'Me and AI'… We want to hear your views on AI's place in Psychology, and your own journey in Psychology. www.bps.org.uk/psychologist...

The brilliant @kasiamojescik.bsky.social and Martha McGill join @claudiahammond.bsky.social and @catherineloveday.bsky.social on BBC Radio 4 All in the Mind this morning to launch our new public survey of vivid memories. You can take part here: cambridge.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...

Episode 8 of Mempathy is out! We explore why people with memory loss frequently repeat the same stories and how best to respond. We also look at ways to harness this tendency to boost old and new memories. Find it here or on usual podcast platforms: www.podbean.com/ew/pb-494xk-...

Scientists have been exploring the role that neuroscience plays in ocean navigation.

Since it was first described in the 1940s, autism has been blamed on mothers, in one way or another (based on no evidence). Plus ça change

Episode 7 of Mempathy is out! It’s all about ‘implicit memory’ - the ways in which experiences can impact on feelings, even when there is no conscious recall. Link here but can also be found on all the usual podcast platforms: www.podbean.com/ew/pb-isvm4-... #dementia #memory #memoryloss #Alzheimers

'The social impact of live music event participation was rich and diverse and could be broadly categorized into four broad themes: Opportunities for Connection; Shared Experiences and Values; An Empowering Community; and A Sustained Sense of Community.' journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/...

Interested to know whether any clinical or research neuropsychologists have used or have an opinion on commercially available cognitive testing platforms, like Cognifit?

Episode 6 of Mempathy is all about the power of music for people with dementia-related memory loss. Having studied this for many years, it has been a joy to see it in practice with my mum. In the episode I share practical ways to get the best from music: mempathy.podbean.com/e/episode-6-...

Anyone else on here do NYT Strands? Someone needs to have a word with the compiler for today and yesterday and tell them to stop peddling brain myths!

How can music be such an extraordinary tonic for most of us, but leave others cold?

A short explainer for music anhedonia that I have just written for @theconversation.com theconversation.com/some-people-...

Episode 5 of Mempathy is out! We discuss "Elderspeak", a phenomenon whereby younger people change their tone and vocabulary when speaking to someone older. This impacts on behaviour and cognition, for example reducing comprehension. Here: mempathy.podbean.com/e/episode-5-...

How do we have better tech conversations with our kids? Episode 2 of Screen Sense available now! Apple: podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/s... Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/1yiz... Substack: screensensepodcast.substack.com/p/episode-2-...

Episode 4 of Mempathy is out! In it, we address the most common question I get asked: “Does my relative have dementia?” I outline some of the key things to look out for, and what steps can be taken regardless of whether you feel able to have that difficult conversation mempathy.podbean.com

Really looking forward to this!

The obsession with compression may have real consequences when it comes to music listening. Original paper here: www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

Alzheimer’s Society is looking for people living with dementia to take part in online Zoom sessions as part of their Time for Dementia Programme. Read More: buff.ly/7yKhPj3 @alzheimerssoc.bsky.social

Ep 3 of Mempathy is now out! Sometimes people with dementia-related memory loss are absolutely convinced that something happened but others know it isn’t true. Why does this happen? Should you correct them? Sonia and I discuss our personal experiences and chew over the science mempathy.podbean.com

Aching in muscles I didn’t know I even had this morning but grateful to be fit and well enough to walk 26 miles, and delighted to have raised nearly £1500 for the @alzheimerssoc.bsky.social

Listened to the first two episodes of @catherineloveday.bsky.social's new podcast while rowing this morning. It's insightful, warm, moving and informative, with practical tips to help families of people with memory loss. If you're in this situation, or might one day be, it's well worth a listen.

Getting some very lovely feedback for this. Great to know that people are finding it interesting even if they have no connection with dementia. Thanks to those who have reposted. Much appreciated.

Our second Mempathy episode is out today! We talk about why memory loss affects people’s ability to picture themselves in the future. The science in this episode is relevant to all of us. On all the usual podcast platforms or you can listen here: mempathy.podbean.com

I’m not running the London Marathon but I will be walking 26 miles for the @alzheimerssoc.bsky.social in less than 2 weeks and any donation however small would be amazing www.justgiving.com/page/teamsci...

‘In a strange way, I feel I know my mum better now than I ever did…’ Professor @catherineloveday.bsky.social (University of Westminster) on the story behind her new podcast, ‘Mempathy’. www.bps.org.uk/psychologist...

