Dr. Florence Sheen
@flosheen.bsky.social
Lecturer in Psychology at University of Leicester
Prev. of Loughborough University Eating Behaviour, Health, Wellbeing, UCL Behavioural Science & Health, A*STAR, & University of Liverpool
Views are my own.
Prev. of Loughborough University Eating Behaviour, Health, Wellbeing, UCL Behavioural Science & Health, A*STAR, & University of Liverpool
Views are my own.
🗨️ Curious about our internship opportunities? Got questions about applying?
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📅: Monday 11th May
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May 6, 2026 at 8:00 AM
🗨️ Curious about our internship opportunities? Got questions about applying?
💡 Sign up to our webinar to learn more!
📅: Monday 11th May
⏲️: 2-3PM
📍: Microsoft Teams
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Applications now open ➡️ portal.unitemps.com/Search/JobDe...
💡 Sign up to our webinar to learn more!
📅: Monday 11th May
⏲️: 2-3PM
📍: Microsoft Teams
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UPDATE: The application link for our summer research internship is now live ➡️ portal.unitemps.com/Search/JobDe...
Any questions, please do reach out to us 😊 (emails in the flyer below!)
Any questions, please do reach out to us 😊 (emails in the flyer below!)
April 29, 2026 at 11:37 AM
UPDATE: The application link for our summer research internship is now live ➡️ portal.unitemps.com/Search/JobDe...
Any questions, please do reach out to us 😊 (emails in the flyer below!)
Any questions, please do reach out to us 😊 (emails in the flyer below!)
📣 2 NIHR-funded Undergrad Internships running this summer in Health & Wellbeing at Uni of Leicester!
Applications will open soon; for now sign up to our webinar to hear about the related projects + how to apply ⬇️
📅: Mon 11th May
⏲️: 2-3PM
📍: Microsoft Teams
🔗 forms.cloud.microsoft/Pages/Respon...
Applications will open soon; for now sign up to our webinar to hear about the related projects + how to apply ⬇️
📅: Mon 11th May
⏲️: 2-3PM
📍: Microsoft Teams
🔗 forms.cloud.microsoft/Pages/Respon...
April 27, 2026 at 2:41 PM
📣 2 NIHR-funded Undergrad Internships running this summer in Health & Wellbeing at Uni of Leicester!
Applications will open soon; for now sign up to our webinar to hear about the related projects + how to apply ⬇️
📅: Mon 11th May
⏲️: 2-3PM
📍: Microsoft Teams
🔗 forms.cloud.microsoft/Pages/Respon...
Applications will open soon; for now sign up to our webinar to hear about the related projects + how to apply ⬇️
📅: Mon 11th May
⏲️: 2-3PM
📍: Microsoft Teams
🔗 forms.cloud.microsoft/Pages/Respon...
Thank you @acamh.bsky.social for inviting me to talk with about all things adolescents + AI!
Take-home messages:
💬TALK about advice/info from AI
💞CHECK it aligns with info from other evidence-based sources
👪MODEL responsible use
Thank you Jane + Umar for an enjoyable podcast experience! (1/2)
Take-home messages:
💬TALK about advice/info from AI
💞CHECK it aligns with info from other evidence-based sources
👪MODEL responsible use
Thank you Jane + Umar for an enjoyable podcast experience! (1/2)
April 9, 2026 at 4:09 PM
Thank you @acamh.bsky.social for inviting me to talk with about all things adolescents + AI!
