School of Psychology blog

As part of her placement year, undergraduate student, Alex Medintu, recently took up the challenge of organizing an event to raise awareness for Autism Acceptance Month. After the event, we had a chat with Alex to find out more about…

The first blog in our series on global research is a conversation with Anna Rabinovich, a researcher at the University of Sussex who is making a significant impact internationally. A professor in social psychology and sustainability, Anna leads the REAL…

By Melissa McElroy, Graduate Associate for Staff Communications and Engagement. To mark Schizophrenia Awareness Day, we spoke to Mark Hayward, Sussex Psychologist and lead of the Sussex Voice Clinic in the NHS Sussex Partnership Foundation Trust (SPFT), about his research…

By Aimee Cole Educational placement with the National Literacy Trust When I began my Psychology course at Sussex back in 2019, I wasn’t at all sure where I wanted my degree to take me. My interests were broad, ranging from…

By Nina Cork and Hattie Lockwood (University of Sussex students) In April this year, SARIC (Sussex Addiction Research and Intervention Centre) hosted a public panel as part of the British Neuroscience Association’s International Festival of Neuroscience 2023, discussing the need…

By Dr Gillian Sandstrom To mark Loneliness Awareness Week, Sussex Psychologist Gillian Sandstrom shares her research findings on the importance of connecting with strangers for our happiness and well-being. I talk to strangers.  Even on the Tube.  I have had…

By Mia Brady The prospect of in-person exams is a daunting one for many, particularly when you’ve never done them at university level before. Psychology masters student and Inclusivity in Psychology connector Mia Brady shares some of the tips that…

By Anjali Das As part of World Autism Acceptance Week, Psychology graduate Anjali Das writes about her work placement with the ACoRNs team and the experiences that have influenced her future goals and passion for autism research. One year ago,…

By Catherine Hall The theme for this year’s British Science Week is connections and we thought it would be a good opportunity to ask one of our psychology lecturers, Dr Catherine Hall to tell us some of the reasons why…

By Josh Francis In recognition of Neurodiversity Celebration Week, Psychology PhD student and neurodivergent researcher, Josh Francis has written about his experiences and personal journey through university which led him to his ADHD diagnosis. In this blog, Josh expresses his…