University of Edinburgh Psychology

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To mark Black History Month, PPLS have organised a roundtable event on Decolonising the Curriculum that takes place today (4pm G.06 50 George Square).

If you are interested in attending, spaces can be booked via Eventbrite -

Roundtable: Decolonising the Curriculum Black History Month closes with a discussion on decolonising the curriculum.

Congratulations to psychology Professor Wendy Johnson who has been announced as the winner of the Jack Block Award by the Society for Personality and Social Psychology.

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Prestigious Psychology Award for PPLS Professor Professor Wendy Johnson has been awarded the Jack Block Award for Distinguished Research in Personality.

Congratulations class of 2022! Last Friday was graduation. Here are some of the Psychology staff who were able to process and watch you all graduate.

One of our Psychology PhD tutors has been shortlisted for the Student Tutor of the Year award!

Psychology tutor shortlisted for Teaching Awards 2022 Congratulations to psychology PhD tutor, Brittany Blankinship, who has been shortlisted for Student Tutor of the Year award at the 2022 Students’ Association Teaching Awards.

The Teaching Awards are back for another year!
Nominate your teachers, supervisors, tutors and professional services staff for a Teaching Award today!
Your nominations really do mean the world to our hard-working staff. Find out more and nominate now at www.eusa.ed.ac.uk/teachingawards

Edinburgh University Students' Association Edinburgh University Students’ Association was the first in the UK to offer student-led Teaching Awards and our Awards are now in their 13th year.   Staff play a pivotal role in the student experience at Edinburgh, from lecturers and tutors, to supervisors and Personal Tutors, and professional se...

On Saturday, we celebrated our first in-person graduation since the pandemic! A very exciting day for everyone.

We hope you can join this week's online and interactive event with Dr Nic Hooper where he'll be speaking to students about his new book and effective strategies to support mental wellbeing, and help navigate the ups and downs of university life!

Hosted by PPLS Senior Tutor, Dr Sue Widdicombe, the talk will be followed by a live Q&A.

Dr Nic Hooper presents 'The Unbreakable Student' In this free and exclusive online event for PPLS students, Dr Nic Hooper shares his simple rules for staying sane at university.

If you are looking for study space, the PPLS Library is now open again from 9.15am to 4.45pm (weekdays only). In line with current Scottish Government guidelines, please wear face coverings, use our hand sanitising stations, and use cleaning materials provided to clean desk surfaces and computer accessories. You do not need to book but you must check in at your desk by scanning the SeatEd QR code. We look forward to seeing many of you back in the library!

Considering your career path in psychology? Got questions that need answers? You could join for their 2020 Careers in Psychology event. Perfect for final year undergrads & postgrads starting their journey.

Sat 21 November, 9.30-4pm
Register now: https://www.bps.org.uk/events/careers-psychology

(NB: Registration costs £5)