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Department of Psychology

Blog post

University is more than a degree

University is more than a degree

Psychology graduate Alice discusses how she left Essex with so much more than a degree.

Alice Sherlock

17 December 2021

Podcast

The Babylab, children and nature

The Babylab, children and nature

Baby and child development are the focus of the latest episode of the Louder Than Words Podcast. Professor Jules Pretty looks at the work of the Babylab at the University of Essex, how it helps us understand the development of children and reflects on the impact of nature on children throughout their development. He speaks to Dr Maria Filippetti and Dr Silvia Rigato from the Department of Psychology and Dr Jo Barton from the School of Rehabilitation and Exercise Sciences.

Dr Silvia Rigato, Dr Jo Barton, Dr Maria Filippetti, Professor Jules Pretty

16 December 2021

Blog post

The Essex Babylab, understanding child development and the impact of nature

The Essex Babylab, understanding child development and the impact of nature

Dr Silvia Rigato, Dr Jo Barton, Dr Maria Filippetti

16 December 2021

Blog post

Narcissists: there’s more than one type – and our research reveals what makes each tick

Narcissists: there’s more than one type – and our research reveals what makes each tick

Chances are you’ve met a narcissist. Someone who thinks they’re better than everyone else, dominates the conversation and loves the limelight. But scientists are increasingly realising that not all narcissists are the same – some are, in fact, extremely insecure. Dr Nikhila Mahadevan explains.

Dr Nikhila Mahadevan

06 August 2021

Podcast

Nature as Therapy - The Louder Than Words Podcast

Nature as Therapy - The Louder Than Words Podcast

In the latest episode of the Louder Than Words Podcast, Jules Pretty and Martha Dixon will explore how University of Essex academics are providing the evidence on the impact of green exercise and natural therapy. This is helping us understand the better use of what we might call the natural health service. They also speak to the Wilderness Foundation and Trust Links about putting these insights into action and transforming lives.

Professor Jules Pretty

15 June 2021

Blog post

Five ways boredom could be changing your behaviour, for better or worse

Five ways boredom could be changing your behaviour, for better or worse

Five ways boredom could be changing your behaviour, for better or worse

Dr Wijnand Van Tilburg

07 April 2021

Blog post

How to bond with your kids according to neuroscience

How to bond with your kids according to neuroscience

How to bond with your kids according to neuroscience

Pascal Vrticka

04 February 2021

Blog post

ASMR: what we know so far about this unique brain phenomenon – and what we don’t

ASMR: what we know so far about this unique brain phenomenon – and what we don’t

It's been ten years since the term was coined. Here's what researchers know so far.

Dr Giulia Poerio

15 September 2020

Vlog

My Online Learning Experience: Tiia Ladvelin

My Online Learning Experience: Tiia Ladvelin

Student Tiia created this vlog about her online learning experience.

Tiia Ladvelin, Psychology students

04 September 2020

Blog post

Leprosy of the soul? A brief history of boredom

Leprosy of the soul? A brief history of boredom

Over two centuries. the notion of boredom has shifted from an upper-class malady, through existential peril, to a functional emotion.

Dr Wijnand Van Tilburg

21 August 2020

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