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The OPRC is the research centre of the School of Psychology & Counselling at the Open University.

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The Open Psychology Research Centre @oprc.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
Why can we picture someone we’ve only heard? OU psychologist Graham Pike explores how memory shapes imagination, why mental imagery varies, and aphantasia in Why Do We Do That? Watch on YouTube: youtu.be/ytIjSIo6N3k?...
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The Open Psychology Research Centre @oprc.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
Is liking photos or exchanging messages online cheating? OU psychologist Naomi Moller explores secrecy, emotional affairs and changing relationship boundaries in Why Do We Do That? 📽️ Watch on YouTube: youtu.be/NDwCZEY3BiQ?...
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The Open Psychology Research Centre @oprc.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Why do people lie—and can we tell when they do? OU experts Lara Frumkin and Zoe Walkington explore white lies, body language myths, polygraphs and trust in Why Do We Do That? 👉️ Watch on YouTube: youtu.be/LPLZEv8HPv4?...
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The Open Psychology Research Centre @oprc.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Why do we lie, forget faces, or turn out so differently from our siblings? The OU’s *Why Do We Do That?* podcast explores everyday questions with psychology researchers. Watch the series: www.youtube.com/playlist?lis... @catrionahavard.bsky.social
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The Open Psychology Research Centre @oprc.bsky.social · 28/07/2026
🚀 Research Careers Day 2026 Researchers at all career stages are invited to join us on 23 September for keynote talks, practical sessions, networking and career development opportunities. 📍 On Campus | 🕘 09:00–15:00 📝 Book via My Learning Centre (search Research Careers Day 2026).
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The Open Psychology Research Centre @oprc.bsky.social · 03/07/2026
🎨 How can art, technology and collaboration inspire the next generation? Year 7 students visited The Open University's XR Studios as part of ALPHABETICA UK's OCWA pilot, exploring performance, music, XR technologies and creative storytelling. Read more 👉 www.linkedin.com/posts/the-op...
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Inside Our Caring World Through Art: Year 7 Students Experience Immersive Creativity at The Open University's XR Studios | The Open Psychology Research Centre
Bringing young people's creativity to life at The Open University's XR Studios: Read more about OCWA's recent activities 👇
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The Open Psychology Research Centre @oprc.bsky.social · 19/06/2026
@sarahcrafter.bsky.social @catrionahavard.bsky.social @lisalazard.bsky.social
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The Open Psychology Research Centre @oprc.bsky.social · 19/06/2026
📢 Vacancy (2/2) | Lecturer in Psychology Join The Open University’s School of Psychology & Counselling and the Centre for Protecting Women Online. 💡Teaching & research. 📍 Hybrid 📅 Closing: 5 July 2026 🔗 jobs.open.ac.uk/job/Lecturer...
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The Open Psychology Research Centre @oprc.bsky.social · 19/06/2026
📢 Vacancy (1/2) | Lecturer in Psychology Join The Open University’s School of Psychology & Counselling as a Lecturer in Psychology. 📅 Closing date: 2 July 2026 🔗 Apply: jobs.open.ac.uk/job/Lecturer... @sarahcrafter.bsky.social @profgrahampike.bsky.social @catrionahavard.bsky.social
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The Open Psychology Research Centre @oprc.bsky.social · 15/06/2026
🌍 Stacey Heath has been selected for METEOR, a Horizon Europe programme bringing together researchers from 13 institutions to tackle societal and environmental challenges through international collaboration. Stacey is part of OPRC's Culture and Social Psychology (CuSP) group 👉 meteorhorizon.eu
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The Open Psychology Research Centre @oprc.bsky.social · 12/06/2026
📚 Publication | This is not a moment: theorising the temporal aspects of hope in antiracist protest In this paper published in the International Review of Theoretical Psychologies, Magi Young explores the temporal nature of hope in antiracist protest. 🔗 Read more:
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“This is Not a Moment”: Theorising the Temporal Aspects of Hope in Antiracist Protest | International Review of Theoretical Psychologies
This paper explores the theorisation of the temporal nature of hope within antiracist protest. It arises out of a larger research project, a qualitative case study of a Black Lives Matter protest…
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The Open Psychology Research Centre @oprc.bsky.social · 11/06/2026
📚 Publication | Confronting Colonial Legacies in Bristol: Lessons for Education and Racial Justice Magi Young & Cleo Lake examine the toppling of Edward Colston’s statue during a 2020 anti-racist protest in Bristol as a catalyst for reflection & change. 🔗 link.springer.com/book/10.1007...
