BCU Psychology & Counselling
@bcupsychology.bsky.social
Department of Psychology and Counselling at Birmingham City University. Information for students & staff.
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1/2📣 If you are a racially and/or ethnically marginalised student who withdrew from a UK Postgrad Counselling or Psychotherapy course, share your stories through
🕒 30-40 min confidential interview
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🕒 30-40 min confidential interview
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Have you withdrawn from a UK Postgraduate Counselling or Psychotherapy course?
Have you withdrawn from a UK Postgraduate Counselling or Psychotherapy course?
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November 7, 2025 at 3:54 PM
1/2📣 If you are a racially and/or ethnically marginalised student who withdrew from a UK Postgrad Counselling or Psychotherapy course, share your stories through
🕒 30-40 min confidential interview
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🕒 30-40 min confidential interview
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1/3 Join us on Nov 27th for the Psychology and Artificial Intelligence Research Symposium, organised by the PsyNET lab.
Follow this link to sign up: eventbrite.be/e/psychology...
#ai #psychology
Follow this link to sign up: eventbrite.be/e/psychology...
#ai #psychology
November 4, 2025 at 8:43 PM
1/3 Join us on Nov 27th for the Psychology and Artificial Intelligence Research Symposium, organised by the PsyNET lab.
Follow this link to sign up: eventbrite.be/e/psychology...
#ai #psychology
Follow this link to sign up: eventbrite.be/e/psychology...
#ai #psychology
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This past Friday we recorded a podcast with Dr Begüm Samur-Teraman and Tom Richards - we discussed the SCAMPER technique and its alignment with BCU STEAM values like creativity and criticality. It will be out soon, so watch this space! 😊 @bcupsychology.bsky.social @mybcu.bsky.social
October 26, 2025 at 12:27 PM
This past Friday we recorded a podcast with Dr Begüm Samur-Teraman and Tom Richards - we discussed the SCAMPER technique and its alignment with BCU STEAM values like creativity and criticality. It will be out soon, so watch this space! 😊 @bcupsychology.bsky.social @mybcu.bsky.social
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Graduating from BCU in January? 🎓
The deadline to register for your graduation ceremony is tomorrow by 4PM. Please check your inbox for your graduation ceremony invitation!
#IAMBCU
The deadline to register for your graduation ceremony is tomorrow by 4PM. Please check your inbox for your graduation ceremony invitation!
#IAMBCU
October 23, 2025 at 11:03 AM
Graduating from BCU in January? 🎓
The deadline to register for your graduation ceremony is tomorrow by 4PM. Please check your inbox for your graduation ceremony invitation!
#IAMBCU
The deadline to register for your graduation ceremony is tomorrow by 4PM. Please check your inbox for your graduation ceremony invitation!
#IAMBCU
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Just out: It is my pleasure to present our new paper in Trauma, Violence, & Abuse: “Psychosocial Interventions for Edge of Care Families in the Early Years.”
Read here: lnkd.in/ecXHbPWA
Read here: lnkd.in/ecXHbPWA
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October 3, 2025 at 9:54 PM
Just out: It is my pleasure to present our new paper in Trauma, Violence, & Abuse: “Psychosocial Interventions for Edge of Care Families in the Early Years.”
Read here: lnkd.in/ecXHbPWA
Read here: lnkd.in/ecXHbPWA
@drsilviafd.bsky.social was an invited presenter at the "Impact Accelerator Event: Paraphilias, Sexual Offending Behaviours, and Associated Harms" organised by CORE-FP (Centre of Research and Education in Forensic Psychology) at the University of Kent on Friday 19th September.
October 3, 2025 at 4:42 PM
@drsilviafd.bsky.social was an invited presenter at the "Impact Accelerator Event: Paraphilias, Sexual Offending Behaviours, and Associated Harms" organised by CORE-FP (Centre of Research and Education in Forensic Psychology) at the University of Kent on Friday 19th September.
Dr Chris Fullwood had a new study published on Europe’s Journal of Psychology, titled "Psychometric evaluation of the Serbian adaptation of the Presentation of Online Self Scale (POSS) and further construct validation."
