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Dr Kaitlyn Zavaleta

@dr-klzavaleta.bsky.social
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Psycholinguist research focusing on multilingualism and language selection errors. Co-host of "The Language Scientists" podcast All views my own

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Dr Kaitlyn Zavaleta @dr-klzavaleta.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
www.timeshighereducation.com/news/ai-only... 😬 This is not a great move...
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AI-only research grant rejection in UKRI-funded call sparks alarm
Artificial intelligence used to cull half of applications submitted by cybersecurity scholars, before they got to human eyes
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Dr Kaitlyn Zavaleta @dr-klzavaleta.bsky.social · 20/05/2026
Alright, what's on your summer reading list, academics? I'm looking for books, audio books, and podcasts to finetune that HE career.
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DMU Psychology @dmu-psychology.bsky.social · 11/05/2026
We are so excited to announce Professor Nadia Svirydzenka (@svirydzenka) will be giving her inaugural lecture, "At the Intersections: Culture, Identity, and the Psychology of Belonging". 🗓️ Thursday, 28th May from 6-8pm. To book - www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/inaugural-... #dmupsychology #dmu
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DMU Psychology @dmu-psychology.bsky.social · 12/05/2026
🎉 We're hiring! Join our LIPI team for maternity leave cover as a Lecturer / Senior Lecturer in Low Intensity Psychological Therapies. Our application closing date is 26/05/2026. For more information, visit the page: careers.dmu.ac.uk/job/Lecturer... #dmupsychology #dmu #psychology
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Lecturer / Senior Lecturer in Low Intensity Psychological Therapies
Lecturer / Senior Lecturer in Low Intensity Psychological Therapies
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Dr Kaitlyn Zavaleta @dr-klzavaleta.bsky.social · 19/03/2026
theconversation.com/if-you-think... Obsessed with how validating this is 🤣
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If you think your toddler’s often ill, you’re right – what going to nursery means for catching colds and building immunity
Having an under five in your household increases your risk as an adult of having diarrhoea and vomiting.
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Dr Kaitlyn Zavaleta @dr-klzavaleta.bsky.social · 10/03/2026
This was such a fun chat with Jon at "The Psychologist". Have a look! Thank you, @psychmag.bsky.social !
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Dr Kaitlyn Zavaleta @dr-klzavaleta.bsky.social · 16/02/2026
theconversation.com/why-sigmund-... Absolutely fascinating to see this comeback, even as a cognitivist myself who is fairly anti-Freud.
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Why Sigmund Freud is making a comeback in the age of authoritarianism and AI
Freud’s insights into trauma, repression and the unconscious are finding new relevance and millions of followers.
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Dr Kaitlyn Zavaleta @dr-klzavaleta.bsky.social · 21/11/2025
👩‍🏫 Lecture alert! I will be speaking in an upcoming Unifrog webinar, "Why does my brain glitch? The psychology of everyday mistakes", Monday, 24th November from 5.30 - 6.15pm, GMT. To find out more about the talk and other Unifrog webinars, check out the link: www.unifrog.org/events/upcom...
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Why does my brain glitch? The psychology of everyday mistakes
Why do we forget names, mix up words, or switch languages without meaning to? From saying the wrong thing in class to blanking on a word, these 'brain glitches' reveal how our minds process informatio...
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Dr Kaitlyn Zavaleta @dr-klzavaleta.bsky.social · 07/11/2025
Did you know, the Language Scientists Podcast is now at 6,980 downloads?! Are you going to be the listener that gets us to 7,000? 🤯 I'm Dr Kaitlyn Zavaleta and alongside Dr Marie-Josee Bisson, we're the Language Scientists and this👇is our podcast. 🔗 the-language-scientists.captivate.fm/listen
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Dr Kaitlyn Zavaleta @dr-klzavaleta.bsky.social · 31/10/2025
🎃 Happy Halloween! Here's my super scary shirt for today because nothing is scarier than a p-value of 0.06. 😱
A woman with short dark hair wears a long sleeved orange shirt with p = .06 written on it
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Dr Kaitlyn Zavaleta @dr-klzavaleta.bsky.social · 15/10/2025
🧵 As we know in cognitive #psychology, you have to spend time engaging with the content in order for it to pass from shortterm and working memory into your longterm memory. Using generative #AI does not give you the opportunity to have that deep, engaging work. www.theguardian.com/technology/2...
