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School of Psychology and Neuroscience, University of St. Andrews

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Sheina Lew-Levy @sheinalew.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Hey fieldworkers! Do you need documentation (health & safety protocols, codes of conduct, feedback forms)? Do you have documentation that you think could help others do better fieldwork, but don’t know where to share it? We’ve got you covered in our new Fieldwork Repo! osf.io/4h7bu/overview
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School of Psychology and Neuroscience, University of St. Andrews @standrewspsyneuro.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Research Seminar Series, Friday at 1 pm in the Old Library. We are delighted to welcome Prof Tim Wells from Cardiff University, who will be delivering a talk titled “Nutritional programming of the hypothalamus: how meal patterns regulate axial growth and adiposity”.
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School of Psychology and Neuroscience, University of St. Andrews @standrewspsyneuro.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
Well, I have had the misfortune to pick up the flu thing going the rounds and it was pretty brutal. Fingers crossed other's have had it easier.
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School of Psychology and Neuroscience, University of St. Andrews @standrewspsyneuro.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
Day 1, Semester 1 for the graduating class of 2030. You're going to be fine.
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School of Psychology and Neuroscience, University of St. Andrews @standrewspsyneuro.bsky.social · 13/09/2026
P(icnic) in St Marys Quad today 13.00-15.00 - Psychology and Neuroscience students and friends all welcome.
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School of Psychology and Neuroscience, University of St. Andrews @standrewspsyneuro.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
First day or orientation week and everything is going well although it looks like rain...
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School of Psychology and Neuroscience, University of St. Andrews @standrewspsyneuro.bsky.social · 06/09/2026
This afternoon we have the Welcome Receptions for those who have travelled to the University with our new students, tomorrow is the welcome event for the students themselves.
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School of Psychology and Neuroscience, University of St. Andrews @standrewspsyneuro.bsky.social · 05/09/2026
Lovely day in St. Andrews, the sun is shining for the arrival of our new and returning Saints.
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Cat Hobaiter @nakedprimate.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
Are you sitting comfortably…? TLDR: In which, gentle reader, we outline an idea on how language originated in fireside storytelling & make new predictions for studying the evolution of language.. 1/n 🔥🔥🔥 royalsocietypublishing.org/rspb/article...
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Firelight and the origins of spoken language
Abstract. Language and fire are hallmarks of the human condition, but most scholars treat them as independent traits. We develop a theory for the origin of
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School of Psychology and Neuroscience, University of St. Andrews @standrewspsyneuro.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
Safe travels for all of our incoming and returning students over the next few days!
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School of Psychology and Neuroscience, University of St. Andrews @standrewspsyneuro.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
Tomorrow I have the new Gateway/Pathway students for a session entitled "Hurdling for Beginners" - spoiler, you start with small hurdles. These are students who in most cases come via college routes having done other things in their lives previously - an excellent programme.
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Dr. Raven the Science Maven @ravenscimaven.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
I am still on the job hunt. It has been a year. I'm a master science storyteller, recognized on Fortune 40 Under 40 and Forbes 30 Under 30 for my ability to make science desirable, and engaging to all. 1/
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European Health Psychology Society @ehps.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
New to EHPS and confused by all the abbreviations or overwhelmed by the packed #EHPS2026 programme? Don't worry, a buddy is there for you! Active society members wearing the badge are more than happy to answer your questions, show you around and introduce you to our lovely society.
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Diverse Intelligences Summer Institute #DISI @divintelligence.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
Featuring DISI alum, @damianblasi.bsky.social!
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Lucinda Powell @lucindap0well.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
Are your students or kids preparing for university? 🎒📚 Join me as I chat with Jonathan about how school learning differs from university expectations and what skills really make the difference. Perfect for teachers and parents alike! 🔍👩‍🏫 Listen here: changingstatesofmind.libsyn.com/why-school-e...
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School of Psychology and Neuroscience, University of St. Andrews @standrewspsyneuro.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
One week to day one of Orientation Week and the Estates Team are in action making St Marys Quad even more beautiful for the arrival of our students.
The Gardening Team in action at St Marys Quad.
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Psychology Today @psychologytoday.com · 28/08/2026
It's become common to take notes or write ourselves notes on phones or laptops, but the research is absolutely clear: You'll remember it better if you write it by hand. www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-...
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Why Handwriting Is Better for Your Brain Than Typing
Typing may be faster, but research suggests that handwriting is better for your brain. Here’s why.
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John Drury @profjohndrury.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
The fifth panel at the #crowds conference is about the individual and social impacts of crowd events
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John Drury @profjohndrury.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
Day 2 of the #crowds conference - talking about contentious crowds
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Association for Psychological Science @psychscience.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
📆❗Reminder: Estes Fund proposals due September 1 The Estes Fund invites proposals to fund the creation and hosting of advanced training opportunities in mathematical and computational modeling for psychological science. @psychonomicsociety.bsky.social #ScientificFunding #AcademicSky
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Estes Fund Request for Proposals
Submit your proposal to fund the creation of advanced training opportunities for psychological science in summer schools or focused workshops. Deadline: September 1, 2025.