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Shaping UK Higher Education in the Shadow of Racial Injustice
This book examines decolonisation in UK higher education, highlighting lived experiences and practical implementation across disciplines.
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The Open Psychology Research Centre @oprc.bsky.social · 09/06/2026
📢 Research Participants Wanted | For a PhD study exploring service co-design with, and for, women who are justice experienced. Interested in participating, or know someone who might be? Please get in touch and share this opportunity with your networks. All details & contact below 👇
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The Open Psychology Research Centre @oprc.bsky.social · 19/05/2026
🚓 Research funding news | Driver safety research A new project led by Gemma Briggs and Devon & Cornwall Police has received funding from The Road Safety Trust to investigate drivers’ cognitive workload in complex driving situations. 🔗 www.open.ac.uk/blogs/news/a... @gemmabriggs.bsky.social
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The Open Psychology Research Centre @oprc.bsky.social · 18/05/2026
📖 Publication spotlight | The Social Psychology of Citizenship: Critical Advances and Interdisciplinary Insights Exploring how citizenship is performed, contested, and reimagined... Editors: Eleni Andreouli, Lia Figgou, Irini Kadianaki. 🔗 www.routledge.com/The-Social-P...
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The Open Psychology Research Centre @oprc.bsky.social · 15/05/2026
🎥 “Dark listening” | OPRC recap What does it mean to really listen? Dr Johanna Motzkau introduces dark listening—an art-based method exploring listening in crisis contexts. 📺 Watch: www.youtube.com/watch?v=QCrH... #Psychology #socialwork @catrionahavard.bsky.social
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The Open Psychology Research Centre @oprc.bsky.social · 14/05/2026
🎥 How Research Shaped NICE Depression Treatment Guidelines and impacted care | OPRC Public Lecture re-cap Dr Felicitas Rost explores how evidence shaped NICE guidelines—impacting practice across the UK. 📺 Watch: www.youtube.com/watch?v=j4lx... @thundercauldron.bsky.social
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The Open Psychology Research Centre @oprc.bsky.social · 13/05/2026
🎥 The Psychology of our Relationship with Fictional Villains | OPRC Lecture re-cap Why do villains keep us hooked? Zoe Walkington explores the psychology behind our relationship with them—and what this means in the real world. 📺 Watch: www.youtube.com/watch?v=SY8Z... #Psychology #PublicLectures
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The Open Psychology Research Centre @oprc.bsky.social · 12/05/2026
🎥 Face off: Insights into first impressions in real, computer-generate and AI faces | OPRC lecture recap 💡Louise Newbigging explores how we judge others, focusing on facial perception and rapid social judgements. 📺 Watch: www.youtube.com/watch?v=fgBc...
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The Open Psychology Research Centre @oprc.bsky.social · 11/05/2026
🎥 Accents in the courtroom | OPRC lecture recap How much does the way we speak shape decisions about us? Lara Frumkin explores how accents influence perceptions of credibility, judgement, and fairness in courtroom settings. 📺 Watch: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z2yx... #Psychology #PublicLectures
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The Open Psychology Research Centre @oprc.bsky.social · 10/05/2026
🎥 When face recognition goes wrong | OPRC recap How reliable is face recognition—and what happens when it fails? Catriona Havard explores why humans and machines make errors, from everyday perception to policing and tech. 📺 Watch: www.youtube.com/watch?v=wKFU... @catrionahavard.bsky.social
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The Open Psychology Research Centre @oprc.bsky.social · 09/05/2026
🎥 Supporting mothers in pregnancy & the post-natal period | OPRC recap Prof. Gini Harrison explores maternal wellbeing, anxiety, and the support mothers need during this time. 📺 Watch: www.youtube.com/watch?v=o-WL...
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The Open Psychology Research Centre @oprc.bsky.social · 08/05/2026
🎥 Why do we tolerate road deaths? | OPRC recap Road deaths remain a global issue—often seen as inevitable. Gemma Briggs explores psychological biases, risk, and why dangerous behaviours become normalised. 📺 Watch: www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZOzH... #Psychology #RoadSafety @gemmabriggs.bsky.social
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The Open Psychology Research Centre @oprc.bsky.social · 07/05/2026
🎥 OPRC Public Lecture Series | Psychology in the world From road safety & policy to crisis listening, face recognition & maternal health—OPRC lectures explore psychology’s real-world impact. 📺 We’ll be sharing recordings of recent talks over the coming days. 🔗 university.open.ac.uk/centres/psyc...
