We are delighted to offer a #fullyfunded PhD opportunity working with Prof Donncha Hanna. This PhD will explore Mental Health Priorities of People Living with Parkinson’s.
Apply: https://ow.ly/v28K50YNTVl
Deadline: 29 May 2026
#FullyFundedPhD #Parkinsons #Research
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Congratulations to John Curry (PGR student) who has been awarded a Queen’s Graduates’ Association (QGA) scholarships.
John said:
"Studying at QUB has been a fantastic experience so far and this award will help me to continue to make the most of my time here"
What is trauma?
Prof Orla Muldoon joins Prof Rory O'Connor on the MQ Open Mind Podcast.
Orla shares insights from her work on how understanding the social dimensions of trauma can help inform more effective responses
Listen: https://ow.ly/GAJa50YKi98
Watch: https://ow.ly/V9CB50YKi97
Join us for a DHPNI & QUB networking event for students, researchers, and practitioners in health psychology. We will discuss what current & potential members need, identify gaps, and discuss future priorities.
Don't miss out, Register!👉 https://ow.ly/MTNc50YKt4v
#QUBPsych #BPS
Every teacher has seen it: a child looks fully focused — eyes forward, posture perfect — yet when asked a question, there’s only silence. Why does mind wandering matter?
Read more in Dr Agnieszka Graham’s article
boldscience.org/when-pupils-look-attenti...
In just over two weeks time, we will be entering SEVEN amazing relay teams in the #BelfastMarathon. We are raising funds for Northern Ireland Chest Heart & Stroke and any donations would be appreciated via:https://www.justgiving.com/page/qubpsych2026
#TeamPsychology #QUBStaff #OnYourMarks
We are developing guidelines for sports clubs to help spot signs of poor mental health and assist in supporting their members.
https://ow.ly/9HNQ50YI5RG
#Movember #SportsPsychology
Today marks World Parkinson's Day 🔵
At #QUBPsych, we are proud to conduct research on Parkinson's, spanning movement and balance, mental health and wellbeing, stigma, and the role of exercise and dance in improving quality of life for people living with the condition.
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Happy Easter from all of us here at QUB Psychology 🐣🍫
Wishing you a joyful spring holiday filled with hope and new opportunities. 🌸
Easter is a time of renewal and fresh beginnings, celebrating the resurrection of Jesus and the promise of new life. ✨
#HappyEaster #QUBPsych
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Speaker in a white blazer addressing an audience from a podium at Queen's University Belfast with wood-paneled walls behind.
Thank you to all those who attended the Inaugural Lecture of Professor Orla Muldoon, 'A Social Cure for Stress: When ‘I’ Becomes ‘We’, Can Illness Become Wellness?'
Check out our webpage for future events: https://www.qub.ac.uk/schools/psy/Events/
#LoveQUB #QUBPsych #QUBStaff
Happy Passover from us at QUB Psychology ✡️
Passover is a major Jewish holiday celebrated to commemorate the story of the Exodus, It marks the birth of the Jewish nation and celebrates faith and the "passing over" of homes during the tenth plague.
#Pesach #Passover #QUBPsych
Celebrating our third Parkinson’s@NI meeting!
We were delighted to join members of the Parkinson’s@NI Research and Community event. The session sparked engaging discussions, shared insights, and strengthened connections between our researchers, healthcare professionals and the Parkinson’s community.
Many congratulations to the Level 3 DClin trainees who successfully presented their research on Friday 👏
It was great to hear the breadth of research our trainees are undertaking, and the potential impact their work could have on future practice and on improving the lives of vulnerable people.
We have voted to support staff and students to reduce their meat consumption by providing only vegetarian options on Mondays.
Learn more about the #MeatFreeMovement at: https://meatlessmonday.publichealth.jhu.edu/
Wishing our colleagues and students a happy and peaceful Eid, the Festival of Breaking the Fast 🌙✨
Eid al-Fitr marks the end of Ramadan & is a time of gratitude, generosity, & togetherness.
Eid Mubarak!
#EidMubarak
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Happy St Patrick's Day from @QUBPsych to our students, staff and alumni around the world☘️
The University is closed on 17 March.
Enjoy your celebrations safely and see you back in DKB on Wednesday
Join Prof Orla Muldoon on 17 March 2026 via livestream at the European Commission's: "Science communication beyond tomorrow" conference.
Orla will be part of the morning panel considering who will science communication be for in the future?
Details at:
https://ow.ly/a6Rf50YuEsa
Over 80% of NI victims are not confident they will receive justice by reporting a crime.
We're hosting a conference to discuss how our justice system can support victims better.