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The Women In Science Archive @wisarchive.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
We one hundred percent second this! Roots and Wings is a must have book for any Women in Science book collection!
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Lynda Boothroyd @drboothroyd.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
This came from Tracey Thornborrow's PhD data. She pulled off an incredible feat, testing 170 children across four different villages, multiple times over 4 years. A really special, rare data set.
Infant and Child Development Volume 35, Issue 5 e70136
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A Longitudinal Investigation of Perceptual Body Image and Media Influence Among Ethnically Diverse School Children in Rural Nicaragua

T. Thornborrow, M. J. Tovée, E. H. Evans, L. G. Boothroyd
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Ella Williamson @ellawilliamson.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
Dog lovers / researchers! 🐶 @manydogsproject.bsky.social want to know what dog research you’d want to see in future big team science studies! Tell us in this short (~10 min) survey 🔬🧬🦮🗣️👁️👂🏻
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School of Psychology @sotonpsychology.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
We're offering three full tuition fee scholarships for UK students from racially minoritised ethnic backgrounds studying eligible MSc or MRes courses across Environmental and Life Sciences. Find out more and apply by 14 September 2026: www.southampton.ac.uk/study/fees-f...
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School of Psychology and Neuroscience, University of St. Andrews @standrewspsyneuro.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
And Psychology and Neuroscience!
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Political Psychology @ispp-pops.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
Does caste shape what we feel? Jogdand & Reicher study humiliation for India's Dalits. They find humiliation relies on the tension of being devalued & powerless to respond, but also on having self-worth. Responses to humiliation are strategic, centered on collective resistance. More: buff.ly/sm24kjb
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Amit Singh @amit-singh.bsky.social · 03/08/2026
Cancelled Futures: Class, Race & Place in Post-Industrial Britain 16th September at UCL I'll be talking race, class & place with @alexkelbert.bsky.social & @lukedenoronha.bsky.social Hosted by @uclsociology.bsky.social & @sprc-ucl.bsky.social Tickets: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/cancelled-...
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School of Psychology and Neuroscience, University of St. Andrews @standrewspsyneuro.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
Just a regular Fun Filled Day in St. Andrews with a fairground ride at the entrance to St. Marys Quad. @uniofstandrews.bsky.social
Entrance to St Marys Quad with a large truck and a very large fairground ride in front of the gate
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Scottish Funding Council @scotfundcouncil.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
Students from Scotland’s most deprived communities are entering higher education in greater numbers and increasingly staying and succeeding in their studies, according to SFC’s latest Report on Widening Access. www.sfc.ac.uk?news=report-...
A diverse group of students discussing something outdoors
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School of Psychology and Neuroscience, University of St. Andrews @standrewspsyneuro.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
Two days in a row of rain and I haven't heard any complaints. It's traditional as the Fair comes to town later this week.
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Andreia Sofia Teixeira @asteixeira.bsky.social · 03/08/2026
We will be recruiting a PhD in Sussex with @profjohndrury.bsky.social and a postdoc with us at @nunetsi.bsky.social in London! Stay tuned and spread the word! The start of the project is expected for January 2027!
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Jackie Proven @jackieproven.bsky.social · 24/07/2026
Article and #openaccess links on the St Andrews Research Portal hdl.handle.net/20.500.14933...
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Moonlight and the apotheosis of sacred baboons
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School of Psychology and Neuroscience, University of St. Andrews @standrewspsyneuro.bsky.social · 25/07/2026
We still have some online Master's students research projects that could really do with some participants if you had ten minutes to spare. All help greatly appreciated: supp.wp.st-andrews.ac.uk
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Scottish Universities Participant Pool – Just another WordPress @ St Andrews site
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Mark Rubin @markrubin.bsky.social · 22/07/2026
🔺Psychology Job 🔺 Assistant Professor in Psychology (Grade 8) at Durham Uni to support our new MSc Psychology (Conversion) You should use computational approaches, incl machine learning and artificial intelligence Closing date 30th Aug Please share! #Psychology #AcademicSky #PhDSky More info 👇
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Assistant Professor (Research %26 Education)
Click the link provided to see the complete job description.
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Daryl O’Connor @daryloconnor.bsky.social · 23/07/2026
Fancy joining a vibrant, dynamic & collegiate School of Psychology? We've got three lectureships available, and it be great to see applications from health psychology colleagues. Deadline 5th August www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DSE550/l...
