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Psychology at Brookes
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Updates from the Centre for Psychological Research at Oxford Brookes University. Follow us to find out what our students and staff are up to. https://sites.google.com/brookes.ac.uk/cfpr/home
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Today is World Prematurity Day. At Brookes Babylab, we research how preterm birth shapes development, so we can help create more supportive early environments. Today we stand with preterm babies, their parents, and the neonatal teams who care for them. #WorldPrematurityDay #prematurityawareness
Purple awareness poster for 17 November – World Prematurity Day. At the top, the title is written in large handwritten-style purple letters with a heart icon underneath. Four boxed panels sit in the middle: “What is preterm birth?” Text below: “A birth that happens before 37 weeks of gestation.” with a circular icon of a small fetus. “13.4 million babies are born preterm each year worldwide” with ten baby icons in a row and the caption “1 in 10 births.” “Leading cause of death” with text: “Preterm complications are the leading cause of death in children under 5.” and a heart with an ECG line. “Lifelong impact” with text: “Preterm birth can affect children’s language, reading, motor, and maths skills.” plus small icons of a child learning, letter blocks and science equipment. Below the boxes is the Brookes BabyLab logo and a paragraph: “At the Oxford Brookes Babylab, we study how preterm birth affects children’s cognitive, language, motor, and learning development to better support preterm children and their families.” The bottom left shows the Oxford Brookes University and Centre for Psychological Research logos. Bottom right reads “Data:” next to the World Health Organization logo. The background is a soft lavender gradient.
November 17, 2025 at 11:28 AM
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That’s right, long before they can talk or count, infants can notice differences in amounts, showing that our number skills start earlier than you might think! 🍼💡 #BabyWeek #BrookesBabyLab #AmazingBabies #BabyFacts #EarlyDevelopment
A cartoon picture of a baby sat next to a tower of 5 blocks with a strong of four beads on the floor. The text at the top reads 'even young babies have a sense of numbers and can distinguish between small and large quantities!
November 14, 2025 at 11:18 AM
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From around 28 weeks, babies start hearing sounds and begin learning the rhythm of their native language. Oxford Brookes Babylab carries out a vast amount of research focusing on how infants learn language
#BabyWeek #PrenatalLearning #BabyHearing
A cartoon of a pregnant woman with musical notes floating around her. The text above reads: babies can start hearing sounds and learning their language while still in the womb - from around 28 weeks!
November 13, 2025 at 12:49 PM
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By 16 weeks, babies in the womb can taste! The amniotic fluid gets flavoured by what mum eats—and if it tastes sweet, babies swallow more of it! Our babylab is a lovely area, a great place for babies and infants to explore and play.
#BabyWeek #WombWisdom #EarlyTaste
A cartoon of a baby in the womb with strawberries pictured in the aminotic fluid. The text on the image reads: By 16 weeks, babies in the womb can taste! The amniotic fluid gets flavoured by what mum eats—and if it tastes sweet, babies swallow more of it! Baby week @ Brookes Babylab
November 12, 2025 at 12:42 PM
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Babies use all their senses to learn—especially their mouths! That’s why you’ll often see them tasting toys and objects. It’s their way of discovering the world.
#BabyWeek #SensoryLearning #EarlyDevelopment
A cartoon of a baby exploring a toy with their mouth
November 11, 2025 at 12:26 PM
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This week is #babyweek. #BrookesBabyLab do some amazing research with babies looking at early language learning. To celebrate all things baby we are going to share one amazing fact about early development of babies each day this week.
A big turtle and a small turtle with the words 'Baby week @ Brookes Babylab' above them
November 11, 2025 at 12:23 PM
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#openaccess FREE to read, adapt, reuse!
S Kim @obupsychology.bsky.social @obu-hst-research.bsky.social & colleagues:
Curiosity can influence metacognitive processes

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#brookes #oa
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Curiosity can influence metacognitive processes - Metacognition and Learning
Prior research suggests a link between curiosity and metacognition, but how curiosity is involved in two key metacognitive processes – metacognitive monitoring (i.e., assessing one’s cognitive states ...
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October 15, 2025 at 2:38 PM
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As researchers we don’t always know what questions should be answered. @KWilmut and colleagues are trying to find out what the research priorities are in the UK for people living with #DCD #Dyspraxia. Please complete our survey 👇#DyspraxiaAwarenessWeek
October 7, 2025 at 10:00 AM
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@KWilmut
and others have published a report focusing on the impact of DCD/Dyspraxia in the UK. Many parents report that formal diagnoses do little to improve support, leaving children struggling.
Key recommendations, read the full report at yorksj.figshare.com/articles/pos...
July 10, 2025 at 12:02 PM
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Very proud of our very own Dr. Fiona Tierney who recently spoke to teachers and occupational therapists about the challenges parents face in accessing support for their children. Watch this space for more on this research.
A picture of Fiona Tierney stood at a lectern delivering her talk
June 2, 2025 at 3:47 PM
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Do you have #dyspraxia #dcd? Are you the parent of a child with #dyspraixa #dcd? Do you work with people / children with #dyspraxia #dcd?

