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Dr Stephanie Rossit will be at 𝐓𝐄𝐃𝐱𝐔𝐄𝐀:𝐎𝐫𝐢𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐬
Her talk, “The day half the world disappeared”, draws on her work in stroke and neurorehabilitation, exploring how the brain shapes perception and adapts following neurological injury.
📅 11 November
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October 6, 2026 at 3:42 PM
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📣 Our Autumn 2026 Research Seminar Series is here!

We have a fantastic line-up of speakers and topics coming up this semester, save the dates and join us for some inspiring research conversations!

Check out the full calendar below 👇
September 23, 2026 at 9:16 AM
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Researchers from @psychologyuea.bsky.social have shed new light on how memory changes as we age, revealing why specific details from past experiences can become harder to recall over time.

Read more: https://bit.ly/4ifHNxa

#ResearchMatters #NewStudy
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August 21, 2026 at 1:30 PM
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Kelsey Frewin from the BLoCKS team,
@ddpsyuea.bsky.social, presenting her research at the International Congress of Infant Studies (ICIS) in Panama City! 🌎👏

#ICIS2026 #InfantDevelopment #DevelopmentalPsychology
July 9, 2026 at 10:01 AM
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Members of the BLoCKS team—Barbara Zapior, Kelsey Frewin and Jade Archer—from the Developmental Dynamics Lab, @ddpsyuea.bsky.social, presented their research at the International Congress of Infant Studies (ICIS) in Panama City! 🌎

#ICIS2026 #InfantDevelopment #DevelopmentalPsychology
July 8, 2026 at 7:26 AM
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Congratulations to Dr Prerna Aneja and Dr Alvaro Rodriguez on their new Behavioral and Brain Sciences commentary, co-authored with Dr Sam Forbes! 🎉
Their work highlights the importance of considering culture and context in developmental research:
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Going WILD keeps developmental theories in context | Behavioral and Brain Sciences | Cambridge Core
Going WILD keeps developmental theories in context - Volume 49
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July 3, 2026 at 1:36 PM
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UEA Psychology Kelsey Frewin, @kelseyfrewin.bsky.social, and Eleonor Bray are at the Norfolk Deaf Festival today talking about our studies investigating the role language access has in communicative development.

👋 Come say hello to us!
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June 26, 2026 at 9:09 AM
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How does sleep change during adolescence, and why does it matter for mental health?

Join Dr Faith Orchard for a public talk on teenage sleep and wellbeing, organised by @bpsofficial.bsky.social

📅 30 June, 6:30pm
📍 The Forum, Norwich

Register here: www.bps.org.uk/event/teens-...
June 26, 2026 at 8:52 AM
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Great to see our Director of Internationalisation, Prerna Aneja, and Admissions Director, Katrina McDonough, representing UEA Psychology at this year's International Forum, celebrating UEA’s global community and sharing ideas to enhance the international student experience.
June 4, 2026 at 8:12 AM
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Researchers from @psychologyuea.bsky.social will investigate how artificial intelligence is shaping children’s cognitive, social and emotional development, as part of work commissioned by the Department for Education.

Read more: https://bit.ly/3RuRU68

#ResearchMatters #AI
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May 26, 2026 at 3:45 PM
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Researchers from our @ueamedical.bsky.social and @psychologyuea.bsky.social have found that TikTok content may be normalising illegal vaping among young people.

Read more: https://bit.ly/4uIb5Yz

#Vaping #ResearchMatters
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June 3, 2026 at 11:20 AM
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This week, we had the pleasure of hosting Dr. Cathy Manning. She shared her fascinating research on sensory-inclusive environments for autistic people—a topic that is so vital yet often overlooked in design and education. 🧠✨ #SensoryInclusion #AutismAwareness #PSY
May 8, 2026 at 11:25 AM
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How does our brain represent emotions that we cause in other people? Do we feel any ownership over these emotions? Does it depend on our personality traits and our current mood? A new study led by the Bayliss lab investigates these novel questions in social cognition using brain imaging paradigms.
May 7, 2026 at 1:24 PM
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Huge thanks to Dr. Natalia Zarzeczna (@njzarzeczna.bsky.social) for joining our weekly Seminar Series! 🧠