Take-home messages:
💬TALK about advice/info from AI
💞CHECK it aligns with info from other evidence-based sources
👪MODEL responsible use
Thank you Jane + Umar for an enjoyable podcast experience! (1/2)
Take-home messages:
💬TALK about advice/info from AI
💞CHECK it aligns with info from other evidence-based sources
👪MODEL responsible use
Thank you Jane + Umar for an enjoyable podcast experience! (1/2)
Reposted by Dr. Florence Sheen
Thinking about fellowships? Join our bite‑sized session at the BFDG2026 ECR Event on how to nail the Project, Person, and Place — plus hear real tips from researchers who’ve just been through it. Coffee‑break Q&A Helpdesk available by @flosheen.bsky.social & @zeynepnas.bsky.social !! #BFDG2026
April 4, 2026 at 5:24 PM
Thinking about fellowships? Join our bite‑sized session at the BFDG2026 ECR Event on how to nail the Project, Person, and Place — plus hear real tips from researchers who’ve just been through it. Coffee‑break Q&A Helpdesk available by @flosheen.bsky.social & @zeynepnas.bsky.social !! #BFDG2026
📰: www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
🌟We compared effectiveness of a "virtual alternative proteins factory" vs. an education booklet
🗝️📣Educating children about alternative proteins can increase initial self-reported ratings of perceived knowledge + willingness to try cultivated meat
🌟We compared effectiveness of a "virtual alternative proteins factory" vs. an education booklet
🗝️📣Educating children about alternative proteins can increase initial self-reported ratings of perceived knowledge + willingness to try cultivated meat
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March 2, 2026 at 8:42 AM
📰: www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
🌟We compared effectiveness of a "virtual alternative proteins factory" vs. an education booklet
🗝️📣Educating children about alternative proteins can increase initial self-reported ratings of perceived knowledge + willingness to try cultivated meat
🌟We compared effectiveness of a "virtual alternative proteins factory" vs. an education booklet
🗝️📣Educating children about alternative proteins can increase initial self-reported ratings of perceived knowledge + willingness to try cultivated meat
💭 Interested in undertaking a PhD at the University of Leicester to improve our understanding of the role of manosphere content in young people’s lives?
See full information ➡️ lnkd.in/eTEG_pXA
Please reach out to myself or any member of our mega supervisory team if you have any questions!
See full information ➡️ lnkd.in/eTEG_pXA
Please reach out to myself or any member of our mega supervisory team if you have any questions!
LinkedIn
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February 18, 2026 at 1:33 PM
💭 Interested in undertaking a PhD at the University of Leicester to improve our understanding of the role of manosphere content in young people’s lives?
See full information ➡️ lnkd.in/eTEG_pXA
Please reach out to myself or any member of our mega supervisory team if you have any questions!
See full information ➡️ lnkd.in/eTEG_pXA
Please reach out to myself or any member of our mega supervisory team if you have any questions!
SO excited to be hosting our first in-person L3 Event!
If you've been finding it hard to put pen to paper on your big idea, or to get a certain part of your fellowship application worked out, this day is for you 🌟
Further details + registration ⬇️
If you've been finding it hard to put pen to paper on your big idea, or to get a certain part of your fellowship application worked out, this day is for you 🌟
Further details + registration ⬇️
📣 ECRs - You're invited to the Three P’s (Person, Project, Place): L³ ECR Workshop: a supportive, in-person day focused on shaping strong fellowship applications.
🗓 8 May 2026 | 📍 University of Leicester
🍽 Lunch provided | 🚆 Limited travel funding
👉 Register your interest via the link/QR code now!
🗓 8 May 2026 | 📍 University of Leicester
🍽 Lunch provided | 🚆 Limited travel funding
👉 Register your interest via the link/QR code now!
January 8, 2026 at 2:52 PM
SO excited to be hosting our first in-person L3 Event!
If you've been finding it hard to put pen to paper on your big idea, or to get a certain part of your fellowship application worked out, this day is for you 🌟
Further details + registration ⬇️
If you've been finding it hard to put pen to paper on your big idea, or to get a certain part of your fellowship application worked out, this day is for you 🌟
Further details + registration ⬇️
📣 New Year, New paper!
📰: lnkd.in/e5cHbkYC
🔍 This online study investigated facilitators + barriers to children & parents willingness to try, and regularly consume, alternative proteins in Singapore
📰: lnkd.in/e5cHbkYC
🔍 This online study investigated facilitators + barriers to children & parents willingness to try, and regularly consume, alternative proteins in Singapore
LinkedIn
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January 5, 2026 at 8:29 AM
📣 New Year, New paper!
