Together, our findings demonstrate that teens seek social autonomy online & an opportunity to explore the self. This is in line with much adolescent literature, but also highlights the importance of social media for teens' socialising.

I am still looking for 30 autistic adults to help with this study, which can now be completed online. Any RT's to help with recruitment would be amazing 🙏😊 Dr Karri Gillespie-Smith Sue Fletcher-Watson Amy Pearson Dr Felicity Sedgewick @DrEilidh David R Simmons

Thank you THESIS Royal Holloway Psychology for the invite & great discussion about the importance of academic tutors 😊

We've seen lots of you complete the survey in the last 24 hours. If you haven't yet, please do share your experience the link below. 🔗 bit.ly/disabledstuden…

Want to run Student Minds, the UK’s leading student mental health charity? The team are looking for an experienced leader to provide a year of maternity cover for their CEO (FT or PT options available). Find out more: studentminds.org.uk/chief-executiv…

We’re recruiting two students to help strategically influence our Student Space programme! Help ensure that we continue to improve student mental health across the UK. Learn more about it now 👉ow.ly/E6PM50PLtLo.

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Brilliant time at #CogDev2023 such an interesting programme and fantastic award winners (and karaoke!). After not making it to a BPS Developmental conference in years it felt like coming home

Read about some of the work that Dawn Watling has conducted in collaboration with Lorraine Lecourtois Wakehurst, Aysha Bellamy, and Adnam Levent. Funded by Kew Gardens. bps.org.uk/news/impact-bi…

Don't forget: 1. Free online lunchtime event 27th October 'Expert Talks: Tips and tricks on how to access hard-to-reach groups' tinyurl.com/4k2wdvx4 2. Nominate a colleague for one of our awards: deadline 20th November bps.org.uk/member-network…

We are looking for two new Editors to join us at Autism! Information below ⬇️

📣 Opportunity to work with awesome people (not me, the brilliant Dr Jo Billington and Dr Fiona Knott!) in a very exciting new Hub

I still tell my new university students the same tip: "Independent learning doesn't mean support isn't available"

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We are delighted to announce the winner of the 2023 Higher Education Psychology Teacher of the Year Award! It goes to Dr Danijela Serbic at Royal Holloway Dr Danijela Serbic many congratulations! #psychology #education

We are keen to get feedback from Disabled students on the recent changes to DSA from Feb/March. If you are in receipt of DSA or applying, please consider completing our feedback form here: forms.gle/6T9CCvcmZYhviF…

The Psychology Teacher of the Year Awards 2024 are now open for nominations! Higher Education and Pre-tertiary categories. Please see the 'Awards' section of our website: bps.org.uk/member-network… #psychology #teacher The ATP

Please consider registering for this inclusive education focused conference, taking place at our beautiful Royal Holloway campus! Royal Holloway Psychology

📢 Attention mental health experts📢 🌟 Join the Wellcome Mental Health advisory committee! 🌍 We're seeking experts in mental health from diverse backgrounds to help shape funding decisions. 🧠 Make a difference and apply now: wellcome.org/grant-funding/… ⏰ Deadline: 28 June 2024

I had a lot of fun reviewing Inside Out 2 for The Conversation Definitely recommend the movie!