We had a fascinating deep dive into how meaning processes explain current science rejection.
April 24, 2026 at 8:42 AM
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🌙 Want to better understand your child’s sleep, and get simple tips for bedtime?
Join our informal online session on 𝗧𝘂𝗲𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝟭𝟰 𝗔𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗹, delivered by the Early Childhood and Family Service in collaboration with University of East Anglia.
👉 Reserve your spot: shorturl.at/aXt44
April 10, 2026 at 11:53 AM
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Last week for our weekly External Seminar series at the School of Psychology we had @nadinelavan.bsky.social from Queen Mary University of London. The talk traced the journey from the first few milliseconds of audio to the influence of "personal taste" and stereotypes on our judgments. 🧠✨
March 25, 2026 at 2:40 PM
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To celebrate World Sleep Day, with support from @bpsofficial.bsky.social and together with @sinea-sleep.bsky.social, we shared the latest research from our sleep community — from infant napping to intrusive thoughts — highlighting the vital role of sleep in wellbeing and academic performance.
March 18, 2026 at 10:06 AM
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In a recent interview with @psypost.bsky.social, Dr Anh Le discusses new research showing the bystander effect may extend to interactions with artificial agents.

Read the study: www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
The bystander effect applies to virtual agents, new psychology research shows
A recent study published in Consciousness and Cognition suggests that the human mind treats artificial agents much like real people. Working with an active digital partner tends to lower our conscious...
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March 12, 2026 at 5:06 PM
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Prof. Lars Muckli (University of Glasgow) visited our School of Psychology to discuss his research: "The influence of experience on predictions in early visual cortex." Deeply grateful for the chance to explore the intersection of human fMRI and cross-species neuroscience with an expert in the field
March 9, 2026 at 1:49 PM
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Prof John Spencer from @psychologyuea.bsky.social has been the lead researcher on a study that has fund that the Covid pandemic disrupted children’s ability to self-regulate.

Read more: https://bit.ly/4aMumAO

#ResearchMatters #CovidPandemic #NewStudy
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March 4, 2026 at 11:00 AM
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Dr Thomas Sambrook from @psychologyuea.bsky.social has been the lead researcher on a study that may finally explain why we still reach for the biscuit tin, even when we’re full.

Read more: https://bit.ly/4bhqgRc

#ResearchMatters #NewStudy
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March 2, 2026 at 5:10 PM
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Our latest research by 𝐃𝐫 𝐓𝐡𝐨𝐦𝐚𝐬 𝐒𝐚𝐦𝐛𝐫𝐨𝐨𝐤, shows that our brains continue to respond strongly to tempting foods even when we’re full. Using real-time brain scans, the study helps explain why resisting snacks can be difficult and highlights the role our environment plays in shaping eating behaviour.
Devaluation insensitivity of event related potentials associated with food cues
Eating in the absence of hunger represents a failure of homeostatic mechanisms responsible for energy balance and is a cause of obesity. The pervasive…
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March 1, 2026 at 3:33 PM
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Prof Teodora Gliga, from @psychologyuea.bsky.social has led a study that has found that babies with an increased likelihood of autism may struggle to settle into deep, restorative sleep.

Read more: https://bit.ly/4kR5ETm

#ResearchMatters #Academia #NewStudy
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February 20, 2026 at 10:30 AM
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A groundbreaking pilot study is exploring nutrition's role in easing menopausal symptoms. Over 6 months, researchers will examine the 𝐞𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐚𝐧 𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐠𝐚-𝟑 𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐡 𝐬𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐨𝐧 𝐦𝐨𝐨𝐝, 𝐜𝐨𝐠𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐟𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 by MRI. This could offer new alternative treatments for menopause other than HRT.
February 11, 2026 at 9:17 AM
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Dr Andrew Kolarik from @psychologyuea.bsky.social has been the lead researcher on a study that has found humans can use bat-like echolocation skills to judge the distance of objects.

Read more: https://bit.ly/4tjssif

#ResearchMatters #Academia #ThisIsUEA
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February 5, 2026 at 12:30 PM