📰: lnkd.in/e5cHbkYC
🔍 This online study investigated facilitators + barriers to children & parents willingness to try, and regularly consume, alternative proteins in Singapore
📰: lnkd.in/e5cHbkYC
🔍 This online study investigated facilitators + barriers to children & parents willingness to try, and regularly consume, alternative proteins in Singapore
📰 onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1155/...
🎯Using Gemini Twin Study data, we explored parent responses to feedback on child weight via the National Child Measurement Programme
⭐Findings highlight the need to involve parents in delivery + feedback framing to understand how best to share this info
🎯Using Gemini Twin Study data, we explored parent responses to feedback on child weight via the National Child Measurement Programme
⭐Findings highlight the need to involve parents in delivery + feedback framing to understand how best to share this info
December 12, 2025 at 9:24 AM
📰 onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1155/...
🎯Using Gemini Twin Study data, we explored parent responses to feedback on child weight via the National Child Measurement Programme
⭐Findings highlight the need to involve parents in delivery + feedback framing to understand how best to share this info
🎯Using Gemini Twin Study data, we explored parent responses to feedback on child weight via the National Child Measurement Programme
⭐Findings highlight the need to involve parents in delivery + feedback framing to understand how best to share this info
📣 NEW PUBLICATION #OpenAccess 📰: acamh.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...
🌟 Findings infographic: drive.google.com/file/d/11ZYD...
🧠 How would chatbots respond to eating, weight or appearance-related questions from adolescents? We decided to find out... (1/3)
🌟 Findings infographic: drive.google.com/file/d/11ZYD...
🧠 How would chatbots respond to eating, weight or appearance-related questions from adolescents? We decided to find out... (1/3)
<em>Child and Adolescent Mental Health</em> | ACAMH Journal | Wiley Online Library
Background
Body image and eating behaviours are common areas of concern for early adolescents. Artificial Intelligence (AI) interactions are becoming commonplace, including with chatbots that provid.....
acamh.onlinelibrary.wiley.com
December 4, 2025 at 9:33 AM
📣 NEW PUBLICATION #OpenAccess 📰: acamh.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...
🌟 Findings infographic: drive.google.com/file/d/11ZYD...
🧠 How would chatbots respond to eating, weight or appearance-related questions from adolescents? We decided to find out... (1/3)
🌟 Findings infographic: drive.google.com/file/d/11ZYD...
🧠 How would chatbots respond to eating, weight or appearance-related questions from adolescents? We decided to find out... (1/3)
📣 Our L3 #ECR End-of-Year wrap up and writing session is a week away!
🗨️ Ahead of the session, we would be grateful if you could complete our short survey. Your input will help us shape the types of the sessions we put on next year ➡️ lnkd.in/ecZQrRFU
Bring your favourite hot drink, see you there! ☕
🗨️ Ahead of the session, we would be grateful if you could complete our short survey. Your input will help us shape the types of the sessions we put on next year ➡️ lnkd.in/ecZQrRFU
Bring your favourite hot drink, see you there! ☕
November 27, 2025 at 1:31 PM
📣 Our L3 #ECR End-of-Year wrap up and writing session is a week away!
🗨️ Ahead of the session, we would be grateful if you could complete our short survey. Your input will help us shape the types of the sessions we put on next year ➡️ lnkd.in/ecZQrRFU
Bring your favourite hot drink, see you there! ☕
🗨️ Ahead of the session, we would be grateful if you could complete our short survey. Your input will help us shape the types of the sessions we put on next year ➡️ lnkd.in/ecZQrRFU
Bring your favourite hot drink, see you there! ☕
📣 #ECRs! We invite you to the L3 ECR End-of-Year wrap up + writing session! We will:
⏩ Summarise progress made in 2025
🌟 Discuss what you want to see if 2026 (and share some exciting news!)
✍ Have protected time for writing towards your fellowship ideas, plans or application drafts
See you there!
⏩ Summarise progress made in 2025
🌟 Discuss what you want to see if 2026 (and share some exciting news!)
