Psychology at Aberystwyth

11/09/2026

We're thrilled to share that the Psychology and Counselling degree at Aberystwyth University is now CPCAB accredited! 🎉

This recognition reflects the dedication of the team and the strength of a programme that combines psychological knowledge with counselling theory and practice. A huge thanks to Martine and Alison for all their constant work and dedication to achieve this!

We're excited about what this means for current and future students, and we look forward to continuing to provide an excellent learning experience.

🎉 Rydym yn falch iawn o gyhoeddi bod gradd Seicoleg a Chwnsela Prifysgol Aberystwyth bellach wedi derbyn achrediad CPCAB!

Mae'r gydnabyddiaeth hon yn adlewyrchu ymroddiad y tîm a chryfder rhaglen sy'n cyfuno gwybodaeth seicolegol â damcaniaeth ac ymarfer cwnsela. Diolch mawr i Martine ac Alison am eu gwaith a'u hymroddiad parhaus i gyflawni hyn!

Rydym yn gyffrous am yr hyn y mae hyn yn ei olygu i fyfyrwyr presennol a darpar fyfyrwyr, ac edrychwn ymlaen at barhau i ddarparu profiad dysgu o'r radd flaenaf.

🔗 Find out more about the course: https://courses.aber.ac.uk/undergraduate/psychology-counselling/

11/09/2026

What have we really learned from 50 years of terrorism research?

Dr Gareth Hall reflects on how research has evolved since the 1970s and the surprising reality that many questions remain unanswered.

Published in The Psychologist, the article reflects on five decades of terrorism research, examining what psychology has discovered about radicalisation, identity and why understanding terrorism continues to present significant challenges for researchers.

Beth rydym ni wedi’i ddysgu mewn gwirionedd o 50 mlynedd o ymchwil i derfysgaeth?

Mae Dr Gareth Hall yn myfyrio ar sut mae ymchwil wedi datblygu ers y 1970au a'r ffaith syndod bod llawer o'r cwestiynau allweddol yn parhau heb eu hateb.

Wedi'i gyhoeddi yn The Psychologist, mae'r erthygl yn edrych yn ôl ar bum degawd o ymchwil i derfysgaeth, gan archwilio beth mae seicoleg wedi'i ddarganfod am radicaleiddio, hunaniaeth a pham mae deall terfysgaeth yn parhau i fod yn her sylweddol i ymchwilwyr.

📖 Darllenwch fwy:/ Read more:

On the 25th anniversary of 9/11, Gareth Hall (Senior Lecturer in Psychology, Aberystwyth University) asks what Psychology has actually learned.

13/08/2026

Congratulations to everyone receiving their results today. Whether you've achieved exactly what you hoped for or are rethinking your next steps, there are still plenty of opportunities ahead.
Our team is here to help through Clearing and answer any questions you may have about joining our Psychology community.

Llongyfarchiadau i bawb sy’n derbyn eu canlyniadau heddiw. P’un a ydych wedi cyflawni’n union yr hyn yr oeddech yn gobeithio amdano neu’n ailystyried eich camau nesaf, mae digon o gyfleoedd o’ch blaen o hyd.

Mae ein tîm yma i helpu drwy Clirio ac i ateb unrhyw gwestiynau sydd gennych ynghylch ymuno â’n cymuned Seicoleg

Our Clearing Helpline is now OPEN!

If you're looking for a place at university this September, we have Clearing places available across a range of courses.

☎️ 0800 121 4080 (8:00am – 8:00pm)
💬 Live Chat (8:30am – 5:00pm)
🖥️ Apply Online: aber.ac.uk/clearing/apply-now

12/08/2026

Beyond the Bystander - Most people know the Kitty Genovese case because it inspired research on the bystander effect and more recently that the story was exaggerated at that time by the Police Commissioner of New York and the Press. But examining the murderer of Kitty Genovese raises questions about parole hearings and prisoners expressing remorse and taking responsibility for their actions. This has important consequences for the way we come to understand early release in the UK prison system as the Ministry of Justice grapples with overcrowding. Our latest work examines 17 parole hearings involving her killer, Winston Moseley, and explores a different question: how do we decide whether someone has genuinely changed?

