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Dr. Fran Pilkington-Cheney

@franpcheney.bsky.social
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Senior Lecturer in psychology & sleep at NTU (she/her). Research focuses on the management of sleepiness during safety critical tasks (shift work, driving). Lover of books, history, cricket & F1. Go Pats!

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Dr. Fran Pilkington-Cheney @franpcheney.bsky.social · 24/04/2026
Last teaching session of the academic year this week - fourth year lecturing complete ✅
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Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Committee (EDIC) of the ESRS @esrs-edic.bsky.social · 12/11/2025
🌍 Help make ESRS conferences more inclusive! The ECN × EDIC survey is open for early-career researchers (≤10 years post MSc/PhD/MD). We’re collecting insights on the barriers you face to attending ESRS meetings, every response matters. 🗓️ Deadline: 22 Nov warwick.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
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Dr. Fran Pilkington-Cheney @franpcheney.bsky.social · 20/10/2025
Pleased to say I have been promoted to Senior Lecturer in Psychology and Sleep at @nottinghamtrentuni.bsky.social 🎉
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Adriana Michalak, PhD @dr-adri.bsky.social · 15/10/2025
🌙 Early-career sleep researchers & clinicians: Share your challenges attending Sleep Europe conferences! 💤 Quick survey by ESRS ECN & EDIC to improve accessibility & networking opportunities. ⏱️ A few minutes 📅 Deadline: Nov 22 🔗 warwick.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
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ESRS @esrs.bsky.social · 03/09/2025
𝐄𝐚𝐫𝐥𝐲-𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐫 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐬: 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐯𝐨𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬. Let's work towards more inclusive, accessible congresses. Share your experience by taking the survey: warwick.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_... #ESRS #earlycareer
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Dr. Fran Pilkington-Cheney @franpcheney.bsky.social · 03/09/2025
Day 1 of #RS5C25 looking forward to hearing all the great #roadsaftey research being conducted! I'm presenting our poster sharing draft findings from our RST grant SleepiEst, & talking about Individual #Countermeasures for #Sleepiness in the Special Session on Friday about #fatiguemanagement
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Adriana Michalak, PhD @dr-adri.bsky.social · 01/09/2025
Take part in our @esrs-ecn.bsky.social & @esrs-edic.bsky.social survey to break down barriers in #sleepscience 𝗧𝗼𝗴𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿, 𝘄𝗲 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗲𝗻𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗮𝗹𝗲𝗻𝘁, 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝗰𝗶𝗿𝗰𝘂𝗺𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝘀, 𝗱𝗲𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀 𝘄𝗵𝗼 𝗴𝗲𝘁𝘀 𝗮 𝘀𝗲𝗮𝘁 𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 (𝘀𝗹𝗲𝗲𝗽) 𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 🪑 💤 🪑
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Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Committee (EDIC) of the ESRS @esrs-edic.bsky.social · 26/08/2025
Meet Dr. Claire André, our new Operational Lead at the @esrs.bsky.social ESRS Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Committee @esrs-edic.bsky.social Dr. André brings outstanding expertise in neuroscience and sleep medicine to the EDIC team. We’re excited to welcome her! #SleepResearch #EDIC #ESRS
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Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Committee (EDIC) of the ESRS @esrs-edic.bsky.social · 07/08/2025
Meet the EDIC ESRS @esrs.bsky.social team! We’re thrilled to welcome our new members— Seren, Raoua, Sana, Dimitrios, José & Claire. More intros coming soon—stay tuned! #EDIC #ESRS #Equality #Diversity #Inclusion #SleepResearch
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The British Sleep Society (BSS) @britishsleepsoc.bsky.social · 01/08/2025
Click here for more information: sleepsociety.org.uk/call-for-ec-nominations-july-2025
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Women in Road Safety @womenroadsafety.bsky.social · 25/07/2025
Eef Hogervorst, Professor of Psychology at Loughborough University, has contributed significantly to global road safety through over 200 publications and pioneering research on dementia-friendly design, ageing, and mobility: www.linkedin.com/in/eef-hoger...
