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UEA Developmental Lab @ddpsyuea.bsky.social · 10/02/2026

Your participation will help researchers better understand how everyday activities influence babies’ sleep routines. If you are interested in taking part, please follow the link below when you are ready to begin 👇 app.onlinesurveys.jisc.ac.uk/s/ueapsych/a... 3/3

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Information sheet and email

Online surveys is a powerful, easy to use tool for creating online surveys. Run by Jisc, online surveys is used by over 300 different organisations in the UK...

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UEA Developmental Lab @ddpsyuea.bsky.social · 10/02/2026

✔️ Online questionnaires completed over 3 days ✔️ Around 25–30 minutes per day (2 short questionnaires per day) ✔️ Take part at a time that suits you ✔️ Entry into a £10 Love2Shop voucher prize draw 2/3

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Information sheet and email

Online surveys is a powerful, easy to use tool for creating online surveys. Run by Jisc, online surveys is used by over 300 different organisations in the UK...

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UEA Developmental Lab @ddpsyuea.bsky.social · 10/02/2026

📣 Research opportunity for parents/carers of babies aged 6-18 months Our colleagues in the School of Psychology (UEA) are looking for parents/carers of babies aged 6–18 months to take part in an online research study exploring how daily play and activities relate to babies’ sleep. 1/3

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UEA Developmental Lab @ddpsyuea.bsky.social · 03/02/2026

🧠 Babies’ brains noticed when a verb didn’t match an action — months before they can even say verbs! 👨‍👩‍👧 Families like yours can take part in studies just like this and help us learn more about infant development by signing up here: ddlab.ripplescience.com/survey/txmAW... 3/4

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UEA Developmental Lab @ddpsyuea.bsky.social · 03/02/2026

👶 This new research shows babies can understand action words (verbs) by just 10-months-old! 🎥 Babies watched videos of everyday actions while wearing a stretchy EEG cap; sometimes they heard a verb that matched the action and sometimes one that didn’t 2/4

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UEA Developmental Lab @ddpsyuea.bsky.social · 03/02/2026

🚨 New research alert🚨 A study published last week led by one of our postdoctoral researchers, Dr Kelsey Frewin, has uncovered exciting new insights into babies’ early language development. 1/4 www.uea.ac.uk/about/news/a...

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Babies understand verbs at just 10 months, study shows

New research reveals that by 10 months old, infants are already beginning to understand verbs, before they even say their first words.

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UEA Developmental Lab @ddpsyuea.bsky.social · 28/01/2026

Norfolk families with babies wanted! Join UEA’s fun research exploring how children learn, grow and develop in their early years. We have new studies running & we’d love to welcome new families to take part. If any of these apply, we’d love to hear from you! ddlab.ripplescience.com/survey/txmAW...

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UEA Developmental Lab @ddpsyuea.bsky.social · 22/12/2025

Today we welcome our final #ChildScientists of 2025, and then our team will take a well-earned break. A huge thank you to all the amazing families and partners who made this year so special. We can’t wait to start 2026 with exciting new studies for little ones! 🎄✨

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UEA Developmental Lab @ddpsyuea.bsky.social · 22/10/2025

Prof. Larissa Samuelson is offering a fully funded PhD at UEA’s School of Psychology, studying how young children learn & generalize new words — & how this supports early vocabulary growth. 🗓️ Apply by 2 Nov 2025 | Start Feb 2026 📍 Norwich | 💰 Funded for UK & International students 👉 bit.ly/4o3xOuQ

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PhD Individual differences in noun generalization by shape over early vocabulary development (SAMUELSONL_U26SYNPSY) 2025/26 | UEA

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UEA Developmental Lab @ddpsyuea.bsky.social · 22/10/2025

Prof. Larissa Samuelson is looking for a Research Associate working on studies exploring early word learning and language development. 🗓️ Apply by 19 Nov 2025 | Start Jan 2026 📍 UEA, Norwich | 🕒 Part-time (0.7 FTE) Learn more & apply 👉 vacancies.uea.ac.uk/vacancies/18...

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Research Associate (RA2353) in University of East Anglia | UEA

View details and apply for this Research Associate (RA2353) vacancy in University of East Anglia. Faculty of Social Sciences School of Psychology Research Associate Ref: RA2353 Salary on...

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UEA Developmental Lab @ddpsyuea.bsky.social · 22/10/2025

One of our amazing team writing about their experience on one of our studies. Are you the parent of a deaf/CODA infant under 20 months? We'd love to hear from you!

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UEA Developmental Lab @ddpsyuea.bsky.social · 05/09/2025

🚨 Calling all MSc students in Developmental Science & Cognitive Neuroscience! The BLoCKS team is now welcoming dissertation applicants. Ready to dive into cutting-edge brain & infant development research? 🧠👶 Get in touch! 4/4

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UEA Developmental Lab @ddpsyuea.bsky.social · 05/09/2025

👀 Jade Archer showed how eye-tracking can be used to reveal which object categories babies recognise early in life 🧠 Dr Kelsey Frewin gave a talk on how machine learning + EEG can tap into infants’ brain activity to uncover what infants already know about categories—even before they can tell us! 3/4

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UEA Developmental Lab @ddpsyuea.bsky.social · 05/09/2025

Led by Prof Teodora Gliga, the team (Dr Nadja Althaus, Barbara Zapior, Jade Archer & Dr Kelsey Frewin) showcased some of their latest work on how babies learn about object categories: 💬 Barbara Zapior used head-mounted eye-tracking to explore how language shapes category learning in infants. 2/4

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UEA Developmental Lab @ddpsyuea.bsky.social · 05/09/2025

The BLoCKS team had a brilliant time @lcicd.bsky.social last week! It was a great opportunity to find out about all of the current advancements in infant developmental science. 1/4

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UEA Developmental Lab @ddpsyuea.bsky.social · 02/09/2025

Wishing all our Child Scientists who are starting school or going back to school this week, a great start to your new school year. Have fun, enjoy seeing old friends & making new ones!

