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We are the psychology division at De Montfort University. We offer undergraduate and postgraduate courses - come check us out (https://www.dmu.ac.uk/health-life-sciences/undergraduate/psychology.aspx).
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🗓️ November is just around the corner and HLS students at DMU know what that means.... it's time for PAVE!

🏢 Join us for in-person talks, opportunities, and exhibitors at The Venue on Wednesday, 5th November from 10am - 3pm.

Sign-up today!
www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/ev...
A graphic detailing the PAVE conference's "PSYCHOLOGY KEY INFO". It outlines "Day 1 - Wednesday 5th November 2025, 10:00am - 3:00pm" as an "IN-PERSON EVENT AT THE VENUE" with a low sensory hour from 2-3pm. The schedule for "MOST RELEVANT IN-PERSON TALKS" is listed, including an "Opening Address" by Professor Simon Oldroyd (10:00–10:15) and a talk on "Careers in Psychology in the NHS" by Dr Alexander Margetts (11:20–11:45). A key at the bottom explains the codes for exhibitor purposes (G, S, P, C, V). A list of "IN-PERSON EXHIBITORS" for the PAVE conference, separated into "MOST RELEVANT" and "CHARITIES & SOCIAL ENTERPRISES". The purpose of each organization's attendance is indicated by a letter code: G (Recruit graduates), S (Provide student support), P (Recruit placement / work experience), C (Provide careers/sector info), and V (Recruit volunteers). Examples include: Army Reserve Medical Regiment (G C P), NHS Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust - psychology (G P), and British Red Cross (G P V). A list of the continued "MOST DIRECTLY RELEVANT WEBINARS" for the PAVE conference Day 2, including topics like "Why Now? Why you? Your Next Step in Community and Criminal Justice Leadership" (11:50 – 12:15) and "Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner (PWP) careers" (14:15 – 15:00). A section for "WEBINARS FOR IPE OR USEFUL FOR ANY DEGREE" is also listed with topics such as "What is School Centred Initial Teacher Training (SCITT)?" (10:30 – 10:55) and "A Career in Teaching with RISE Multi-Academy Trust" (13:15 – 13:40).
October 30, 2025 at 5:46 PM
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Dr Jess Hall is excited to be attending her first event as a Joined Up Institute fellow. The Joined Up Institute is a professional development programme from UK Youth to support and connect the changemakers of tomorrow. We can't wait to see what insights she brings back! #dmupsychology
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October 29, 2025 at 10:18 AM
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The third week of October, during breast cancer awareness month, highlights Men’s Breast Cancer Awareness Week. This year marks the 5th anniversary of the Men's VMU. 🎉 Men's VMU is near-and-dear to us at DMU Psychology, co-founded by Doug Harper and our own Dr Kerry Quincey.
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October 22, 2025 at 4:59 PM
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Did you know that our DMU Leicester Psychology students spent a week working alongside their Malaysian contemporaries at Asia Pacific University (APU) in Kuala Lumpur?

Read more about this intensive opportunity below 👇

www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/ne...

#dmu #dmupsychology #dmuglobal
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October 13, 2025 at 8:33 AM
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🧠 Did you attend the DSU World Mental Health Day event?

✨ Our Mental Health and Wellbeing postgrads did a great job promoting mental health today.
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October 10, 2025 at 6:26 PM
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🧵 1/2 Are you interested in learning more about the history of mental health and neuropsychology? This academic-led trip takes you to museums, universities and galleries to explore medical tools, preserved human brains and artworks that reflect the human mind! 🧠
Apply now at dmuglobal.com
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October 8, 2025 at 8:21 AM
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🟢 World Mental Health Day @ De Montfort Student's Union
Friday, 10 October 10:30 - 14:30 BST

Join in on World Mental Health day in Collaboration with DMU’s Mental Health and Wellbeing Postgraduates, Welfare student voice lead and DMU Wellbeing Group. 

events.demontfortsu.com/event/world-...
Poster for "World Mental Health Day" at De Montfort Students Union on Friday, October 10, 2025, featuring a pink cloud-like brain character.
October 7, 2025 at 8:24 AM
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Did you miss the first Subject Psychology talk?

Come find us in Hawthorn 00.36 at 1.15 and chat with us in the Undercroft in Hawthorn until 3pm.
October 4, 2025 at 10:59 AM
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It's Open Day!

Come visit us in the Undercroft in Hawthorn from 9am until 3pm.

Psychology subject talks will take place in Hawthorn 00.36 from 11-11.45am and 1.15-2pm.

#dmu #dmupsychology #openday
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October 4, 2025 at 8:19 AM
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🤩 Welcome new DMU #Psychology students!

You might be wondering what to expect. We’ve all been there! That's why we've compiled our best advice to help you navigate your first year with confidence.

What's the one thing you're most excited or nervous about?