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Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Committee (EDIC) of the ESRS @esrs-edic.bsky.social · 18/07/2025
Just out: our EDIC Vice‑Chair @dr-adri.bsky.social chats with Dr Claudia Barth and Dr Laura Stankeviciute on why sleep and biological sex matter in Alzheimer’s risk. 👉 esrs.eu/news/sleep-s...
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Biological Sex Differences in the Context of Alzheimer's Disease: There's No Time to Sleep on It – the EDIC Take | ESRS
In this Sleep Science Friday interview,  Dr. Adriana Michalak speaks with Dr. Claudia Barth and Dr. Laura Stankeviciute to explore two often underestimated
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The British Sleep Society (BSS) @britishsleepsoc.bsky.social · 16/07/2025
For Conference Information: execbs.eventsair.com/bss-sleep-2025 For Webinar Information: www.sleepsociety.org.uk/bss-webinars...
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Dr. Fran Pilkington-Cheney @franpcheney.bsky.social · 16/07/2025
CROS/CRACN writing retreat is a go! Let's see if we can get this final PhD paper off my desk and onto the desk of @ajfiltness.bsky.social instead! ✍️
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School of Psychology, University of Nottingham @notts-psych.bsky.social · 14/07/2025
In Series 2 of #NottsPsychPod, we highlight research being conducted with communities at the @UniofNottingham. Ep 2 focuses on what really happens during the menopause, focusing on the cognitive symptoms such as memory and attention. Listen via creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/... A snippet … 👇
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Dr. Fran Pilkington-Cheney @franpcheney.bsky.social · 11/07/2025
Happy Friday! 🛶
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BPS Research Digest @researchdigest.bsky.social · 04/07/2025
Ever wondered how that last cup of coffee might affect your brain while you sleep? A new study's got answers for you: www.bps.org.uk/research-dig...
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What does caffeine do to the sleeping brain? | BPS
New research finds caffeine increases the complexity and criticality of brain activity during sleep, affecting various age groups differently.
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Prof Andy Field @profandyfield.com · 07/07/2025
Great opportunity to work with my very lovely office mate.
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Christopher R. Matthews @drcrmatthews.bsky.social · 26/02/2025
'The Craft of Interviewing.' We wrote this with ECRs & PGRs in mind. It's long, but it covers much ground. You won't find simple answers, but you will find a foundation from which you can develop your skills & style. As always, DM questions. Pre-print 👇🍺 sportrxiv.org/index.php/se...
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Shruthi Konda @shruthikonda.bsky.social · 23/05/2025
Hi all! New to this app. Looking to establish my network again.
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Scott Cairney @sacairney.bsky.social · 13/05/2025
I’m looking for a postdoc and RA for an ERC-funded project “SLEEPAWAY: Forgetting unwanted memories in sleep”. You’ll use MEG/EEG and fMRI to understand how the sleeping brain remembers and forgets. PLEASE REPOST 😊 Postdoc: tinyurl.com/vr5thp7s RA: tinyurl.com/ycyzkatc
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Dr. Fran Pilkington-Cheney @franpcheney.bsky.social · 06/05/2025
Our latest paper is now available examining the barriers to #exercise in #shiftworking healthcare workers. Very pleased to be involved in this important work, led by Cian Sweeney and Emma Sweeney @ntupsychology.bsky.social @nottinghamtrentuni.bsky.social journals.lww.com/joem/abstrac...
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A Qualitative Investigation Into The Exercise Habits,... : Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine
age exercise and improve health in healthcare shift workers, organizations should consider promoting on-site exercise opportunities with a wide range of exercise types and at low cost to the employee....
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Dr. Fran Pilkington-Cheney @franpcheney.bsky.social · 10/04/2025
Very pleased to see our new paper available - we discuss some of the current #occupational & #driving challenges in #sleep medicine, concluding with directions for future research 💤🚗🦺 Very much enjoyed this collaboration with Walter McNicholas doi.org/10.1111/jsr.... @ntupsychology.bsky.social
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<em>Journal of Sleep Research</em> | ESRS Journal | Wiley Online Library
Shift work is a necessity for a society that requires 24/7 services. However, working around the clock can cause a misalignment with our sleep-wake cycle, resulting in sleepiness, impaired cognition ....
