SHINE Lab
@shinelab.bsky.social
The Sleep and Health in Intellectual disability and NEurodevelopment Lab, led by Dr Georgie Agar, based in the School of Psychology at Aston University, Birmingham, UK ☀ #Sleep #Health #IntellectualDisability
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SHINE Lab
@shinelab.bsky.social
· Dec 11
SHINE Lab
We are a growing group of researchers, led by Dr Georgie Agar, based in the School of Psychology at Aston University. We investigate the psychology behind human sleep throughout the lifespan, with a ...
www.shinelab.org.uk
Follow us for updates on sleep and health in people with intellectual disability and across neurodevelopment, from the SHINE Lab at Aston University (UK) ☀️
www.shinelab.org.uk
www.shinelab.org.uk
Two exciting PhD opportunities available to start in April 2026!
Mixed-methods explorations of #sleep and #co-sleeping amongst children with #IntellectualDisability #SYNGAP1 and their #caregivers
Apply now: www.findaphd.com/phds/project...
www.findaphd.com/phds/project...
Mixed-methods explorations of #sleep and #co-sleeping amongst children with #IntellectualDisability #SYNGAP1 and their #caregivers
Apply now: www.findaphd.com/phds/project...
www.findaphd.com/phds/project...
October 21, 2025 at 9:36 AM
Two exciting PhD opportunities available to start in April 2026!
Mixed-methods explorations of #sleep and #co-sleeping amongst children with #IntellectualDisability #SYNGAP1 and their #caregivers
Apply now: www.findaphd.com/phds/project...
www.findaphd.com/phds/project...
Mixed-methods explorations of #sleep and #co-sleeping amongst children with #IntellectualDisability #SYNGAP1 and their #caregivers
Apply now: www.findaphd.com/phds/project...
www.findaphd.com/phds/project...
Just under 2 weeks left to apply for a fully-funded PhD with us!
😴 Sleep, pain and caregiver experiences in SYNGAP-1 associated intellectual disability
🔗https://www.findaphd.com/phds/project/sleep-pain-and-caregiver-experiences-in-syngap1-associated-intellectual-disability-the-spaces-phd/?p184682
😴 Sleep, pain and caregiver experiences in SYNGAP-1 associated intellectual disability
🔗https://www.findaphd.com/phds/project/sleep-pain-and-caregiver-experiences-in-syngap1-associated-intellectual-disability-the-spaces-phd/?p184682
May 13, 2025 at 8:36 AM
Just under 2 weeks left to apply for a fully-funded PhD with us!
😴 Sleep, pain and caregiver experiences in SYNGAP-1 associated intellectual disability
🔗https://www.findaphd.com/phds/project/sleep-pain-and-caregiver-experiences-in-syngap1-associated-intellectual-disability-the-spaces-phd/?p184682
😴 Sleep, pain and caregiver experiences in SYNGAP-1 associated intellectual disability
🔗https://www.findaphd.com/phds/project/sleep-pain-and-caregiver-experiences-in-syngap1-associated-intellectual-disability-the-spaces-phd/?p184682
Our last talk of the conference before a panel discussion and AGM is led by Professor Clare Anderson from @unibirmingham.bsky.social. Her talk is covering circadian rhythms, how we measure them, and the impact of sleep deprivation on attention and performance.
May 8, 2025 at 1:51 PM
Our last talk of the conference before a panel discussion and AGM is led by Professor Clare Anderson from @unibirmingham.bsky.social. Her talk is covering circadian rhythms, how we measure them, and the impact of sleep deprivation on attention and performance.
Our post-lunch talks are being started with a talk by Dr Desaline Joseph on the use of technology in sleep research and clinical medicine. She spoke through two studies at Evelina London using technology and artificial intelligence (AI) to explore sleep and medical outcomes.
May 8, 2025 at 1:12 PM
Our post-lunch talks are being started with a talk by Dr Desaline Joseph on the use of technology in sleep research and clinical medicine. She spoke through two studies at Evelina London using technology and artificial intelligence (AI) to explore sleep and medical outcomes.
Our next session is an opportunity for early career researchers to give a presentation on their research. We heard Dr Thomas Bilerys; Dr Peter Goodwin; SHINE Lab's own Bethan Cornick; and Peter To talk about their sleep research in areas of chronic pain, shift work, and intellectual disabilities.
May 8, 2025 at 11:40 AM
Our next session is an opportunity for early career researchers to give a presentation on their research. We heard Dr Thomas Bilerys; Dr Peter Goodwin; SHINE Lab's own Bethan Cornick; and Peter To talk about their sleep research in areas of chronic pain, shift work, and intellectual disabilities.
After a refreshing coffee break, we our back with Natalie Blyth, a trainee Paediatric Consultant Clinical scientist at the Paediatric Respiratory Physiology department in Leicester. She is giving a talk on sleep diagnostics and interpreting oximetry and sleep screening outputs.
