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News & miscellanea from the School of Psychology at the University of Nottingham. #WeAreUoNPsych Posts by: @ndeanmarshall.bsky.social & @ronitibon.bsky.social & @CTLFisher.bsky.social

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School of Psychology, University of Nottingham @notts-psych.bsky.social · 11h
Join us for the next talk in our Psychology Seminar Series. Our seminar series is free and open to all. The seminar will be held in A1 in the School of Psychology on October 7th at 1pm.
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School of Psychology, University of Nottingham @notts-psych.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Peer Guide drop-in sessions for autumn semester🍂
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School of Psychology, University of Nottingham @notts-psych.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Your reminder to select your modules before the deadline THIS FRIDAY!
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School of Psychology, University of Nottingham @notts-psych.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
As welcome week is in full swing, we wanted to let new students know about officer hours, and remind our students we are welcoming back about them. More information and FAQs can be found via the Moodle link! 🗃️🗂️⏰ Moodle link: moodle.nottingham.ac.uk/mod/page/vie...
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School of Psychology, University of Nottingham @notts-psych.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
This Thursday!
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School of Psychology, University of Nottingham @notts-psych.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
We're celebrating 20 years of summer scientist!
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School of Psychology, University of Nottingham @notts-psych.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
That’s a wrap for #NottsPsychPod Series 3. We have covered topics from children’s learning and digital technology to healthy ageing, memory, brain stimulation, and the science of consciousness. (Re-)listen via creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/...
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School of Psychology, University of Nottingham @notts-psych.bsky.social · 03/08/2026
Calling all recent UoN Psychology Graduates! Join our UoN Psychology Alumni and Career Development Group on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/groups/13029...
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School of Psychology, University of Nottingham @notts-psych.bsky.social · 03/08/2026
Does remembering something always mean you're consciously aware of it? In our final episode of #NottsPsychPod Series 3, we explore how memories become part of our conscious experience and what happens in the brain when we remember. Listen creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/...
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School of Psychology, University of Nottingham @notts-psych.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
Guiding Principles to Writing Accessible Multiple-Choice Questions (MCQs): A practical evidence-based guide for educators. Read more here: doi.org/10.25878/x6x...
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School of Psychology, University of Nottingham @notts-psych.bsky.social · 29/07/2026
Such an exciting day! 🎓 Huge congratulations to all of our fantastic students!
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School of Psychology, University of Nottingham @notts-psych.bsky.social · 27/07/2026
Can we keep our brains healthy as we age? In Episode 4 of #NottsPsychPod Series 3, we explore how memory changes as we get older and whether non-invasive brain stimulation could help support healthy cognitive ageing. Listen via creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/... A snippet... 👇
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School of Psychology, University of Nottingham @notts-psych.bsky.social · 20/07/2026
Is more brain activity always better for memory? In Ep 3 of #NottsPsychPod Series 3, we explore why healthy memory depends on a careful balance of brain activity, and how this research could improve our understanding of conditions such as schizophrenia. creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/...
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School of Psychology, University of Nottingham @notts-psych.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
Huge congratulations to @josefinaw.bsky.social on winning the University of Nottingham Staff Excellence Award in the Outstanding PGR category! 🎉 A well-deserved recognition of her outstanding research achievements and dedication to building an Open Research community. 👏 👏 👏
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School of Psychology, University of Nottingham @notts-psych.bsky.social · 13/07/2026
Ageing isn't just about memory decline. In Episode 2 of #NottsPsychPod Series 3, we explore why older adults can remember just as well as younger adults in some situations, and what this teaches us about healthy ageing, memory, hearing, and vision. Listen via creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/...
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School of Psychology, University of Nottingham @notts-psych.bsky.social · 06/07/2026
Our 20th Anniversary Summer Scientist Week is now taking bookings.
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School of Psychology, University of Nottingham @notts-psych.bsky.social · 06/07/2026
📣Peer Guide applications are now open for 2026/27! Applications close on 17th July⏰
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School of Psychology, University of Nottingham @notts-psych.bsky.social · 06/07/2026
Can educational apps really help children learn? In Episode 1 of #NottsPsychPod Series 3, we explore digital learning, memory, and attention, as well as what parents should look for when choosing educational apps. Listen via creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/... A snippet... 👇
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School of Psychology, University of Nottingham @notts-psych.bsky.social · 29/06/2026
We’re back! Notts Psych Pod is back for Series 3, where we tackle the topic of Memory and Ageing. Episodes will be available on Mondays, beginning 6th July 2026. Listen wherever you get your podcasts: creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/... #NottsPsychPod
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School of Psychology, University of Nottingham @notts-psych.bsky.social · 12/06/2026
Reminder of the dates for Progression and award outcomes. You can find full details here: www.nottingham.ac.uk/studentservi... If you have any questions about your exams, please speak to your dedicated exams tutor - you’ll have been introduced to them during Welcome Week.