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Pupils fear AI is eroding their ability to study, research finds
One in four students say AI ‘makes it too easy’ for them to find answers
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DMU Psychology @dmu-psychology.bsky.social · 07/10/2025
🟢 World Mental Health Day @ De Montfort Student's Union Friday, 10 October 10:30 - 14:30 BST Join in on World Mental Health day in Collaboration with DMU’s Mental Health and Wellbeing Postgraduates, Welfare student voice lead and DMU Wellbeing Group.  events.demontfortsu.com/event/world-...
Poster for "World Mental Health Day" at De Montfort Students Union on Friday, October 10, 2025, featuring a pink cloud-like brain character.
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Dr Kaitlyn Zavaleta @dr-klzavaleta.bsky.social · 26/09/2025
Happy European Day of Languages from the Language Scientists Podcast! Today is a great day to celebrate the languages in Europe and listen to a podcast that tells you the science behind #languagelearning. the-language-scientists.captivate.fm #podcast #language
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DMU Psychology @dmu-psychology.bsky.social · 24/09/2025
🤩 Welcome new DMU #Psychology students! You might be wondering what to expect. We’ve all been there! That's why we've compiled our best advice to help you navigate your first year with confidence. What's the one thing you're most excited or nervous about? #DMU #dmupsychology #leicester #uni
Welcome to DMU! Please attend and engage with all of your Block 1 sessions - it will pay off in your success over the next 3 years! - Dr Stephanie Cook, PSYC 1100 Module Leader"Be kind to yourself as you adjust to university life. It's a big transition and it's okay to take time to find your rhythm. Stay engaged, ask questions, and don't hesitate to reach out for support when you need it - no one expects you to have it all figured out straight away! - "Dr Su Lu, PSYC 1300 Module Leader""In the first year, it is essential to attend all the sessions timetabled because the answers and guidance for assessment, whatever they are, are given in the workshops and non-lecture sessions." - Dr Tom Wilson, Year 1 Coordinator. "Take advantage of our friendly community of over 500 students studying Psychology at DMU. Ask what they've enjoyed, what they wish they'd known in Year 1, and what they like most about DMU and Leicester. They will be happy to share their experience with you, and you can do the same next year!" - Dr Olivier de Condappa, Interim UG Programmes Leader.
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Dr Kaitlyn Zavaleta @dr-klzavaleta.bsky.social · 18/09/2025
The academic year is kicking off now! 😅
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Dr Kaitlyn Zavaleta @dr-klzavaleta.bsky.social · 12/09/2025
I needed a bit of music to work alongside, so I said, "Alexa, play music I would like." Skipped the first one only to be greeted with, "LA LA LA LAVA CHI CHI CHI CHICKEN" 😂😑 Thanks, kiddos.... 🫠
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Dr Kaitlyn Zavaleta @dr-klzavaleta.bsky.social · 11/09/2025
It's that time of year: students are starting their final year projects! What is the best piece of advice you'd offer them?
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Dr Kaitlyn Zavaleta @dr-klzavaleta.bsky.social · 22/08/2025
Looking forward to celebrating our Psychology students next week! 🥰
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Dr Kaitlyn Zavaleta @dr-klzavaleta.bsky.social · 21/08/2025
It's gonna be a good day! The sun is out, it's not hot 🙌 I've got coffee and datasets that need cleaning with my AMAZING RAs and writing time later today. 🥰 I hope you have a lovely day!
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Dr Kaitlyn Zavaleta @dr-klzavaleta.bsky.social · 19/08/2025
It's the last week of summer in my house as school starts up next week. What's the best part of your summer been? I think I have to say that it's been slowing down a bit! 🤣 What about you?
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Insta Science @instascience.bsky.social · 24/07/2025
Somewhere, something incredible is waiting to be known. — Carl Sagan 📷: Max Claret
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Dr Kaitlyn Zavaleta @dr-klzavaleta.bsky.social · 25/07/2025
No offense to the other journals, but I think Frontiers for Young Minds might be my favourite. I'm a Science Mentor and work with children to be science reviewers for these articles. Check ours out! kids.frontiersin.org/articles/10....
