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School of Psychology, University of Aberdeen @abdnpsych.bsky.social · 1h

Research from School of Psychology’s Dr Ana Klimovich-Gray, Dr Brian Mathias and Maria Garcia-de-Soria highlights the benefits of music training for learning to read 👇🎶

New Scientist @newscientist.com · 1d

Learning to play an instrument has long been linked to improved reading skills among children, and we may finally understand why

How playing a musical instrument helps children learn to read

Learning to play an instrument has long been linked to improved reading skills among children, and we may finally understand why

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School of Psychology, University of Aberdeen @abdnpsych.bsky.social · 1h

It's World Mental Health Day 🌎💚

MSc Psychology of Mental Health students recently took part in a wellbeing workshop with Dr Susan Griffiths, exploring watercolour painting. The workshop is part of a series of sessions designed to support positive mental health and wellbeing 🎨

School of Psychology, University of Aberdeen @abdnpsych.bsky.social · 2h

Today is World Mental Health Day💚 This year’s theme is Access to Services – Mental Health in Catastrophes and Emergencies. Find out more here: www.mentalhealth.org.uk/our-work/pub...

If you or somebody you know is struggling: www.abdn.ac.uk/students/sup...

School of Psychology, University of Aberdeen @abdnpsych.bsky.social · 21h

Thinking about a summer internship? ☀️🧠

Skye Duncan completed a Summer internship at School of Psychology on an Equality, Diversity & Inclusion project, evaluating the Aurora Women’s Leadership Programme.

Hear what Skye had to say about it 👇
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School of Psychology, University of Aberdeen @abdnpsych.bsky.social · 21h

At the Symposium 2025, 3rd year student Caitlin McKenzie presents their summer internship project, a systematic review on autism & menopause, supervised by Linda Engles CPsychol & Dr Shannon Babbie.

School of Psychology, University of Aberdeen @abdnpsych.bsky.social · 2d

The Interdisciplinary Research and Education Symposium takes place today from 9:30-5:30. This symposium will showcase interdisciplinary research and education at the University of Aberdeen through talks, panels, posters, and demonstrations.

Register to attend here: www.abdn.ac.uk/students/eve...

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School of Psychology, University of Aberdeen @abdnpsych.bsky.social · 11d

The University of Aberdeen’s Part-Time Job Fair takes place this Thursday, 2nd October from 11:30am - 3pm in Elphinstone Hall, with a Quiet Session from 11am - 11.30am. This event is open to all students and is a great opportunity to look for work.

Find out more here:
www.abdn.ac.uk/careers/expe...

School of Psychology, University of Aberdeen @abdnpsych.bsky.social · 15d

Celebrating Success 🎉

PhD student Pepita Alex has been awarded both the John Shepherd Prize & the Anderson Prize for best thesis & highest performance in MRes Psychology 2024- 25 🧠

Read more about her achievement 👉 www.abdn.ac.uk/psychology/s...

John Shepherd Prize and the Anderson Prize Winner MRes Psychology 2024-2025: Pepita Alex

I feel honoured to have been awarded both the John Shepherd Prize and the Anderson Prize for the best thesis and highest performance in the MRes Psychology 2024-2025. My thesis, "Conditioned Delusion...

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School of Psychology, University of Aberdeen @abdnpsych.bsky.social · 15d

Here are some photos from our recent Family Discovery Day, where visitors explored Ice Age Aberdeen with Lego trails, solar telescopes, crafts, and a BBQ as part of Explorathon 2025🔎

School of Psychology, University of Aberdeen @abdnpsych.bsky.social · 15d

Celebrating Success 🎉

We’re thrilled to share that PhD student Abbie MacAskill, was named joint winner of the John Shepherd Prize for best MRes thesis 2024-25! 🧠

👉 Hear from Abbie and read more about her achievement here:

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John Shepherd Prize for best MRes Psychology Thesis

I am honoured to have been awarded the John Shepherd Prize for best MRes Psychology thesis in 2024-25, titled “Improving the Diagnostic Value of Person Descriptions”. This recognition means a great de...

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School of Psychology, University of Aberdeen @abdnpsych.bsky.social · 16d

We can’t wait to welcome you to our next Open Day next Saturday, October 4th!
📢 Psychology Talk
🗺️ Guided Campus Tours - explore your future home!
🧠 Subject Stand - Science Teaching Hub @ 9am - 3pm
🎊 Plus, much more!
More info here: www.abdn.ac.uk/study/open-d...

School of Psychology, University of Aberdeen @abdnpsych.bsky.social · 18d

Welcome back! 🧠✨Teaching has now commenced for the year, and we look forward to seeing you all again in the School of Psychology.