✍ Have protected time for writing towards your fellowship ideas, plans or application drafts
See you there!
November 24, 2025 at 8:36 AM
📣 #ECRs! We invite you to the L3 ECR End-of-Year wrap up + writing session! We will:
⏩ Summarise progress made in 2025
🌟 Discuss what you want to see if 2026 (and share some exciting news!)
✍ Have protected time for writing towards your fellowship ideas, plans or application drafts
See you there!
⏩ Summarise progress made in 2025
🌟 Discuss what you want to see if 2026 (and share some exciting news!)
✍ Have protected time for writing towards your fellowship ideas, plans or application drafts
See you there!
Reposted by Dr. Florence Sheen
The Collaboratory Research Hub 2026 PhD Studentship applications are now open + our PhD project is one of them! 🤩
💭 Further info + apply➡️ collaboratoryresearchhub.ac.uk/childhood-me...
🧠 Any questions? Feel free to reach out to us!
🌟 All PhDs ➡️ collaboratoryresearchhub.ac.uk/phd-students...
💭 Further info + apply➡️ collaboratoryresearchhub.ac.uk/childhood-me...
🧠 Any questions? Feel free to reach out to us!
🌟 All PhDs ➡️ collaboratoryresearchhub.ac.uk/phd-students...
October 23, 2025 at 4:59 PM
The Collaboratory Research Hub 2026 PhD Studentship applications are now open + our PhD project is one of them! 🤩
💭 Further info + apply➡️ collaboratoryresearchhub.ac.uk/childhood-me...
🧠 Any questions? Feel free to reach out to us!
🌟 All PhDs ➡️ collaboratoryresearchhub.ac.uk/phd-students...
💭 Further info + apply➡️ collaboratoryresearchhub.ac.uk/childhood-me...
🧠 Any questions? Feel free to reach out to us!
🌟 All PhDs ➡️ collaboratoryresearchhub.ac.uk/phd-students...
📰 NEW PAPER #OpenAccess: bpspsychub.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...
We used Machine-Assisted Topic Analysis to assess X posts about fitness apps, observing negative behavioural + psychological consequences which may undermine their potential to promote behaviour change & well-being [1/3]
We used Machine-Assisted Topic Analysis to assess X posts about fitness apps, observing negative behavioural + psychological consequences which may undermine their potential to promote behaviour change & well-being [1/3]
October 23, 2025 at 9:10 AM
📰 NEW PAPER #OpenAccess: bpspsychub.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...
We used Machine-Assisted Topic Analysis to assess X posts about fitness apps, observing negative behavioural + psychological consequences which may undermine their potential to promote behaviour change & well-being [1/3]
We used Machine-Assisted Topic Analysis to assess X posts about fitness apps, observing negative behavioural + psychological consequences which may undermine their potential to promote behaviour change & well-being [1/3]
Thanks Faunalytics for writing a research summary of our focus group study on child+parent perceptions of alt. proteins in Singapore!
Read here ➡️ faunalytics.org/kids-and-par...
🧾 Available #OpenAccess ➡️ www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
Read here ➡️ faunalytics.org/kids-and-par...
🧾 Available #OpenAccess ➡️ www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
Kids And Parents Have Mixed Views On Alternative Proteins - Faunalytics
Focus groups with Singapore families reveal that children are more curious about alternative proteins than their parents, who worry about naturalness.
faunalytics.org
July 16, 2025 at 8:35 AM
Thanks Faunalytics for writing a research summary of our focus group study on child+parent perceptions of alt. proteins in Singapore!
Read here ➡️ faunalytics.org/kids-and-par...
🧾 Available #OpenAccess ➡️ www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
Read here ➡️ faunalytics.org/kids-and-par...
🧾 Available #OpenAccess ➡️ www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
📰 NEW PAPER: Available #OpenAccess at: lnkd.in/eJkVvQmS
Fantastic work by the fabulous Alex Rhodes & dream team including @andreadsmith.bsky.social + @ranaconway.bsky.social! 👏
We investigated what is driving increased use of processed baby snack foods in the UK and found that...