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Augmented Reality Books: Reshaping Our Reading Experiences
Augmented reality (AR) books provide a different way to read and engage with books. They look like any paper book you would usually read, but they have digitally added features such as 3D animations, ...
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Dr Kaitlyn Zavaleta @dr-klzavaleta.bsky.social · 07/07/2025
And just like that, I'm back! ✨ Feeling refreshed and ready to jump back into things after a wonderful week off. Soaking up that much-needed time off was exactly what I needed. Let's do this! 💪
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Dr Kaitlyn Zavaleta @dr-klzavaleta.bsky.social · 17/06/2025
My middle child was thoughtful enough to collect this little flower on the walk home from school to share with me. It was so small and so pretty and made such an impact on my day. What tiny thing made a positive impact on your day?
A single, delicate light purple flower with five petals and a yellow center, lying on a dark, textured surface.
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Dr Kaitlyn Zavaleta @dr-klzavaleta.bsky.social · 09/06/2025
Theatre nerd here: OMG THAT HAMILTON PERFORMANCE 😍🤩 It was like a SuperBowl version of Hamilton. AHMAZING.
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Dr Kaitlyn Zavaleta @dr-klzavaleta.bsky.social · 05/06/2025
✨ Highlight of the week ✨ Thank you to the student who nominated me for the students choice teacher awards! I've received the comments from the student's nomination, but these are anonymous, so I can't thank them properly. 😍 😭 💖 Thank you! You made my week!
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Dr Kaitlyn Zavaleta @dr-klzavaleta.bsky.social · 02/06/2025
28 June is just around the corner! DMU Open Days are a great opportunity to meet staff and students, experience the campus, and even enjoy a Taster session. Sign up today!
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DMU Psychology @dmu-psychology.bsky.social · 28/05/2025
Ignite your career! 🚀 DMU's final PG Open Evening for Health Psych & Mental Wellbeing is May 29th, 3-6pm. Catch the special Psychology talk included from 4-4.30pm! Meet experts, find your path. 🔗 www.dmu.ac.uk/study/postgr... #DMU #Postgraduate #PsychologyTalk #FutureLeaders #psychology
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Postgraduate events
De Montfort University (DMU), Leicester, UK offers a whole range of undergraduate, postgraduate and research courses. View our courses, book a visit and more
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Dr Kaitlyn Zavaleta @dr-klzavaleta.bsky.social · 28/05/2025
Linguistics could make language learning more relevant – and attractive – for school pupils. As a trained linguist, I couldn't agree more! Linguistics can help bridge the gap between languages, essentially providing you with the hidden links underneath. theconversation.com/linguistics-...
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Linguistics could make language learning more relevant – and attractive – for school pupils
A languages curriculum enriched with linguistics is appealing to students and teachers.
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Dr Kaitlyn Zavaleta @dr-klzavaleta.bsky.social · 21/05/2025
Our division is really lovely - consider being welcomed as one of our incoming students!
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Dr Kaitlyn Zavaleta @dr-klzavaleta.bsky.social · 16/05/2025
I would love to see what's being done to help the HE sector. This immigration white paper is not it. Certainly not when REF emphasises international research collaboration.
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Second Language Research Forum (SLRF) 2025 @slrf2025.bsky.social · 05/04/2025
SLRF 2025 is looking for reviewers! Volunteers will be asked to review ~3-5 abstracts by April 30. Sign up by Thursday, April 10 at forms.gle/eEWontcNiNA3....
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SLRF 2025 Reviewer Confirmation Form
Thank you for your interest in serving as a reviewer for SLRF 2025! We're currently finalizing our reviewer list and would like to confirm your availability and areas of interest. Please take a moment...
