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Research seminars

Our research seminar series is held during term time. In these seminars academics from Essex and other Psychology departments present and discuss their latest research.

You don't need to be a psychologist to attend - we welcome anyone from the university who has an interest in the area being discussed.

Spring term 2026

13 January - Applying qualitative research methods to reduce infectious disease, Paul Flowers, University of Strathclyde

20 January - Long-term neurobiological and mental health effects of early regulatory problems, Satja Mulej Bratec, University of Maribor

3 February - From Brain Waves to Heartbeats, Pin-Chun Chen, University of Oxford

10 February - Commercial Influences on health and science, Mark Petticrew, London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine

17 February - Be still my churning stomach, Edwin Dalmaijer, University of Bristol

24 February - AI as a Digital Ally, Laura Vowels, University of Roehampton

3 March - Substance Use across the Adult Life Course, Jessica A. Kulak, University at Buffalo

10 March - Engaging low-income communities in behaviour change research, Wendy Hardeman, University of East Anglia

Autumn term 2025

14 October - Arousal dynamics predict transitions in engagement state, Anne Urai, Leiden University

4 November - Science in Resistance: The Scientist Rebellion for Climate Justice, Fernando Racimo, University of Copenhagen

18 November - The Psychology of Appearance: How Looks Shape Lives, Kat Schneider, University of the West of England

2 December - Why do people overuse antibiotics?, Miroslav Sirota, University of Essex

9 December - Computational modelling in psychiatry: testing our assumptions, Alex Pike, University of York

16 December - AI as a Digital Ally, Laura Vowels, University of Roehampton

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