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School of Psychology, University of Nottingham @notts-psych.bsky.social · 4d

Today, we celebrate and thank all our incredible teachers, demonstrators, and support staff at the University. Your dedication, passion, and hard work make a lasting impact every single day.
We appreciate everything you do!

School of Psychology, University of Nottingham @notts-psych.bsky.social · 8d

From the School of Psychology we wish those observing Yom Kippur at sundown a fulfilling day🕍

School of Psychology, University of Nottingham @notts-psych.bsky.social · 9d

This year we introduced #RaceAcrossNotts for the first time for welcome week. Well done to our first, second, and third place winners! Thank you so much for everyone who made this event happen and for the first year students for your enthusiasm .

School of Psychology, University of Nottingham @notts-psych.bsky.social · 13d

The Academic Language and Communications Skills (ALACS) team offer free courses to help you develop your academic skills. Please visit the ALACS website for full list of courses available and further details.
nottingham.ac.uk/cele/alacs/courses.aspx

School of Psychology, University of Nottingham @notts-psych.bsky.social · 14d

To view our Rainbow Officers and their office hours, please visit: uniofnottm-my.sharepoint.com/:x:/g/person...

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School of Psychology, University of Nottingham @notts-psych.bsky.social · 15d

The Academic Language and Communications Skills (ALACS) team offer free 30-minute consultations giving you the opportunity to discuss any aspect of academic English and communication skills with a specialist tutor. See More:

nottingham.ac.uk/cele/alacs/consultations.aspx

School of Psychology, University of Nottingham @notts-psych.bsky.social · 15d

Something you may be interested in...Teacher Training Open Day.

School of Psychology, University of Nottingham @notts-psych.bsky.social · 16d

Notts Psych has its very own podcast - Notts Psych Pod.

We highlight our research that aims to make a difference in people’s lives and in society.

Listen wherever you get your podcasts: creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/... / www.nottingham.ac.uk/psychology/o... #NottsPsychPod

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School of Psychology, University of Nottingham @notts-psych.bsky.social · 17d

Deadline to request reasonable adjustments for Spring exams Info! Disability Support Services website: www.nottingham.ac.uk/studentservi...

We also have a drop-in session with Disability Liaison Officers & Student Rep (no booking needed ) on the 26th of Sep: 10:00-11:30, Psychology A29.

School of Psychology, University of Nottingham @notts-psych.bsky.social · 20d

Lovely photo of Hayley Spain and Liv Taylor at the international students hangout at Portland - they will be there until midday if any psychology students want to come and say hello!

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School of Psychology, University of Nottingham @notts-psych.bsky.social · 20d

As welcome week approaches we wanted to let new students know about officer hours, and remind our students we are welcoming back about them. More information and FAQs can be found via the Moodle link! 🗃️🗂️⏰

Moodle link: moodle.nottingham.ac.uk/mod/page/vie...

School of Psychology, University of Nottingham @notts-psych.bsky.social · 26d

CALLING ALL FIRST YEAR PSYCHOLOGY STUDENTS! Sign up to the Race Across Nottingham!

Sign up here: forms.office.com/pages/respon...

School of Psychology, University of Nottingham @notts-psych.bsky.social · Sep 9

The School of Psychology runs the Rainbow Office Hour Initiative, where LGBTQIA+ members of staff opens their regular office hours up to students for additional support, discussions of LGBTQIA+ related issues, or just a friendly chat.

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Dr. Sobana Wijeakumar @drswijeakumar.bsky.social · Sep 4

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aimeetheyer.bsky.social @aimeetheyer.bsky.social · Sep 4

My second paper is out now! Interesting work with @drswijeakumar.bsky.social from our NeuroSync dataset looking at brain-behaviour associations during caregiver-infant play interactions. 🧠

Dr. Sobana Wijeakumar @drswijeakumar.bsky.social · Sep 4

We just published a new paper from our NeuroSync dataset in Infancy. Led by @aimeetheyer.bsky.social. We looked at brain function in caregivers and infants during joint and continued attention periods, and links to infant visual short-term/working memory.
onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...