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The Open Psychology Research Centre @oprc.bsky.social · 06/05/2026
🎥 Watch now | Mistrust, care & child development (OPRC) How do relationships shape care—and what happens when trust breaks down? Prof Sarah Crafter explores mistrust in relationships between unaccompanied minors & social care professionals. 📺 youtu.be/_7OpzsJ_b5c
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The Open Psychology Research Centre @oprc.bsky.social · 05/05/2026
🌐 OpenLearn course now live | Building motivation & resilience in research Facing setbacks in research? Learn how to stay motivated, handle challenges, and turn obstacles into opportunities. 🖇️ www.open.edu/openlearn/sc...
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The Open Psychology Research Centre @oprc.bsky.social · 04/05/2026
📢 Vacancy: Psychology Technician (Teaching & Research) The Open University seeks a Psychology Technician to support teaching, research & students in the School of Psychology & Counselling. 🔗 Apply: www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/44... #HigherEducation #PsychologyJobs #AcademicJobs
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The Open Psychology Research Centre @oprc.bsky.social · 27/04/2026
The paper is based on an analysis of five films directed by Christopher Nolan: Tenet, Inception, Memento, The Prestige and Oppenheimer. @openarc.bsky.social @ou-ld-social.bsky.social
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The Open Psychology Research Centre @oprc.bsky.social · 27/04/2026
📖 What can psychology learn about time from the films of Christopher Nolan? New research by Paul Stenner & Tania Zittoun explores 5 Nolan films, showing how they reshape our understanding of time & space—and why this matters for psychology. 🌐 journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/... (open access)
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The Open Psychology Research Centre @oprc.bsky.social · 21/04/2026
🚀 The team behind project: BRAVO – Boys as Responsible Allies Against Violence Online Nelli Stavropoulou, Lisa Lazard & Rose Capdevila secured funding via SPRITE+ (with SALIENT & Network for Security Excellence & Collaboration). 💡 Co-creating school resources to tackle online misogyny & violence.
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The Open Psychology Research Centre @oprc.bsky.social · 20/04/2026
💡 Are you on mute? | New OpenLearn course A new course from The Open University explores how to make online meetings more effective, inclusive, and productive. Covers chairing, participation, humour, and when a meeting should be an email. 🔗 www.open.edu/openlearncre... #OpenLearn #Productivity
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The Open Psychology Research Centre @oprc.bsky.social · 17/04/2026
🎬 Stay tuned! Next step: bringing these characters to life through 3D animation techniques. 🔗 Learn more about OCWA: alphabetica-project.eu/project/pilo...
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OCWA – ALPHABETICA
Funded by the European Union under G.A. No 101177819
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The Open Psychology Research Centre @oprc.bsky.social · 17/04/2026
🎭 In one school setting, young people drew on their own interests to co-develop a project combining music & art-making. They chose to critically explore ‘Brainrot’ characters (popular gaming figures) through stories & songs. 🎨 With mask design, they explore how wearing a mask shapes performance.
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The Open Psychology Research Centre @oprc.bsky.social · 17/04/2026
🎨 ALPHABETICA’s UK pilot action team – Our Caring World Through Art Working across school & out-of-school settings, the team is exploring co-creation with young people and the role of art in their lives. #ArtsInEducation #CoCreation #YouthEngagement
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The Open Psychology Research Centre @oprc.bsky.social · 16/04/2026
🎥 Recording now available: Dark Listening with Dr Johanna Motzkau How do we really listen in times of crisis? 🌐 The lecture introduced dark listening—an art-based method that challenges how we interpret, respond to, and act on what we hear. Learn more: fass.open.ac.uk/news/introdu... #Psychology
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The Open Psychology Research Centre @oprc.bsky.social · 16/04/2026
👋 New CuSP member Welcome Henry Lennon, joining The Open University (and CuSP!) as Staff Tutor. His research explores citizenship, immigration, social identity & prejudice using qualitative methods incl. critical discursive psychology. Great to have you on board! 🎉 #CuSP #psychology
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The Open Psychology Research Centre @oprc.bsky.social · 15/04/2026
Join us today from 7 to 8 PM for our online lecture on Mistrust, Care & Child Development with Prof. Sarah Crafter 👇
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The Open Psychology Research Centre @oprc.bsky.social · 14/04/2026
👥 OPRC researchers Nelli Stavropoulou, Lisa Lazard & Rose Capdevila have secured SPRITE+ funding (with SALIENT & NSEC) for BRAVO – Boys as Responsible Allies Against Violence Online. 🎯 Co-creating school resources with boys to tackle online misogyny & violence against women and girls.
