Department of Psychology - University of Liverpool

Thinking of your next career move? Join our Postgraduate Online Open Week 17-21 November!

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Five Faculty alumni have been honoured at the fifth @liverpooluni.bsky.social Alumni Awards for their outstanding impact on community, healthcare and innovation in their respective fields

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Three new Future Leaders Fellowships for Liverpool - University of Liverpool News Three new Future Leaders Fellowships for Liverpool

Congratulations to Dr Nicola Power from the Department of Psychology, who has been awarded a Future Leaders Fellowship by UK Research and Innovation (UKRI).

Read more: bit.ly/41T6yGz

Do you live in or around Liverpool?

Recruiting now for paid research on mental imagery - you don't have to be a student to take part!

Sign up to the Liverpool Imagery Database and discover your mind's eye potential!

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We are excited to welcome new students to the Department of Psychology today. We hope you have a brilliant first week on campus and we cannot wait to meet you. @liverpooluni.bsky.social @livunihls.bsky.social @livuni-iph.bsky.social

The British Science Festival is here! 🎉🔬🧪

From today until Sunday 14 September, explore 100+ FREE events across our city!

We can’t wait to see what the next few days bring! Take a look at what’s on and book your tickets here ✨ britishsciencefestival.org/events

A massive congratulations to all our new #TeamLivUni students who have received the news they’re joining us today! 🎉

Your next chapter starts now - and we can’t wait to welcome you! 💙

Find out more about your Liverpool Welcome here >>> www.liverpool.ac.uk/welcome/

#ResultsDay2025

From 10–14 Sept, the British Science Festival transforms Liverpool into a playground for ideas. Join our researchers for hands-on science, from roller skating with viruses to robots making art. 🤖🧪

👉 All events are FREE – find out more: news.liverpool.ac.uk/2025/08/08/b...

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Congratulations to the Class of 2025 on your graduation day @livuni-iph.bsky.social @livunihls.bsky.social #TeamLivUni

It’s Graduation Week! 🎓✨

Huge congratulations to all of our #ClassOf2025 graduates who we’re welcoming onto campus this week! You did it - and we’re so proud of all you’ve achieved! 💙

Take a look at everything you need to know about Graduation Week 🎓>>> www.liverpool.ac.uk/graduation/

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We're proud to be co-hosting the 194th British Science Festival with @ljmuofficial.bsky.social and the @britsciassoc.bsky.social! 🙌 From 10–14 Sept, enjoy 100+ free events across Liverpool. Discover talks, performances & more!

Explore the lineup & book now ▶️ news.liverpool.ac.uk/2025/07/02/b...

Our #TeamLivUni community 🥹💙

Last week, we shared some big news:
We’re now ranked among the Top 150 universities in the world in the QS World University Rankings! 🌍

But this milestone wouldn’t be possible without you — our brilliant students, dedicated staff, and proud alumni. Thank YOU! 💙

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Dr Susan Giles stands behind a lecture table as she delivers a welcome talk.

Attending the Open Day at University of Liverpool? Visit the Department of Psychology to hear talks and sample lectures from our staff and discover more about our courses throughout the day. @liverpooluni.bsky.social @livuni-iph.bsky.social @livunihls.bsky.social

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We are excited to welcome you to campus today for the University of Liverpool Open Day! At the Department of Psychology, we can answer any questions you might have about our courses. There are also talks that you can attend at the department throughout the day too. @livunihls.bsky.social

It's official. We've moved up. Top 150 global university. QS World University Rankings

Did you see our exciting news earlier? 👀

We’ve climbed to 147th in the QS World University Rankings 2026 — and we’re officially in the Top 150 globally! A huge moment for our Liverpool community💙

Read more here ⬇️

news.liverpool.ac.uk/2025/06/19/u...

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Congratulations to students from the Department of Psychology, who won first place at the Young Enterprise UK Final yesterday. The team also won best presentation at the event and will take part in the Young Enterprise Final in Athens in July. @livuni-iph.bsky.social @liverpooluni.bsky.social

Children eat more after seeing just five minutes of junk food ads, study finds Researchers call on UK government to close advertising ‘loopholes’ that are ‘driving excess calorie intake’

Great to see our study, being presented at #ECO25, getting lots of attention today @easoobesity.bsky.social @livuni-iph.bsky.social @livunipsyc.bsky.social

Children eat more after seeing just five minutes of junk food ads, study finds www.theguardian.com/society/2025...

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BLOG | Professor Gayle Brewer, @livunipsyc.bsky.social, discusses how her work with the NADSN STEMM Action Group seeks to promote diversity and dismantle systemic barriers within STEMM, and how their white paper sheds light on the experiences of disabled individuals

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Today is the start of #MakinganImpact - our annual programme of development opportunities for researchers.

This year, the emphasis is on developing individuals’ practice and enhancing their skills and knowledge in engagement and impact.

View our programme 👉 www.liverpool.ac.uk/researcher/m...

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The next Clinical Trials Training for Investigators course will be taking place at The University of Liverpool in September. Read more: bit.ly/3YlsYhT

Welcome back to campus everyone! 👋

We hope you have all had a restful break and are back feeling refreshed and ready to make the most of these last few weeks 💙 #TeamLivUni

📢 Postdoctoral Research Associate vacancy

Exciting opportunity for a Postdoctoral Research Associate to join our new UKRI-funded project on dietary health inequalities @liverpooluni.bsky.social.
See below for further details & reach out if any questions.
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Congratulations to Psychology Lecturer Graeme Knibb, who has been nominated for Faculty of Health and Life Sciences Teacher of the Year at the Guild of Students Awards 2025 @livunihls.bsky.social @livuni-iph.bsky.social

The Liverpool Autism Hub is hosting an art competition for neurodivergent people in our community. We have extended the competition deadline until 22nd April, with winners to be announced on 28th April.

This is the link to submit an entry:
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University of Liverpool named University of the Year at Educate North Awards.

We're thrilled to announce that the University of Liverpool has been awarded the prestigious title of University of the Year at the Educate North Awards! 👏

Read the full story ▶️ news.liverpool.ac.uk/2025/04/04/l...

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Exciting News! Congratulations to third-year BSc Psychology students, Abigail Godfrey & Annabel Gray, who have co-authored their first research paper on geographical inequalities in dementia care as part of a NIHR-funded internship. 👏

Read more: news.liverpool.ac.uk/2025/03/17/p...

Professor Marta Aparicio Garcia, Semra Worrall, Professor Paul Christiansen and John Moffitt standing in front of a lecture screen.

Last week, Semra Worrall, Professor Paul Christiansen and John Moffitt presented a symposium on their work called ‘Postpartum Anxiety in Global Women’, with Professor Marta Aparicio Garcia (Universidad Complutense de Madrid) at The Spanish Society for the Study of Anxiety and Stress.

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For #InternationalWomensDay on 8 March, we're celebrating #LivUni's female pioneers who are shaping the world through research and innovation.

Find out about our women who are finding solutions to some of the world’s grandest challenges.

👉 www.liverpool.ac.uk/research/fea...