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Deborah Talmi @dtalmi.bsky.social · 22/05/2026
We are pleased to share our report, based on an 18-month research project, exploring the use of AI in assessment of UG psych degrees. It brings together empirical findings on human-AI alignment and reflections from academics, students, and professional services. www.cam.ac.uk/stories/ai-u...
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AI not yet good enough to mark university essays, rewarding ‘style over substance’
Top AI systems show bias towards rewarding overly complex prose styles and only match human examiners for grade bands around half the time, research finds.
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School of Psychology, University of Nottingham @notts-psych.bsky.social · 05/06/2026
Prof Alexa Spence from the School of Psychology and Prof James Goulding from the Business School have today on World Environment day launched a web portal where people can visualise their food shopping data in terms of environmental impact. 1/2
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School of Psychology, University of Nottingham @notts-psych.bsky.social · 21/05/2026
New research from colleagues in our school (@ronitibon,@cMadan) establishes the use of a measure of brain complexity across two datasets (#ADNI and #BioFIND) for detecting Alzheimer’s disease sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
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Structural complexity of brain regions in mild cognitive impairment and Alzheimer’s disease
Early detection of Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is a major focus of current research efforts to guide early interventions. Subtle neural changes might be …
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School of Psychology, University of Nottingham @notts-psych.bsky.social · 21/05/2026
Nature Climate Change highlighted work by our own Alexa Spence in their 15th year anniversary edition in a piece focusing on Spence et al.’s (2011) paper, described as having ‘catalysed an entire research endeavour on experience and climate change’! www.nature.com/articles/s41...
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Personal experiences matter for climate action - Nature Climate Change
Climate change impacts are no longer distant but have entered people’s everyday experiences. Here we look back on a 2011 paper that showed how direct personal experience shapes people’s climate change...
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School of Psychology, University of Nottingham @notts-psych.bsky.social · 21/05/2026
Alexa Spence and Jo Burge from our school developed a new measure of climate creativity published in the Journal of Environmental Psychology this week. This has helped to demonstrate the effects of hope in promoting creativity for climate action: www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
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Climate Creativity for Action: Conceptual Development and the Catalytic Effect of Hope.
Individual behaviour change is needed for a sustainable future to mitigate climate change however extensive barriers to action, are documented. One wa…
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School of Psychology, University of Nottingham @notts-psych.bsky.social · 21/05/2026
Calling all Mature students! Boost your academic skills, support your wellbeing, and connect with others at the FREE Mature Student Summer School - booking now open for all UG & PG students!
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School of Psychology, University of Nottingham @notts-psych.bsky.social · 18/05/2026
Notts Psych Pod Series 3 recording has begun... watch this space! www.nottingham.ac.uk/psychology/o...
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School of Psychology, University of Nottingham @notts-psych.bsky.social · 13/05/2026
Fantastic talks and posters at our #PGRConference today! Huge congratulations to the runners-up and winners of the Open Research, Best Poster, and Best Talk awards!
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School of Psychology, University of Nottingham @notts-psych.bsky.social · 07/05/2026
"Heron, happy as Larry, just off the path below the Portland building" 📸: by Professor Haselgrove
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School of Psychology, University of Nottingham @notts-psych.bsky.social · 29/04/2026
Come along to our Wellbeing Café on May 6th!🫶
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School of Psychology, University of Nottingham @notts-psych.bsky.social · 27/04/2026
Spring break has finished so a perfect time to remind you to not forget our Psychology Careers Moodle page is always available! Self‑enrol if you’re not already on it and explore resources, skills support, and careers appointments. moodle.nottingham.ac.uk/course/view....
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School of Psychology, University of Nottingham @notts-psych.bsky.social · 22/04/2026
Come along to the Peer Guide recruitment event next week if you're interested in applying to be a Peer Guide for AY 2026/27!