Fantastic work by the fabulous Alex Rhodes & dream team including @andreadsmith.bsky.social + @ranaconway.bsky.social! 👏
We investigated what is driving increased use of processed baby snack foods in the UK and found that...
LinkedIn
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June 26, 2025 at 8:19 AM
📰 NEW PAPER: Available #OpenAccess at: lnkd.in/eJkVvQmS
Fantastic work by the fabulous Alex Rhodes & dream team including @andreadsmith.bsky.social + @ranaconway.bsky.social! 👏
We investigated what is driving increased use of processed baby snack foods in the UK and found that...
Fantastic work by the fabulous Alex Rhodes & dream team including @andreadsmith.bsky.social + @ranaconway.bsky.social! 👏
We investigated what is driving increased use of processed baby snack foods in the UK and found that...
📣Life update: I have started as a Lecturer in Psychology @uniofleicester.bsky.social
Bittersweet as I leave Loughborough Uni, but only down the road (+always up for a ☕!)
Thnks to my new colleagues for the warm welcome, v.excited to further my research in eating behaviour + adolescent health here!
Bittersweet as I leave Loughborough Uni, but only down the road (+always up for a ☕!)
Thnks to my new colleagues for the warm welcome, v.excited to further my research in eating behaviour + adolescent health here!
May 23, 2025 at 8:17 AM
📣Life update: I have started as a Lecturer in Psychology @uniofleicester.bsky.social
Bittersweet as I leave Loughborough Uni, but only down the road (+always up for a ☕!)
Thnks to my new colleagues for the warm welcome, v.excited to further my research in eating behaviour + adolescent health here!
Bittersweet as I leave Loughborough Uni, but only down the road (+always up for a ☕!)
Thnks to my new colleagues for the warm welcome, v.excited to further my research in eating behaviour + adolescent health here!
Half marathon complete! ✅ Despite the heat we managed to meet our goal (running the whole thing without stopping)!
Any last donations would be amazing ⬇️
www.justgiving.com/page/flo-run...
Any last donations would be amazing ⬇️
www.justgiving.com/page/flo-run...
May 23, 2025 at 7:41 AM
Half marathon complete! ✅ Despite the heat we managed to meet our goal (running the whole thing without stopping)!
Any last donations would be amazing ⬇️
www.justgiving.com/page/flo-run...
Any last donations would be amazing ⬇️
www.justgiving.com/page/flo-run...
📜NEW ARTICLE exploring min. age guidance & sugar warning labels through an online experiment + focus groups
✅labels could empower parents + shift feeding choices toward closer alignment with recommendations
✅impacts appear socioeconomically equitable + parents support labels
#OpenAccess paper⬇️
✅labels could empower parents + shift feeding choices toward closer alignment with recommendations
✅impacts appear socioeconomically equitable + parents support labels
#OpenAccess paper⬇️
Our new research shows how changing baby food labels could empower parents and shift feeding choices
doi.org/10.1016/j.cd...
#babyfood #childhealth #KidsAreSweetEnough
@flosheen.bsky.social
doi.org/10.1016/j.cd...
#babyfood #childhealth #KidsAreSweetEnough
@flosheen.bsky.social
May 13, 2025 at 4:29 PM
📜NEW ARTICLE exploring min. age guidance & sugar warning labels through an online experiment + focus groups
✅labels could empower parents + shift feeding choices toward closer alignment with recommendations
✅impacts appear socioeconomically equitable + parents support labels
#OpenAccess paper⬇️
✅labels could empower parents + shift feeding choices toward closer alignment with recommendations
✅impacts appear socioeconomically equitable + parents support labels
#OpenAccess paper⬇️
Less than 1 week until #pintofscience🧠
I will share our work investigating how teens are using digital tools to find health info +discuss whether AI can provide better support
📅Mon 19 May
🕓4-7PM
📍Bom Bom Patisserie Canal House (could I BE at a better venue?!🍪)
🎫 pintofscience.co.uk/events/lough...
