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Ewan Bottomley @ewanbottomley.bsky.social · 21d

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Ewan Bottomley @ewanbottomley.bsky.social · 22d

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

open.spotify.com/episode/6fmI...

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 · Aug 5

Good luck to everyone receiving their SQA Results today! 🎉

Whatever your outcome, there are still great options through Clearing, including Psychology at Aberdeen! 🧠

Explore your options + call our hotline today ➡️ www.abdn.ac.uk/clearing/deg...

Psychology | Clearing | The University of Aberdeen

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Ewan Bottomley @ewanbottomley.bsky.social · Jul 22

Fuzzy image, but great to see the tall ships leaving Aberdeen today after an amazing few days. A brilliant few days of food, ships, and music.

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Ewan Bottomley @ewanbottomley.bsky.social · Jul 7

Lovely day at graduation 2025! It was great fun to celebrate the achievements of so many amazing students.

School of Psychology, University of Aberdeen @abdnpsych.bsky.social · Jul 7

Graduation Recap🎓💫

What an exciting day! We're so proud of every one of our Psychology graduates🎉

#abdnpsych #universityofaberdeen

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School of Psychology, University of Aberdeen @abdnpsych.bsky.social · Jul 7

Graduation Recap🎓💫

What an exciting day! We're so proud of every one of our Psychology graduates🎉

#abdnpsych #universityofaberdeen

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Lillian Smyth @lilliansmyth.bsky.social · Jul 7

Third, open access in SPoE, a comparison of "student" identity and university "customer" identity, in predicting learning approaches, attitudes to cheating and self-report wellbeing. doi.org/10.1007/s112...
#socialpsyc

Screenshot of a journal article entitled "The role of student and customer social identification on university students' learning approaches and psychological wellbeing"

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Lillian Smyth @lilliansmyth.bsky.social · Jul 7

Second, open access in EJPE, an analysis of *which* student identity is relevant to student behaviour and student outcomes- identification with the institution or with the academic discipline? doi.org/10.1007/s102...
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Screenshot of a journal article entitled "Discipline-based social identity and organisational identity as predictors of approaches to learning and evaluation of teaching"

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Lillian Smyth @lilliansmyth.bsky.social · Jul 7

Another mini-thread of recent papers. First, led by Fauve D'Souza, out today and open access: a systematic review and meta analysis of school-based #mindfulness interventions. What are they good for? doi.org/10.1007/s126...

Screenshot of journal article entitled "The Array of Outcomes Associated with Mindfulness Interventions in Schools: A systematic review and meta-analysis."

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Ewan Bottomley @ewanbottomley.bsky.social · Jun 26

Delighted to announce the publication of our new paper. We examine the role of discipline identity and organizational identity on students' educational outcomes. link.springer.com/article/10.1...

Discipline-based social identity and organizational identity as predictors of approaches to learning and evaluation of teaching - European Journal of Psychology of Education

The present research aimed to tease apart the meaning of the “student” identity in higher education by distinguishing the concepts and affordances of discipline-based social identity and organizationa...

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

Mind and Body – Pint of Science 2025 🧠

🗓️ May 20
🕖 7–9pm
📍 OGV Podium, Aberdeen

Talks by School of Psychology's Dr Bert Timmermans, Dr Janine Cooper & Dr Agnieszka Konopka 🧬🗣️🕰️

🎟️Get tickets here: pintofscience.co.uk/event/mind-a...

Mind and Body

Our memories, experiences, and personal identity shape our behaviour. But can our behaviour shape us back?<br /> <br /> Join us to explore whether it's all in the mind…

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Open Research, University of Aberdeen @openresearchuoa.bsky.social · May 2

Exams start tomorrow, so we want to wish all our students (and invigilators!) best of luck!
If you're stressed, check out a recent podcast from our wellbeing team on combating exam stress, or head over to the wellness corner on floor 2 of SDRL for more tips

Hello to a Stress-Free Exam Period | BeWell | Episode 7

Revising for exams can be stressful if you are feeling overwhelmed by the amount of information you are trying to remember. Good time management can help you to feel in control and learn more…

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Ewan Bottomley @ewanbottomley.bsky.social · Apr 21

We had a lovely Easter weekend visiting the ducks in Johnston Gardens, Aberdeen

Ewan Bottomley @ewanbottomley.bsky.social · Apr 18

This article was also part of a special issue: www.mdpi.com/journal/educ.... Edited by Professor Alison Voice of the University of Leeds.

