✨ Wishing you a very happy Christmas from the School of Psychology. May this festive season bring you rest, reflection, and meaningful moments with those who matter most. 🎄

Well done to everyone for getting through the exam period -  your hard work and perseverance have paid off! 🎄🎓

Please note that the University of Aberdeen will close on 🗓️ Friday 19th December and will reopen on Monday 5th January

Reminder about our project on fMRI/EEG on spatial/social cognition for the EastBio PhD studentship competition. fully-funded 4-year PhD, with Patric Bach and Rama Chakravarthi at @abdnpsych.bsky.social, and @moritzwurm.bsky.social at CIMeC, Italy. please share/get in touch Deadline: 15/12/2025

Are you curious how the brain creates a stable visual world? Check out our four year EastBio PhD competition project with @mauromanassi.bsky.social, Rama Chakravarthi and Brett Cochrane at @abdnpsych.bsky.social! Info: tinyurl.com/2s9d4ucw Deadline: 15 Dec #PsychSciSky #VisionScience #neuroskyence

With exam season coming up, here’s a reminder that the University offers a number of locations perfect for studying, including the Sir Duncan Rice Library and the Taylor Library. Remember to bring your Student ID card for access! Find more about study spaces here: www.abdn.ac.uk/students/sup...

Interested in a PhD in EEG/fMRI of spatial/social cognition? Check out our project for the EastBio competition: fully-funded 4-year PhD, with Patric Bach and Rama Chakravarthi at @abdnpsych.bsky.social, and @moritzwurm.bsky.social at CIMeC, Italy. tinyurl.com/ypcb4m2c Deadline: 15/12/2025

Did you know the University of Aberdeen’s School of Psychology offers EDI Summer Internships for undergraduates? 🧠 Fourth-year student Grace Vickers evaluated accessibility and inclusivity in teaching materials, supervised by Dr Zeshu Shao. Read more: www.abdn.ac.uk/psychology/s...

It’s International Students’ Day🧑🎓Today we celebrate and appreciate student diversity, and acknowledge the challenges that may be faced by international students. Find out about support for international students here: www.aberdeen-isc.ac.uk/internationa...

BBC Children in Need Appeal Night takes place today💛 The charity have put together a number of resources and supported local initiatives aimed at helping children with their mental wellbeing. Find out about their work and how to offer support here: www.bbcchildreninneed.co.uk/changing-liv...

"We Too!" is an Aberdeen-based charity and social enterprise in Scotland that empowers families of children with disabilities by providing information, training, and support. Come to the Sir Duncan Rice Library from 12-2pm on Thursday 20th November to find out more www.abdn.ac.uk/students/eve...

This week is Anti-Bullying Week🤝 The theme ‘Power for Good’ encourages young people to speak out and support others. If you, or somebody you know, is being affected by bullying, visit www.abdn.ac.uk/about/inclus...

MCR Pathways change lives through mentoring. Visit them in the Sir Duncan Rice Library from 12pm to 2pm on Thursday 13th of November and speak to their friendly team to find out more www.abdn.ac.uk/students/eve...

Today is Stress Awareness Day🧠 Understanding your stressors and how to manage them is vital for supporting your mental wellbeing. If you are feeling overwhelmed, it is important to seek support: www.abdn.ac.uk/students/sup...

This week is Number Confidence Week! The University of Aberdeen’s Student Learning Service offers Maths & Stats Support, including guides and video tutorials, along with one-to-one support with an advisor, and weekly drop-in sessions: www.abdn.ac.uk/students/aca...

Professor Amelia Hunt from the School of Psychology, recently visited Xinxiang, China to deliver a keynote address at the 10th China International Conference on Eye Movements (CICEM). We’re proud to see our researchers sharing their work on an international stage! 🌏

November is Career Development Month, dedicated to emphasising the importance of taking steps to enhance your career prospects and plan for your future career. The Careers and Employability Service offers a number of services to prepare students for their career: www.abdn.ac.uk/careers/

What can The Celebrity Traitors teach us about unconscious bias?🔍🧠 Dr Doug Martin from the School of Psychology spoke to BBC Bitesize about social bias, and how it might be influencing the players on The Celebrity Traitors! www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/art...