I will share our work investigating how teens are using digital tools to find health info +discuss whether AI can provide better support
📅Mon 19 May
🕓4-7PM
📍Bom Bom Patisserie Canal House (could I BE at a better venue?!🍪)
🎫 pintofscience.co.uk/events/lough...
Pint of Science Loughborough
Researchers from Loughborough share their discoveries with you.
pintofscience.co.uk
May 13, 2025 at 4:11 PM
Less than 1 week until #pintofscience🧠
I will share our work investigating how teens are using digital tools to find health info +discuss whether AI can provide better support
📅Mon 19 May
🕓4-7PM
📍Bom Bom Patisserie Canal House (could I BE at a better venue?!🍪)
🎫 pintofscience.co.uk/events/lough...
I will share our work investigating how teens are using digital tools to find health info +discuss whether AI can provide better support
📅Mon 19 May
🕓4-7PM
📍Bom Bom Patisserie Canal House (could I BE at a better venue?!🍪)
🎫 pintofscience.co.uk/events/lough...
📜New publication!
Our mixed methods paper exploring views of regular consumers of plant-based meat alternatives (PBMA) is published!
Huge congrats to our dream team on delivering a fascinating study across time zones!
Infographic of findings ⬇️
Link to #OpenAccess paper➡️ doi.org/10.1016/j.fu...
Our mixed methods paper exploring views of regular consumers of plant-based meat alternatives (PBMA) is published!
Huge congrats to our dream team on delivering a fascinating study across time zones!
Infographic of findings ⬇️
Link to #OpenAccess paper➡️ doi.org/10.1016/j.fu...
May 2, 2025 at 8:59 AM
📜New publication!
Our mixed methods paper exploring views of regular consumers of plant-based meat alternatives (PBMA) is published!
Huge congrats to our dream team on delivering a fascinating study across time zones!
Infographic of findings ⬇️
Link to #OpenAccess paper➡️ doi.org/10.1016/j.fu...
Our mixed methods paper exploring views of regular consumers of plant-based meat alternatives (PBMA) is published!
Huge congrats to our dream team on delivering a fascinating study across time zones!
Infographic of findings ⬇️
Link to #OpenAccess paper➡️ doi.org/10.1016/j.fu...
Less than 3 weeks to go until my sister & I run the Greater Manchester Half Marathon - 6 years after we ran our first race together! I am raising money for the Samaritans to support all the lifesaving work that they do💚
Please donate if you can ⬇️
www.justgiving.com/page/flo-run...
Please donate if you can ⬇️
www.justgiving.com/page/flo-run...
April 27, 2025 at 3:27 PM
Less than 3 weeks to go until my sister & I run the Greater Manchester Half Marathon - 6 years after we ran our first race together! I am raising money for the Samaritans to support all the lifesaving work that they do💚
Please donate if you can ⬇️
www.justgiving.com/page/flo-run...
Please donate if you can ⬇️
www.justgiving.com/page/flo-run...
Thank you @shihuiyu.bsky.social for promoting us, looking forward to seeing you all 🥰
@alice-kininmonth.bsky.social & I will be at the afternoon coffee break and more than happy to chat about all things fellowships and L3! ☕
@alice-kininmonth.bsky.social & I will be at the afternoon coffee break and more than happy to chat about all things fellowships and L3! ☕
They are amazing ECRs!!! @flosheen.bsky.social 🙌 Follow L3 on LinkedIn for more connections, events and opportunities at: www.linkedin.com/groups/13092.... See you guys at BFDG2025! #BFDG2025 #myBFDG
April 16, 2025 at 3:10 PM
Thank you @shihuiyu.bsky.social for promoting us, looking forward to seeing you all 🥰
@alice-kininmonth.bsky.social & I will be at the afternoon coffee break and more than happy to chat about all things fellowships and L3! ☕
@alice-kininmonth.bsky.social & I will be at the afternoon coffee break and more than happy to chat about all things fellowships and L3! ☕