body Eyes and Movement (BEAM) Lab @beamlab.bsky.social · 12/09/2025
At last the perfect opportunity to wear this t-shirt - a science comedy evening featuring @erinbeeston.bsky.social this evening at the British Science Festival #BSF25
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Body Eyes and Movement (BEAM) Lab @beamlab.bsky.social · 08/09/2025
Out now - our new review of Perception of biological motion and actions in Autism led by @ying-bai.bsky.social doi.org/10.1016/j.ne...
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Redirecting
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Body Eyes and Movement (BEAM) Lab @beamlab.bsky.social · 04/09/2025
We're recruiting the last few people with Parkinson’s to our study. We're looking for people not experiencing difficulties with impulsive behaviour. www.parkinsons.org.uk/research/und...
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Understanding control of impulsive behaviours in people with Parkinson’s
Taking part involves 2 visits to the University of Manchester to complete surveys and assessments. This research is led by Ellen Poliakoff.
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Dr Kelly Birtwell @kellybirtwell.bsky.social · 31/08/2025
💃 Our survey is closing at 9am Monday 1 September, last chance to take part ⬇️⬇️⬇️ @erinbeeston.bsky.social @drdon.bsky.social @thrivingautistic.bsky.social @autisticrealms.bsky.social 🎶💃🕺💃🎶 #autistic #autres #dancing
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The British Neuropsychological Society @britishneuropsych.bsky.social · 28/08/2025
EXTENDED ABSTRACT DEADLINE: Sept 3rd, 2025, Midnight We're delighted to confirm more invited speakers at #BNSAutumn25! This is gonna be a cracker of a joint meeting with the Nederlandse Vereniging voor Neuropsychologie.
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Body Eyes and Movement (BEAM) Lab @beamlab.bsky.social · 28/08/2025
A great Stone Henge illusion at the Puzzling Place in Keswick
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Dr Claire Planner @claireplanner.bsky.social · 12/08/2025
Building on our survey study, we want to interview #autistic adults aged 18+ about dancing at home (kitchen disco anyone?), out socially, or at a dance class 💃🕺 To find out more and take part, email: claire.planner@manchester.ac.uk This study has been designed with autistic project advisors. #dance
A flyer showing the University of Manchester logo, and a photograph of a man and woman holding hands dancing. The text reads as follows:
Research opportunity! The Ada study, Access to Dance for Autistic adults.
Researchers at The University of Manchester seek autistic volunteers to talk about dance. 
Are you: 1. Autistic (diagnosed or self-identifying)? 2. Aged 18 or over? 3. Living in the UK?
This study is exploring how autistic adults experience dance in different settings: at home (e.g. having a boogie in the kitchen), socially, or in a dance class. 

We want to interview autistic adults with different types of dance experience. You can take part in one of three ways: by zoom (speaking or using the chat function), in-person: at the University of Manchester, or by telephone.

This research has been developed with autistic project advisors.
To find out more contact: Claire.Planner@manchester.ac.uk 
This project has been reviewed and approved by the University of Manchester Research Ethics Committee. Ref.: 2025-23054-42792.
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Body Eyes and Movement (BEAM) Lab @beamlab.bsky.social · 04/08/2025
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Dr Kelly Birtwell @kellybirtwell.bsky.social · 01/08/2025
📢 Our survey for UK-based #autistic people is still open, link below ⬇️ We're keen to hear from people who do and don't dance. 💃🕺 Thanks to all who have already taken part! 👍
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Autism@Manchester @autismmanchester.bsky.social · 31/07/2025
New Blog post! @erinbeeston.bsky.social discusses loving #rockmusic and #monotropism / #specialinterests then interviews Prof Ellen Poliakoff about her research into #Parkinsons and #music in our tribute to the music and advocacy work of #OzzyOsbourne sites.manchester.ac.uk/autism-at-ma...
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Rock on Ozzy: Reflections on Parkinson’s research from Professor Ellen Poliakoff
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Autism@Manchester @autismmanchester.bsky.social · 23/07/2025
We're thinking of #OzzyOsbourne today - his family, friends and fans (there's a few here!). Did you know our colleagues @beamlab.bsky.social work on Parkinson's research? We'll share more soon! For now, enjoy Prof Ellen Poliakoff and pals rocking out back in 2020: www.youtube.com/watch?v=iYJu...
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DNEP Purple - Crazy Train (An Ode to 2020)
YouTube video by Ellen Poliakoff
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The British Neuropsychological Society @britishneuropsych.bsky.social · 02/07/2025
Deadline: 27th August!
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Body Eyes and Movement (BEAM) Lab @beamlab.bsky.social · 10/07/2025
Congratulations to Dr Hayley Shepherd who graduated today. Her PhD was on sensory processing and perception in fibromyalgia @hayleyshepard.bsky.social
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Body Eyes and Movement (BEAM) Lab @beamlab.bsky.social · 19/06/2025
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June 2025: Professor Ellen's inaugural lecture
Professor Ellen gave her inaugural lecture to a packed audience of family, friends and colleagues. Ellen time travelled through her early days of ethical Gerbil experiments, encapsulating her love of ...
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Body Eyes and Movement (BEAM) Lab @beamlab.bsky.social · 17/06/2025
An interesting day depicting research ideas in lego - thinking about motor imagery
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