I have a new podcast and the first episode has gone live today! It’s called Mempathy and is about how to manage dementia-related memory loss. Please do listen and/or share because we are all only a handshake away from a friend or colleague who is supporting someone mempathy.podbean.com

We have an opening for a 12 month Research Assistant post, funded by an ERC grant. The postholder would help with several neuroimaging projects, including MEG and 7T fMRI. Please repost and share with anyone who may be interested. www.ucl.ac.uk/work-at-ucl/... #neuroskyence #Neuroimaging

Thank you @jonsimons.bsky.social & @cfernyhough.bsky.social for facilitating a fascinating and stimulating discussion on visual imagery and memory today. And thank you Cambridge for providing a lovely space to write (and swim) this week

Announcing a new endowed Chair in Young People's Mental Health at @campsydept.bsky.social. An exciting opportunity to shape mental health strategy and conduct world-leading research in one of the most intellectually vibrant places in the world. Please share!

Thread for those new to BlueSky. First of all, welcome. It feels like a safer space, doesn’t it? But also perhaps a bit disorienting initially? Here’s some tips for getting your bearings.

** We are hiring ** Associate Prof / Full Prof position in Cognitive Neuroscience. Amazing department, rated top in the UK for research power in Psychology, Psychiatry and Neuroscience. Can hire internationally, so flagging for USA colleagues (all countries welcome). Come join us in London

Does fact-checking work? What the science says www.nature.com/articles/d41... @profsanderlinden.bsky.social: "Studies provide very consistent evidence that fact-checking does at least partially reduce misperceptions about false claims.” Yes, complex. Need to learn more. But need all tools!

Devastating news that Eleanor Maguire has passed away. She was my mentor for many years. She was a wonderfully thoughtful and kind person and a brilliant scientist. Her research inspired so many of us and her legacy of incredible discoveries will continue to inspire far into the future. RIP Eleanor

Calling all music lovers! Please RT and consider taking part in this study by our PhD student. It's fun to do AND you'll get a small thank you for your time! Contact [email protected] or DM me. Thank you! @catherineloveday.bsky.social #music #memory

First of two special holiday episodes of All in the Mind air 2moro 9:30 (& 21:30 25/12), w 3 Presenter’s Friends (@catherineloveday.bsky.social, @dr-peter-olusoga.bsky.social & myself) joining the brilliant @ClaudiaHammond.bsky.social discussing Psychology of Nostalgia www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...

Sad to be missing watching my son’s choral group singing at Kings Cross because my marking pile and other academic commitments have necessitated working all day today. I keep trying to get better at this work-life balance thing and not quite succeeding! I worry that far too many of us do this.

This is a very powerful, personal and moving story from @sjblakemore.bsky.social, highlighting the complexities surround choice and control in dying, but most importantly the value of good quality care.

**We are recruiting** Seeking a postdoc to work on a Wellcome-funded cohort study focusing on social-cognitive processing in typically developing children and adolescents (aged 8-18 years) and children and adolescents with 22q11.1 deletion syndrome. www.jobs.cam.ac.uk/job/49291/

If anyone could spare 3 minutes to do a very quick informal survey on friendship, I’d be most grateful! Looking for people over 30. Thank you westminsterpsych.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...

Are you or do you know a teenager who struggles with low mood? If so we want to hear from you & you can find out more about what we are doing here www.cam.ac.uk/stories/ATTE...

Music anhedonia demonstrated in children

Hey BlueSky, can anyone point me to any research or clinical expertise on why people in the later stages of #Alzheimer’s #dementia are preoccupied with folding or fiddling? I’m interested in understanding if there’s a cognitive explanation.

Dear musician friends, My PhD student, Aliya, is doing a survey asking musicians to describe how they use imagining music in their heads in their work. It will likely take you less than 20 minutes, and you can win an Amazon voucher. Thanks in advance! durhamuniversity.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...

"We report 17 re-replications of experiments for which an original replication had failed. In 5/17 of these 'rescue' projects (29%), the 'rescue' study mostly or fully replicated the original results, albeit with a smaller effect size." #MetaSci

‘Psychology has been fundamental in terms of informing witness interview practice’ - @profcoraldando.bsky.social in conversation with @catherineloveday.bsky.social www.bps.org.uk/psychologist... #PsySciSky

Very proud of this paper that @damcotto.bsky.social and I have just published: journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/...

Oh I am loving this place! Such a rich source of good academic content and comment. It’s doing everything the other place used to do and more. I feel like the proverbial kid in a sweet shop. Only problem is there is so much I want to read & never enough time! This is a good problem to have though.

I have created a started park for #neuropsychology 🧠 Let me know if you would like added into this group :) go.bsky.app/VV4ZhEx

My dept (UCL Experimental Psychology) has 12 funded PhD studentships for next academic year (Sept 2025 start)! These are only for UK citizens or with right to remain. I would be happy to support applications from students who would like to join my lab. See: www.ucl.ac.uk/pals/researc...