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UoR School of Psychology and Clinical Language Sciences @unirdg-psych.bsky.social · Aug 18

Not as excited as #AcademicSky will be!

#shamelessplug #begfriend

profmccabe.bsky.social @profmccabe.bsky.social · Aug 15

Excited to see where we take this next @KatiePrizeman #research #anhedonia #depression #youthmentalhealth #loneliness @UniofReading @unirdg-psych.bsky.social

Katie Prizeman @katieprizeman.bsky.social · Aug 14

Thrilled to share our latest open-access research in the British Journal of Clinical Psychology, published by Wiley. Co-authored by @profmccabe.bsky.social, we show how sub-components of anhedonia predict increases in symptoms of depression and loneliness. Read it here: doi.org/10.1111/bjc....

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UoR School of Psychology and Clinical Language Sciences @unirdg-psych.bsky.social · Jul 30

#AcademicSky Here's another one for you! Enjoy 😀

Dr Julia Vogt @juliavogtpsy.bsky.social · Jul 28

New research out now!

People don’t automatically attend to emergencies — but making emotional meaning task-relevant (e.g., listening for screams) does guide attention toward those in need. 🆘👀

www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....

#PsychScience #Attention #HelpingBehaviour #EmergencyResponse

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Dr Julia Vogt @juliavogtpsy.bsky.social · Jul 28

New research out now!

People don’t automatically attend to emergencies — but making emotional meaning task-relevant (e.g., listening for screams) does guide attention toward those in need. 🆘👀

www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....

#PsychScience #Attention #HelpingBehaviour #EmergencyResponse

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Dr Anne-Marie Greenaway @amg-phd.bsky.social · Jul 9

Spontaneous music listening in dementia: exploring device use, listening frequency, and psychological factors. @dementiaresearcher.bsky.social @unirdg-phd.bsky.social @jdrjames.bsky.social @unirdg-psych.bsky.social @uor-research.bsky.social www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....

Spontaneous music listening in dementia: relationships between listening device and rumination but not depression, anxiety and listening frequency

Music-based interventions are commonly used with persons with dementia, yet research exploring the technologies used for spontaneous music listening in dementia and its association with psychologic...

www.tandfonline.com

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UoR School of Psychology and Clinical Language Sciences @unirdg-psych.bsky.social · Jul 8

#AcademicSky - do your thing!

Doctoral & Researcher College, University of Reading @unirdg-phd.bsky.social · Jul 8

Join @unirdg-psych.bsky.social for a funded PhD in partnership with Unravel Health & Manchester Metropolitan University. Develop a range of skills and help improve menopause patient experience. Apply by 18 July www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DNU349/p...
#Menopause #Psychology #HealthPsychology #PhD #PhDPosition

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UoR School of Psychology and Clinical Language Sciences @unirdg-psych.bsky.social · Jul 7

Join us on Wednesday 10th September to celebrate 50 years of Speech and Language Therapy at the University of Reading.

An afternoon of to connect - featuring talks, interviews and activities celebrating training, research and practise.

Don't miss out!

Register by the 31st July 👉 rdg.ac/3GeDDVT

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UoR School of Psychology and Clinical Language Sciences @unirdg-psych.bsky.social · Jun 13

The Complete University Guide 2026 has been published and, among many other Top 10 courses, the University of Reading ranks Number 1 in the country for Speech and Language Therapy!

Congrats to our amazing team!

#celebrate #psychology #SLT #SpeechandLanguageTherapy #AcademicSky

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UoR School of Psychology and Clinical Language Sciences @unirdg-psych.bsky.social · Jun 6

If the @themerl.bsky.social can post hogs, we can post dogs.

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UoR School of Psychology and Clinical Language Sciences @unirdg-psych.bsky.social · Jun 6

Alright, it's Friday afternoon & we've been quiet on Bluesky this week. Pretty sure the only way to rectify this failure in social media etiquette is to post a picture of our guest of honour at last week's PCLS summer party - Pippin. Don't tell me academic institutions don't know how to Sky #dogsky

Pippin - a gorgeous little dog of the breed: black and white.

