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World class training - New funded PhD projects available

We are pleased to announce five new funded PhD projects are now available - spanning the breadth of expertise in the School of Psychology.
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Pioneering therapy could offer hope for psychosis patients struggling with disturbing mental images

A pioneering therapy targeting distressing and disturbing mental images for people with psychosis could lead to a transformative intervention for a condition estimated to cost England almost £12 billion a year.
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Tackling employment barriers for neurodivergent people

A new research project is set to address the significant employment challenges faced by neurodivergent people, including those who are autistic, have ADHD, and/or learning disabilities.
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Why some women experience side effects while taking the pill

Researchers have identified a “nocebo effect” in relation to the contraceptive pill, where psychological factors such as negative expectations or anxiety about using a medicine drives a physical response in the body.
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Inaugural lecture of Professor Claudia von Bastian

Can cognitive abilities be improved through interventions like computer-based working memory training or video gaming?