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School of Psychology, University of Nottingham @notts-psych.bsky.social · Sep 3

🎧 Got a minute? That’s all it takes to vote for Notts Psych Pod!

We’re in the running for the Listeners’ Choice at the #BritishPodcastAwards, and your vote matters.

✅ Head to britishpodcastawards.com/vote
✅ Search Notts Psych Pod
✅ Click VOTE + confirm

Voting closes 8th Sept!

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Josefina Weinerova @josefinaw.bsky.social · Aug 20

What are the biggest barriers PhDs/ECRs are facing in doing credible research?
The outcomes of a workshop on this topic at #BNA2025 @britishneuro.bsky.social, co-authored with the amazing @rachelga.bsky.social, Tobias Bast & Roni Tibon are available here 😊: journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/...

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Rachel Grasmeder Allen @rachelga.bsky.social · Aug 20

New paper out! We discuss breaking barriers towards credible research & share findings from our workshop at #BNA2025 on supporting ECRs in doing credible science🧠
Loved working with @josefinaw.bsky.social, Roni Tibon & Tobias Bast on this project!
doi.org/10.1177/2398...
@britishneuro.bsky.social

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PsychoPy @psychopy.org · Aug 21

A peak at our workshop from yesterday!

Screenshots don't do the dynamic coolness of this IAT justice...

The heart in this task changes size based on the pulse measured from a pulse sensor.

Anyone using dynamic stimuli in response to physiological measures in their experiments?

Share with us!

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jderrfuss.bsky.social @jderrfuss.bsky.social · Jul 25

🤢 How much sewage was dumped in your river last year?

📍On my map, click anywhere along a river's path to trace every spill upstream from that exact spot.

📈 Scale spills by size to see the worst offenders.

📅 Compare 2023 and 2024 spills.

👉 www.janderrfuss.com/sewage-spill...

2024 sewage spills in the vicinity of Oxford, with a total spill duration of over five years.

2024 sewage spills in the vicinity of Oxford, focusing on Fairford sewage treatment works with a total spill duration of six months.

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School of Psychology, University of Nottingham @notts-psych.bsky.social · Aug 26

Fantastic resource by Jan. Link here: www.janderrfuss.com/nottingham-n...

School of Psychology, University of Nottingham @notts-psych.bsky.social · Aug 15

🎙️ Love Notts Psych Pod? Let’s make it official!

You can vote for us in the Listeners’ Choice at the #BritishPodcastAwards – and it only takes a minute!

Here’s how:
👉 Visit britishpodcastawards.com/vote
👉 Search Notts Psych Pod
👉 Hit VOTE and confirm via email

Deadline: 8th Sept 2025

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School of Psychology, University of Nottingham @notts-psych.bsky.social · Aug 11

🎉 That’s a wrap on Series 2 of Notts Psych Pod!

Catch up wherever you get your podcasts: creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/... #NottsPsychPod

Huge thanks to our brilliant editor @graceebaranowski, host Dr Daniel Jolley, & producer @neuro_rachel.

And a big shout-out to our amazing guests!

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School of Psychology, University of Nottingham @notts-psych.bsky.social · Aug 8

In Series 2 of #NottsPsychPod, we highlight research being conducted with communities at the @UniofNottingham.

Ep 5 explores the collaboration between UoN & Action on Blood (www.actiononblood.org) that encourages blood donation in Black communities.

Listen via creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/...

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Dr Daniel Jolley @drdanieljolley.bsky.social · Aug 4

A powerful clip from today's episode 👇

Listen to #NottsPsychPod wherever you listen to your podcasts: creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/...

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School of Psychology, University of Nottingham @notts-psych.bsky.social · Aug 4

In Series 2 of #NottsPsychPod, we highlight research being conducted with communities at the @UniofNottingham.

Ep 5 explores how partnering with Action on Blood helped create videos encouraging blood donation in black communities.

Listen via creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/...

A snippet …👇