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The Open Psychology Research Centre @oprc.bsky.social · 14/04/2026
🚨 Happening Tomorrow | Public Lecture | Mistrust, Care & Child Development: Listening to Unaccompanied Minors and Social Care Professionals 🔹 Prof. Sarah Crafter 🗓 15 April | ⏰ 7–8 PM (UK) | 💻 Online 🔗 tinyurl.com/3u4cf3bp Exploring trust, care & the experiences of unaccompanied minors.
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The Open Psychology Research Centre @oprc.bsky.social · 04/04/2026
📖 New Research: Swiss trainee teachers know more about transgender issues but think more positively about intersex people. Nussbaum, Hegarty & Sczesny discuss gaps in knowledge and implications for more inclusive schooling. 🖇️ link.springer.com/article/10.1... #SocialPsychology #GenderDiversity
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Swiss trainee teachers know more about transgender issues but think more positively about intersex people - Social Psychology of Education
Transgender and intersex people experience significant social discrimination related to psychological distress. Creating safe school environments and improving attitudes towards trans and intersex…
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The Open Psychology Research Centre @oprc.bsky.social · 02/04/2026
💡 What’s on offer: ✔️ Up to 1 year funding (full-time) ✔️ Salary covered ✔️ Up to £7,500 for mentoring + research activities (Guide: ~£3k mentoring | ~£4.5k research, travel, training, fieldwork)
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The Open Psychology Research Centre @oprc.bsky.social · 02/04/2026
The Grand Union Doctoral Training Partnership is offering ESRC-funded Postdoctoral Fellowships. A great opportunity to consolidate your PhD, develop publications & strengthen your research profile. 📍 Fellowships available at The Open University
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The Open Psychology Research Centre @oprc.bsky.social · 02/04/2026
🎓 Postdoctoral Fellowship Opportunity | Grand Union DTP | 🗓 Deadline: 20 April 2026 (EOI) 🔗 Full details, eligibility & how to apply: granduniondtp.ac.uk/postdoc-fell... Looking to take the next step in your research journey?👇
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The Open Psychology Research Centre @oprc.bsky.social · 31/03/2026
📘 New publication by Deepti Ramaswamy (OU Doctoral Researcher & Psychotherapist) | Trauma-informed narrative inquiry: A dual-role method for reflexive, relational research. Methodological Innovations. 🔗 journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/... #Psychology #QualitativeResearch #PhDResearch
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Trauma-informed narrative inquiry: A dual-role method for reflexive, relational research - Deepti Ramaswamy, 2026
This article introduces and evaluates Trauma-Informed Narrative Inquiry (TINI), developed as a dual-role methodology combining narrative inquiry and trauma-info...
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The Open Psychology Research Centre @oprc.bsky.social · 30/03/2026
🎓 Online Lecture | Mistrust, Care & Child Development | Prof. Sarah Crafter 🗓 15 Apr 2026 ⏰ 7–8 PM (UK) Exploring trust, relationships & child development among unaccompanied minors—drawing on Children Caring on the Move. 🔗 tinyurl.com/3u4cf3bp #Psychology #ChildDevelopment #Migration
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The Open Psychology Research Centre @oprc.bsky.social · 28/03/2026
📖 Publication Spotlight: Kaposi, Kacsuk & Hegarty on Milgram | “Please continue” mattered more than stronger prompts. The study shows how subtle, implicit cues can drive obedience by reducing perceived agency. 🖇️ onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/...
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The Open Psychology Research Centre @oprc.bsky.social · 26/03/2026
🔔 Follow the Open Psychology Research Centre (OPRC) on LinkedIn to stay updated on our latest research, events and collaborations: www.linkedin.com/company/the-...
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The Open Psychology Research Centre @oprc.bsky.social · 23/03/2026
📢 New publication: Towards a habit-rupture model of intergroup contact in everyday settings (Nature Reviews Psychology) Introducing a habit-rupture model of intergroup contact—shifting focus from idealised settings to everyday interactions. #CuSP
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The Open Psychology Research Centre @oprc.bsky.social · 22/03/2026
🌐 Forthcoming publication on collective action 👉 "Navigating the boundary between ‘normative’ and ‘non-normative’ collective action: A British case study of the removal of a public statue associated with racism" By John Dixon, Magi Young & Paul Stenner. #CuSP #SocialPsychology #BLM
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The Open Psychology Research Centre @oprc.bsky.social · 20/03/2026
📚 New publications on Crisis & Human Development 👉️ P. Stenner: Crisis and Sensemaking. 👉️ S. Crafter, N. Stavropoulou, E. Prokopiou: The crisis of everyday self–other misalignments between unaccompanied minors and adult professionals. 🔗 link.springer.com/journal/1212... @sarahcrafter.bsky.social
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