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UEA Developmental Lab
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Research lab in the @psychologyuea.bsky.social researching early child development. If you have a child aged under 5 in Norfolk we'd love to hear from you!
Prof. Larissa Samuelson is offering a fully funded PhD at UEA’s School of Psychology, studying how young children learn & generalize new words — & how this supports early vocabulary growth.

🗓️ Apply by 2 Nov 2025 | Start Feb 2026
📍 Norwich | 💰 Funded for UK & International students

👉 bit.ly/4o3xOuQ
PhD Individual differences in noun generalization by shape over early vocabulary development (SAMUELSONL_U26SYNPSY) 2025/26 | UEA
PhD Individual differences in noun generalization by shape over early vocabulary development (SAMUELSONL_U26SYNPSY) 2025/26 | UEA
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October 22, 2025 at 1:20 PM
Prof. Larissa Samuelson is looking for a Research Associate working on studies exploring early word learning and language development.

🗓️ Apply by 19 Nov 2025 | Start Jan 2026
📍 UEA, Norwich | 🕒 Part-time (0.7 FTE)

Learn more & apply 👉 vacancies.uea.ac.uk/vacancies/18...
Research Associate (RA2353) in University of East Anglia | UEA
View details and apply for this Research Associate (RA2353) vacancy in University of East Anglia. Faculty of Social Sciences School of Psychology Research Associate Ref: RA2353 Salary on...
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October 22, 2025 at 1:14 PM
One of our amazing team writing about their experience on one of our studies. Are you the parent of a deaf/CODA infant under 20 months? We'd love to hear from you!
𝐄𝐫𝐲𝐤 𝐌𝐞𝐣𝐢𝐚 shares his experiences as a Deaf cognitive development researcher working on Prof. Teodora Gliga’s ESRC-funded 𝐁𝐋𝐨𝐂𝐊𝐒 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭, which explores how language experiences influence deaf babies’ cognitive development.
Available in English and BSL:
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Eryk Mejia: Thinking in Silence: The link between language and cognition in deaf babies (BSL)
[Photo: Professor Teodora Gliga and Research Associate Eryk Mejia with a family with a deaf infant in the play area of Babywaves] When encountering an animal that we recognize as a dog, we immediat…
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October 22, 2025 at 9:19 AM
The BLoCKS team had a brilliant time @lcicd.bsky.social last week! It was a great opportunity to find out about all of the current advancements in infant developmental science.
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September 5, 2025 at 2:22 PM
Wishing all our Child Scientists who are starting school or going back to school this week, a great start to your new school year. Have fun, enjoy seeing old friends & making new ones!
September 2, 2025 at 11:21 AM
Are you the parent of a deaf* infant under 20 months? Join our study!

We're exploring how different language experiences influence the way babies learn about the world. If your baby is aged under 20 months with moderate to profound deafness, we’d love to hear from you!

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August 13, 2025 at 9:53 AM
🧠✨ 7-year-olds needed?
UEA PhD student Lizzie Watson is running an exciting EEG study to see how children’s brains respond to pictures of different places

📍 UEA, Norwich
⏱ 1 session (max 1 hr 25 mins)
💷 £15 book voucher + small toy
🚗 Travel reimbursed

📩 lizzie.watson@uea.ac.uk
August 11, 2025 at 9:21 AM
We’ll be at the Millennium Children's Library next Tues 15th April, 10–3! Catherine’s running two fun research studies for kids aged 2.5–12 & Easter bookmark crafts. Pop in, take part, and learn how to get involved! #ResearchOpportunities #GetInvolved #Psychology
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April 11, 2025 at 9:18 AM
Are you the parent of a deaf* infant under 12 months? Join our study!

We're exploring how different language experiences influence the way babies learn about the world. If your baby is aged under 12 months with moderate to profound deafness, we’d love to hear from you!

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March 20, 2025 at 12:36 PM
We’re getting excited about the Norfolk Bump & Beyond Baby & Toddler Fair on Sunday 9th March! Join us there where we will be chatting to #norwichbumps #norfolkbumps #norfolkbabies and #newmummas about our research and how you can get involved.

#babyshow #pregnant #pregnancy #Norwich #Norfolk
February 26, 2025 at 11:56 AM
UEA’s Developmental Psychologist, Professor Teodora Gliga, will be running an online interactive information session for families on “Understanding Children’s Sleep” TOMORROW, Tuesday 25th February at 1pm. This session is in collaboration with the Early Childhood and Family Service. 1/2
February 24, 2025 at 5:44 PM
🌟 Little Scientists: How Babies Make Sense of the World 🌟
👶✨ Ever wondered how babies explore and understand the world around them? Join us at Norwich Science Festival for this fun and interactive session!
📅 Date: Saturday, 22nd February 2025
⏰ Time: 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
📍 Venue: The Forum, Norwich
February 20, 2025 at 5:17 PM