New preprint with @jacquihutchison.bsky.social and Zeshu Shao: "In at the deep end! Enhancing the experience of Psychology "conversion" programme students": osf.io/preprints/ps... @emilynordmann.bsky.social @abdnpsych.bsky.social

Thank you to everyone who attended our Undergraduate Open Day last week! 📚🧠 We hope you enjoyed your visit and we can’t wait to welcome you to the School of Psychology! Read more about our undergraduate programmes here: www.abdn.ac.uk/study/underg...

This week is OCD Awareness Week, aiming to break the stigma surrounding Obsessive Compulsive Disorder and promote support for those affected. While around 1.2% of the population is affected by OCD, it is a disorder that is often overlooked. Find out more: iocdf.org/programs/ocd...

Research from School of Psychology’s Dr Ana Klimovich-Gray, Dr Brian Mathias and Maria Garcia-de-Soria highlights the benefits of music training for learning to read 👇🎶

It's World Mental Health Day 🌎💚 MSc Psychology of Mental Health students recently took part in a wellbeing workshop with Dr Susan Griffiths, exploring watercolour painting. The workshop is part of a series of sessions designed to support positive mental health and wellbeing 🎨

Today is World Mental Health Day💚 This year’s theme is Access to Services – Mental Health in Catastrophes and Emergencies. Find out more here: www.mentalhealth.org.uk/our-work/pub... If you or somebody you know is struggling: www.abdn.ac.uk/students/sup...

Thinking about a summer internship? ☀️🧠 Skye Duncan completed a Summer internship at School of Psychology on an Equality, Diversity & Inclusion project, evaluating the Aurora Women’s Leadership Programme. Hear what Skye had to say about it 👇 www.abdn.ac.uk/psychology/s...

The Interdisciplinary Research and Education Symposium takes place today from 9:30-5:30. This symposium will showcase interdisciplinary research and education at the University of Aberdeen through talks, panels, posters, and demonstrations. Register to attend here: www.abdn.ac.uk/students/eve...

The University of Aberdeen’s Part-Time Job Fair takes place this Thursday, 2nd October from 11:30am - 3pm in Elphinstone Hall, with a Quiet Session from 11am - 11.30am. This event is open to all students and is a great opportunity to look for work. Find out more here: www.abdn.ac.uk/careers/expe...

Celebrating Success 🎉 PhD student Pepita Alex has been awarded both the John Shepherd Prize & the Anderson Prize for best thesis & highest performance in MRes Psychology 2024- 25 🧠 Read more about her achievement 👉 www.abdn.ac.uk/psychology/s...

Here are some photos from our recent Family Discovery Day, where visitors explored Ice Age Aberdeen with Lego trails, solar telescopes, crafts, and a BBQ as part of Explorathon 2025🔎

Celebrating Success 🎉 We’re thrilled to share that PhD student Abbie MacAskill, was named joint winner of the John Shepherd Prize for best MRes thesis 2024-25! 🧠 👉 Hear from Abbie and read more about her achievement here: www.abdn.ac.uk/psychology/s...

We can’t wait to welcome you to our next Open Day next Saturday, October 4th! 📢 Psychology Talk 🗺️ Guided Campus Tours - explore your future home! 🧠 Subject Stand - Science Teaching Hub @ 9am - 3pm 🎊 Plus, much more! More info here: www.abdn.ac.uk/study/open-d...

Welcome back! 🧠✨Teaching has now commenced for the year, and we look forward to seeing you all again in the School of Psychology.

Today we have our Level 3 & 4 and MSc Psychological Studies induction sessions. We can’t wait to welcome you all! Level 3 Induction: 10-11am Level 4 Induction: 2-3pm MSc Psychological Studies: 2-3pm For more info including locations: www.abdn.ac.uk/students/new...

Today we have our induction sessions at the William Guild Building. We are looking forward to meeting you all! Level 1 Induction: 10-11am Level 2 Induction: 2-3pm MSc Mental Health/Organisational: 2-3pm For more info including locations: www.abdn.ac.uk/students/new...