If so, have your say!

What matters to you about #dyspraxia? What questions would you like research to answer?

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May 15, 2025 at 10:00 AM
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📣 TMS Workshop: June 12-13, 2025! Learn basics and clinical applications. Expert speakers and hands-on sessions. Free entry – register now 🧠✨!
#TMS #Workshop #Psychology #Neuroscience #Oxford @obu-cogneuropsych.bsky.social @obupsychology.bsky.social
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April 24, 2025 at 1:06 AM
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Applications are open for a #psychology #postgrad #reseachfunding opportunity for £7,922.50 and a 13-week fellowship from to support the creation of materials for MPs with POST ! 💻🧑‍🎓
#PhD #research #fellowship @bpsofficial.bsky.social #POST

If you're interested apply by 4th May: shorturl.at/Mk8EI
Joint Postgraduate Award with the Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology | BPS
This grant scheme provides an opportunity for a postgraduate psychologist to be seconded to the Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology (POST).
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March 21, 2025 at 1:48 PM
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We have so many fantastic PhD students, here is the summary of Julie Bennett's PhD work (supervised by Clare Rathbone and @kwilmut.bsky.social). She completed early this year and has published all 3 of her studies. We look forward to seeing what you do next Julie. #autism #neurodivergence
April 4, 2025 at 3:12 PM
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Our very own Dr. Jenny Seddon has been announced as a winner of the 2025 social sciences impact award for her work on improving patient care for people prescribed medicines with a risk of dependence. Here she is talking about her work: www.youtube.com/watch?v=6iac...
Improving patient care for people prescribed medicines with a risk of dependence.
YouTube video by Social Sciences Division
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March 31, 2025 at 11:55 AM
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The last opportunity to book for this course this academic year! Our one-day online course 'Introduction to doing Qualitative Interviews' 12 May 2025. www.phc.ox.ac.uk/study/short-...
Introduction to doing Qualitative Interviews
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March 27, 2025 at 9:38 AM
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Dr Emma Davies, @dremmadavies.bsky.social, featured on the Andy Ramage podcast, talking about why we are unaware of the links between alcohol and cancer. Emma also discusses a range of other research studies conducted here at Oxford Brookes @obu-hst-research.bsky.social
The Link Between Alcohol & Cancer, and Why We Are So Unaware with Dr Emma Davies of Oxford University.
Podcast Episode · Alcohol-Free Advantage Podcast with Andy Ramage · 20/01/2025 · 45m
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March 27, 2025 at 9:36 AM
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Are you the parent of a child with #DCD / #Dyspraxia (5-11yrs)? We are looking to help parents to support their child become more active which can support mental health . The study is going to start soon 👇, visit www.ehealthdcd.com or email emma.hall2@vu.edu.au. Please RT!
A poster advertising the study. The text says. Time is ticking.....Don't miss out! 2 weeks left to register for eHealth for Mental Health in DCD. What's involved, a free garmin watch for one parent and their child with DCD, a 12 week education programme (conducted online), access to resources, online content and expert help aimed at improving physical activity and mental health in DCD. Are we eligible? Does you child, aged 5-11 yrs have a diagnosis of DCD / Dyspraxia? Do you live in Australia, UK or USA? Are you willing to join an invitation only Facebook page, wear activity tracking watches for 12 weeks and complete some questionnaires about physical activity, mental health and behaviour? Want to register or find out more? Visit www.ehealthdcd.com or email eem.hall2@vu.edu.ac
February 13, 2025 at 9:17 AM
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Why Not Join an Online ‘MA’ In Professional Photography?
Last year I established a new course with a first cohort of students. A unique student led, student focused MA in Professional Photography at Oxford Brookes University. I say unique because I belie…
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February 11, 2025 at 5:58 AM
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In a new study @dremmadavies.bsky.social et al. are looking for women aged between 40 and 65 to take part in research to help support women who would like to reduce their alcohol consumption. Visit our website to find out more sites.google.com/brookes.ac.u...
February 11, 2025 at 9:36 AM