Reposted by Michaela Gummerum 🇪🇺BPS Developmental Section @bpsdevsection.bsky.social · 04/09/2026Fantastic presentation of this year's Neil O'Connor Award winner Alex Hendry. Many congratulations, Alex! 041
Reposted by Michaela Gummerum 🇪🇺BPS Developmental Section @bpsdevsection.bsky.social · 03/09/2026Huge congratulations to the 2026 Impact and Engagement Award winners Vicky Armstrong and @hellosephine.bsky.social for their amazing @artatthestart.bsky.social 021
Michaela Gummerum 🇪🇺 @mgummerum.bsky.social · 01/09/2026Huge congratulations to Dr Kit Brown @warwickpsych.bsky.social who successfully passed his viva 🎉 We are so proud of you, Dr Kit! Many thanks to the outstanding examiner team @drsarahrose.bsky.social, @lukehodson.bsky.social and @wordlessreader.bsky.social for making this such a smooth viva! 031
Reposted by Michaela Gummerum 🇪🇺Aston Psychology @astonpsychology.bsky.social · 27/04/2026We 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! 001
Reposted by Michaela Gummerum 🇪🇺BPS Developmental Section @bpsdevsection.bsky.social · 09/04/2026We are delighted to announce that the 2026 BPS Developmental Section Annual Conference will take place in Durham from September 3 to 4 (with a workshop day on September 2). Please check out www.bps.org.uk/event/develo...bps.org.uk 111
Reposted by Michaela Gummerum 🇪🇺BPS Developmental Section @bpsdevsection.bsky.social · 07/12/2025Scholarship and Research Fund for PGRs and ECRs: The Developmental Psychology Section offers several small grants for pump-priming and dissemination of research for members early in their career or undertaking a PhD. Deadline: 19 December 2025. Check out www.bps.org.uk/member-netwo...media.tenor.coma little girl is holding a toy gun and making a funny face while saying `` pay attention to me '' .ALT: a little girl is holding a toy gun and making a funny face while saying `` pay attention to me '' . 031
Reposted by Michaela Gummerum 🇪🇺Aidan Horner @aidanhorner.bsky.social · 21/07/20252 Lecturer (Assistant Prof) positions available @yorkpsychology.bsky.social! Come join our department! #neuroskyence #cognition #psychscisky #neurojobs jobs.york.ac.uk/vacancy/lect...jobs.york.ac.ukJobs - The University of York 58186
Reposted by Michaela Gummerum 🇪🇺Izzy Jayasinghe @ijayas.bsky.social · 05/04/2024A study on what many of us already know: over 75% of internal service work in academia is done by women. The bit that gets me:”The male associate professors in particular made it clear that they actively engaged in evasiveness and did not want to participate if it was not positive for their careers”kifinfo.noWomen end up doing the academic housework 381182596
Reposted by Michaela Gummerum 🇪🇺Warwick Psychology @warwickpsych.bsky.social · 08/07/2025Tomorrow's PGR workshop is on writing your thesis and is hosted by Dr. Katy Stokes (@katystokes.bsky.social). It will be 11AM-12PM in room H0.44 -- open to students and staff. 021
Reposted by Michaela Gummerum 🇪🇺Warwick Psychology @warwickpsych.bsky.social · 16/06/2025Tomorrow's PGR workshop is hosted by Lucas Castillo (@lcastillo.bsky.social) and will be on how to make an online experiment that yields good data. It will be from 10-11AM in room H0.44, open to students and staff. 021
Reposted by Michaela Gummerum 🇪🇺Warwick Psychology @warwickpsych.bsky.social · 12/06/2025Tomorrow's PGR Workshop is hosted by Yun-Xiao Li (@yunxiao-li.bsky.social), Sutong Duan (@sutongduan.bsky.social) and Peter To. It will be a hands-on R workshop that covers core data analysis, including Bayesian approaches. It will be from 10am-5PM in room H1.49 -- open to students and staff. 062
Reposted by Michaela Gummerum 🇪🇺Suzanne Aussems @suzanneaussems.bsky.social · 09/06/2025Today is a very exciting day, full of research talks by postgrads, postdocs, and faculty working on the topic of language across the University of Warwick #LLGAwayDay @warwickpsych.bsky.social 082
Reposted by Michaela Gummerum 🇪🇺Adam Sanborn @asanborn.bsky.social · 06/06/2025We've received funding from the ESRC to investigate if sampling models can explain perceptual and cognitive tasks in the same way. One of the postdoc positions is advertised: www.jobs.ac.uk/job/D... 1/2jobs.ac.ukResearch Fellow (110542-0525) at University of WarwickRecruiting now: Research Fellow (110542-0525) on jobs.ac.uk. Click for details and explore more academic job opportunities on the top job board 152
