QUB Psychology
@qubpsych.bsky.social
Established in 1958, we offer an undergraduate degree accredited by the British Psychology Society and a breadth of postgraduate qualifications, including professional doctorates [https://www.qub.ac.uk/schools/psy/]
Why do we love being scared? Why do we wear masks? And why can our own thoughts sometimes feel scarier than the monsters we imagine? Halloween offers a fascinating glimpse into the human mind — from how we experience fear to how we interpret the unknown and express our identities. 👻🎃🧠
🐾 Northern Ireland 2036: A Vision for Animal Welfare Dr Grace Carroll facilitated a workshop for representatives from animal welfare groups, academia, government and industry to identify key priorities for animal welfare in Northern Ireland over the next decade. 🐾 #AnimalWelfare #QUB #USPCA #AWEC
Welcome Dr Michelle Marshall to QUB Psychology as a Clinical Teaching Fellow. Michelle will supervise trainee psychologists whilst on placement. Read more about Michelle: https://www.qub.ac.uk/schools/psy/News/MichelleMarshallWelcome26.html #LoveQUB #WhoWeAre #Staff #Welcome
🎉 Congratulations to our PGR Organising Committee for delivering an amazing PGR Conference last week! A huge thank you to everyone involved in organising such a fantastic event and to all our speakers and attendees for making it such a success! 👏 #PGR #PostgraduateResearch #ResearchCommunity
Welcome Kate McArdle to QUB Psychology👋 Kate started her professional placement role in September as a Research Support Officer, working with Dr. Paddy O'Connor. Read more about Kate: https://www.qub.ac.uk/schools/psy/News/KateMcArdleWelcome26.html #LoveQUB #WhoWeAre #Staff #Welcome
A little of your time can mean a lifetime for someone else. 🩸 Blood donation session on Tuesday 20 October 2026 hosted by @givebloodni. For more info: https://ow.ly/foNm50ZT3tk. #BloodDonation #SaveLives #GiveTheGiftOfLife
Meet your Career Peers for 26/27! 🌟 These inspiring students have just completed their one-year placements Curious about their journeys? Stay tuned as we spotlight each Career Peer over the next few weeks—your next big opportunity could start here! 👀✨
It's GoGlobal week 🌏 Mark from #QUBPsych shares his StudyUSA highlights with us: https://ow.ly/Ol7u50ZVS28 Search 'QUB GoGlobal' to find your next opportunity to explore✈️
Today is #WorldDyslexiaDay Listen to our Director of Education Dr Tim Fosker & PhD student Olivia talk about their personal experience and research findings. https://youtu.be/9bQJuk9K3G8
Delighted to welcome Megan & Niamh from Inspire Wellbeing to deliver their 'Peace of Mind' programme to our MSc students as part of #PsychologyAtWork Learn more at: https://www.inspirewellbeing.org/peace-of-mind/
October 2 is the World Smile Day. Did you know that not all smiles communicate happiness? Research conducted at QUB - School of Psychology shows that smiles may also signal dominance. Find out more at: https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/02699931.2021.1948391 #Smile #WorldSmileDay #LoveQUB
DClinPsy Open Day 2026 Just a reminder that we will have our online Open Day for 2026 on Thursday 15 October from 10am – 12.30pm. If you are interested in attending, please click below: https://ow.ly/SbrO50ZFH3K We will send a link to the online Open Day a week in advance. #LoveQUBpsych#DClin
We're pleased to share a new indoor wayfinding tool. The tool functions similarly to Google Maps and provides directions to classrooms, lecture theatres, seminar rooms and key facilities across campus. You can access the tool here: https://www.qub.ac.uk/about/find-a-room/ #LoveQUB #Psych
Delighted to welcome our new first year PhD students to the QUB Psychology. Best wishes to them and to their peer mentors as they begin this academic year.🌟💫 #LoveQUB #Psych
Congratulations to Dr Catherine Quinn on achieving Associate Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy (HEA)! 🎉 A fantastic achievement and recognition of your commitment to teaching and learning. #Congratulations #QUBPsych #HEA #QUBStaff
🏆 Congratulations to our Level 3 prize winners! 🎉 👏 Shona Barr-Smith - Cowie Prize & Second Highest Performing Student (Level 2) 👏 NAME - Highest Performing Student (Level 2): not pictured as on placement 💼
🏆 Congratulations to our Level 2 prize winners! 🎉 We were delighted to celebrate our outstanding students at induction this week. 👏 Mollí Garvey — Highest Performing Student (L1) 👏 Harriet Ward & Eimear Simposn — Second Highest Performing Students (L1)
We are seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Researcher on a 2.5-years appointment. This post will support the delivery of the Genetic Links to Anxiety and Depression – Mental Health Goals (GLAD-MHG) Study Apply: https://ow.ly/iJr150ZQtqP Application closing date: 5 October 2026
“Both men and women built the GAA. It’s time women were given equal treatment.” Prof Orla Muldoon explores gender, equality and the structures within the GAA. Read the full piece to explore the discussion around women, equality and the future of the GAA: https://ow.ly/xy0X50ZQsAp
Orla Muldoon: Both men and women built the GAA. It’s time women were given equal treatment
People take criticism of the GAA personally. But institutional misogyny is, by definition, not a personal accusation
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What a week! Last Wednesday we were pleased to induct our new cohort of MSc Psychological Science (Conversion) students! 🎓 We got creative, put our teamwork to the test and even built bridges with LEGO! 🧱🌉 A great way to connect, collaborate and start the year with a little fun.
🎓 Welcome back to #QUBPsych! A huge welcome to all our Level 3 students returning from their professional placement year! 👋 The energy and enthusiasm in the room was electric, and we’re absolutely delighted to have you back in our Psychology community. 🧠✨ #PsychologyAtWork
Best of luck to our #Insight2026 students who begin their modular placements today 🤞 We were delighted to welcome you onto our programme and can't wait to see all the amazing things you achieve this year! #PsychologyAtWork #PlacementMatters #ReadyToGo
Welcome & welcome back to #QUBPsych! Whether you’re joining us for the first time or returning for another year, we’re so glad you’re here! 🎓 Have a question? Need some advice? We’re always happy to help. Here’s to a brilliant year ahead — we can’t wait to see what you achieve! 🙌
DClinPsy Open Day 2026 We are excited to announce our online Open Day for 2026 will take place on Thursday 15 October 2026 from 10am – 12.30pm. If you are interested in attending, please click below: https://ow.ly/SbrO50ZFH3K #LoveQUBpsych#DClin
We were delighted to welcome a delegation from Zhejiang University Department of Psychology and Behavioral Sciences to QUB Psychology. Having built a great foundation through our summer schools, we look forward to expanding our partnership into new teaching and research collaborations. #LoveQUB
Research from Prof Kevin Vowles highlights that individuals who live in high areas of social deprivation are at an increased risk of huge disruptions in social functioning, emotional functioning, physical functioning. Read more at: https://ow.ly/GxP350ZENzz #ChronicPain #Pain #PainManagement
Welcome to Dr Abeer Khalil who has joined QUB Psychology as a Research Fellow, where she works on a research project examining students’ perceptions of political competence. Read more about Abeer: https://ow.ly/sNrZ50ZAYP4 #LoveQUB #WhoWeAre #StaffWelcome #QUBPsych
We’re proud to be working with BEAT on an important project exploring peer support for body image concerns among university students. Read more about our research here: https://ow.ly/pXR350ZAX2k #BodyImage #PeerSupport #StudentWellbeing
Supporting parents means creating spaces where everyone can thrive. We provide dedicated breastfeeding and expressing facilities and are proud to be part of the Public Health Agency’s Breastfeeding Welcome Here Scheme. Find out more about our support: https://ow.ly/FgqU50VeX3F