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Dr. Fran Pilkington-Cheney @franpcheney.bsky.social · 09/04/2025
I am very happy to be spending the next couple of weeks being hosted at VTI, talking all things #sleepiness and #driversafety related. Looking forward to some exciting collaborations 🇸🇪🚗💤
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Dr. Fran Pilkington-Cheney @franpcheney.bsky.social · 02/04/2025
Great to see this live - a really important area of research. #sleepiness #shiftwork #safety
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The British Sleep Society (BSS) @britishsleepsoc.bsky.social · 31/03/2025
The BSS is delighted to announce applications are open for our BSS Fellowship. This is an excellent opportunity for interested candidates to be closely involved in the work of our national society. Click on the link below for more information: tinyurl.com/3chwkh36
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Elsa @marmaladegirl.bsky.social · 26/03/2025
Had a lovely evening with @franpcheney.bsky.social and Hyphen listening to the amazing @glider.bsky.social talk about the art history of Studio Ghibli. Really fascinating talk, so much depth and detail and insight. Came home and checked my bookshelf... Thanks Helen 💜💚🧡
500 Manga Heroes & Villains by Helen McCarthy
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Dr. Fran Pilkington-Cheney @franpcheney.bsky.social · 26/03/2025
Fascinating and passionate talk tonight by @glider.bsky.social about all things #ghibli - a great way to spend a Wednesday eve ❤️
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Dr. Fran Pilkington-Cheney @franpcheney.bsky.social · 25/03/2025
Finally submitted an article which has been on my to-do for quite.a.while. 👏 Aaannnddd first time using a reference manager 🎉 (late to the game, yes I did my thesis references by hand) #sleep #research #shiftwork #driversafety
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Dr. Fran Pilkington-Cheney @franpcheney.bsky.social · 20/03/2025
One of my fave days of the year - hosting the #Student #Sleep Conference for our final year project students 💤! Some really interesting projects presented across both labs. Taking place in our final lab session, it is a great way to celebrate all the hard work 👏 @ntupsychology.bsky.social
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Adriana Michalak, PhD @dr-adri.bsky.social · 07/03/2025
Is there anything better than staying cozy in PJ? Yes, doing it for an important cause! Today, I’m joining @esrs.bsky.social #SleepAwarnessEurope2025 Pyjama Day initiative to promote the importance of healthy sleeping habits and their impact on overall health and well-being. 💤 👕 💤 #PJDay25ESRS
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Nottingham Institute of Psychology @ntupsychology.bsky.social · 06/03/2025
📚✨ Happy World Book Day 2025 from NTU Psychology! ✨📚 Today, Dr Emma Vardy highlights the magic of books and the role they play in shaping young minds. Reading with children not only sparks their imagination but also builds their cognitive and emotional skills for life. 🌟👶💡
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World Book Day
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Adriana Michalak, PhD @dr-adri.bsky.social · 06/03/2025
🌙 Join #PJDay25ESRS & Support Better Sleep! 💤 Sleep is essential, yet millions in Europe struggle with poor sleep. Tomorrow, March 7th, wear your PJs to work, school, or meetings to promote #sleephealth! 👕 Better sleep = better health! #SleepAwarenessEurope25 #BetterSleepBetterFutures
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Nottingham Institute of Psychology @ntupsychology.bsky.social · 05/03/2025
🌟 Celebrating the upcoming #InternationalWomensDay! 🌟 A study by Laritza Machín Rincón et al. highlights how experiential learning empowers young women in leadership, breaking barriers & driving equality. 📖 Project Info: petras.uji.es 📖 Paper: doi.org/10.1016/j.ij... #GenderEquality #Leadership
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ESRS @esrs.bsky.social · 03/03/2025
Set once again against the scenic French Riviera, the 5th ESRS Sleep Science School returns on 21-26 Sept 2025 in Fréjus! A week of learning, discussion & collaboration with international sleep experts. 🔗 Apply now: esrs.eu/sleep-scienc... #ESRS #SleepScienceSchool25
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Dr. Fran Pilkington-Cheney @franpcheney.bsky.social · 28/02/2025
#CUS2025
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Dr. Fran Pilkington-Cheney @franpcheney.bsky.social · 28/02/2025
Looking forward to speaking today at the Royal College of Physicians 8th Clinic update for #Sleep Conference - thinking about assessing #sleepiness and #fatigue in #safety critical contexts @ntupsychology.bsky.social
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The British Sleep Society (BSS) @britishsleepsoc.bsky.social · 25/02/2025
The British Sleep Society (BSS) is pleased to announce the launch of its Studentship Programme, offering undergraduate and postgraduate students in the United Kingdom an opportunity to engage in original sleep research. Follow the link for more details: www.sleepsociety.org.uk/click-here-f...