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School of Psychology, University of Nottingham @notts-psych.bsky.social · 26/03/2026
Excited to award a Special Recognition for Research Culture to Dr Josefina Weinerova as part of this year’s PhD Alumni Excellence Recognition Scheme. Congratulations on this well‑deserved commendation!
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School of Psychology, University of Nottingham @notts-psych.bsky.social · 26/03/2026
Delighted to award a Special Recognition for Research Excellence to Dr Joanna Loayza as part of this year’s PhD Alumni Excellence Recognition Scheme. Congratulations on this fantastic achievement!
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School of Psychology, University of Nottingham @notts-psych.bsky.social · 26/03/2026
Thrilled to announce that Dr Hannah Slack was selected as the winner of the PhD Alumni Excellence Recognition Scheme! We look forward to welcoming Hannah as keynote speaker at the forthcoming PGR Conference on 13 May 2026. Huge Congratulations!
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School of Psychology, University of Nottingham @notts-psych.bsky.social · 25/03/2026
Take part in our postgradute taught experience survey: nott.ac/PTES
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School of Psychology, University of Nottingham @notts-psych.bsky.social · 25/03/2026
Our PsychSparks event was a great success with outstanding talks by all of our speakers! Thank you to all who came and supported the event - we hope to see you next year!⚡🗣️
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School of Psychology, University of Nottingham @notts-psych.bsky.social · 23/03/2026
Calling all finalist UG students! Come along to our NSS completion event in A6 this Thursday from 11:45am. There'll be pizza and computers, making a dedicated space for you to complete the National Student Survey. Your feedback shapes the future. Complete the NSS here: www.thestudentsurvey.com
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School of Psychology, University of Nottingham @notts-psych.bsky.social · 19/03/2026
People and Culture Committee are looking for feedback from students (all levels) with protected characteristics about the inclusive research guidelines draft. The link to the form is: forms.office.com/e/YNKXwgLZqN
People and Culture Committee are looking for feedback from students (all levels) with protected characteristics about the inclusive research guidelines draft.
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School of Psychology, University of Nottingham @notts-psych.bsky.social · 18/03/2026
Reminder that we run Peer Guide sessions daily, every week! They're here for if you need some advice, or just a friendly chat!🗣️
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School of Psychology, University of Nottingham @notts-psych.bsky.social · 17/03/2026
Office hours reminder! More information and FAQs can be found via the Moodle link! 🗃️🗂️⏰ Moodle link: moodle.nottingham.ac.uk/mod/page/vie...
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School of Psychology, University of Nottingham @notts-psych.bsky.social · 16/03/2026
A project started three years ago led by Nikki Dean Marshall (Year 1 tutor) is coming full circle, your postcard is ready to collect from next week! Check the poster for times. We are so excited to give this back to you 💚💙
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School of Psychology, University of Nottingham @notts-psych.bsky.social · 06/03/2026
THERAPY DOGS ARE BACK!!
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School of Psychology, University of Nottingham @notts-psych.bsky.social · 05/03/2026
Happy World Book Day from the School of Psychology 📚
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School of Psychology, University of Nottingham @notts-psych.bsky.social · 02/03/2026
New research led by Dr Lolansen in collaboration with colleagues from the School of Psychology and Nottingham Trent University explores the experiences and wellbeing of competitive women, transgender, and gender diverse gamers. Read more here: www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
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School of Psychology, University of Nottingham @notts-psych.bsky.social · 02/03/2026
Postgraduate Taught Experience Survey (PTES) now live! Link in our bio or you can find it here: nott.ac/PTES
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School of Psychology, University of Nottingham @notts-psych.bsky.social · 02/03/2026
Join us for a party in the social space to celebrate International Women's Day!
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School of Psychology, University of Nottingham @notts-psych.bsky.social · 02/03/2026
Sign up for PsychSparks via our linktree! Please note the new application deadline of TOMORROW
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School of Psychology, University of Nottingham @notts-psych.bsky.social · 24/02/2026
Last week we contributed to public engagement events as part of the Nottinghamshire Festival of Science and Curiosity at the Nottingham Central Library and Strelley Road Library. Here are some snaps!
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Midlands Innovation @midlandsinnovation.bsky.social · 13/02/2026
📢 Open Research Week is coming... 16–20 March 📍Online Packed with keynotes, panels and case studies, this year’s event is bigger than ever, offering valuable sessions for the whole research community and those who support it. 👉 Programme & bookings: buff.ly/JCANngY
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