Read here:
doi.org/10.5964/ejop...
Read here:
doi.org/10.5964/ejop...
Psychometric Evaluation of the Serbian Adaptation of the Presentation of Online Self Scale (POSS) and Further Construct Validation| Europe’s Journal of Psychology
doi.org
September 29, 2025 at 8:39 AM
Dr Chris Fullwood had a new study published on Europe’s Journal of Psychology, titled "Psychometric evaluation of the Serbian adaptation of the Presentation of Online Self Scale (POSS) and further construct validation."
Read here:
doi.org/10.5964/ejop...
Read here:
doi.org/10.5964/ejop...
Congratulations to Dr Hammond and @drsilviafd.bsky.social for their recent publication, titled "Seeking to be Heard: Reflections on the Value of a Partnership Approach to Involving Victims in the Development of Domestic Abuse Policy and Practice". Read here:
doi.org/10.3390/bs15...
doi.org/10.3390/bs15...
doi.org
September 26, 2025 at 2:46 PM
Congratulations to Dr Hammond and @drsilviafd.bsky.social for their recent publication, titled "Seeking to be Heard: Reflections on the Value of a Partnership Approach to Involving Victims in the Development of Domestic Abuse Policy and Practice". Read here:
doi.org/10.3390/bs15...
doi.org/10.3390/bs15...
Dr Mariel Marcano-Olivier had an article published in The Conversation discussing a recent finding that spouses are more likely to be in a relationship with somebody who also has a mental illness diagnosis. Read more about it here: theconversation.com/spouses-are-...
Spouses are more likely to be diagnosed with the same mental health conditions – here’s why
A recent study found that people diagnosed with a psychiatric condition were more likely to be married to someone with a similar diagnosis.
theconversation.com
September 23, 2025 at 2:24 PM
Dr Mariel Marcano-Olivier had an article published in The Conversation discussing a recent finding that spouses are more likely to be in a relationship with somebody who also has a mental illness diagnosis. Read more about it here: theconversation.com/spouses-are-...
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Our paper "Psychometric properties of the Turkish version of the Eating Pathology Symptoms Inventory (EPSI-T)" just got published in Cogent Psychology! 😊
Find here:
doi.org/10.1080/2331...
Find here:
doi.org/10.1080/2331...
Psychometric properties of the Turkish version of the eating pathology symptoms inventory (EPSI-T)
The purpose of this study was to examine the factor structure and psychometric properties of the Turkish version of the Eating Pathology Symptoms Inventory (EPSI‑T), and to explore gender differenc...
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September 19, 2025 at 6:55 PM
Our paper "Psychometric properties of the Turkish version of the Eating Pathology Symptoms Inventory (EPSI-T)" just got published in Cogent Psychology! 😊
Find here:
doi.org/10.1080/2331...
Find here:
doi.org/10.1080/2331...
A huge thank you to all our new students for joining us during Welcome Week! Wishing all our students a great start to the new academic year 🎓✨
September 19, 2025 at 11:11 AM
A huge thank you to all our new students for joining us during Welcome Week! Wishing all our students a great start to the new academic year 🎓✨
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Join @drjessicadiaz.bsky.social as she chairs her first event for The British Psychological Society 🧠
Dr Diaz was recently appointed as the first female chair of the Mathematical, Statistical and Computing Psychology Section for the BPS.
Dr Diaz was recently appointed as the first female chair of the Mathematical, Statistical and Computing Psychology Section for the BPS.
September 16, 2025 at 11:41 AM
Join @drjessicadiaz.bsky.social as she chairs her first event for The British Psychological Society 🧠
Dr Diaz was recently appointed as the first female chair of the Mathematical, Statistical and Computing Psychology Section for the BPS.
Dr Diaz was recently appointed as the first female chair of the Mathematical, Statistical and Computing Psychology Section for the BPS.