Monday 1 June 2026
1-5pm
Great Hall, Lanyon Building
visit: https://ow.ly/uTER50YsR77
A reminder about the Inaugural Lecture of Professor Orla Muldoon, our Head of School.
Title: A Social Cure for Stress: When ‘I’ Becomes ‘We’, Can Illness Become Wellness?
Thursday 26 March at 6.00pm
Great Hall, Lanyon Building (VENUE UPDATE)
5.15pm.
Registration at: https://ow.ly/AFK150YlKw2
Illustration of a croissant, coffee cup, and toast promoting free breakfast at DKB foyer on March 12 for Uni Mental Health Day.
Almost one in three students report feeling lonely all or most of the time, highlighting mental health concerns on Uni Mental Health Day.
Message stating no student should be held back by mental health with #UniMentalHealthDay and logos of UMHAN and Student Minds.
Reminder to join us for #UniMentalHealthDay breakfast in the DKB Foyer!
Following this years Uni Mental Health Day theme, come along and say hi with #PsychologyConnect ✨
We have a range of support services available, email Askavril@qub.ac.uk to find out more.
#StudentWellbeing #QUBPsych
Illustration of a croissant, coffee cup, and toast promoting free breakfast at DKB foyer on March 12 for Uni Mental Health Day.
Almost one in three students report feeling lonely all or most of the time, highlighting mental health concerns on Uni Mental Health Day.
Message stating no student should be held back by mental health with #UniMentalHealthDay and logos of UMHAN and Student Minds.
Join us for #UniMentalHealthDay breakfast on March 12th in the DKB Foyer, 9:30am!
Connect with each other and check in with yourself and those around you, and please reach out to our Student Support officer Avril Hawthorn at askavril@qub.ac.uk if you have any concerns💕
#StudentWellbeing #QUBPsych
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We celebrated #InternationalWomensDay @QUBPsych with a fireside chat with three inspirational guests; Prof Carol McGuinness, Dr Geraldine O'Hare and Dr Emma McKenna.
Thanks to our #SWAN Committee for organising such an empowering event
#IWD2026 #MentoringMatters
Congratulations to Dr Paddy O'Connor, who is a shortlisted candidate for the national BPS Higher Education Psychology Teacher of the Year Award 25/26. Paddy will be presenting a case study of his impact on the discipline to the selection panel this month. We wish Paddy the best of luck!
#QUBPsych
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A festive crowd in Kolkata, India, celebrates Holi with colorful powders and traditional decorations.
🌸Happy Holi! ✨
Inspired by the story of Prahlada and Holika, and the love of Krishna and Radha, we celebrate the triumph of good over evil and the arrival of spring with vibrant colors representing unity and love.
Wishing you a Holi filled with laughter & bright new beginnings! 🌈💛
#Holi #LoveQub
Huge Congratulations from all of us at QUB Psychology to Dr Tayler Truhan on achieving Fellowship of the HEA. This achievement recognises her commitment to teaching and supporting learning in higher education.
#Congratulations #QUBPsych
Queen’s Annual Spring Careers Fair is TODAY Tuesday 3 March 2026.
There are over 80 organisations registered to attend and looking to connect with Psychology students.
11am - 2:00pm
2:00 - 2:30pm (quiet time)
https://www.qub.ac.uk/directorates/sgc/careers/fairs/
#QUBCareersFair #QUBCareers
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Congratulations to Rita Seery, who successfully defended her PhD thesis at her viva this afternoon.
Rita's thesis “Practitioner and Client Experiences and Perspectives of Equine Assisted Services for Human Wellbeing" was supervised by Dr Debbie Wells and Dr Lisa Graham-Wisener. Well done Rita 🙌🐎
Congratulations to Patricia Baratu (MSc Applied Dev Psych) student who won Best Poster Prize at the SETU Irish Neurodiversity Research Conference 🏆
Her project is titled: Supports and Struggles: A Qualitative Exploration of Neurodivergent Parents’ Experiences of Parenting. Well done Patricia 🙌
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Great work from Dr Graham-Wisener @QUBPsych this week as she spoke to the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Terminal Illness at the NI Assembly.
Lisa presented the need to improve death literacy & the importance of fostering a compassionate communities approach to caregiving, death, & grieving in NI
Thank you to Dr Sophie Alkhaled for coming to @QUBPsych and for presenting on 'Incorporating Gender-Awareness and Inclusivity in Teaching and Research.'
Sophie presented on the importance of incorporating gender-awareness and inclusivity in our research practices.
#LoveQUBPsych #SocialPsychology