University of Cumbria - Psychology

08/08/2025

Our very own Dr Liz Bates has written up her experience of attending the Division of Academics, Researchers and Teachers in Psychology (DARTP) conference this summer. The event was a very student focused practioner conference which celebrated the work of our psychology academics :)

Dr Elizabeth Bates, DARTPT committee member and social media lead, shares her highlights from the two-day DARTP conference.

17/07/2025

What a fabulous day at our graduation ceremony! 🎓 We are all so proud of all of our amazing graduates!!

12/04/2025

Starting university is a big step for anyone, but for Psychology with Counselling and Psychotherapy student Carly, it’s the fulfilment of a long-held ambition.

Here she talks about the fantastic scope of modules she has been able to undertake as a BSc (Hons) Psychology with Counselling & Psychotherapy student!

Despite taking time away from education to raise her family, she never lost sight of her career goals. Carly's story is an inspiring read and reminds us that anything is possible! 💚

To read Carly's story and learn more about the course, follow this link: https://bit.ly/447V4B5

15/03/2025

Well this is quite exciting! Well done Liz!

Cumbria academic awarded keynote role at prestigious conference: https://bit.ly/3DGRT8q

19/02/2025

Research opportunity!

If you are able to participate, please consider doing so! :)

22/01/2025

As series 3 reaches its climax this week, University of Cumbria - Psychology senior lecturer Dr Sue Wilbraham has been talking to BBC Cumbria about the game play and strategies used by contestants.

👂 BBC Sounds https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p0kh2vzq (from 1.06.53)
Next episode: 📺 BBC One, 9pm, tonight

Good luck to Cumbrian contestant Jake Brown, a project manager from Barrow, who is still in the running

12/12/2024

Request for research participants exploring social media, loneliness and social connection!

Hello,

My name is Robert Mulgrew and I am an undergraduate psychology student at the University of Cumbria. I am conducting research exploring the impact of various forms of social media use on perceived loneliness and social connectedness. The research aims to expand on previous literature assessing the impact of social media by examining the interplay between four types of social media use - image-based, comparison-based, belief- based and consumption-based use of social media with loneliness and social connections.

Your participation will involve completing an online survey, answering questions relating to your use of social media, your experience of loneliness and how you are connected to others.

To participate, you must be 18 years or older and be an active user of at least one social media application. The survey will take approximately 20 minutes and will only need to be completed once.

If you are interested, please follow the survey link below:

If you have any questions regarding the study, please contact me on: [email protected]

https://app.onlinesurveys.jisc.ac.uk/s/cumbria/socialmedia-loneliness-socialconnection

15/11/2024

Our fabulous Kirsty has had a very busy week!

This week the A Level Psychology students, along with the A Level Sociology students in both Year 12 and 13 were given the opportunity to attend a Research Methods Master Class from the University of Cumbria . Research Methods topics are critical for both subjects, as it is the underlying methodology for analysing the validity and reliability of any data generated from a scientific study. We were so grateful that Kirsty Martin, a Teaching Associate from the Psychology faculty at the University, was able to come into school to share her expertise in this area. Groups were provided with key theory relating to experimental design, as well as being able to complete some practical experiments to apply theories learned. Huge thanks to Kirsty and the UoC Psychology faculty for making this possible.

04/11/2024

Research participants needed for our dissertation students!

Please consider participating in the below research if you are able to.

IBSA involves:
Someone has created a n**e/sexual image of you without your consent or, has shared a n**e/sexual image of you without your consent, has made threats to share a n**e or sexual image of you without your consent.

07/10/2024

Exciting research from our team! 📣

Dr Sue Wilbraham has recently collaborated and written an article for Wonkhe which explores student and staff wellbeing, and the role University surroundings has on this.

Do check it out here! Well done Sue! 👏🏻

How do university spaces affect those who use them? A team of researchers present what they have discovered so far, and why it matters

15/08/2024

Today’s the day! I’m sure by now, lots of you have opened your results and we wish you the best of luck with getting the results you have worked so hard for!

If you are interested in Psychology and want to explore your options, our Clearing call centre is open until 7pm, with our programme leaders Emma and Dave manning the phones to chat to you about our offerings.

University of Cumbria also offers a web chat service you can use, or give us a ring on 0808 1787 373!

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