Stop scrolling, start colouring! Our researchers have found colouring (even on phones and tablets) can improve students’ mental wellbeing. Find out more: https://southampton.pulse.ly/v5lzqhmhq8

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/H0ycQG20

Can you tell which of these faces isn’t real? Our researchers have put together a short training programme that helps people spot AI generated faces. Read more: https://southampton.pulse.ly/wqxsmhbfef

Our researchers have found that early school starts and weekend lie ins could be contributing to anxiety in teenagers. They found teens with greater levels of ‘social jet lag’ are more likely to report higher levels of anxiety and vice versa. Read more 👉 https://tr.pulse.ly/aohxvjsp3c

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: www.southampton.ac.uk/study/fees-f...

Prof. Samuele Cortese has received the Senior Clinical Award from the British Association for Psychopharmacology. The award recognises excellence in patient-focused clinical research, particularly his work in child & adolescent psychopharmacology. Read more: bit.ly/4fK6aBr @bapsych.bsky.social

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: www.southampton.ac.uk/alumni-suppo...

The @britsciassoc.bsky.social Festival is coming to Southampton and the programme is live 🔬 🗓️ 16–20 September 2026 🎟️ Free tickets now available Join us for one of the UK’s biggest celebrations of science, browse and book events here 👉 https://britishsciencefestival.pulse.ly/qu115wdmak

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'

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/10.1111/...

From Shares to Social Ties: Social Media Self‐Disclosure, Self‐Presentation, and Social Benefits in a Collectivistic Cultural Setting

Drawing on Uses and Gratifications Theory, this study investigates the link between social media self-disclosure and self-presentation and perceived interpersonal benefits. Whereas self-disclosure in....

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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: https://southampton.pulse.ly/nnrrdxwpfg

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 Abby's Heroes. Thanks to everyone who joined us and supported the event.

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: www.southampton.ac.uk/psychology/n... @nihr.bsky.social

Families waiting for months or years for an ADHD diagnosis feel stressed, powerless and “forever in limbo” according to a study by our Psychology at Soton researchers. They spoke to parents of children on waiting lists about their experiences. Read more: https://southampton.pulse.ly/i2tsqsuax1

A fantastic day for our students and staff at Science and Engineering Day. #ScienceAndEngineeringDay #UoS

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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/SED26YourTho... #SOTSEF #WeAreUoS #BSW26

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. www.southampton.ac.uk/news/2026/03...

There's no robust evidence that ADHD is being over diagnosed in the UK - our experts say 🧠 Instead, they say long waits for assessment, support and treatment are more pressing concerns. Read more 👉 https://tr.pulse.ly/w9ouxzqudp | @sotonpsychology.bsky.social

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: www.sotsef.co.uk/SED 🔍 #SOTSEF #WeAreUoS #BSW26 @uosmedia.bsky.social

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/SED26Phubbin... #SOTSEF #WeAreUoS #BSW26 @unisouthampton.bsky.social

Is your phone your comfort blanket? 📲 Phubbing, checking your phone during conversations, is linked to deeper psychological needs. New research by psychologist Dr Claire Hart shows attachment insecurity and materialism as key factors. Read more 👇 https://southampton.pulse.ly/afvzxczrt5

Is your phone your comfort blanket?

Is your phone your comfort blanket?

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The colder, darker winter months can feel longer and have an impact on our mood. Expert in mental health and wellbeing Dr Emma Palmer-Cooper shares her advice for navigating the winter blues and checking in with ourselves and each other: www.southampton.ac.uk/psychology/n...

Dr Thomas Richardson will feature in an upcoming episode of Panorama, which explores credit card debt and its impact on people’s lives. Tom will be sharing his insights on the link between mental health and debt. Tune in on Monday 19 Jan from 8pm on BBC One. www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...

BBC One - Panorama, Maxed Out: The Credit Card Trap

Are regulators doing enough to protect us from getting into debt?

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A huge congratulations to all of our 2025 graduates - it was brilliant to celebrate with you today. Wishing you all the very best for the future #WeAreUoS

Care leavers face a financial cliff edge as they turn 18, new research in partnership with charity Step By Step has found. The project, co-led by Dr Becky Ward, recommends a review of Universal Credit for care leavers. Read more: www.southampton.ac.uk/news/2025/11...

Congratulations to Professor Samuele Cortese, who has been included in Clarivate's 2025 Highly Cited Researcher List. The list recognises researchers with exceptional reach and influence, ranking in the top 1% of citations for their fields. Read more 👇 www.southampton.ac.uk/.../professo....

The University of Southampton School of Psychology Podcast explores the journeys of our professors, lecturers, alumni, and students. Listen now: ▶️Spotify - open.spotify.com/show/4mipVV1.... ▶️Apple Podcasts - podcasts.apple.com/.../universi... ▶️YouTube - www.youtube.com/@psychologya...

Join us for our Inaugural Lecture Series - free events, open to all. On Wednesday 26 November, Professor Denis Drieghe will discuss how eye movements during reading can provide a window on language processing but needs a broader range of contexts. www.eventbrite.com/e/faculty-of...

Faculty of Environmental and Life Sciences' Inaugural Lecture series

Join us for the Faculty of Environmental and Life Sciences' Inaugural Lectures to celebrate the careers of our new Professors.

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Our researchers found that teams high in narcissistic rivalry performed worse than others in an escape room. They also found that charismatic narcissists seemed to boost morale early on but were seen as arrogant and less empathic by the end. theconversation.com/how-narcissi...

How narcissism ruins teamwork – and why it matters in the workplace

Charm can open doors but ego slams them shut. An escape-room experiment shows how the wrong kind of confidence can quietly sink a team.

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Great to see our Professor of Paediatric Sleep Medicine Cathy Hill and Professor Samuele Cortese in the news today. They've been talking about a new sleep study led by @southamptonctu.bsky.social to help families of children with a diagnosis of ADHD. Watch Cathy on BBC South Today tonight 👇

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“We hope this can greatly improve the lives of children with #ADHD and their families,” says Professor Cathy Hill 💙 BBC's David Allard visited @uhsft.bsky.social to learn more about @southamptonctu.bsky.social's Sleep Buddy. Watch BBC South Today to find out more 🎥 bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Our new research reveals why we sometimes see colours that aren’t really there. The phenomenon of ‘colour afterimages’ is when you see illusory – or false – colours after staring at real colours for a longer time. 🔗 Read more - bit.ly/3LnEaqC

🔍 Why do we sometimes see colours that aren’t really there? By closely examining these illusory hues—known as colour afterimages—we can uncover their true origin. 🎯 Across three large-scale… | Christ...

🔍 Why do we sometimes see colours that aren’t really there? By closely examining these illusory hues—known as colour afterimages—we can uncover their true origin. 🎯 Across three large-scale experimen...

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