Sarah A. Walker
@sarahawalker.bsky.social
Assistant Prof @ Durham University, UK | Emotions, Emotion Regulation, Interpersonal Behaviour, Self/Informant Report, | Engagement & Outreach @ACPIDCongress | Comms Asst. @ISSIDOfficial
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Three German universities offering post-docs for researchers "who cannot conduct or continue their work in the USA appropriately because of actual political pressure. "
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Early Career Rescue Fellowship
www.uni-konstanz.de
November 11, 2025 at 7:10 PM
Three German universities offering post-docs for researchers "who cannot conduct or continue their work in the USA appropriately because of actual political pressure. "
www.uni-konstanz.de/zukunftskoll...
www.uni-konstanz.de/zukunftskoll...
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Major new paper by finds implicit measures like the IAT are no better than asking people directly about their biases. After decades of avoiding self-reports, turns out our sophisticated replacement tools work no better than what we abandoned. New post!
The Great Implicit Bias Bamboozle
Where were you when you first learned about implicit bias?
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September 10, 2025 at 12:46 PM
Major new paper by finds implicit measures like the IAT are no better than asking people directly about their biases. After decades of avoiding self-reports, turns out our sophisticated replacement tools work no better than what we abandoned. New post!
Narcissism is a picture that includes insecurity, emotional sensitivity and surprising fragility.
What we’ve learned about narcissism over the past 30 years
Narcissism is a picture that includes insecurity, emotional sensitivity and surprising fragility.
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September 9, 2025 at 8:24 AM
I've written a short piece for @uk.theconversation.com about how our understanding of the role of #emotionregulation and #emotionalintelligence in #narcissism has evolved.
Huge thanks to #JennaHutber the editor for all her work!
theconversation.com/what-weve-le...
Huge thanks to #JennaHutber the editor for all her work!
theconversation.com/what-weve-le...
September 8, 2025 at 2:41 PM
I've written a short piece for @uk.theconversation.com about how our understanding of the role of #emotionregulation and #emotionalintelligence in #narcissism has evolved.
Huge thanks to #JennaHutber the editor for all her work!
theconversation.com/what-weve-le...
Huge thanks to #JennaHutber the editor for all her work!
theconversation.com/what-weve-le...
Great essay from @nicolecrust.bsky.social about the debate about what is an 'emotion' - this feeds into some of the issues around terminology and definitions in related fields like interpersonal emotion regulation.
My new essay for @thetransmitter.bsky.social. Why is understanding emotion so challenging? The debates around what counts as an "emotion" shed insight.
These disputes are multidimensional, principled and fascinating. Here, I unpack them.
www.thetransmitter.org/the-big-pict...
These disputes are multidimensional, principled and fascinating. Here, I unpack them.
www.thetransmitter.org/the-big-pict...
Emotion research has a communication conundrum
In 2025, the words we use to describe emotions matter, but their definitions are controversial. Here, I unpack the different positions in this space and the rationales behind them—and I invite 13…
www.thetransmitter.org
September 5, 2025 at 4:08 PM
Great essay from @nicolecrust.bsky.social about the debate about what is an 'emotion' - this feeds into some of the issues around terminology and definitions in related fields like interpersonal emotion regulation.
Cool post. It's easy to make assumptions about how 'easy' another person's job is when you haven't done it yourself & this is a post that shows working as an academic isn't as 'cruisy' as one might think...but neither is HE administration. I'm incredibly grateful for our professional staff!
I am fascinated by this guy who was a Higher Ed administrator and has now moved into teaching classes as a faculty member. He is documenting his whole journey on TikTok. Over the summer, he had so much excitement 🧵
September 5, 2025 at 3:56 PM
Cool post. It's easy to make assumptions about how 'easy' another person's job is when you haven't done it yourself & this is a post that shows working as an academic isn't as 'cruisy' as one might think...but neither is HE administration. I'm incredibly grateful for our professional staff!
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We are hiring! New Asst Prof (G8) post @durhampsych.bsky.social
*All areas* but with some teaching in forensic psych. Deadline September 16.
durham.taleo.net/careersectio...
*All areas* but with some teaching in forensic psych. Deadline September 16.
durham.taleo.net/careersectio...
Assistant Professor (Research %26 Education)
Click the link provided to see the complete job description.
durham.taleo.net
September 5, 2025 at 3:29 PM
We are hiring! New Asst Prof (G8) post @durhampsych.bsky.social
*All areas* but with some teaching in forensic psych. Deadline September 16.
durham.taleo.net/careersectio...
*All areas* but with some teaching in forensic psych. Deadline September 16.
durham.taleo.net/careersectio...
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Submit your panel proposal for the #AffectScience2026 Emotion Regulation Preconference! We’re looking for discussions that spark progress in methods, theory, or big questions in the field
August 27, 2025 at 2:12 PM
Submit your panel proposal for the #AffectScience2026 Emotion Regulation Preconference! We’re looking for discussions that spark progress in methods, theory, or big questions in the field
If you have any involvment in academic societies, community or member engagement, and outreach then this article might be of interest. Academic societies ≠ brand/industry, & the media strategies we use need to reflect this. www.linkedin.com/pulse/social...