Reposted by Michaela Gummerum 🇪🇺Dr. Laura Shapiro @lashaps.bsky.social · 29/05/2025Tenure-Track Research Fellowships are open for applications at @astonpress.bsky.social - if you're interested in child health/ child development/ developmental neuroscience, check us out here: www.aston.ac.uk/research/hls... we're a friendly bunch so pls get in touch with any qns ❤️📚🥦🏥🏫❣️aston.ac.ukAston Institute of Health and Neurodevelopment (IHN) 136
Reposted by Michaela Gummerum 🇪🇺Josie Booth @drjosienbooth.bsky.social · 29/05/2025We are hiring! 1 year full time teaching fellow post in Developmental Psychology! Come and work with our wonderful team @dpie-uoe.bsky.social - deadline is 12th June so be quick! elxw.fa.em3.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/Candid...elxw.fa.em3.oraclecloud.comTeaching Fellow in Developmental Psychology in EducationThe Institute for Education, Community and Society (ECS) invites applications for a Teaching Fellow with academic expertise in Developmental Psychology in Education. We welcome applications from candi... 011
Reposted by Michaela Gummerum 🇪🇺Warwick Psychology @warwickpsych.bsky.social · 27/05/2025Tomorrow's PGR Peer Workshop is hosted by Thomas Bilterys and covers the process of applying for postdocs. It will be 10-11AM in room H0.44. 151
Reposted by Michaela Gummerum 🇪🇺Warwick Psychology @warwickpsych.bsky.social · 23/05/2025And finally, Kehan Mei presenting her work on cross-cultural relations between personality traits and subjective well-being @arealo.bsky.social 061
Reposted by Michaela Gummerum 🇪🇺Warwick Psychology @warwickpsych.bsky.social · 23/05/2025@ofeher.bsky.social 001
Reposted by Michaela Gummerum 🇪🇺Warwick Psychology @warwickpsych.bsky.social · 23/05/2025Marie Stracke exploring the effects of growing up with a dialect on children’s acquisition of the standard variety @dieterwolke.bsky.social @suzanneaussems.bsky.social An exciting new use of the Bavarian Longitudinal Study data 032
Reposted by Michaela Gummerum 🇪🇺Warwick Psychology @warwickpsych.bsky.social · 23/05/2025Fascinating and worrying headline finding: students overestimate how much they changed ChatGPT-generated text 001
Reposted by Michaela Gummerum 🇪🇺Warwick Psychology @warwickpsych.bsky.social · 23/05/2025Next, a current MSc for Social Science Research student. Inchara Athreya investigates ChatGPT use amongst @warwickpsych.bsky.social UG students #ESRC #MidlandsGraduateSchool #UKRI 131
Reposted by Michaela Gummerum 🇪🇺Warwick Psychology @warwickpsych.bsky.social · 23/05/2025Daixin Zhang on sentence comprehension and episodic memory @matthewmakpsy.bsky.social - words become closer after being read together and this effect extends to synonyms of the read words 041
Reposted by Michaela Gummerum 🇪🇺Warwick Psychology @warwickpsych.bsky.social · 23/05/2025And it’s now Lily Erner’s turn! As well as organising this wonderful PG Research Day, Lily completed her MSc in Social Science Research #ESRC #MidlandsGraduateSchool last year on the topic of PTSD and susceptibility to misinformation @kimwade.bsky.social 131
Reposted by Michaela Gummerum 🇪🇺Warwick Psychology @warwickpsych.bsky.social · 23/05/2025And we are back after lunch with Evy Paterson. Barriers to help-seeking in deaf/HH adults #clinicalPhD 032
Reposted by Michaela Gummerum 🇪🇺Warwick Psychology @warwickpsych.bsky.social · 23/05/2025Loving these colourful slides from Abisayo Adekeye talking about late-diagnosed autistic women - age of identification affects quality of life via autism acceptance but findings difference for self-acceptance and other-acceptance 031
Reposted by Michaela Gummerum 🇪🇺Warwick Psychology @warwickpsych.bsky.social · 23/05/2025Yibai Zhu introduces her novel joint coordination game to study the role of language in joint action 152
Reposted by Michaela Gummerum 🇪🇺Warwick Psychology @warwickpsych.bsky.social · 23/05/2025Xuan Zhao reports on a large scale study of 4 national cohorts showing varying relations between gestational weight and IQ @dieterwolke.bsky.social 131