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UoR School of Psychology and Clinical Language Sciences @unirdg-psych.bsky.social · Jun 5

Still a few weeks to apply for this exciting opportunity!

#AcademicSky

Doctoral & Researcher College, University of Reading @unirdg-phd.bsky.social · Jun 5

🧠 Interested to work at the forefront of nutritional neuroscience gut-brain research? Join @unirdg-psych.bsky.social for a funded PhD investigating probiotics & depressive symptoms. Apply by 27 June
👉 www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DMZ884/p...
#Psychology #GutBrainAxis #Neuroscience #Nutrition #PhDScholarships

PhD Studentship in Psychology: Probiotics for Depressive Symptoms, Associated Behavioural Outcomes and Neural Activation: a 3-year PhD Project at University of Reading

jobs.ac.uk now advertising a PhD Studentship in Psychology: Probiotics for Depressive Symptoms, Associated Behavioural Outcomes and Neural Activation: a 3-year PhD Project Visit jobs.ac.uk to apply an...

www.jobs.ac.uk

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UoR School of Psychology and Clinical Language Sciences @unirdg-psych.bsky.social · Jun 2

#AcademicSky

Dr Anne-Marie Greenaway @amg-phd.bsky.social · Jun 1

Exploring music and attentional biases via webcam-based eye tracking is feasible for some, but not all, Join Dementia Research volunteers living with and without dementia. Remote help/observation was provided/needed. @unirdg-phd.bsky.social @dementiaresearcher.bsky.social @unirdg-psych.bsky.social

Dr Anne-Marie Greenaway @amg-phd.bsky.social · Apr 5

Many thanks to the Join Dementia Research volunteers living with and without dementia who helped us explore webcam eye tracking in a home-based music study. Out now! @betterresearch.bsky.social @jdrjames.bsky.social @unirdg-phd.bsky.social @unirdg-psych.bsky.social @dementiaresearcher.bsky.social

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Research at Reading @uor-research.bsky.social · May 30

"A real person being present made a meaningful difference" - Dr Thomas Nyman @unirdg-psych.bsky.social

New @uniofreading.bsky.social study found live interviews were rated significantly more empathetic than automated versions when testing online psychological support.

rdg.ac/3Skk2Ga

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UoR School of Psychology and Clinical Language Sciences @unirdg-psych.bsky.social · May 29

Connect. Support. Thrive.

Join Charlie Waller Trust & the Charlie Waller Institute for a free event on youth mental health & wellbeing.

🗓️ 10 July, 1–4.30pm
📍 Uni of Reading

More details and free tickets
👉 go.charliewaller.org/togetherevent

#MentalHealth #SLT #psychology #ReadingUni #AcademicSky

A young boy playing with toys in a speech and language clinic

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UoR School of Psychology and Clinical Language Sciences @unirdg-psych.bsky.social · May 27

June is National Aphasia Awareness Month 💬🧠

In the UoR Adult Clinic, SLT student Aneeqa led a session helping our stroke group explore and understand aphasia.

They took part in the national #RockingAphasia campaign by decorating a rock to hide in their local town and raise awareness 💜

A collection of painted rocks on top of a sign which shows the "Rocking Aphasia" hashtag

A table of paints and brushes, rocks, and the "rocking aphasia" hashtag

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UoR School of Psychology and Clinical Language Sciences @unirdg-psych.bsky.social · May 23

🔔 Calling all researchers!

Join us for CINNergies 2025 — an interdisciplinary research summit at the University of Reading.

🗓️ Mon 23 June | 🕐 1–5pm | 📍 Agriculture Building (1L04)

Talks, networking & a rapid-fire research pitch competition for PhD & Early Career Researchers

Info & registration 👇

CINNergies Summit 2025 - Centre for Integrative Neuroscience and Neurodynamics

research.reading.ac.uk

UoR School of Psychology and Clinical Language Sciences @unirdg-psych.bsky.social · May 23

New research on interpreter-mediated psychological therapy in NHS Talking Therapies—by CBT therapist Taf Kunorubwe, UoR student Josh Wynne & Cardiff student Caitlyn O’Leary—highlights systemic barriers to equitable care.