Social media for academic societies isn’t “brand marketing.” What we can learn by rethinking our approach.
Over the past several years I’ve been managing social media accounts, engagement, and outreach for a number of academic organisations and societies. I love doing this work because it has been a natura...
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August 27, 2025 at 4:12 PM
If you have any involvment in academic societies, community or member engagement, and outreach then this article might be of interest. Academic societies ≠ brand/industry, & the media strategies we use need to reflect this. www.linkedin.com/pulse/social...
I’m wondering if we’ll get another heatwave before descending into the dark, chilly autumn and winter months (wooly jumper & hot choc at the ready…)!
August 20, 2025 at 6:52 AM
I’m wondering if we’ll get another heatwave before descending into the dark, chilly autumn and winter months (wooly jumper & hot choc at the ready…)!
I wish I were able to attend the conference this year but if you can, you should! ACPID is a great conference, really student friendly and with a lovely 'core' group that regularly attends. Look out for @caro-maccann.bsky.social @kitdouble.bsky.social and many others!! Also, Melb has GREAT #coffee!
Abstract submissions for the SASP–ACPID 2025 Conference close 31 August! The conference runs 20–22 November in Melbourne and features cutting-edge research in social & individual differences psychology. Submit here: q.surveys.unimelb.edu.au/jfe/form/SV_...
August 4, 2025 at 6:58 PM
I wish I were able to attend the conference this year but if you can, you should! ACPID is a great conference, really student friendly and with a lovely 'core' group that regularly attends. Look out for @caro-maccann.bsky.social @kitdouble.bsky.social and many others!! Also, Melb has GREAT #coffee!
I just visited www.sanza.co.uk and went a little overboard buying "a taste of home" (Aus + NZ) to be delivered to me at home here in the UK! I'm most excited for the NZ marmite, and the cans of creamed corn! Would be even better if I could order my friends, family, and dog to be delivered!
South African, New Zealand and Australian Shop
SANZA are your one stop food shop that bring Australian, New Zealand, South African foods to ex pats across London and the UK.
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August 3, 2025 at 2:31 PM
I just visited www.sanza.co.uk and went a little overboard buying "a taste of home" (Aus + NZ) to be delivered to me at home here in the UK! I'm most excited for the NZ marmite, and the cans of creamed corn! Would be even better if I could order my friends, family, and dog to be delivered!
I wrote a blog post for #ISSID on being an ECR in academia today. I talk about some of the opportunities, the challenges, and why community and balance matter.
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https://www.issid.org/post/finding-your-place-as-an-early-career-researcher-the-importance-of-community-balance-and-the-long
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July 30, 2025 at 10:24 AM
I wrote a blog post for #ISSID on being an ECR in academia today. I talk about some of the opportunities, the challenges, and why community and balance matter.
t.co/MpuyhuZGIh
t.co/MpuyhuZGIh
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One of many problems with burnout is you can get severely burned out before you know it's happening.
We're trying to identify the early warning signs! If you've experienced burnout, you can complete our confidential survey.
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We're trying to identify the early warning signs! If you've experienced burnout, you can complete our confidential survey.
Help us by sharing this post!
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Experiences of Burnout Survey
Research study into the early warning signs of burnout.
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July 20, 2025 at 1:40 AM
Usyd Psych is a fantastic school to work in - highly recommend having a look at this post if you want to work at a top uni in a great school!
Senior lecturer / associate professor of psychology (open area) position here in beautiful Sydney 🏄♂️. Applications due 17 August. usyd.wd105.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/USYD_E...
Senior Lecturer/Associate Professor in Psychology
Full time, continuing position, located on the Camperdown Campus at the School of Psychology Opportunity to contribute to research and teaching in a world leading Psychology department Base Salary, le...
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July 21, 2025 at 9:14 PM
Usyd Psych is a fantastic school to work in - highly recommend having a look at this post if you want to work at a top uni in a great school!
SUPER thrilled this is out! This was such a fantastic team effort putting together the first annual research focused magazine for our department! Working with a fantastic team makes time fly by, and it’s hard to believe I’ve been part of this team for nearly 2 years already!
Just launched: EdLines, our new research magazine spotlighting the people, projects & partnerships transforming education.
Read the first issue👉 tinyurl.com/ymydpfe5
#EdLines #EducationResearch #ResearchImpact #DurhamUniversity
Read the first issue👉 tinyurl.com/ymydpfe5
#EdLines #EducationResearch #ResearchImpact #DurhamUniversity
July 21, 2025 at 3:03 PM
SUPER thrilled this is out! This was such a fantastic team effort putting together the first annual research focused magazine for our department! Working with a fantastic team makes time fly by, and it’s hard to believe I’ve been part of this team for nearly 2 years already!