In everyday life, we make these judgements constantly. In parole decisions, the consequences can affect both personal freedom and public safety.

When judging whether someone has changed, what matters most?

Express your thoughts in the poll linked below:
https://app.onlinesurveys.jisc.ac.uk/s/aber/kitty-genovese

Dr Hall’s full paper is https://tinyurl.com/4yuu4ufz, but a recent summary of the paper was published here https://www.bps.org.uk/psychologist/beyond-bystander-what-kitty-genoveses-killer-still-teaches-us

03/08/2026

Are you funny in two languages? We're conducting a study on Welsh language humour. For more information contact us via the details above or click on the link to take part!

Ydych chi'n ddoniol mewn dwy iaith? Ni'n cynnal astudiaeth ar y cyd gyda ar hiwmor yn y Gymraeg. Am fwy o wybodaeth cysylltwch a ni via'r manylion uchod neu dilynwch y ddolen isod i cymeryd rhan!

https://app.onlinesurveys.jisc.ac.uk/s/aber/welsh-humour-study

https://www.aber.ac.uk/en/news/archive/2026/07/title-288678-en.html

23/07/2026

Psychology at the Royal Welsh Agricultural Show

21/07/2026

PhD researcher Demi Cutler presenting preliminary findings from her study, Reimagining Perinatal Support Systems: Fathers’ Mental Health and Help-Seeking Through the Transition to Parenthood, at the BPS Male Psychology Section Annual Conference in June 2026

Roedd yr ymchwilydd PhD, Demi Cutler, yn cyflwyno canfyddiadau rhagarweiniol o'i hastudiaeth, Ailddychmygu Systemau Cymorth Amenedigol: Iechyd Meddwl Tadau ac Ymddygiad Ceisio Cymorth yn ystod y Trawsnewid i Fod yn Rhiant, yng Nghynhadledd Flynyddol Adran Seicoleg Dynion y BPS ym mis Mehefin 2026

16/07/2026

Congratulations to all of our Psychology graduates who celebrated their achievements yesterday! 🎓

After yesterday's graduation ceremony, we were delighted to celebrate with graduates and their families at our departmental reception. A huge congratulations from all the staff in the department to all our graduates and prize winners, we wish you all the best and look forward to seeing where your future takes you.

Llongyfarchiadau i'n holl raddedigion Seicoleg a ddathlodd eu llwyddiannau ddoe! 🎓
Ar ôl seremoni raddio ddoe, roeddem wrth ein bodd yn dathlu gyda'r graddedigion a'u teuluoedd yn ein derbyniad adrannol. Llongyfarchiadau mawr gan holl staff yr adran i'n holl raddedigion ac enillwyr y gwobrau. Dymunwn y gorau i chi gyd ar gyfer y dyfodol ac edrychwn ymlaen at weld i ble y bydd eich taith nesaf yn eich arwain.

01/07/2026

Psychology at Machynlleth Market Today, joining a 700 year history.

30/06/2026

The Psychology department at Aberystwyth University was delighted to co-host *Advancing Neuroscience Across Mid & North Wales* alongside colleagues from Bangor University Imaging Unit and Dda Health Board. For three days, researchers and clinicians came together to explore overlapping research interests and identify opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration. One of the highlights was seeing established academics and early-career researchers working side by side during collaborative workshops, generating ideas for new research projects, joint funding applications, and future partnerships.

We are grateful to all delegates, speakers and panel members for creating such an open and supportive atmosphere, and to the organising team, Eva Balgova, Ioana Heidi Mihai, Rachel Rahman, Binney, Koldewyn, Villagra Povina and Akanyeti for their dedication in delivering the event. We also thank Research Wales Innovation Fund through the Aber Collab Scheme and Learned Society of Wales / Cymdeithas Ddysgedig Cymru through its Research Cultures Networks Grant for their support.