#DMU #dmupsychology #leicester #uni
Welcome to DMU! Please attend and engage with all of your Block 1 sessions - it will pay off in your success over the next 3 years! - Dr Stephanie Cook, PSYC 1100 Module Leader "Be kind to yourself as you adjust to university life. It's a big transition and it's okay to take time to find your rhythm. Stay engaged, ask questions, and don't hesitate to reach out for support when you need it - no one expects you to have it all figured out straight away! - "Dr Su Lu, PSYC 1300 Module Leader" "In the first year, it is essential to attend all the sessions timetabled because the answers and guidance for assessment, whatever they are, are given in the workshops and non-lecture sessions." - Dr Tom Wilson, Year 1 Coordinator. "Take advantage of our friendly community of over 500 students studying Psychology at DMU. Ask what they've enjoyed, what they wish they'd known in Year 1, and what they like most about DMU and Leicester. They will be happy to share their experience with you, and you can do the same next year!" - Dr Olivier de Condappa, Interim UG Programmes Leader.
September 24, 2025 at 1:18 PM
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Congratulations to our class of 2025 Psychology graduates at DMU! We're so proud of you and can't wait to hear all you accomplish! #DMU #dmupsychology #dmuleicester #ClassOf2025 #Psychology #DMUGrad #ProudMoment
August 29, 2025 at 3:57 PM
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🎓 Can't wait to celebrate with our amazing students at graduation next week! 🎉 We're so proud of all the hard work and dedication from our Psychology graduates. See you there! #Psychology #ClassOf2025 #Graduation #DMUPsychology #DMU #StudyPsychology
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August 22, 2025 at 10:58 AM
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Pursue a career in Psychology! 🧠 Our new MSc Psychology Conversion (online) at @dmuleicester is designed for non-psychology grads. It's BPS accredited, 100% coursework, & flexible. Learn more & apply: bit.ly/4fMsgSt #Psychology #DMU #PostgraduateStudy #BPS #dmupsychology
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August 8, 2025 at 9:37 AM
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New pub alert! 🎉 Dr. Hui Yu & colleagues' co-first-author work on link between gender-affirming treatment choices and mental health among transgender individuals is out now. Read more: www.nature.com/articles/s44... #MentalHealth #TransgenderHealth #Research #dmu #dmupsychology
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July 18, 2025 at 8:03 AM
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🥳 THANK YOU to everyone who came out to join us to discuss #DMUPsychology in our last #OpenDay before #Clearing.

Not able to attend today? You can still experience what our #studentlife and #campuslife is like at #dmu.

Book your campus tour today
🔗 www.dmu.ac.uk/study/campus...
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June 28, 2025 at 2:15 PM
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👩‍🏫 🐶 Dr Amanda Wilson and Anna Nicole, her therapy dog in training leading today's taster session

#dmupsychology #dmu #psychology
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June 28, 2025 at 11:17 AM
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⏰ Taster Session time!

Join Dr Amanda Wilson and her teacup therapy dog in training at 12 in Hawthorn Building (HB) 00.36.

Who could say no to this face? 🐶

#dmu #dmupsychology #dmuleicester #leicester #psychology #PsychologyStudent #OpenDay
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June 28, 2025 at 10:45 AM
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DMU Psychology is here and ready to answer your questions.

11am Subject talk HB 00.36
12pm Taster HB 00.36
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June 28, 2025 at 9:25 AM
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🥳 It's Open Day! Last one before Clearing this year. Are you joining us?!

Come meet us in the Hawthorn Building (HB) Undercroft (9:00-15:00) to ask staff & students any questions about #dmupsychology.

🎒Subject talk is from 11-11.45; taster session at 12, all in HB 00.36.
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June 28, 2025 at 7:40 AM
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✈️ DMU Global Trip Update

Our Malaysia trip group is out and about experiencing new things on their #dmuglobal trip!

#Psychology #DMUPsychology #dmu #dmuleicester #studyabroad #StudyPsychology #university
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June 27, 2025 at 7:31 PM
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What a fantastic kick-off to the DMU Psychology Global Trip in Malaysia! 🤩 Today, we delved deep into cultural influences on Psychology and Wellbeing.

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#dmu #dmupsychology #dmuglobal #dmuleicester #psychology
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June 26, 2025 at 5:53 PM
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Thanks to Wyggeston & Queen Elizabeth I College for hosting the FutureWISE event.

Loved chatting with the amazing Psychology session attendees today! 🤩 So much fun nerding out about our favorite topics with such engaged and lovely students. Want to join the conversation? Join us Saturday!
June 25, 2025 at 3:35 PM
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Shout-out to all Psychology Division staff nominated at the recent recognition event! Your hard work and contributions are inspiring. These nominations underscore our strong community & collegiality. So proud of you all! #dmu #dmupsychology #leicester #highered #university #staffrecognition
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June 18, 2025 at 8:21 AM
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🚀 DMU Psychology Food Lab powers up with £14.6K from ARFID Awareness UK for early diagnosis!

🎉 Welcome Natalia Stachowiak, ESRC DTP student, investigating how relationships (even with influencers!) shape meat-free choices. Congrats team! #DMUFoodLab #ARFID #FoodResearch #DMU
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June 16, 2025 at 9:27 AM
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Big congrats to Nick Shaw, recommended for his PhD in Psychology at DMU! 🥳 This is Nick's third award from DMU (BSc, MSc, PhD!)—we love seeing our talented students thrive! Join us in celebrating Dr. Nick Shaw! #DMUPsychology #PhDSuccess #dmu #dmuleicester
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June 13, 2025 at 10:53 AM