I was delighted to be invited on the Everyday Neuro podcast recently to discuss the psychology of imposter phenomenon. open.spotify.com/episode/6fmI...

Huge congratulations to PhD student Zhuoen Lu, winner of the Best Poster Prize at the 2025 British Association for Cognitive Neuroscience Conference in Edinburgh! 🏆🎉

School of Psychology's Dr Eva Rubínová features on the Psychonomic Society All Things Cognition podcast! 🎙️ ⬇️

The Students’ Union Welcome Fayre takes place today from 10am-5pm at Aberdeen Sports Village. This is your chance to join clubs, meet people and kickstart your academic year! Find out more here: www.abdn.ac.uk/students/eve...

Come along today from 10-11am on the top floor of the Science Teaching Hub for an informative talk about living in Aberdeen and Scotland, with advice on healthcare, transport, Scottish culture and things to do in Aberdeen! Book your space here: www.abdn.ac.uk/students/eve...

The semester has officially started, meaning Welcome Week is in full swing!🧠🎉 Why not check out these Welcome Week essentials: Welcome Week Tours: www.abdn.ac.uk/students/eve... MyAberdeen Taster Session: www.abdn.ac.uk/students/eve... Arrivals & Wellbeing Hub: www.abdn.ac.uk/students/eve...

Are you a Hillhead Accommodation resident? Come along to the Accommodation Welcome Fayre tomorrow, 10am – 4pm in Hillhead Student Village, to explore the Central Building and meet University support services. Find out more here: www.abdn.ac.uk/students/eve...

A warm welcome to all of our new students!🧑‍🎓 Don’t forget that we have our induction sessions next Thursday and Friday in William Guild! Thursday 18th: L1, L2, MSc Mental Health/Human Factors Friday 19th: L3, L4, MSc Psychological Studies See locations and times: www.abdn.ac.uk/students/new...

This Saturday from 11-4 in Elphinstone Hall, join us for our Family Discovery Day for Explorathon 2025, full of hands-on activities, demonstrations and exploration of science, art and more! Find out more and get your free tickets here: www.facebook.com/events/s/exp...

Today is International Day of Charity, when we celebrate the power of giving time, compassion, or support. Psychology-focused charities in Aberdeen are making a real difference in people’s lives through counselling, advocacy, and recovery services. Get involved here: www.volunteeraberdeen.org.uk

Undergraduate Open Day!!! It's been a brilliant day so far! There's still time to pop by our Psychology Stand at the Science Teaching Hub and chat with some of our staff 🙂🧠 #universityofaberdeen #abdnpsych

Open Day is tomorrow and we can’t wait! 🧠 🥳 Curious about the mind? Tomorrow is your chance to find out what studying Psychology is really like! 📍 Find our stand at the Science Teaching Hub 🔗 Find more info here: www.abdn.ac.uk/study/open-d...

On this day, in 1966, the Animal Welfare Act was legislated🐕 This was the first federal law to protect research animals, requiring humane care and treatment standards for dogs, cats, primates, and other commonly used species. Read more about the Act here: www.rspca.org.uk/whatwedo/end...

We can’t wait to welcome you to our Open Day next Tuesday, August 26th! 📢 Psychology Talk by Dr Jacqui Hutchison - NK6 @ 10:30am & 1:30pm 🗺️ Guided Campus Tours - explore your future home! 🧠 Subject Stand - Science Teaching Hub @ 9am - 3pm More info here: www.abdn.ac.uk/study/open-d...

Moving out? The University of Aberdeen has launched a new Accommodation Guide to help you navigate the private rental world. Check it out here: rise.articulate.com/share/TnQPiS...

This date, in 1971, marks the start of the Stanford Prison Experiment, an infamous study on authority and human behavior that continues to influence psychology and research ethics. We explore this and more in the School of Psychology.

Celebrating success! 🎉 Sanni won the Postgraduate Prize for Outreach for organising "Perceptio-Nite" at ECVP 2024, a networking event for early-career vision scientists. Hosted at OGV Taproom, Aberdeen, it was a huge success! 👏 Read more: www.abdn.ac.uk/psychology/s...