🔗👇

#MentalHealth #TherapyEquity #CBT #PsychologyResearch #UoR #AcademicSky

Exploring staff experiences and perspectives on barriers in interpreter-mediated therapy within NHS England’s Talking Therapies | the Cognitive Behaviour Therapist | Cambridge Core

Exploring staff experiences and perspectives on barriers in interpreter-mediated therapy within NHS England’s Talking Therapies - Volume 18

www.cambridge.org

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UoR School of Psychology and Clinical Language Sciences @unirdg-psych.bsky.social · May 22

🧠 Curious about how researchers study the brain?

Join our free Introduction to Cognitive Neuroscience on 16 June (9:30–6) at the University of Reading.

This event is designed for non-specialists and explores how we connect the brain, body, and behaviour.

Register below 👇

#AcademicSky

Microsoft Forms

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UoR School of Psychology and Clinical Language Sciences @unirdg-psych.bsky.social · May 21

Don’t miss “What is Pain Research?” — a free event at University of Reading on 22 June.

Explore interactive demos, hear from leading researchers, and catch a live PAINCAST recording. Perfect for anyone curious about pain science!

#psychology #pain #AcademicSky

More info + registration 👇

The Puzzle of Pain: What is Pain Research?

Join us as we unravel the mysteries of pain through talks, hands-on demos, workshops, interviews and art installations.

www.eventbrite.co.uk

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UoR School of Psychology and Clinical Language Sciences @unirdg-psych.bsky.social · May 21

Three SPCLS teams have been awarded 1/3 of the available PLanT funding for collaborative teaching & learning projects at #UoR!

Topics include:
🧠 Embedding EDI in SLT
🤖 GenAI & Standard Academic English
🎬 Psychology Film Club

Staff + students = real impact. You love to see it ⁠❤️

#AcademicSky

Classic movie villains, Star War's Imperial Stormtroopers, are accompanied by The Mandalorian at the University of Reading Community Festival 2025.

UoR School of Psychology and Clinical Language Sciences @unirdg-psych.bsky.social · May 20

#AcademicSky #AI #AIinEducation #AcademicIntegrity #psychology

UoR School of Psychology and Clinical Language Sciences @unirdg-psych.bsky.social · May 20

Can AI infiltrate university exams?

Peter Scarfe gives the Education keynote at KCL’s AI Festival on 23 May. Asking what does AI mean for trust, truth, and policy in HE?

Info on the festival and the study 👇

Can AI Infiltrate University Exams Systems?

A real-world test of AI infiltration of a university examinations system. This talk is a 'Turing Test' case study.

www.kcl.ac.uk

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UoR School of Psychology and Clinical Language Sciences @unirdg-psych.bsky.social · May 16

We're masters of the art.

Or are we? I've confused myself now.

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UoR School of Psychology and Clinical Language Sciences @unirdg-psych.bsky.social · May 16

Could someone turn Time back on, please? It's been 3:30 on Friday afternoon for about 6 days now...

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UoR School of Psychology and Clinical Language Sciences @unirdg-psych.bsky.social · May 16

You don't want to know what @themerl.bsky.social is posting today... Trust me. Do NOT go look at their profile.

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UoR School of Psychology and Clinical Language Sciences @unirdg-psych.bsky.social · May 16

🥦🧠 Big news!

A new Nutritional Psychiatry Special Interest Group has launched within #TheNutritionSociety! Co-chaired by Dr Piril Hepsomali & Dr Daniel Lamport, it aims to unite researchers, spark collabs & boost research in this growing field.

#nutrition #psychology #AcademicSky

More info 👇👇👇

Nutritional Psychiatry | The Nutrition Society

www.nutritionsociety.org