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Surrey Psychology @surreypsychology.bsky.social · 1d

🧠 Surrey researchers are recruiting 7–10-year-olds & parents for a study on children’s emotion learning (Mar 2025–Sept 2027). Participants get a £50 voucher + travel reimbursement. 🎁

Info & sign-up: bit.ly/3JeKfVg
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Surrey Psychology @surreypsychology.bsky.social · 1d

📚 #PsychologyToday blog series 🧠
#Schizophrenia and #BipolarDisorder may seem different, but research shows they share key biological roots. 🌍💚
Read our School's latest Psychology Today blog“How Biology Shapes Reality in Schizophrenia and Bipolar” by Aoife Coghlan 👉 lnkd.in/ei2bFrVx

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Surrey Psychology @surreypsychology.bsky.social · 1d

🍂 Huge congratuations Prof Benjamin Gardner’s study “How habitual is everyday life?” is gaining major attention! 🥳

Featured in:
📰 The Conversation: lnkd.in/eZYFSvyB

🧠 BBC Science Focus: lnkd.in/erV97aR2

🧩 Psychology Today: lnkd.in/erQUU86q

🗞️ The Independent: lnkd.in/evVMNJrC

Surrey Psychology @surreypsychology.bsky.social · 3d

We welcome Dr Zsofia Zavecz from the School of Psychology, to our seminar series on 7th October. Dr Zavecz will deliver a talk on "Selective roles of sleep in memory across the lifespan".
Prof Michael Pluess will host the seminar, in room 35 AC 04 from 13:00 to 14:00. Feel free to join and share!

Surrey Psychology @surreypsychology.bsky.social · 10d

Our PT blog series is back! 🥳

#Dyspraxia affects more than movement it also impacts, education, employment, and overall wellbeing. 💚

In our latest Psychology Today blog, Emma Aitken, Dr Judith Gentle & Dr Marie Martel explain “Why Dyspraxia Is Often Misunderstood?”

👉 Read here: lnkd.in/enXNGP2t

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Environmental Psychology Research Group @eprg-surrey.bsky.social · 17d

🌱 Exciting news! Our Environmental Psychology Research Group is featured by the BBC, showcasing our latest research on how actively noticing sights/sounds of nature can improve psychological restoration.
Read more: www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
#EnvironmentalPsychology @surreypsychology.bsky.social

How birdsong and plant smells can boost wellbeing

A Surrey-based study explores how environment affects emotional and psychological restoration.

www.bbc.co.uk

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Dr Sarah Payne @drsarahpayne.bsky.social · 17d

Lecture 1, week 1, completed. Nice to be back at a sunny @uniofsurrey.bsky.social with lovely, supportive, and engaging @surreypsychology.bsky.social students, even when teaching them statistics!

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University of South Carolina Arnold School of Public Health @uscarnoldschool.bsky.social · 16d

Two-thirds of our daily behaviors are #habits, according to new research, and this is (mostly) good news. 🚶🏾‍♀️ 🏋🏼‍♀️ 🥗https://ow.ly/KW1c50X0J3k

@uscnews.bsky.social @uscresearch.bsky.social @surreypsychology.bsky.social @amandarebar.bsky.social
@profbengardner.bsky.social @phdsleepy.bsky.social

Many psychology models portray people as rational decision makers who carefully deliberate over the pros and cons of their options prior to choosing how to act. However, previous research has shown that one of the most reliable predictors of future behavior is past behavior.

Amanda Rebar, associate professor of health promotion, education, and behavior

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Surrey Psychology @surreypsychology.bsky.social · 15d

‼️ Clarifying misconceptions: Prof Angelica Ronald from the School of Psychology, University of Surrey, explains why current research does not support a causal link between #paracetamol consumption in #pregnancy and #autism. 🤰 💊 Watch the ITV interview below:

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Surrey Psychology @surreypsychology.bsky.social · 16d

We’re excited to welcome Prof Benjamin Gardner (Psychology, Surrey) to our seminar series on 23 Sep 2025, 13:00–14:00, room 28 AP 02. Talk: “Is It Time to Unhabit? Why Habit Theory Has Under-Performed & How We Can Fix It”. Hosted by Prof Mark Cropley. All welcome!

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Surrey Psychology @surreypsychology.bsky.social · 16d

Ever wondered what it’s like to study on the UK’s top-ranked MSc Psychology programmes (🏆 hashtag#1st in PTES 2025)? Our students say it best! 🎤
Check out this short video to hear about their experiences in the Psychology MSc at the University of Surrey.

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Victoria Tischler @victischler.bsky.social · Sep 5

Excellent interview with Simon Raven by Mirela D. reflecting on his artistic residency in @surreypsychology.bsky.social and its legacy. Thank you Simon for your insights, honesty for bringing thought-provoking humour and creativity onto campus. www.ias.surrey.ac.uk/fellow-spotl...

Simon Raven - Surrey IAS

Art, disability and Elvis: Q&A with artist-in-resident Simon Raven Artist Simon Raven was hosted by Professor Victoria Tischler from the School of Psychology, in a fascinating six-month residency in w...