Reposted by Michaela Gummerum 🇪🇺Warwick Psychology @warwickpsych.bsky.social · 23/05/2025More on sleep from another member of the Warwick Sleep and Pain lab, @michaelapawley.bsky.social @nkytang.bsky.social Nothing like a good quote to start us off 241
Reposted by Michaela Gummerum 🇪🇺Developmental Psychology ECRs @devpsychecr.bsky.social · 23/05/2025Are you attending the BPS Dev conference 2025? If so make sure you don't miss this workshop on sleep and physical activity @bpsdevsection.bsky.social #ChildDev #Psychology 001
Reposted by Michaela Gummerum 🇪🇺Warwick Psychology @warwickpsych.bsky.social · 23/05/2025Key takeaway - within participant relations cannot be inferred from between-participants correlations 131
Reposted by Michaela Gummerum 🇪🇺Warwick Psychology @warwickpsych.bsky.social · 23/05/2025Peter To takes us on a fascinating journey about pain, sleep, physical activity and disrupted circadian rhythm 251
Reposted by Michaela Gummerum 🇪🇺Warwick Psychology @warwickpsych.bsky.social · 23/05/2025Samantha Terry kicks us off with the first full talk of the day. A sensitive and comprehensive analysis of the lived experience of patients in ICU during the first wave of COVID-19 021
Reposted by Michaela Gummerum 🇪🇺Warwick Psychology @warwickpsych.bsky.social · 23/05/2025Poster are up ready for the lunchtime poster session and Tom is doing a great job introducing the day @warwickpsych.bsky.social we have a packed schedule, so get ready for a 360 tour of our PG research 021
Reposted by Michaela Gummerum 🇪🇺Pascal Vrticka @pvrticka.bsky.social · 15/05/2025My @soneatlab.bsky.social @universityofessex.bsky.social is hiring a Postdoctoral Research Associate. Fully funded for 2 years starting 01 October 2025. Application deadline is 01 June 2025. 👉🏻 www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DMX778/p... #fNIRS #hyperscanning #neuroskyence #DevSci #DevPsy #PsychSciSky #CogScijobs.ac.ukPostdoctoral Research Associate at University of EssexAn opportunity for an academic position as a Postdoctoral Research Associate is available, as advertised on jobs.ac.uk. Apply now and explore other academic job openings. 0913
Reposted by Michaela Gummerum 🇪🇺Kieran O’Shea @kieranjoshea.bsky.social · 14/05/2025Come and join our talented teaching team @strath-psh.bsky.social - we are also recruiting for a Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Developmental Psychology 🧠 👇 013
Reposted by Michaela Gummerum 🇪🇺BPS Developmental Section @bpsdevsection.bsky.social · 06/05/2025Want to find out about innovative techniques to test sleep and physical activity in children? Join us at our pre-conference workshop on 9th September at Royal Holloway, University of London, sponsored by the Waterloo Foundation. 113
Reposted by Michaela Gummerum 🇪🇺Dawn Watling @dawnwatling.bsky.social · 27/04/2025Deadline for the @bpsdevsection.bsky.social Annual Conference has been extended! Submit by the 29th April! We look forward to welcoming you @royalholloway.bsky.social for a free day of workshops on the 9th Sept, followed by two days of great talks the 10-11th Sept! www.bps.org.uk/event/develo...bps.org.ukDevelopmental Psychology Section Annual Conference 2025 | BPSThe BPS Developmental Section Annual Conference 2025 is a 2 day conference of knowledge exchange for academics and practitioners working in the field of Developmental Psychology. 024
Reposted by Michaela Gummerum 🇪🇺Developmental Psychology ECRs @devpsychecr.bsky.social · 12/04/2025My abstract is submitted, but is yours? All ECRs, PGRs and #Psychology students welcome to attend and present at the BPS #Developmental Conference 2025 on 10th-11th September Applications open until 22nd April: www.bps.org.uk/event/develo... @bpsdevsection.bsky.social @bpseastmids.bsky.social 024
Reposted by Michaela Gummerum 🇪🇺BPS Developmental Section @bpsdevsection.bsky.social · 11/04/2025There is still time to submit your abstract for the BPS Developmental Section Conference which will take place at Royal Holloway, University of London, from 10th-11th September 2025. Check out the conference website for more information bpsdev.org.uk 011