School of Psychology, University of Aberdeen @abdnpsych.bsky.social · 21d

Today we have our Level 3 & 4 and MSc Psychological Studies induction sessions. We can’t wait to welcome you all!

Level 3 Induction: 10-11am

Level 4 Induction: 2-3pm

MSc Psychological Studies: 2-3pm

For more info including locations: www.abdn.ac.uk/students/new...

School of Psychology, University of Aberdeen @abdnpsych.bsky.social · 22d

Today we have our induction sessions at the William Guild Building. We are looking forward to meeting you all!

Level 1 Induction: 10-11am

Level 2 Induction: 2-3pm

MSc Mental Health/Organisational: 2-3pm

For more info including locations: www.abdn.ac.uk/students/new...

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Ewan Bottomley @ewanbottomley.bsky.social · 23d

I was delighted to be invited on the Everyday Neuro podcast recently to discuss the psychology of imposter phenomenon.

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Everyday Neuro 027: Who Do You Think You Aren’t - The Psychology of Imposter Phenomenon

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School of Psychology, University of Aberdeen @abdnpsych.bsky.social · 22d

Huge congratulations to PhD student Zhuoen Lu, winner of the Best Poster Prize at the 2025 British Association for Cognitive Neuroscience Conference in Edinburgh! 🏆🎉

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School of Psychology, University of Aberdeen @abdnpsych.bsky.social · 23d

School of Psychology's Dr Eva Rubínová features on the Psychonomic Society All Things Cognition podcast! 🎙️ ⬇️

Psychonomic Society @psychonomicsociety.bsky.social · 23d

New #AllThingsCognition episode! Repeated events form the structure of our everyday lives. How do we recall them? Jonathan Caballero interviews #psynomM&C authors Oliver Bontkes & Eva Rubínová @obontkes.bsky.social @evarubinova.bsky.social @danipalombo.bsky.social

Exploring the structure of our memories

In this podcast episode, Jonathan Caballero interviews Oliver Bontkes and Dr. Eva Rubínová about their recent paper published in Memory and Cognition about repeated‑event memories and how their pos…

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School of Psychology, University of Aberdeen @abdnpsych.bsky.social · 23d

The Students’ Union Welcome Fayre takes place today from 10am-5pm at Aberdeen Sports Village. This is your chance to join clubs, meet people and kickstart your academic year!

Find out more here: www.abdn.ac.uk/students/eve...

School of Psychology, University of Aberdeen @abdnpsych.bsky.social · 24d

Come along today from 10-11am on the top floor of the Science Teaching Hub for an informative talk about living in Aberdeen and Scotland, with advice on healthcare, transport, Scottish culture and things to do in Aberdeen!

Book your space here: www.abdn.ac.uk/students/eve...

School of Psychology, University of Aberdeen @abdnpsych.bsky.social · 24d

The semester has officially started, meaning Welcome Week is in full swing!🧠🎉 Why not check out these Welcome Week essentials:

Welcome Week Tours: www.abdn.ac.uk/students/eve...
MyAberdeen Taster Session: www.abdn.ac.uk/students/eve...
Arrivals & Wellbeing Hub: www.abdn.ac.uk/students/eve...

School of Psychology, University of Aberdeen @abdnpsych.bsky.social · 27d

Are you a Hillhead Accommodation resident? Come along to the Accommodation Welcome Fayre tomorrow, 10am – 4pm in Hillhead Student Village, to explore the Central Building and meet University support services.

Find out more here: www.abdn.ac.uk/students/eve...

School of Psychology, University of Aberdeen @abdnpsych.bsky.social · Sep 9

A warm welcome to all of our new students!🧑‍🎓 Don’t forget that we have our induction sessions next Thursday and Friday in William Guild!

Thursday 18th: L1, L2, MSc Mental Health/Human Factors

Friday 19th: L3, L4, MSc Psychological Studies

See locations and times: www.abdn.ac.uk/students/new...

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School of Psychology, University of Aberdeen @abdnpsych.bsky.social · Sep 8

This Saturday from 11-4 in Elphinstone Hall, join us for our Family Discovery Day for Explorathon 2025, full of hands-on activities, demonstrations and exploration of science, art and more!

Find out more and get your free tickets here: www.facebook.com/events/s/exp...

School of Psychology, University of Aberdeen @abdnpsych.bsky.social · Sep 5

Today is International Day of Charity, when we celebrate the power of giving time, compassion, or support. Psychology-focused charities in Aberdeen are making a real difference in people’s lives through counselling, advocacy, and recovery services.

Get involved here: www.volunteeraberdeen.org.uk

School of Psychology, University of Aberdeen @abdnpsych.bsky.social · Aug 26

Undergraduate Open Day!!!

It's been a brilliant day so far! There's still time to pop by our Psychology Stand at the Science Teaching Hub and chat with some of our staff 🙂🧠

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