Here is a gentle reminder that the goal is not about who finishes their PhD quickly but about how rich ur research is in actually making a difference, improving the practices in a sector or adding to existing knowledge. Let’s aim to finish well & not just fast 🦋💯. PhD_Genie

My beautiful city, Stirling. What a spectacular view when the snow lands on the Stuc a Chroin. VisitScotland Being Scottish Stirling Castle BBC Pictures BBC Scotland Weather The Scotsman ScotsMagazine The Scottish Banner University of Stirling Stirling Observer #StormHour The Stirling Smith

“The alcohol industry is reliant on people drinking above the risk ­guidelines for significant proportion of its profits. So there is this inherent ­conflict ­between policies which improve ­public health and these ­health-harming industries." thenational.scot/news/23396425.…

Very cool study!

#WorldAutismAwarenessDay Let's acknowlegde that #AutismAwareness is more than just recognizing challenges, it's also celebrating the strengths and achievements of autistic individuals. With greater awareness we can work towards a more welcoming and supportive environment for all.

Me thinking about going to conferences vs me writing the abstract for the conference

“When it was the dad drinking, we saw a profound shift in the organisation of the face." Michael Golding today.tamu.edu/2023/04/12/fat…

It would make 👍*this*👍 PhD student's day to have you as a participant in a quick 30min survey on animal intelligence in peer-reviewed research! You could also be entered to win a £25 gift voucher! -> stirlingpsych.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_bs… University of Stirling Stirpsychphd BERG, Stirling Uni Stirling Natural Sciences

"You might think, ‘Oh, letting them have wine at dinner teaches them to drink responsibly.' Or ... 'kids are gonna drink anyway, it might as well be at home,” Jessica Lahey is on Threads as teacherlahey says, but studies show otherwise. Important coverage from Rachel Paula Abrahamson for TODAY. today.com/parents/teens/…

Drinking alcohol is bad for you – end of. Ignore the headlines that claim otherwise theguardian.com/commentisfree/…

Alcohol causes more harm than heroin, crack cocaine, & tobacco in the UK. This is because of the 'harm to others' it causes, which is significantly more than any other drug. It is the most harmful drug, yet one of the only legal ones. David Nutt thelancet.com/journals/lance…

In many years time, people will whisper about a legendary tennis player with a metal hip, who never gave up, who played all night under a roof, and who delayed the Ten O’Clock News more than any other person. That man is Sir Andy Murray… #Wimbledon

I have begun prepping material for the first lecture I will teach on our MSc Autism Research. We begin discussing ethics. I would love to hear from autistic people, 'What do you think the most important ethical issue is for the current autism research field?' #AskingAutistics

[JOB ALERT!] Reminder—THREE permanent faculty positions available at all grades. Seeking experts in computational social signalling, perception, cognition, 3D computer graphics, DNNs, AI. Come join our international team! 👇

More than 700,000 people die by suicide each year Although it is difficult to predict suicide, knowing some of the warning signs could be life-saving This World Suicide Prevention Day, let's #CreateHopeThroughAction to save lives #WSPD #WSPD2023 #SuicidePreventionMonth

Survived and loved my first week as a lecturer in Psychology at the University of Glasgow. I’m so excited to be part of such a friendly and dedicated team. Now heading home for lots of sleep so I can go back next week feeling less like a zombie!

Beware of the learning style myth! See and share this video (youtu.be/PHB0Hrk5Fxs) in which I describe a recent journal article (doi.org/10.1038/s41539…) providing yet another reason not to perpetuate this myth. Enjoy!

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