Reposted by Michaela Gummerum 🇪🇺Manuel Bohn @elmanubohn.bsky.social · 10/04/2025I'm looking for a PhD Student at the intersection of Machine Learning and Developmental Psychology. We study everyday experiences in children from 🇰🇪🇩🇪🇹🇷 and use ML models to quantify interactions. 4 years, fully funded, great team, beautiful location. Please share and apply! tinyurl.com/2mafdyh4leuphana.deResearch Associate (m/f/d) Applying Machine Learning to Developmental Psychology 13748
Reposted by Michaela Gummerum 🇪🇺Warwick Psychology @warwickpsych.bsky.social · 10/04/2025Young lemurs sing like children -- new research from @chiaradg.bsky.social www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...bbc.co.ukBaby lemurs sing like children, Warwick university study showsThe University of Warwick has found that young lemurs sing out of tune and improve as adults. 052
Reposted by Michaela Gummerum 🇪🇺Rob Nash @drrobnash.bsky.social · 27/03/2025Psychology and education-minded people in the UK! We're hiring a Research Fellow to join my team at the NIoT. Looking for PhD grads with strong quant skills 📈, and an appetite for doing research with real impact for schools, teachers, and children 📚🧑🏽🏫. Deadline April 20. niot.org.uk/careers/rese...niot.org.ukResearch Fellow, National Institute of TeachingIn this role you will work in the NIoT’s research team making a tangible and immediate impact on teaching practices. 0710
Reposted by Michaela Gummerum 🇪🇺Developmental Psychology ECRs @devpsychecr.bsky.social · 01/04/2025Be in for a chance to win £250 - All UK Universities eligible. Apply here: app.santanderopenacademy.com/en/program/s... #StudentFunding #Santander @thephdplace.bsky.social #PhDFunding #StaffsUni @openuniversity.bsky.social #StudentSavings #Postgraduate #MastersStudent #Undergrad #StudentLife 043
Reposted by Michaela Gummerum 🇪🇺Developmental Psychology ECRs @devpsychecr.bsky.social · 02/04/2025Excited for this years BPS Developmental Section conference - it is always a fun event filled with fascinating #developmental research! Hope to see you there this year: www.bps.org.uk/event/develo... @bpsdevsection.bsky.social @bpsofficial.bsky.social #Psychology #PsychDev #PsychConference 064
Reposted by Michaela Gummerum 🇪🇺Gavin Buckingham @drgbuckingham.bsky.social · 28/03/2025Come and do a funded PhD in our department at @exeter.ac.uk Exploring the efficacy of Virtual training for x-ray scanning image interpretation in aviation security (please RT) www.exeter.ac.uk/study/fundin...exeter.ac.ukAward details | Funding and scholarships for students | University of Exeter 0411
Reposted by Michaela Gummerum 🇪🇺Nicole Tang @nkytang.bsky.social · 31/03/2025👇 Calling for UK-based healthcare workers 🧪 023
Reposted by Michaela Gummerum 🇪🇺Warwick Psychology @warwickpsych.bsky.social · 27/03/2025We are recruiting for two 1-year teaching-focussed positions. We welcome applicants in a wide range of areas, with a particular focus on social psychology for one of the posts. www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DML866/a...jobs.ac.ukAssistant Professor (Teaching Focussed) or Teaching Fellow (110378-0325) - (Two Posts) at University of WarwickDiscover an exciting academic career path as a Assistant Professor (Teaching Focussed) or Teaching Fellow (110378-0325) - (Two Posts) at jobs.ac.uk. Don't miss out on this job opportunity - apply toda... 0411
Michaela Gummerum 🇪🇺 @mgummerum.bsky.social · 27/03/2025So happy to share that the first paper of Pip Brown's PhD @warwickpsych.bsky.social is now out in the British Journal of Developmental Psychology (Open Access, of course) bpspsychub.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10....bpspsychub.onlinelibrary.wiley.comBritish Journal of Developmental Psychology | Wiley Online LibraryDevelopment of epistemic vigilance towards online information is crucial for adolescents in the context of widespread online ‘information pollution’. Children have demonstrated selective mistrust of ... 292
Reposted by Michaela Gummerum 🇪🇺Hannah Robinson @hankumna.bsky.social · 18/03/2025In my final 3-weeks of data collection before write-up. If you need a break from work I would love your participation - it's a huge help! @bpseastmids.bsky.social @bpsofficial.bsky.social #AcademicSky #AcademicChatter #research #PhDChat #PsychologyResearch #Humour #HigherEd #PhD #Research 072