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✨ This week is Welcome Week! ✨
There's lots happening on campus, including BCUSU's Big Welcome Fair, City South Social, clothing and sample sales, quizzes, karaoke and so much more! 🤩
See what's on and plan your week! 👇
Course sessions 👉 www.bcu.ac.uk/welcome
BCUSU Big Welcome 👉 www.bcusu.com
There's lots happening on campus, including BCUSU's Big Welcome Fair, City South Social, clothing and sample sales, quizzes, karaoke and so much more! 🤩
See what's on and plan your week! 👇
Course sessions 👉 www.bcu.ac.uk/welcome
BCUSU Big Welcome 👉 www.bcusu.com
September 15, 2025 at 11:02 AM
✨ This week is Welcome Week! ✨
There's lots happening on campus, including BCUSU's Big Welcome Fair, City South Social, clothing and sample sales, quizzes, karaoke and so much more! 🤩
See what's on and plan your week! 👇
Course sessions 👉 www.bcu.ac.uk/welcome
BCUSU Big Welcome 👉 www.bcusu.com
There's lots happening on campus, including BCUSU's Big Welcome Fair, City South Social, clothing and sample sales, quizzes, karaoke and so much more! 🤩
See what's on and plan your week! 👇
Course sessions 👉 www.bcu.ac.uk/welcome
BCUSU Big Welcome 👉 www.bcusu.com
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Starting your course this September? Welcome to BCU! 🎉
Find everything you need to know about starting your journey on our website, including details about starting your course and what to do before you arrive 👇
✨ bcu.ac.uk/welcome ✨
#IAMBCU
Find everything you need to know about starting your journey on our website, including details about starting your course and what to do before you arrive 👇
✨ bcu.ac.uk/welcome ✨
#IAMBCU
September 5, 2025 at 11:02 AM
Starting your course this September? Welcome to BCU! 🎉
Find everything you need to know about starting your journey on our website, including details about starting your course and what to do before you arrive 👇
✨ bcu.ac.uk/welcome ✨
#IAMBCU
Find everything you need to know about starting your journey on our website, including details about starting your course and what to do before you arrive 👇
✨ bcu.ac.uk/welcome ✨
#IAMBCU
If you have used shisha in Birmingham, please consider filling out this survey which explores how and why people use shisha. The survey will take no longer than 5 minutes to complete and will help understand ways to support people using shisha. Details below:
September 5, 2025 at 9:24 AM
If you have used shisha in Birmingham, please consider filling out this survey which explores how and why people use shisha. The survey will take no longer than 5 minutes to complete and will help understand ways to support people using shisha. Details below:
Professor Craig Jackson has published a new article at the Conversation. Click the link below to read it:
https://theconversation.com/do-weighted-blankets-work-for-anxiety-heres-what-the-evidence-shows-263591?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=bylinetwitterbutton
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September 3, 2025 at 9:59 AM
Professor Craig Jackson has published a new article at the Conversation. Click the link below to read it:
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Our new article is out! 😊
🛴 New Publication! I’m delighted to share our new article “Exploring attitudes and behavioural intentions towards e-scooter use in Türkiye: Differences between users and non-users” with @nazliakay.bsky.social, published in the Journal of Transport Geography.
📖 Open Access: doi.org/10.1016/j.jt...
📖 Open Access: doi.org/10.1016/j.jt...
doi.org
August 19, 2025 at 1:14 PM
Our new article is out! 😊
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There's still time to apply! Our Clearing hotline is open weekdays 9am-5pm, and will be open over the bank holiday weekend 10am - 2pm. Give us a call on 0121 331 6777 to find your dream course ✨📞
www.bcu.ac.uk/clearing
www.bcu.ac.uk/clearing
August 18, 2025 at 7:01 AM
There's still time to apply! Our Clearing hotline is open weekdays 9am-5pm, and will be open over the bank holiday weekend 10am - 2pm. Give us a call on 0121 331 6777 to find your dream course ✨📞
www.bcu.ac.uk/clearing
www.bcu.ac.uk/clearing
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Advice for navigating #ALevelResults day:
Breathe: Take a pause before making calls. Some time to reflect often leads to better decisions.
Remember, today is one day in a long journey.
More tips and advice 👉 www.bps.org.uk/psychologist...
Breathe: Take a pause before making calls. Some time to reflect often leads to better decisions.
