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Kelly Kirkland
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Uni of Queensland Research Fellow in psychology, studying social cohesion, morality, cooperation and polarization
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Kelly Kirkland @kellykirkland.bsky.social · Apr 23
And check out our piece in @aunz.theconversation.com!

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What would change your mind about climate change? We asked 5,000 Australians – here’s what they told us
Most Australians are still able to be convinced on climate change. As climate action drops off the radar, that’s good news
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Kelly Kirkland @kellykirkland.bsky.social · Apr 23
🚨 What would change Australians’ minds about climate change?

We surveyed 5,000 people and found that evidence alone may not always be enough—how the message is delivered, who delivers it, and why it’s shared all matter.

Out now in Scientific Reports: 🔗 www.nature.com/articles/s41...
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Kelly Kirkland @kellykirkland.bsky.social · Mar 18
Prof. Brock Bastian and I are looking for a postdoc, hosted at the Uni of Melbourne! If you're interested in morality and polarisation, please reach out. Unfortunately no visa sponsorship available, so applicants will need current valid Australian working rights

jobs.unimelb.edu.au/caw/en/job/9...
Details : Postdoctoral Research Fellow - Social and Moral Psychology : The University of Melbourne
Careers at The University of Melbourne
jobs.unimelb.edu.au
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Kelly Kirkland @kellykirkland.bsky.social · Jan 15
Check out @psypost.bsky.social coverage of our study below, looking at how seeing nature as beautiful might encourage action for the environment 🍃
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PsyPost @psypost.bsky.social · Jan 15
A study found that associating resource use with environmental consequences increased cooperation, especially when paired with beautiful imagery of nature, highlighting beauty and intrinsic value as key drivers of… #Nature #EnvironmentalConservation #Sustainability #EcoFriendly #Conservation
Nature’s beauty inspires cooperation: Study reveals the power of aesthetics in environmental conservation
A study found that associating resource use with environmental consequences increased cooperation, especially when paired with beautiful imagery of nature, highlighting beauty and intrinsic value as key drivers of pro-environmental behavior and moral…
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Kelly Kirkland @kellykirkland.bsky.social · Dec 9
Australian universities are facing some tough times—poor funding rates, job cuts, and declining student enrolments.

I discussed with @drjr.bsky.social how early-career researchers are being deeply hurt by these challenges in this @natureportfolio.bsky.social piece:

www.nature.com/articles/d41...
Falling enrolments and funding cuts force Australian universities to take stock
The Australian Universities Accord offers a roadmap for reform, but there are major challenges ahead.
www.nature.com
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