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Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Committee (EDIC) of the ESRS @esrs-edic.bsky.social · 11/02/2025
🌍 Today, on the International Day of Women & Girls in Science, GEF celebrates the brilliance, strength, and resilience of women and girls shaping the future of STEM! 🚀 Let’s continue to push for equality, opportunity, and representation for all in the scientific community💡 #WomenInScience #STEM
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Ashleigh Filtness @ajfiltness.bsky.social · 23/01/2025
One week left to get abstracts in for Road Safety on 5 Continents. This year in Leeds, UK, see you there 3rd - 5th September 2025. www.vti.se/en/rs5c/ #RoadSafety
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Scuderia Ferrari F1 @scuderiaferrarif1.bsky.social · 20/01/2025
Benvenuto, Lewis!
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Dr. Fran Pilkington-Cheney @franpcheney.bsky.social · 18/01/2025
How does #alcohol impact #sleep?
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Dr. Fran Pilkington-Cheney @franpcheney.bsky.social · 17/01/2025
Alcohol can be a bit of a talking point in January, but how does it impact #sleep? Emma and I co-authored a piece for @uk.theconversation.com, click on the link to read more @nottinghamtrentuni.bsky.social theconversation.com/alcohol-may-...
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Alcohol may help you fall asleep faster, but it leads to a worse night’s rest overall – here’s why
If you sometimes use alcohol to help you fall asleep, here are some things you can do instead.
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Dr. Fran Pilkington-Cheney @franpcheney.bsky.social · 17/01/2025
A very exciting and relevant topic! Looking forward to seeing @esrs-ecn.bsky.social updates 👏👏
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Professor Julie Hulme @juliehulme-psyc.bsky.social · 07/01/2025
Welcome to Bluesky, @ntupsychology.bsky.social - great to see you here!!
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Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Committee (EDIC) of the ESRS @esrs-edic.bsky.social · 19/12/2024
🌟 Hello, Bluesky! 🌌 We’re thrilled to officially join this community as the Gender Equality Forum of @esrs.bsky.social! 🎉 Follow us for initiatives on promoting gender equity in sleep research 💤 Let’s keep pushing boundaries and advancing inclusivity in science💡💪 #GenderEquality #SleepResearch
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Dr. Fran Pilkington-Cheney @franpcheney.bsky.social · 04/12/2024
Check out our latest paper: "Predicting the use of sugar and caffeine as countermeasures to #sleepiness in London bus drivers" This work formed part of my PhD research, so very happy to see it out in the world! Link here: doi.org/10.2486/indh... @ajfiltness.bsky.social Cheryl Haslam Karl Miller
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Predicting the use of sugar and caffeine as countermeasures to sleepiness in London bus drivers
Sleepiness is a significant workplace safety hazard and prevalent in shift workers including bus drivers. Several aspects of professional driving can …
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Angie Young (she/her) @drangieyoung.bsky.social · 26/11/2024
Great news for #NTU graduates! www.telegraph.co.uk/money/jobs/s...
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The four universities beating the Russell Group on pay growth and application rates
A handful of outsiders may soon be giving the higher education elite a run for their tuition fees
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