Remember, today is one day in a long journey.
More tips and advice 👉 www.bps.org.uk/psychologist...
What A-level results day teaches us about decision making | BPS
Gordon West, Head of Futures at Stowe School and first year psychology student.
www.bps.org.uk
August 14, 2025 at 9:04 AM
Advice for navigating #ALevelResults day:
Breathe: Take a pause before making calls. Some time to reflect often leads to better decisions.
Remember, today is one day in a long journey.
More tips and advice 👉 www.bps.org.uk/psychologist...
Breathe: Take a pause before making calls. Some time to reflect often leads to better decisions.
Remember, today is one day in a long journey.
More tips and advice 👉 www.bps.org.uk/psychologist...
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Congratulations to everyone receiving their results today 🥳 We can't wait to meet our new students in September!
There are still places available through Clearing! Give us a call on 0121 331 6777 to find your dream course. 📞🤞
www.bcu.ac.uk/clearing
There are still places available through Clearing! Give us a call on 0121 331 6777 to find your dream course. 📞🤞
www.bcu.ac.uk/clearing
August 14, 2025 at 7:00 AM
Congratulations to everyone receiving their results today 🥳 We can't wait to meet our new students in September!
There are still places available through Clearing! Give us a call on 0121 331 6777 to find your dream course. 📞🤞
www.bcu.ac.uk/clearing
There are still places available through Clearing! Give us a call on 0121 331 6777 to find your dream course. 📞🤞
www.bcu.ac.uk/clearing
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We had an incredible time at Summer Graduations celebrating the class of 2025. 🎓
Check out all of the photos from the ceremonies last month! 👇
www.flickr.com/photos/19549...
Check out all of the photos from the ceremonies last month! 👇
www.flickr.com/photos/19549...
August 6, 2025 at 2:01 PM
We had an incredible time at Summer Graduations celebrating the class of 2025. 🎓
Check out all of the photos from the ceremonies last month! 👇
www.flickr.com/photos/19549...
Check out all of the photos from the ceremonies last month! 👇
www.flickr.com/photos/19549...
WORKPLACE MENTAL HEALTH
A 3 day Workplace Mental Health short-course at Birmingham City University (10-12 Nov) provides practical guidance on reducing workplace stress and helping staff feel more able to remain at work and overcoming mental health issues. www.bcu.ac.uk/courses/work...
A 3 day Workplace Mental Health short-course at Birmingham City University (10-12 Nov) provides practical guidance on reducing workplace stress and helping staff feel more able to remain at work and overcoming mental health issues. www.bcu.ac.uk/courses/work...
Workplace Mental Health
BCU’s Workplace Mental Health three-day short course provides practical guidance on reducing workplace stress and helping staff feel more able to remain at work.
www.bcu.ac.uk
August 6, 2025 at 9:44 AM
WORKPLACE MENTAL HEALTH
A 3 day Workplace Mental Health short-course at Birmingham City University (10-12 Nov) provides practical guidance on reducing workplace stress and helping staff feel more able to remain at work and overcoming mental health issues. www.bcu.ac.uk/courses/work...
A 3 day Workplace Mental Health short-course at Birmingham City University (10-12 Nov) provides practical guidance on reducing workplace stress and helping staff feel more able to remain at work and overcoming mental health issues. www.bcu.ac.uk/courses/work...
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Graduating this week? 🎓
Here's where you need to go and what you need to know 👇
Here's where you need to go and what you need to know 👇
July 21, 2025 at 10:31 AM
Graduating this week? 🎓
Here's where you need to go and what you need to know 👇
Here's where you need to go and what you need to know 👇
Dr @nazliakay.bsky.social and Dr Olga Fotakopoulou are looking to have an online interview with British mothers of children/adolescents who follow parenting influencers on social media. Participants will be rewarded a 20£ Love2Shop voucher for participation. See the advert below for details:
July 16, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Dr @nazliakay.bsky.social and Dr Olga Fotakopoulou are looking to have an online interview with British mothers of children/adolescents who follow parenting influencers on social media. Participants will be rewarded a 20£ Love2Shop voucher for participation. See the advert below for details: