We are pleased to share that our Psychology department has risen from 84th to 70th in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2026 - reflecting the continued dedication and excellence of our staff, students, and partners.
#QSWUR #Psychology #UniversityExcellence #Proud
From advancing understanding of suicide risk in prisons to driving action on sexual violence in universities, forensic psychologist @profgrahamtowl.bsky.social is dedicated to saving and improving lives. Learn more about his work 👉 bit.ly/4rDAssg
@durhampsych.bsky.social
How do habits like procrastination or perfectionism shape our wellbeing? 🔎 Prof @fuschia-sirois.bsky.social from @durhampsych.bsky.social has dedicated her career to transforming how we understand these issues & creating tools to help people cope. Find out more👉 bit.ly/46PF0nZ
Evolutionary psychology suggests humans are drawn to features such as facial symmetry, implying universal standards of attractiveness linked to health and fertility. But are these preferences universal? Prof Boothroyd challenges this idea through her research in Nicaraguan communities
bit.ly/4r5yrEQ
We all lose focus sometimes, but staying on task is a vital skill as children grow. Researchers from the University of East Anglia and Durham University explored how this ability develops in childhood, as well as how COVID 19 affected it. bit.ly/EFimpactstudy
How does the brain adapt when a child is born with an upper limb difference? 🧠
New research involving Dorothy Cowie from our Durham University Department of Psychology and University of Cambridge has found incredible levels of brain adaptability in children as young as five - brnw.ch/21x0fjF
Can a single piece of feedback—true or false—change how well you perform?
Confidence plays a surprising role in spatial performance—and the results of a new study suggest that even false feedback can change both.
doi.org/10.1007/s105...
Fully-funded PhD with me and @srikipedia.bsky.social to study serotonin functions with cutting-edge experimental-computational approaches in a #NeuroAI framework.
Based at @durhampsych.bsky.social & @newcastleuni.bsky.social
🔗 www.findaphd.com/phds/project...
⏰ Deadline: 27 Feb 2026
More info👇
Durham researchers awarded a major grant to study teenagers’ use of social media - www.durham.ac.uk/news-events/...
Do you have a 2:1 Bachelor (Honours) degree or international equivalent in a non-psychology subject but an interest in studying psychology?
Consider joining us at Durham University - UK Times 2026 University of the Year - for a one-year MSc Psychology (Conversion).
#AcademicSky #EduSky #HigherEd
We are one of Europe’s top 40universities, ranking 32nd in the 2026 QS World University Rankings: Europe.
The result highlights our improvements in academic and employer reputation, international research collaboration and graduate outcomes.
Read more: www.durham.ac.uk/news-events/...
#QSWUR
Interested in doing a PhD on how #psychedelics (or other psychoactive substances) impact psychological or social processes @durhampsych.bsky.social ?
Have a look at the NINE DTP scheme, now open. DM me if interested.
Behavioural Data Science for Decision-Makers – new professional short online course.
Make smarter, more ethical decisions using the power of behavioural insight and data.
Perfect for professionals and leaders across business, marketing, HR, and strategy.
bit.ly/BehaviouralD...
Ten years on from publication - this big lad hits 1000 citations. Congrats @cfernyhough.bsky.social!
Probably the longest paper we will ever write. If you get to the end you get a badge and a certificate. And hopefully you will learn something about inner speech.
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26011789/
We are The Times and The Sunday Times University of the Year 2026 and ranked third overall in its Good University Guide. Congratulations to our global university community on this success. 🎉
Read more: brnw.ch/21wVU4Q
@durhampsych.bsky.social current has 5 (FIVE!!) PhD studentships being advertised!
3 to work with me on children as agents of cultural evolution
2 to work with @drboothroyd.bsky.social on examining school-based body image interventions.
Please share and apply!
www.durham.ac.uk/departments/...
We are hiring! New Asst Prof (G8) post @durhampsych.bsky.social
*All areas* but with some teaching in forensic psych. Deadline September 16.
durham.taleo.net/careersectio...
Congratulations to all 20 of our researchers who will be part of expert sub-panels for #REF2029.
The number and breadth of expertise demonstrates the excellence in research here at Durham.
www.durham.ac.uk/news-events/...
@ref2029.bsky.social #research #excellence
Excited to share our new paper investigating Ugandan mothers' experience of gender roles and how it impacts their children's socio-emotional development! dx.doi.org/10.1002/icd....
@drboothroyd.bsky.social @zannaclay.bsky.social @durhampsych.bsky.social @durhamdcerc.bsky.social
A mum kissing her baby's foot while it's lying on the bed.
A new study shows new mothers only have about an hour of their waking day for rest, leading to stress, loneliness and emotional exhaustion.
www.durham.ac.uk/news-events/...
@thuyvytnguyen.bsky.social @durhampsych.bsky.social
Deadline for applications is 16th September!
September always brings with it that old back-to-school feeling and the urge to learn something new.
Feel the same? Check out our professional short courses in behavioural science - flexible, online, and grounded in real world insight bit.ly/BehSciCPD
#BehaviouralScience@durhampsych.bsky.social
Come and work with us!
We have an exciting opportunity to join us as an Assistant Professor. The post is full-time & permanent and is open to applicants from all areas of psychology. The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to teaching in forensic psychology. To apply➡️ bit.ly/3V7nqW9
Join us as we explore the challenges faced by psychology educators when teaching about sex and gender. Registrations now open for our free webinar.
Monday 8 September, 1pm - 2pm BST
lnkd.in/eUkBC2rQ
#HigherEd #Psychology #TeachingPsychology #SexAndGender #InclusiveTeaching #UKAcademia #Pedagogy
The ReaderBank website: black text on a blue-purple background saying 'Reimagining imagination. How do you imagine the things you read? Discover more about your mind and contribute to cutting-edge research on the science of our inner worlds.' Two buttons saying 'Find out more' and 'Get involved'. A blue and red flower overlayed on top for decoration.
It’s our first day at @edbookfest.bsky.social and our website has had a glow-up – go and take a look!
readerbank.org
A number of picture cards on a table showing the words Readerbank, the Chameleon, the Narrator and other examples.
The #ReaderBank Imagination Quiz aims to understand readers’ imaginations with potential to enhance mental health therapies.
shorturl.at/gHVSx
@thereaderbank.bsky.social @durhamimh.bsky.social @durhampsych.bsky.social @aldersonday.bsky.social @georgiapunton.bsky.social @edbookfest.bsky.social
New from @durhamimh.bsky.social - the first @thereaderbank.bsky.social paper! We identify 4 factors in a new scale of reading imagery, the ReaderBank Imagination Quiz.
Well done 1st author @georgiapunton.bsky.social & thanks to our partners at @edbookfest.bsky.social
Cc @durhampsych.bsky.social
In a first study of its kind, our researchers have co-produced and tested a physical activity intervention with service users and staff in secure mental health units.
www.durham.ac.uk/news-events/...
@proftammiwalker.bsky.social @durhampsych.bsky.social
I am very pleased to share our new website for 'The Health and Justice Forensic Research Lab' @durhampsych.bsky.social
you can join the database for free. Take a look. Happy weekend everyone 😀
healthjusticeforensicresearch.webspace.durham.ac.uk
Just launched! Professional short online courses in behavioural science at Durham University.
👉Behavioural Science at Work: Applying Behavioural Insights to Boost Business Performance bit.ly/3U5szh3
👉Identity & Inclusion: Behavioural Insights for Leaders bit.ly/4flkMFK
