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Vicki McDermott-Thompson

@vickimcdermott.bsky.social

Associate Professor in Psychology at UEA Interested in student experience, inclusive teaching, gender, relationships and violence.

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Amazing achievements by Hazel and Sophie, recognised by the BPS for their outstanding qualitative projects #qual #bps #uea

13.08.2025 17:21 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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We all know what #belonging feels like, yet it is difficult to quantify. Our latest spotlight explores why this slippery concept is so vital to #studentsuccess and how universities and academics can foster it across campus: www.timeshighereducation.com/campus/spotl... #academicsky #edusky #DEI

22.05.2025 11:34 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 7    ๐Ÿ” 3    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I really enjoyed your presentation and the project you discussed - really helpful tips!

20.05.2025 10:50 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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How a student-led research project can build belonging and agency How to foster agency to help students feel a sense of belonging, based on a project that involved hiring students as intern co-researchers to explore inclusion and connection

Excited to share our THE Campus article which provides tips on co-creation with students and how this can foster belonging

www.timeshighereducation.com/campus/how-s...

20.05.2025 10:31 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Make social groups work for under-represented students Collaborate with students to create inclusive groups that foster connection among those with shared lived experiences. Above all, ensure these groups have a clear purpose and focus on inclusion, rathe...

๐๐ž๐ฐ ๐š๐ซ๐ญ๐ข๐œ๐ฅ๐ž ๐Ÿ๐ซ๐จ๐ฆ ๐ƒ๐ซ. ๐ˆ๐š๐ง ๐๐จ๐ซ๐ฆ๐š๐ง ๐ข๐ง ๐“๐ข๐ฆ๐ž๐ฌ ๐‡๐ข๐ ๐ก๐ž๐ซ ๐„๐๐ฎ๐œ๐š๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง!
Drawing on his experience establishing an LGBTQIA+ group at UEA, Dr. Ian Norman outlines practical steps for creating supportive spaces where students with shared lived experiences can thrive.
Read the full article: shorturl.at/b7HZx

09.05.2025 08:27 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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UEAPsychology #StandUpForScience โ€“ because science is for everyone!

07.03.2025 16:58 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 6    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Mock cover of The Psychologist magazine, with light bulb formed from an overhead view of gathering people, and the headline 'Your work here'.

Mock cover of The Psychologist magazine, with light bulb formed from an overhead view of gathering people, and the headline 'Your work here'.

Could you, with our help, tell a personal/practical/persuasive story of Psychology, to our large and diverse audience online and potentially in print too?
Guidance here www.bps.org.uk/contribute-p... and I'm always happy to discuss options, on jon.sutton@bps.org.uk

03.03.2025 10:38 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 15    ๐Ÿ” 5    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Please could you give my PhD student Tomโ€™s project a like and share. He is currently recruiting online sex workers for an Advisory Group to inform the development of his research

17.02.2025 16:08 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Fostering an โ€˜I canโ€™ attitude in students Challenging assumptions about competency and student independence and promoting self-reflection can foster agency, writes Megan Jones

An insightful piece by ๐ƒ๐ซ. ๐Œ๐ž๐ ๐š๐ง ๐‰๐จ๐ง๐ž๐ฌ (@megjonesuea.bsky.social), published in ๐“๐ข๐ฆ๐ž๐ฌ ๐‡๐ข๐ ๐ก๐ž๐ซ ๐„๐๐ฎ๐œ๐š๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง, explores effective strategies for educators to foster an โ€˜I canโ€™ mentality among students.

Read the full article here: www.timeshighereducation.com/campus/foste...

13.02.2025 13:42 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

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