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Illustration of a croissant, coffee cup, and toast promoting free breakfast at DKB foyer on March 12 for Uni Mental Health Day.

Almost one in three students report feeling lonely all or most of the time, highlighting mental health concerns on Uni Mental Health Day.

Message stating no student should be held back by mental health with #UniMentalHealthDay and logos of UMHAN and Student Minds.

Join us for #UniMentalHealthDay breakfast on March 12th in the DKB Foyer, 9:30am!

Connect with each other and check in with yourself and those around you, and please reach out to our Student Support officer Avril Hawthorn at askavril@qub.ac.uk if you have any concerns💕

#StudentWellbeing #QUBPsych

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We celebrated #InternationalWomensDay @QUBPsych with a fireside chat with three inspirational guests; Prof Carol McGuinness, Dr Geraldine O'Hare and Dr Emma McKenna.
Thanks to our #SWAN Committee for organising such an empowering event

#IWD2026 #MentoringMatters

Congratulations to Dr Paddy O'Connor, who is a shortlisted candidate for the national BPS Higher Education Psychology Teacher of the Year Award 25/26. Paddy will be presenting a case study of his impact on the discipline to the selection panel this month. We wish Paddy the best of luck!

#QUBPsych

Vibrant scene of people celebrating Holi with yellow powder clouds in India.

A festive crowd in Kolkata, India, celebrates Holi with colorful powders and traditional decorations.

🌸Happy Holi! ✨

Inspired by the story of Prahlada and Holika, and the love of Krishna and Radha, we celebrate the triumph of good over evil and the arrival of spring with vibrant colors representing unity and love.

Wishing you a Holi filled with laughter & bright new beginnings! 🌈💛

#Holi #LoveQub

Huge Congratulations from all of us at QUB Psychology to Dr Tayler Truhan on achieving Fellowship of the HEA. This achievement recognises her commitment to teaching and supporting learning in higher education.

#Congratulations #QUBPsych

Queen’s Annual Spring Careers Fair is TODAY Tuesday 3 March 2026.
There are over 80 organisations registered to attend and looking to connect with Psychology students.

11am - 2:00pm
2:00 - 2:30pm (quiet time)
https://www.qub.ac.uk/directorates/sgc/careers/fairs/

#QUBCareersFair #QUBCareers

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Congratulations to Rita Seery, who successfully defended her PhD thesis at her viva this afternoon.

Rita's thesis “Practitioner and Client Experiences and Perspectives of Equine Assisted Services for Human Wellbeing" was supervised by Dr Debbie Wells and Dr Lisa Graham-Wisener. Well done Rita 🙌🐎

Congratulations to Patricia Baratu (MSc Applied Dev Psych) student who won Best Poster Prize at the SETU Irish Neurodiversity Research Conference 🏆

Her project is titled: Supports and Struggles: A Qualitative Exploration of Neurodivergent Parents’ Experiences of Parenting. Well done Patricia 🙌

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Great work from Dr Graham-Wisener @QUBPsych this week as she spoke to the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Terminal Illness at the NI Assembly.

Lisa presented the need to improve death literacy & the importance of fostering a compassionate communities approach to caregiving, death, & grieving in NI

Thank you to Dr Sophie Alkhaled for coming to @QUBPsych and for presenting on 'Incorporating Gender-Awareness and Inclusivity in Teaching and Research.'

Sophie presented on the importance of incorporating gender-awareness and inclusivity in our research practices.

#LoveQUBPsych #SocialPsychology

Enhancing Trauma-Informed Care for LGBTQIA+ Community Support – A Symposium

Join us on Thursday 12/03/2026 (1-4pm) where we will discuss training gaps, workforce pressures, and future directions for delivering ethical and responsive care to LGBTQIA+ communities.
https://ow.ly/1bee50Ymwr1

Ep 6: The Truth about Vaping in Schools: Tackling the Trend Without the Stress (ft. HIP Psychology) 🧠✨ Pure Class · Episode

Congratulations to our Placement Provider, at HIP Psychology and MSc Clinical Health student Jennifer. Their research on vaping is feature on the Pure Class podcast, focusing on one of the most talked-about issues in schools right now.

Listen back at:
https://ow.ly/E4JI50YkUOq

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Congratulations to Grace Williams who had a successful PhD viva this week 🥳
Grace's thesis 'Laterality as a tool for assessing welfare risk in the domestic pig ' was supervised by Dr Debbie Wells, Dr Grace Carroll and Professor Gareth Arnott

#PhDSuccess #Viva #Congrats

Queen’s Annual Spring Careers Fair is Tuesday 3 March 2026. There are over 80 organisations registered to attend and looking to connect with Psychology students.

11am - 2:00pm
2.00 - 2.30pm (quiet time)
https://www.qub.ac.uk/directorates/sgc/careers/fairs/

#QUBCareersFair #QUBCareers

Join Dr Mihalis Doumas TODAY for a discussion about the fully funded PhD project: Dance Interventions for Parkinson's Disease.