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Want to do a PhD or postdoc in Paris? Check out this really interesting opportunity with Mélody Mailliez at Paris Cité university! #psychjobs #affectsci
July 18, 2025 at 11:29 AM
Want to do a PhD or postdoc in Paris? Check out this really interesting opportunity with Mélody Mailliez at Paris Cité university! #psychjobs #affectsci
… and just like that #CERE25 #GRENOBLE2025 is over! I’m back off to Durham after a couple of weeks of fantastic conferences, conversations, talks, and meeting new and old friends! Until next time x
July 18, 2025 at 9:48 AM
… and just like that #CERE25 #GRENOBLE2025 is over! I’m back off to Durham after a couple of weeks of fantastic conferences, conversations, talks, and meeting new and old friends! Until next time x
Very proud of our PhD candidate Evelyn Antony being interviewed and featured in the BBC Future article about her work and expertise in emotional development during middle childhood. Great work!! @durhameducation.bsky.social @durham-university.bsky.social
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www.bbc.co.uk/future/artic...
'Wobbly-tooth puberty': How children's brains change at six-years-old
Long neglected by science, "middle childhood" between the age of six and 12 is a turbulent period preparing children for growing up.
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July 14, 2025 at 10:24 AM
Very proud of our PhD candidate Evelyn Antony being interviewed and featured in the BBC Future article about her work and expertise in emotional development during middle childhood. Great work!! @durhameducation.bsky.social @durham-university.bsky.social
www.bbc.co.uk/future/artic...
www.bbc.co.uk/future/artic...
Conference season begins!
First up, delivering a workshop @ the #ISSID25 (Individual Differences & Personality)Summer School on meta-analyses in Vienna. Then off to Grenoble for #CERE (Emotions) to talk about my research on interpersonal emotion regulation goals & strategy use in couples! Excited!
First up, delivering a workshop @ the #ISSID25 (Individual Differences & Personality)Summer School on meta-analyses in Vienna. Then off to Grenoble for #CERE (Emotions) to talk about my research on interpersonal emotion regulation goals & strategy use in couples! Excited!
July 10, 2025 at 6:46 PM
I'm really excited to have Hannah Kunst (lecturer from University of Sydney) give a talk on #extrinsicemotionregulation @ @durham-university.bsky.social @durhameducation.bsky.social #affectsci Join online or in person @thuyvytnguyen.bsky.social flagging in case you're keen! @durhampsych.bsky.social
📢 Join Us for Our Next Seminar!
Does It Matter Why We Try? How Goal-focused Extrinsic Emotion Regulation Influences Co-Worker's Relational Outcomes
🗓 25th June | 🕐 1:00–2:00 PM
📲 Scan the QR code below to find out more!
Does It Matter Why We Try? How Goal-focused Extrinsic Emotion Regulation Influences Co-Worker's Relational Outcomes
🗓 25th June | 🕐 1:00–2:00 PM
📲 Scan the QR code below to find out more!
June 24, 2025 at 1:43 PM
I'm really excited to have Hannah Kunst (lecturer from University of Sydney) give a talk on #extrinsicemotionregulation @ @durham-university.bsky.social @durhameducation.bsky.social #affectsci Join online or in person @thuyvytnguyen.bsky.social flagging in case you're keen! @durhampsych.bsky.social
I am really looking forward to presenting a workshop on getting started with meta-anayses at this years' ISSID Summer School between July11-13, 2025 in Vienna before the main ISSID Conference! #ISSID2025 #ISSID25 #summerschool
June 24, 2025 at 1:34 PM
I am really looking forward to presenting a workshop on getting started with meta-anayses at this years' ISSID Summer School between July11-13, 2025 in Vienna before the main ISSID Conference! #ISSID2025 #ISSID25 #summerschool
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I’ve never presented in a fancier room than this! It was great fun talking about a review we have been tirelessly working on as to how eyewitness researchers report on their coding schemes. Preliminary data suggests inconsistency and sometimes a lack of transparency. Paper and recommendations coming
Excited to see this systematic review getting presented at @officialsarmac.bsky.social by lead author @hayleycullen.bsky.social which talks about the importance of transparency & clarity in coding schemes of eyewitness memory research. Paper coming soon!
June 12, 2025 at 3:38 PM
I’ve never presented in a fancier room than this! It was great fun talking about a review we have been tirelessly working on as to how eyewitness researchers report on their coding schemes. Preliminary data suggests inconsistency and sometimes a lack of transparency. Paper and recommendations coming
Excited to see this systematic review getting presented at @officialsarmac.bsky.social by lead author @hayleycullen.bsky.social which talks about the importance of transparency & clarity in coding schemes of eyewitness memory research. Paper coming soon!
June 12, 2025 at 12:37 PM
Excited to see this systematic review getting presented at @officialsarmac.bsky.social by lead author @hayleycullen.bsky.social which talks about the importance of transparency & clarity in coding schemes of eyewitness memory research. Paper coming soon!
Super proud of our PhD candidate Dora Zhang for her @officialsarmac.bsky.social presentation!! @hayleycullen.bsky.social @celinevangolde.bsky.social
June 12, 2025 at 12:34 PM
Super proud of our PhD candidate Dora Zhang for her @officialsarmac.bsky.social presentation!! @hayleycullen.bsky.social @celinevangolde.bsky.social