Dr. Fran Pilkington-Cheney

Meet the EDIC ESRS @esrs.bsky.social team!

We’re thrilled to welcome our new members— Seren, Raoua, Sana, Dimitrios, José & Claire.

More intros coming soon—stay tuned!
#EDIC #ESRS #Equality #Diversity #Inclusion #SleepResearch

Click here for more information: sleepsociety.org.uk/call-for-ec-nominations-july-2025

Eef Hogervorst, Professor of Psychology at Loughborough University, has contributed significantly to global road safety through over 200 publications and pioneering research on dementia-friendly design, ageing, and mobility: www.linkedin.com/in/eef-hoger...

Biological Sex Differences in the Context of Alzheimer's Disease: There's No Time to Sleep on It – the EDIC Take | ESRS In this Sleep Science Friday interview,  Dr. Adriana Michalak speaks with Dr. Claudia Barth and Dr. Laura Stankeviciute to explore two often underestimated

Just out: our EDIC Vice‑Chair @dr-adri.bsky.social chats with Dr Claudia Barth and Dr Laura Stankeviciute on why sleep and biological sex matter in Alzheimer’s risk.

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CROS/CRACN writing retreat is a go!
Let's see if we can get this final PhD paper off my desk and onto the desk of @ajfiltness.bsky.social instead! ✍️

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

Ep 2 focuses on what really happens during the menopause, focusing on the cognitive symptoms such as memory and attention.

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Happy Friday! 🛶

What does caffeine do to the sleeping brain? | BPS New research finds caffeine increases the complexity and criticality of brain activity during sleep, affecting various age groups differently.

Ever wondered how that last cup of coffee might affect your brain while you sleep?

A new study's got answers for you: www.bps.org.uk/research-dig...

Great opportunity to work with my very lovely office mate.

'The Craft of Interviewing.' We wrote this with ECRs & PGRs in mind. It's long, but it covers much ground. You won't find simple answers, but you will find a foundation from which you can develop your skills & style. As always, DM questions. Pre-print 👇🍺 sportrxiv.org/index.php/se...

Hi all! New to this app. Looking to establish my network again.

I’m looking for a postdoc and RA for an ERC-funded project “SLEEPAWAY: Forgetting unwanted memories in sleep”. You’ll use MEG/EEG and fMRI to understand how the sleeping brain remembers and forgets. PLEASE REPOST 😊

Postdoc: tinyurl.com/vr5thp7s
RA: tinyurl.com/ycyzkatc

A Qualitative Investigation Into The Exercise Habits,... : Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine age exercise and improve health in healthcare shift workers, organizations should consider promoting on-site exercise opportunities with a wide range of exercise types and at low cost to the employee....

Our latest paper is now available examining the barriers to #exercise in #shiftworking healthcare workers. Very pleased to be involved in this important work, led by Cian Sweeney and Emma Sweeney

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<em>Journal of Sleep Research</em> | ESRS Journal | Wiley Online Library Shift work is a necessity for a society that requires 24/7 services. However, working around the clock can cause a misalignment with our sleep-wake cycle, resulting in sleepiness, impaired cognition ....

Very pleased to see our new paper available - we discuss some of the current #occupational & #driving challenges in #sleep medicine, concluding with directions for future research 💤🚗🦺

Very much enjoyed this collaboration with Walter McNicholas

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@ntupsychology.bsky.social

I am very happy to be spending the next couple of weeks being hosted at VTI, talking all things #sleepiness and #driversafety related. Looking forward to some exciting collaborations 🇸🇪🚗💤

Great to see this live - a really important area of research.

#sleepiness #shiftwork #safety

The BSS is delighted to announce applications are open for our BSS Fellowship. This is an excellent opportunity for interested candidates to be closely involved in the work of our national society.
Click on the link below for more information: tinyurl.com/3chwkh36

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500 Manga Heroes & Villains by Helen McCarthy

Had a lovely evening with @franpcheney.bsky.social and Hyphen listening to the amazing @glider.bsky.social talk about the art history of Studio Ghibli. Really fascinating talk, so much depth and detail and insight. Came home and checked my bookshelf...
Thanks Helen 💜💚🧡

Fascinating and passionate talk tonight by @glider.bsky.social about all things #ghibli - a great way to spend a Wednesday eve ❤️

Finally submitted an article which has been on my to-do for quite.a.while. 👏 Aaannnddd first time using a reference manager 🎉 (late to the game, yes I did my thesis references by hand) #sleep #research #shiftwork #driversafety

One of my fave days of the year - hosting the #Student #Sleep Conference for our final year project students 💤! Some really interesting projects presented across both labs. Taking place in our final lab session, it is a great way to celebrate all the hard work 👏 @ntupsychology.bsky.social

Is there anything better than staying cozy in PJ? Yes, doing it for an important cause!

Today, I’m joining @esrs.bsky.social #SleepAwarnessEurope2025 Pyjama Day initiative to promote the importance of healthy sleeping habits and their impact on overall health and well-being.
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#PJDay25ESRS

World Book Day 1 min 18 sec video

📚✨ Happy World Book Day 2025 from NTU Psychology! ✨📚 Today, Dr Emma Vardy highlights the magic of books and the role they play in shaping young minds. Reading with children not only sparks their imagination but also builds their cognitive and emotional skills for life. 🌟👶💡

🌙 Join #PJDay25ESRS & Support Better Sleep! 💤

Sleep is essential, yet millions in Europe struggle with poor sleep. Tomorrow, March 7th, wear your PJs to work, school, or meetings to promote #sleephealth! 👕

Better sleep = better health!

#SleepAwarenessEurope25 #BetterSleepBetterFutures

🌟 Celebrating the upcoming #InternationalWomensDay! 🌟 A study by Laritza Machín Rincón et al. highlights how experiential learning empowers young women in leadership, breaking barriers & driving equality.

📖 Project Info: petras.uji.es
📖 Paper: doi.org/10.1016/j.ij...

#GenderEquality #Leadership

Set once again against the scenic French Riviera, the 5th ESRS Sleep Science School returns on 21-26 Sept 2025 in Fréjus! A week of learning, discussion & collaboration with international sleep experts.

🔗 Apply now: esrs.eu/sleep-scienc...

#ESRS #SleepScienceSchool25

#CUS2025

Looking forward to speaking today at the Royal College of Physicians 8th Clinic update for #Sleep Conference - thinking about assessing #sleepiness and #fatigue in #safety critical contexts @ntupsychology.bsky.social