Developmental/Cognitive psychologist. Prof at Loughborough University
Loughborough University
Joined June 2013
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Shape the future of psychological research publishing.
We’re looking for Editors-in-Chief for three of our journals. If you have a strong research record, editorial experience, & a vision for the next 3–6 years, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply now: bps.org.uk/news/open-call-ap…
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Happy 30th birthday, Pokémon! Since 1996, the Japanese media sensation has inspired generations of researchers in fields as diverse as evolution, biodiversity and research integrity. go.nature.com/4tZOzKY
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Today, colleagues and students from the University came to celebrate and share best practice in open research.
We welcomed Dr Neil Jacobs as our keynote speaker, alongside case studies showcasing open access, pre-registration, open data and practice-as-research in action.
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Interested in completing a PhD?
Discover how storybooks boost early maths using eye‑tracking!
Supervisors: @DrAbbieCahoon @DrSaraLorimer @ProfVicSimms
Apply here:
ulster.ac.uk/doctoralcollege…
Closing date: 27th Feb 2026
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If you're a senior researcher (i.e., associate professor or more senior), and you'd consider moving to the University of Toronto to take up a Canada Impact+ Research Chair (1 million/year in funding), email me. Discretion guaranteed.
++Please share to help me spread the word!++
Canada is investing over $130 million to recruit top researchers from abroad, with up to 1 million/year in research funding.🚀
📢Also: 600 doctoral scholarships and 400 postdoctoral research awards!
Join us at UToronto: jobs.utoronto.ca/job/Toronto…
@UofT @VectorInst @TorontoSRI
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Call for papers! Eva Van den Bussche and I are guest editing a special issue of British Journal of Developmental Psychology on "Citizen Science in developmental psychology research". Deadline 31st May 2026 - see: bpspsychub.onlinelibrary.wil….
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If you are a parent of a child with Williams or Down Syndrome and would like to take part in a Maths Intervention Project, watch the recruitment video below and email Arcelia Cheung to get involved!
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Ulster’s PhD scholarship competition is now open for on-campus study for September 2026 entry! Open to UK, ROI and international applicants across all subjects (minimum 2:1 or equivalent, by September 2026). Deadline: 4pm GMT, 27 Feb 2026. Apply here: ulster.ac.uk/phdcomp
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Pressure to publish jumps. And researchers have no time to do science.
(New survey from Elsevier)
Survey of 3200 researchers:
1. Only 45% of scientists have sufficient time for actual research.
2. For 68%, the pressure to publish today is greater than 2-3 years ago.
3. 29% of researchers are considering relocating to another country (for better funding, work‐life balance, or greater research freedom).
4. 58% of researchers use AI tools in their work.
5. Reported benefits from AI: saving time (58%), helping with literature summaries (61%), literature reviews (51%), data analysis (38%), drafting proposals (41%), and drafting papers (38%).
Globally, life in academia is getting worse.
For students & postdocs - it’s especially hard to decide on an academic career.
❗️ A few days ago, I gave a lecture on this topic.
“PhD: Dreams, Reality and Consequences”
Watch it here: lnkd.in/dA_GhYwd
(I’ll appreciate if you ‘like’ this video - you will GREATLY help it reach more students.)
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Excited to host @BentallProf next week @UlsterUniPsych for the ESRC social science festival- ‘Delusion and the madness of crowds’ - Tuesday 4/11/25 5:30-7pm at Coleraine campus. Book here tinyurl.com/se3ptkf4
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Hello #MCLS2026 !☘️
We are delighted to announce the dates for our upcoming conference in Padua, Italy! 🇮🇹
Stay tuned for more updates soon!
Thank you to the local team organiser at @UniPadova
@SaraCaviola @R_Rosa8 @mariagraziaranz
Follow MCLS and MCLS Trainee on BlueSky!
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Last chance to sign up to Dive into Developmental Science!⭐
Bring the whole family to join researchers from @QUBPsych and Ulster University for hands-on puzzles, games and exciting talks.
📍Ulster Museum
Saturday 18th Oct 2025 11am-1pm
Sign up here: ow.ly/kUIo50X4yE6
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Looking for a fun, free, family day out?
Join researchers from @QUBPsych and @UlsterUni for hands-on puzzles, games and exciting talks.
📅 @UlsterMuseum: Saturday 18th Oct 2025
11am-1pm
Sign up at: ow.ly/62HP50X4MIY
#KidsInContext #ChildDevelopment #Psychology
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This infographic from AcadMathsSci highlights the important role that maths plays in Northern Ireland are the potential for growth in related sectors.
As teachers, we have the responsibility to make sure our pupils know about these opportunities
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We’re thrilled to announce CLS is to lead the first new nationally representative UK-wide birth cohort study in 25 years. Generation New Era will follow the lives of more than 30,000 babies born in 2026. Read more: bit.ly/3Kcdmc8
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.@QUBelfast spent approximately £2,300 per person in its delegation on a trip to Washington, DC for St Patrick’s Day. By contrast, @UlsterUni spent around £12,400 per person. 🤔 belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/… belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/…
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Yesterday we launched the pilot of the Head, Shoulders, Knees & Toes (H.S.K.T.) campaign - helping people recognise and respond to coercive control. Huge thanks to @ExecOfficeNI @UlsterUniPsych @UlsterUni & community partners. We all have a role to play! #HSKT #TrustYourInstincts
Junior Minister Pam Cameron attended the pilot launch of the Coercive Control Awareness & Response Initiative (CARI) at @TheMACBelfast.
Developed by @UlsterUni with the support of The Executive Office and partners, CARI aims to help people recognise and respond to coercive control through the ‘Head, Shoulders, Knees & Toes’ campaign.
#EndVAWAG
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Here's a quick #InSuDoc2025 (June 12-13) recap!
🎤4 Keynote Workshops:
🇺🇸 Pooja Sidney (@psidney)
🇫🇮 Pirjo Aunio (@AunioPirjo)
🇦🇺Steven Howard (@DrSJHoward)
🇬🇧Victoria Simms (@ProfVicSimms)
🌏🧑🤝🧑46 international participants
🔗Read more here: eduhk.hk/ece/en/highlights.p… #ECE #EdUHK
Victoria Simms retweeted
My sister Linda died earlier this year & I'm training for a marathon hike in her memory 💔
I'm raising funds for @macmillancancer, who were so amazing throughout her illness.
#MightyHike #PeakDistrict
Every little bit makes a difference⬇️
Siobhan X
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