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Lecturer (Teaching and Research) in Psychology (Three Posts) at University of Leeds
Looking for a new job opportunity in academia? Check out this job opening for a Lecturer (Teaching and Research) in Psychology (Three Posts) on jobs.ac.uk!
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School of Psychology and Neuroscience, University of St. Andrews @standrewspsyneuro.bsky.social · 23/07/2026
I have a kernel of a quotation something like "Now that there is a library in every town we no longer need Universities" which I have always attributed to Samuel Pepys. I can't find it anywhere and wondered if anyone knew?
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School of Psychology and Neuroscience, University of St. Andrews @standrewspsyneuro.bsky.social · 20/07/2026
Any Psychology Conversion Course students out there who could help us with a study please? Also anyone who could help with a workplace friendships study? Both studies are here at: supp.wp.st-andrews.ac.uk All help really really appreciated.
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The Psychologist @psychmag.bsky.social · 20/07/2026
‘No matter where you call home, the BPS can provide the support needed…’ Hannah Treagus – Branch Rep for Scotland on the @bpsofficial.bsky.social Student Committee, and Lead Ambassador for Scotland – on her journey. Plus fellow Ambassador Elisabeth Cheuk Yan Chan. www.bps.org.uk/psychologist...
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‘No matter where you call home, the British Psychological Society can provide the support needed’ | BPS
Hannah Treagus – Branch Representative for Scotland within the British Psychological Society’s Student Committee, and Lead Ambassador for Scotland – on her journey. Plus a perspective from fellow Amba...
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School of Psychology and Neuroscience, University of St. Andrews @standrewspsyneuro.bsky.social · 16/07/2026
We are advertising for www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DSG131/l...
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Lecturer in Developmental Psychology - AC2882 at University of St Andrews
An academic position as a Lecturer in Developmental Psychology - AC2882 is being advertised on jobs.ac.uk. Click now to find more details and explore additional academic job opportunities.
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School of Psychology and Neuroscience, University of St. Andrews @standrewspsyneuro.bsky.social · 10/07/2026
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School of Psychology and Neuroscience, University of St. Andrews @standrewspsyneuro.bsky.social · 10/07/2026
Invitation to participate in a study exploring the relationship between approaches to learning and disciplinary identity among Psychology conversion course students in the UK. This is an anonymous online questionnaire, which takes approx 5–10 minutes. standrews.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
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sparqs @sparqs-scotland.bsky.social · 10/07/2026
Sharing on behalf of a student: 📢 FAO Care Experienced Learners If you’re a care experienced learner aged 16+ and can complete a short survey, please see the link below. This study has received ethical approval. 🔗 Survey link: forms.office.com/Pages/Respon...
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Please fill out this form
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School of Psychology and Neuroscience, University of St. Andrews @standrewspsyneuro.bsky.social · 10/07/2026
It's also Day 5 of the LiftOff 2 Success Residential week and I am hoping to see their knowledge of motor control when they demonstrate their juggling skills at their graduation later today.
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School of Psychology and Neuroscience, University of St. Andrews @standrewspsyneuro.bsky.social · 10/07/2026
Day 5 of the Sutton Trust Summer School and today the young people get to showcase their learning with the TikTok style videos they have made of psychological concepts. Beautiful day again and we have our own ST Graduation at lunchtime. @suttontrust.bsky.social @uniofstandrews.bsky.social
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School of Psychology and Neuroscience, University of St. Andrews @standrewspsyneuro.bsky.social · 09/07/2026
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School of Psychology and Neuroscience, University of St. Andrews @standrewspsyneuro.bsky.social · 09/07/2026
Day 4 Sutton Trust Summer School and the weather is hot hot again! Today's challenge is to produce a TikTok-style video on a psychological concept! @suttontrust.bsky.social
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School of Psychology and Neuroscience, University of St. Andrews @standrewspsyneuro.bsky.social · 08/07/2026
Day 3 Sutton Trust Summer School. A beautiful morning here in St. Andrews and I think it is going to be hot. Today we have Dr Manon Schweinfurth "how studying different species can help us better understand the origins of psychological traits." @suttontrust.bsky.social @uniofstandrews.bsky.social
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School of Psychology and Neuroscience, University of St. Andrews @standrewspsyneuro.bsky.social · 07/07/2026
I almost forgot to mention that LiftOff 2 Success also have their Residential School with us this week for their 15th year. www.lift-off.org.uk/lo2s-residen...
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LO2S Residential < Lift Off
Introduction to LO2S Jump to detailed info for 2025 attendees LIFT OFF to Success (LO2S) is a residential summer school which lasts for five days (four nights), running from Monday 28th July – Friday ...
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School of Psychology and Neuroscience, University of St. Andrews @standrewspsyneuro.bsky.social · 07/07/2026
Day 2 of Sutton Trust Summer School and Dr Gayle Doherty will introduce our students to the cellular world of Neuroscience.
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