Ewan Bottomley @ewanbottomley.bsky.social · Apr 18

This article was a joint effort, written in collaboration with @abdnpsych.bsky.social, @standrewspsyneuro.bsky.social and St. Andrews' School of Physics and Astronomy.

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Ewan Bottomley @ewanbottomley.bsky.social · Apr 18

Read our new paper! In this article we run interviews with students in physics and astronomy, finding reports of imposter syndrome. We then discuss a short intervention we created to try and help students feel more comfortable talking about their experience. www.mdpi.com/2227-7102/15...

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Ewan Bottomley @ewanbottomley.bsky.social · Dec 22

Imposter phenomenon is common in physics undergraduate students. See here our short post about imposter phenomenon for Physics Higher Education Research Nuggets: per-he.org/an-intervent...

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Mauro Manassi @mauromanassi.bsky.social · Dec 19

🫵 EastBio PhD time! 🫵 4-year PhD project on behavioural and neural mechanisms underlying visual stabilisation 🧠👁️
Please get in touch if you are interested (UK/International)
Applications deadline: Jan 17th #visionscience #cogsci #psychsky #neuroskyence #EEG

EASTBIO: Behavioral and neural mechanisms underlying visual stabilisation at University of Aberdeen on FindAPhD.com

PhD Project - EASTBIO: Behavioral and neural mechanisms underlying visual stabilisation at University of Aberdeen , listed on FindAPhD.com

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

🚨 ALERT 🚨 The annual EASTBIO PhD recruitment competition is now open! Exciting projects are available in our School of Psychology. Deadline is January 17th.
Find out more at www.findaphd.com/phds/school-... #PhD

University of Aberdeen , School of Psychology PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

FindAPhD. Search Funded PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships at University of Aberdeen , School of Psychology.

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Ewan Bottomley @ewanbottomley.bsky.social · Dec 8

The first chance to see a game at Tynecastle this season, should clearly visit more often! 😄

Heart of Midlothian Football Club @thejamtarts.bsky.social · Dec 7

3️⃣ points for the Jambos!

Ewan Bottomley @ewanbottomley.bsky.social · Dec 6

Another exciting looking project in a wonderful School of Psychology and Neuroscience! @gillianrbrown1.bsky.social

Prof. Gillian Brown @gillianrbrown1.bsky.social · Dec 6

🚨 PhD project: 4-year PhD project on human reproduction, mating strategies and gender roles. Funding is via BBSRC EastBio (i.e. funding not attached to specific project). Please get in touch with me (UK/international).

Deadline for nominated applicant: 17 Jan 2025

www.findaphd.com/phds/project...

EASTBIO: Bateman’s principles and human reproductive strategies: a biosocial approach at University of St Andrews on FindAPhD.com

PhD Project - EASTBIO: Bateman’s principles and human reproductive strategies: a biosocial approach at University of St Andrews, listed on FindAPhD.com

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

Aberdeen Convention Bureau Ambassador of Excellence Awards 2024!

We are thrilled to share that the European Conference on Visual Perception (ECVP) 2024 won several awards!

⭐ Best event over 500 Delegates
⭐ Impact Award
⭐ Developing Ambassador Award: Dr Danai Papadaki

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Ewan Bottomley @ewanbottomley.bsky.social · Nov 30

A fun evening toasting marshmallows at the Christmas market in Dundee!

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Cognitive Psychology at Lancaster University @lancastercognition.bsky.social · Nov 26

Come join us - and get to hang out with the fun folks!

Fixed-term, Senior Teaching Associate position available (.8 FTE)

#academicjobs #psychjobs #psychology

hr-jobs.lancs.ac.uk/Vacancy.aspx...

a woman is sitting in front of a filing cabinet and saying `` we 're like you know ! ''

Alt: Schitt's Creek meme to the text "we 're like you know ! "

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

Hello, Bluesky community! 👋🧠
🎉We’re thrilled to join Bluesky!🎉 Stay tuned for updates and exciting news from the School of Psychology at the University of Aberdeen.
#CogSci #NeuroSkyence #PsychSciSky #VisionScience #Psychology #CognitiveScience #Neuroscience #Academia
👉 www.abdn.ac.uk/psychology/

The School of Psychology | The University of Aberdeen

The School of Psychology provides an exciting and vibrant research-led learning environment for both undergraduate and postgraduate studies and conducts research into Cognition, Perception & Attentio...

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