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Dr Kaitlyn Zavaleta @dr-klzavaleta.bsky.social · 10/04/2025
🌷🌞 Traveling for your holiday? Why not download a few episodes of "The Language Scientists" Podcast to listen to en route? 🧵 1/3 #podcast #learning #languagelearning #podcastrecommendation
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Dr Kaitlyn Zavaleta @dr-klzavaleta.bsky.social · 04/04/2025
🎊 Happy Friday! May your Friday be peaceful and productive and your weekend a fully recharging couple of days. 🌞 #academia #Friday
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Dr Kaitlyn Zavaleta @dr-klzavaleta.bsky.social · 26/03/2025
What a great few days in Edinburgh at the Bilingualism Matters Symposium! Loads of fab talks, great interactions with researchers and practitioners, and I even won a free ticket to next year's conference 🤯 what more could a girl ask for?! See you all in Milan!
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Dr Kaitlyn Zavaleta @dr-klzavaleta.bsky.social · 25/03/2025
It's poster time at Bilingualism Matters Symposium! What insights have we found from our podcast data? the-language-scientists.captivate.fm/listen
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Dr Kaitlyn Zavaleta @dr-klzavaleta.bsky.social · 25/03/2025
Day 2 at Bilingualism Matters Symposium. Starting off with the plenary on the future of neuroscientific research in the field of bilingualism. 🧠 🗣 👂
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Academy of Social Sciences @acadsocsciences.bsky.social · 20/03/2025
⭐New blog post⭐ In this blog ✍️ for our good growth hub, Dr Philippa Carr, drsimongoodman.bsky.social, @dradamjowett.bsky.social & Dr Jackie Abell explore how the media portrays inequality & wealth and the impact this has on economic growth. Read here ➡️ acss.org.uk/rethinking-e...
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Dr Kaitlyn Zavaleta @dr-klzavaleta.bsky.social · 19/03/2025
1/3 🏫 Last week for #BritishScienceWeek, I had the pleasure of being invited back to a local primary school to hold assemblies all day (!) for years 1-6. We did the Stroop task - and even tried it in different languages to test our hypotheses!
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Dr Kaitlyn Zavaleta @dr-klzavaleta.bsky.social · 18/03/2025
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Jen Annoh @jens-cells.bsky.social · 17/03/2025
🧪Attending your first scientific #conference? Thinking about what to pack, or just looking to make sure you prepared all the essentials? Have a look at The Beginner’s Guide to Scientific Conferences I got to publish for @the-node.bsky.social, out now! ☺️☺️ thenode.biologists.com/the-beginner...
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The Beginners Guide to Scientific Conferences
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Dr Kaitlyn Zavaleta @dr-klzavaleta.bsky.social · 11/03/2025
Getting ready for outreach assemblies for British Science Week! 🧠 My primary school scientists love the Stroop task.
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Dr Kaitlyn Zavaleta @dr-klzavaleta.bsky.social · 21/02/2025
Happy International Mother Language Day! Languages are beautiful and more languages only strengthen our world instead of weaken it.
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Dr Ben Gibson @bgibson49.bsky.social · 18/02/2025
Just in case you were worried that 'nobody is doing anything' or 'all hope is lost' 🧵👇
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Dr Kaitlyn Zavaleta @dr-klzavaleta.bsky.social · 21/02/2025
FYI, Long COVID event run by a wonderful colleague of mine.
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Dr Kaitlyn Zavaleta @dr-klzavaleta.bsky.social · 21/02/2025
🎊 Today is International Mother Language Day It is so important to keep encouraging "mother languages". Whilst it's great to learn additional languages, this does NOT need to be at the expense of the first language. 🎧🎙 the-language-scientists.captivate.fm/listen #multilingualism #podcast
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Dr Kaitlyn Zavaleta @dr-klzavaleta.bsky.social · 21/02/2025
Yes!
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DMU Psychology @dmu-psychology.bsky.social · 20/02/2025
What a cool experience! Congrats on a successful livestream, Meredith! In case you missed it, watch here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=hKbd... #psychology #dmu #university #dmuleicester
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Dr Kaitlyn Zavaleta @dr-klzavaleta.bsky.social · 06/02/2025
Day 4 writing streak! Nearly a full set 🎊
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Dr Kaitlyn Zavaleta @dr-klzavaleta.bsky.social · 04/02/2025
2 day writing streak!
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