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UEA Developmental Lab @ddpsyuea.bsky.social · 13/08/2025

*We use the term "deaf" to include infants with moderate to profound deafness and hearing or d/Deaf parents. We understand families may use different terms to describe their baby’s identity. 4/4

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UEA Developmental Lab @ddpsyuea.bsky.social · 13/08/2025

💡 If your baby is slightly older, we’d still love to hear from you—please don’t hesitate to get in touch! 👉 Register here to find out more: bit.ly/3XRgvBi Please help us spread the word by sharing with friends/family 3/4

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UEA Developmental Lab @ddpsyuea.bsky.social · 13/08/2025

📍 Our study is based in Norwich, UK, and we can cover travel and accommodation costs to support your visit from all across the UK 💡 Not sure if your family meets the criteria? We’re happy to help—just get in touch! 2/4

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UEA Developmental Lab @ddpsyuea.bsky.social · 13/08/2025

Are you the parent of a deaf* infant under 20 months? Join our study! We're exploring how different language experiences influence the way babies learn about the world. If your baby is aged under 20 months with moderate to profound deafness, we’d love to hear from you! 1/4

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UEA Developmental Lab @ddpsyuea.bsky.social · 11/08/2025

🧠✨ 7-year-olds needed? UEA PhD student Lizzie Watson is running an exciting EEG study to see how children’s brains respond to pictures of different places 📍 UEA, Norwich ⏱ 1 session (max 1 hr 25 mins) 💷 £15 book voucher + small toy 🚗 Travel reimbursed 📩 lizzie.watson@uea.ac.uk

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UEA Developmental Lab @ddpsyuea.bsky.social · 11/04/2025

We’ll be at the Millennium Children's Library next Tues 15th April, 10–3! Catherine’s running two fun research studies for kids aged 2.5–12 & Easter bookmark crafts. Pop in, take part, and learn how to get involved! #ResearchOpportunities #GetInvolved #Psychology @norfolklibrariesuk.bsky.social

Four adorable origami-style corner bookmarks—shaped like a bunny, chick, carrot, and sheep—peek out from the pages of a children’s book. Each has a cute face and bright colors, perfect for a spring or Easter-themed craft activity.

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UEA Developmental Lab @ddpsyuea.bsky.social · 20/03/2025

*We use the term "deaf" to include infants with moderate to profound deafness and hearing or d/Deaf parents. We understand families may use different terms to describe their baby’s identity. 4/4

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UEA Developmental Lab @ddpsyuea.bsky.social · 20/03/2025

💡 If your baby is slightly older, we’d still love to hear from you—please don’t hesitate to get in touch! 👉 Register here to learn more: bit.ly/3U2XMBR 3/4

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UEA Developmental Lab @ddpsyuea.bsky.social · 20/03/2025

📍 Our study is based in Norwich, UK, and we can cover travel and accommodation costs to support your visit from across the UK 💡 Not sure if your family meets the criteria? We’re happy to help—just get in touch! 2/4

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UEA Developmental Lab @ddpsyuea.bsky.social · 20/03/2025

Are you the parent of a deaf* infant under 12 months? Join our study! We're exploring how different language experiences influence the way babies learn about the world. If your baby is aged under 12 months with moderate to profound deafness, we’d love to hear from you! 1/4

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UEA Developmental Lab @ddpsyuea.bsky.social · 26/02/2025

We’re getting excited about the Norfolk Bump & Beyond Baby & Toddler Fair on Sunday 9th March! Join us there where we will be chatting to #norwichbumps #norfolkbumps #norfolkbabies and #newmummas about our research and how you can get involved. #babyshow #pregnant #pregnancy #Norwich #Norfolk

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UEA Developmental Lab @ddpsyuea.bsky.social · 24/02/2025

They will be discussing the science behind sleep and how to use it to support children. Register for this free session here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/understand...

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Understanding Children's Sleep

Interactive information session for families, to support with understanding the science behind sleep, and how to use it to support children.

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UEA Developmental Lab @ddpsyuea.bsky.social · 24/02/2025

UEA’s Developmental Psychologist, Professor Teodora Gliga, will be running an online interactive information session for families on “Understanding Children’s Sleep” TOMORROW, Tuesday 25th February at 1pm. This session is in collaboration with the Early Childhood and Family Service. 1/2

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UEA Developmental Lab @ddpsyuea.bsky.social · 20/02/2025

🌟 Little Scientists: How Babies Make Sense of the World 🌟 👶✨ Ever wondered how babies explore and understand the world around them? Join us at Norwich Science Festival for this fun and interactive session! 📅 Date: Saturday, 22nd February 2025 ⏰ Time: 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM 📍 Venue: The Forum, Norwich

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