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Dr Abby Dunn @abbydunn.bsky.social · 24d

Today begins the @nihr.bsky.social grant to improve inpatient facilities for parents who are hospitalised and their families. Very excited to colllaborate with @profsamch.bsky.social, Dr Eleanor Ratcliffe, Chloe Elsby-Pearson and Mark Oliver @researchspft.bsky.social @surreypsychology.bsky.social

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Surrey Psychology @surreypsychology.bsky.social · Aug 7

🧠 This week, our MSc Psychology Summer Conference brought together student researchers presenting across topics like Cognitive Neuroscience, Sport Psychology, AI, and more.

Reflecting the interdisciplinary nature of our MSc cohort's work. 👏
#HigherEducation #AcademicLife
#Psychology #MScResearch

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Victoria Tischler @victischler.bsky.social · Aug 6

Great to co-write this piece with Simon. In case you’re considering it, I highly recommend working with an artist in residence. @surreypsychology.bsky.social

The Psychologist @psychmag.bsky.social · Aug 6

Angels, Blake and bipolar – reflections on an artist residency.

Simon Raven spent six months as an artist in residence @surreypsychology.bsky.social (Autumn 2024-Summer 2025). He reflects, following a perspective from Chartered Psychologist @victischler.bsky.social.

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Angels, Blake and bipolar – reflections on an artist residency | BPS

Simon Raven spent six months as an artist in residence in the School of Psychology, University of Surrey (Autumn 2024-Summer 2025). He reflects, following a perspective from Chartered Psychologist Vic...

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The Psychologist @psychmag.bsky.social · Aug 6

Angels, Blake and bipolar – reflections on an artist residency.

Simon Raven spent six months as an artist in residence @surreypsychology.bsky.social (Autumn 2024-Summer 2025). He reflects, following a perspective from Chartered Psychologist @victischler.bsky.social.

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Angels, Blake and bipolar – reflections on an artist residency | BPS

Simon Raven spent six months as an artist in residence in the School of Psychology, University of Surrey (Autumn 2024-Summer 2025). He reflects, following a perspective from Chartered Psychologist Vic...

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Dr Jenny Murphy @drjjmurphy.bsky.social · Jul 22

Such a brilliant time last week delivering a keynote at the 22nd World Congress of Psychophysiology in Poland. Fantastic to share new work on #interoception and catch up with colleagues from around the world. @surreypsychology.bsky.social

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Surrey Psychology @surreypsychology.bsky.social · Jul 21

👉 To learn more about the project and watch a video of trainees reflecting on their placement experience, visit the project page here: www.surrey.ac.uk/research-pro....
#SurreyPsychD #Homelessness #ClinicalPsychology #CHRP2025

Increasing the psychological workforce in the homelessness sector: Developing and evaluating clinical psychology placements in non-NHS homelessness practice settings | University of Surrey

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Surrey Psychology @surreypsychology.bsky.social · Jul 21

It was an inspiring day filled with thought-provoking talks. The team was grateful for the opportunity to connect with peers across the homelessness sector doing exceptional work to drive lasting change.
#SurreyPsychD #Homelessness #ClinicalPsychology #CHRP2025

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Surrey Psychology @surreypsychology.bsky.social · Jul 21

Their poster highlighted the value of placing trainee clinical psychologists in third-sector homelessness services – part of a broader initiative to grow the psychological workforce in this area.

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Surrey Psychology @surreypsychology.bsky.social · Jul 21

The Clinical Psychology doctoral training programme (PsychD) team at @surreypsychology.bsky.social was delighted to attend the recent Centre for Homelessness Research and Practice (CHRP) Annual Conference #CHRP2025 and present their research. 🧵

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Victoria Tischler @victischler.bsky.social · Jul 17

New paper on Beyond Culture Box www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.... @surreypsychology.bsky.social @chloeasker.bsky.social @artsandhealthjrnl.bsky.social

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Sarah Golding @sarahegolding.bsky.social · Jul 16

All 5 of these blogs have been published - make yourself a cuppa and, if you can, sit outside for a reading break:

5 perspectives on #walking and #working in #nature

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MoDI Lab @modilab-surrey.bsky.social · Jul 10

On our way to York for #DCDUK25. Not 1 but 3 presentations from our lab from Judith @judithgentle.bsky.social, Marie @mariefmartel.bsky.social and Lewis. Looking forward to see you there!!
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Environmental Psychology Research Group @eprg-surrey.bsky.social · Jul 8

New work out from EPRG team member @melissamarselle.bsky.social. Using closed and open card and sound sorts, study investigates how people conceptualise biodiversity. Visual and acoustic cues other than species richness are used!

open access study -> doi.org/10.1002/pan3...

iDiv Biodiversity Research @idiv-research.bsky.social · Jul 8

Can we see — and hear — biodiversity? New research in @peopleandnature.bsky.social shows people can assess forest biodiversity accurately using visual and acoustic clues, like birdsong, colour, and light.
@uni-jena.de @unileipzig.bsky.social @ufz.de

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Study shows people perceive biodiversity

Participants can accurately recognise levels of biodiversity through sight and sound, and aspects like colour, light as well as bird song matter.

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