Monday 23 February 2026
11am, GMT
Join: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/32306149117749?p=94nwqyYqscoFrO2D4m

Join Dr Mihalis Doumas for a discussion about the fully funded PhD project: Dance Interventions for Parkinson's Disease. This is open to any candidates wishing to study with Dr Doumas.

Monday 23 February 2026
11am, GMT
Join: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/32306149117749?p=94nwqyYqscoFrO2D4m

A solitary figure in a black cloak stands on a grassy hill, evoking mystery and intrigue.

If you want to learn more about the science of why people (including the cast of the #Traitors) take revenge, join Prof Cherie Armour and Dr. Katie McGaughey at NISF 2026.

A Dish best served cold?
Friday 20 February, 7pm
Book now: https://nisciencefestival.com/event/a-dish-best-served-cold/

Join Prof Hanna for a discussion about the fully funded PhD project: Mental Health Priorities of People Living with Parkinson’s. This is open to candidates wishing to study with Prof Hanna.

Thurs 19 Feb 2026, 4pm

Join: https://ow.ly/lT9M50YciBL

deadline: 27 Feb 26

QUB Psychology is lacing up once again for the Belfast Marathon 🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️

We’re proud to be raising funds for NI Chest Heart & Stroke. Every donation makes a difference 💙

If you can, support us via our JustGiving page👉 https://www.justgiving.com/page/qubpsych2026

#BelfastMarathon2026 #QUBPsych

Collage promoting funded PhD opportunities at Queen's University Belfast with diverse images including nature, dance shoes, and hands symbolizing community.

Join Prof Teresa McCormack TODAY for a PhD Online Briefing Session.
Thursday 12 February 2026
11am (GMT)

Join via TEAMS at: https://ow.ly/ttFO50Y9el6

Deadline for applications: 27 February 2026

#FullyFundedPhD

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We are helping to develop the world’s largest ever dataset for severe depression.
Our research has the potential to create a “paradigm shift” in how we understand, respond to and treat depression more effectively - Professor Cherie Armour

Find out more ➡️ ow.ly/7nyz50Y9R7o

Join Prof Hanna today for a short informal discussion about the fully funded PhD project: Mental Health Priorities of People Living with Parkinson’s.

Friday 6 February 2026 at 11am (GMT)

Microsoft Teams meeting
Join: https://ow.ly/fHt450Y7u1S

Collage promoting funded PhD opportunities at Queen's University Belfast with diverse images including nature, dance shoes, and hands symbolizing community.

Join Prof Teresa McCormack for a PhD Online Briefing Session.
Thursday 12 February 2026
11am (GMT)

Join via TEAMS at: https://ow.ly/ttFO50Y9el6

Deadline for applications: 27 February 2026

#FullyFundedPhD

We're counting down the days until the NI Science Festival arrives! 🔬🧬🔭
The festival returns from 30th January until 22nd February and #QUBPsych will be considering revenge and eating disorders.

Click here to view the full programme of events happening across campus ➡️ ow.ly/MPp450XU0NM

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On #WorldCancerDay we revisit Prof Martin Dempster's research around the hidden impact of cancer.

Watch the full video at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sH_cRMzonUI&list=PLCWyWV0FwNJiEmen9ViGAaMQ-_Bd323HJ&index=2&t=892s

A young couple holding their baby inside a modern medical imaging room with an MRI machine in the background.

I can see a duck...can you? 🦆🦆
Babies as young as 2 months old can categorise objects in their brains - much earlier than previously thought - according to new research by Dr Anna Truzzi @QUBPsych

Learn more about amazing baby brains at: https://ow.ly/xcR050Y8OKm

Queen’s team playing key role in first all-island mental health research network Researchers from Queen’s University Belfast are playing important roles in Ireland’s first all-island mental health research initiative which has been set up to help combat mental ill health in a more coordinated way across Ireland.

We are playing an important role in Ireland’s first all-island mental health research initiative which has been set up to help combat mental ill health in a more coordinated way across Ireland.
Learn more here: https://ow.ly/GCKY50Y7IA3

#MentalHealth #CO-PRIME

Two hands gently holding each other symbolizing support in a mental health talk on Parkinson's by Queen's University Belfast.

Please join Prof Donncha Hanna for a short informal discussion about the fully funded PhD project: Mental Health Priorities of People Living with Parkinson’s.

Friday 6 February 2026 at 11am (GMT)
Join: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/34544859466229?p=8tYPNpMayjtd2aTPqo

Don't forget that Professor Donncha Hanna will be answering any questions you may have about applying for our #FullyFundedPhd Opportunities today

Monday 2 February 2026, 1pm (GMT)
TEAMS: https://ow.ly/F71g50Y4iFY

#PGRStudy #QUB #PhD

2nd February marks the start of #RaceEqualityWeek2026.

With the theme #ChangeNeedsAllOfUs, this highlights the importance of challenging racism and standing together for positive change.

It’s an opportunity to engage in open conversations, deepen understanding, & commit to lasting action. 🤝💛