🚨 Calling all MSc students in Developmental Science & Cognitive Neuroscience!

The BLoCKS team is now welcoming dissertation applicants. Ready to dive into cutting-edge brain & infant development research? 🧠👶 Get in touch!
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👀 Jade Archer showed how eye-tracking can be used to reveal which object categories babies recognise early in life
🧠 Dr Kelsey Frewin gave a talk on how machine learning + EEG can tap into infants’ brain activity to uncover what infants already know about categories—even before they can tell us!
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Led by Prof Teodora Gliga, the team (Dr Nadja Althaus, Barbara Zapior, Jade Archer & Dr Kelsey Frewin) showcased some of their latest work on how babies learn about object categories:
💬 Barbara Zapior used head-mounted eye-tracking to explore how language shapes category learning in infants.
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The BLoCKS team had a brilliant time @lcicd.bsky.social last week! It was a great opportunity to find out about all of the current advancements in infant developmental science.
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Wishing all our Child Scientists who are starting school or going back to school this week, a great start to your new school year. Have fun, enjoy seeing old friends & making new ones!

*We use the term "deaf" to include infants with moderate to profound deafness and hearing or d/Deaf parents. We understand families may use different terms to describe their baby’s identity.

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💡 If your baby is slightly older, we’d still love to hear from you—please don’t hesitate to get in touch!
👉 Register here to find out more: bit.ly/3XRgvBi

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📍 Our study is based in Norwich, UK, and we can cover travel and accommodation costs to support your visit from all across the UK
💡 Not sure if your family meets the criteria? We’re happy to help—just get in touch!

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Are you the parent of a deaf* infant under 20 months? Join our study!

We're exploring how different language experiences influence the way babies learn about the world. If your baby is aged under 20 months with moderate to profound deafness, we’d love to hear from you!

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🧠✨ 7-year-olds needed?
UEA PhD student Lizzie Watson is running an exciting EEG study to see how children’s brains respond to pictures of different places

📍 UEA, Norwich
⏱ 1 session (max 1 hr 25 mins)
💷 £15 book voucher + small toy
🚗 Travel reimbursed

📩 [email protected]

We’ll be at the Millennium Children's Library next Tues 15th April, 10–3! Catherine’s running two fun research studies for kids aged 2.5–12 & Easter bookmark crafts. Pop in, take part, and learn how to get involved! #ResearchOpportunities #GetInvolved #Psychology
@norfolklibrariesuk.bsky.social

*We use the term "deaf" to include infants with moderate to profound deafness and hearing or d/Deaf parents. We understand families may use different terms to describe their baby’s identity.

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💡 If your baby is slightly older, we’d still love to hear from you—please don’t hesitate to get in touch!

👉 Register here to learn more: bit.ly/3U2XMBR

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📍 Our study is based in Norwich, UK, and we can cover travel and accommodation costs to support your visit from across the UK
💡 Not sure if your family meets the criteria? We’re happy to help—just get in touch!

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Are you the parent of a deaf* infant under 12 months? Join our study!

We're exploring how different language experiences influence the way babies learn about the world. If your baby is aged under 12 months with moderate to profound deafness, we’d love to hear from you!

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We’re getting excited about the Norfolk Bump & Beyond Baby & Toddler Fair on Sunday 9th March! Join us there where we will be chatting to #norwichbumps #norfolkbumps #norfolkbabies and #newmummas about our research and how you can get involved.

#babyshow #pregnant #pregnancy #Norwich #Norfolk

They will be discussing the science behind sleep and how to use it to support children. Register for this free session here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/understand...

UEA’s Developmental Psychologist, Professor Teodora Gliga, will be running an online interactive information session for families on “Understanding Children’s Sleep” TOMORROW, Tuesday 25th February at 1pm. This session is in collaboration with the Early Childhood and Family Service. 1/2

🌟 Little Scientists: How Babies Make Sense of the World 🌟
👶✨ Ever wondered how babies explore and understand the world around them? Join us at Norwich Science Festival for this fun and interactive session!
📅 Date: Saturday, 22nd February 2025
⏰ Time: 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
📍 Venue: The Forum, Norwich