@SotonPsych

School of Psychology at the University of Southampton - news, events, and more

 Southampton, England
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Interested in studying Psychology online? Join our information session to find out about our Psychology MSc. Hear more about what you’ll study, how the course works & how it could help you move into psychology from a different background. Register here: southampton.streamgo.live/ms…
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Congratulations to @AlessioBellato on being shortlisted for the 2026 ACAMH Awards, which recognise individuals who are leading the way in advancing child and adolescent mental health research and practice.
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@acamhOct 5
Shortlist of nominees for Kathy Sylva ‘Rising Star' Award #ACAMHAwards @AlessioBellato of @SotonPsych & @UNMCPsychology Dr. David Bürgin of University Psychiatric Hospitals Basel @Divyanganar of @KingsIoPPN @BlandineFrench of @NottmTrentUni bit.ly/4y8D1G5

ACAMH Awards Shortlist: Spotlight on Excellence in Research and Practice

Congratulations to the ACAMH Awards 2026 Longlist. Check out the full list and shine a spotlight on excellence in CAMH research and practice.

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🎨Colouring using phones and tablets was just as effective as using pencils and paper in reducing stress, depression and anxiety in young people, new research led by @dr_emmaclaire has found. Read more: southampton.ac.uk/news/2026/…
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Ready for a career change? 🎓 The new Psychology MSc at the University of Southampton is a conversion course for graduates from any subject, opening up new career possibilities. Apply now: eu1.hubs.ly/H0ycQG-0
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Psychology at Soton retweeted
The Doctoral College@UoSDocCollegeSep 10
Huge congratulations to Psychology PGR Mansi, whose PhD research has recently been featured on ITV Meridian! Mansi is investigating how people distinguish between real and AI-generated images of human faces - can you can tell the difference? bit.ly/4A4s0aX
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Can you tell which of these faces isn’t real? As AI generated faces become more sophisticated, our researchers have put together a short training programme that helps people spot them. southampton.ac.uk/news/2026/…
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'Social jet lag' - caused by early school starts and weekend lie ins - could be contributing to anxiety in teenagers, a new study has found. Find out more: southampton.ac.uk/news/2026/… #sleep #anxiety
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We're offering three full tuition fee scholarships for UK students from racially minoritised ethnic backgrounds studying eligible MSc or MRes courses across Environmental and Life Sciences. Find out more and apply by 14 September 2026: southampton.ac.uk/study/fees…
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Professor Samuele Cortese has been awarded the prestigious Senior Clinical Award by the British Association for Psychopharmacology. The award recognises excellence in patient-focused clinical research. Read more: southampton.ac.uk/psychology…
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A huge congratulations to all of our students graduating today. We are so proud of all you've achieved, and excited to see what the future holds. Keep in touch: southampton.ac.uk/alumni-sup…
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Congratulations to Postgraduate Researcher Mansi Pattni who was named Runner Up and the People's Choice Award winner in the University's Three Minute Thesis competition, for her presentation 'When AI Faces Look More Human than Real Faces'
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Sharing about yourself and presenting yourself in a positive light on social media can help build stronger relationships, boost support, and increase feelings of connection, research led by PhD student Carmen Surariu has found: onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/…
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Our researchers have identified the best dosage for each ADHD medication. It could help patients avoid dosages that are too low to be effective or too high, causing side effects. Find out more: southampton.pulse.ly/zjdxkug… @NIHRresearch | @TheLancet | @CorteseSamuele
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Inflatables, candyfloss and...unicorns! It's been great to celebrate with staff and students at the first Psychology End of Year Carnival today - and raise money for local charity @abbys_heroes Thanks to everyone who joined us and supported the event.
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Congratulations to Dr Valeria Parlatini, Associate Professor in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, who has received an NIHR Advanced Fellowship worth nearly £1.4 million to support effective treatment of ADHD. Find out more: southampton.ac.uk/psychology… @NIHRresearch
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Families waiting for months or years for an ADHD diagnosis feel stressed, powerless and “forever in limbo” according to a study by our @SotonPsych researchers. They spoke to parents of children on long waiting lists about their experiences. Read more: southampton.pulse.ly/rvojrbq… @elleshead
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Reposting from @UoSPublicEngagement — a fantastic day for our students and staff at Science and Engineering Day. #ScienceAndEngineeringDay #UoS
UoS Public Engagement@UoS_EngagementMar 16
We would love to hear from you 💬Thank you to everyone who joined us for Science and Engineering Day at University of Southampton. 🔗 Feedback: bit.ly/SED26YourThoughts #SOTSEF #WeAreUoS #BSW26
Promotional graphic for Science and Engineering Day at the University of Southampton. It invites attendees to share their feedback and help shape future events. The centre features a large QR code for the feedback survey. At the bottom is a button with the website www.sotsef.co.uk and the hashtag #SOTSEF.

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A tool to identify the needs of neurodivergent children & young people ahead of formal assessment is being trialled locally. The tool, developed from Southampton research, focuses on their strengths and interests rather than what they find challenging. southampton.ac.uk/news/2026/…
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Psychology at Soton retweeted
UoS Public Engagement@UoS_EngagementMar 3
Here's your sign! Why you need to attend the Science and Engineering Day 2026? 📅 Saturday 14 March 2026 ⏰ 10:30 – 16:30 📍Highfield Campus and Boldrewood Innovation Campus 👉 Tickets: sotsef.co.uk/SED 🔍 #SOTSEF #WeAreUoS #BSW26 @unisouthampton
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UoS Public Engagement@UoS_EngagementFeb 23
Join Dr Claire Hart for an eye opening talk to explore "phubbing", or phone snubbing! She explains why phone distractions can feel so meaningful to partners and how they influence feelings of closeness. Tickets: bit.ly/SED26PhubbingTalk #SOTSEF #WeAreUoS #BSW26 @unisouthampton
Science and Engineering Day at the University of Southampton. Event titled ‘Let’s talk about Phubbing!’ with Dr Claire Hart, exploring phubbing or phone snubbing. Held at Highfield Campus on Saturday 14th March, with sessions at 11:00–11:45 and 14:10–14:45. Includes link to book free tickets: bit.ly/SED26PhubbingTalk.

ALT Science and Engineering Day at the University of Southampton. Event titled ‘Let’s talk about Phubbing!’ with Dr Claire Hart, exploring phubbing or phone snubbing. Held at Highfield Campus on Saturday 14th March, with sessions at 11:00–11:45 and 14:10–14:45. Includes link to book free tickets: bit.ly/SED26PhubbingTalk.

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