May 8, 2025 at 10:43 AM
After a refreshing coffee break, we our back with Natalie Blyth, a trainee Paediatric Consultant Clinical scientist at the Paediatric Respiratory Physiology department in Leicester. She is giving a talk on sleep diagnostics and interpreting oximetry and sleep screening outputs.
Our next talk is by Dr Joe Henson from University of Leicester talking about how we can use large data sets within sleep research. He is talking us through ongoing research exploring sleep, chronotype, sedentary activity, and lifestyle.
May 8, 2025 at 9:46 AM
Our next talk is by Dr Joe Henson from University of Leicester talking about how we can use large data sets within sleep research. He is talking us through ongoing research exploring sleep, chronotype, sedentary activity, and lifestyle.
We are welcomed to the Midlands Sleep Group (MSG) Conference by the two co-chairs Dr Imad Ahmed and Dr Jayne Spiller giving an update on MSG and what to expect today.
May 8, 2025 at 8:54 AM
We are welcomed to the Midlands Sleep Group (MSG) Conference by the two co-chairs Dr Imad Ahmed and Dr Jayne Spiller giving an update on MSG and what to expect today.
The Midlands Sleep Group Conference is starting with a fantastic talk by Vicki Beevers from @thesleepcharity.bsky.social. She is talking us through what inspired her to set up The Sleep Charity and the brilliant work they do to support sleep.
May 8, 2025 at 8:50 AM
The Midlands Sleep Group Conference is starting with a fantastic talk by Vicki Beevers from @thesleepcharity.bsky.social. She is talking us through what inspired her to set up The Sleep Charity and the brilliant work they do to support sleep.
The SHINE Lab is delighted to attend the 2025 Midlands Sleep Group Conference today in Leicester! Follow along for updates on speakers and topics ☀️
May 8, 2025 at 8:41 AM
The SHINE Lab is delighted to attend the 2025 Midlands Sleep Group Conference today in Leicester! Follow along for updates on speakers and topics ☀️
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1/6 In a recent interview with The Sun, Alexander shared the powerful story of his brother, James, whose magnetic personality lit up every room.
Read the full article here: brnw.ch/21wRUx9
#TheTraitors #AlexanderDragonetti
Read the full article here: brnw.ch/21wRUx9
#TheTraitors #AlexanderDragonetti
April 10, 2025 at 2:27 PM
1/6 In a recent interview with The Sun, Alexander shared the powerful story of his brother, James, whose magnetic personality lit up every room.
Read the full article here: brnw.ch/21wRUx9
#TheTraitors #AlexanderDragonetti
Read the full article here: brnw.ch/21wRUx9
#TheTraitors #AlexanderDragonetti
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It’s important for adult siblings to see themselves in mainstream media. Take a look at our list of books, films, podcasts, articles and more at www.sibs.org.uk/booksandfilms #NationalSiblingsDay2025 #ItsaSiblingThing
April 10, 2025 at 3:02 PM
It’s important for adult siblings to see themselves in mainstream media. Take a look at our list of books, films, podcasts, articles and more at www.sibs.org.uk/booksandfilms #NationalSiblingsDay2025 #ItsaSiblingThing
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Congratulations to #Springboard25 awardee @drcpennington.bsky.social 🎉
Her research explores how brain development affects teen drinking, aiming to reduce alcohol harms among young people 🧠
👉 bit.ly/44irB7l
#TeenHealth #PublicHealth #Psychology
@wellcometrust.bsky.social @thebhf.bsky.social
Her research explores how brain development affects teen drinking, aiming to reduce alcohol harms among young people 🧠
👉 bit.ly/44irB7l
#TeenHealth #PublicHealth #Psychology
@wellcometrust.bsky.social @thebhf.bsky.social
April 8, 2025 at 11:18 AM
Congratulations to #Springboard25 awardee @drcpennington.bsky.social 🎉
Her research explores how brain development affects teen drinking, aiming to reduce alcohol harms among young people 🧠
👉 bit.ly/44irB7l
#TeenHealth #PublicHealth #Psychology
@wellcometrust.bsky.social @thebhf.bsky.social
Her research explores how brain development affects teen drinking, aiming to reduce alcohol harms among young people 🧠
👉 bit.ly/44irB7l
#TeenHealth #PublicHealth #Psychology
@wellcometrust.bsky.social @thebhf.bsky.social
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Amazing news @drcpennington.bsky.social ! So pleased for you and your research!
Congratulations to #Springboard25 awardee @drcpennington.bsky.social 🎉
Her research explores how brain development affects teen drinking, aiming to reduce alcohol harms among young people 🧠
👉 bit.ly/44irB7l
#TeenHealth #PublicHealth #Psychology
@wellcometrust.bsky.social @thebhf.bsky.social
Her research explores how brain development affects teen drinking, aiming to reduce alcohol harms among young people 🧠
👉 bit.ly/44irB7l
#TeenHealth #PublicHealth #Psychology
@wellcometrust.bsky.social @thebhf.bsky.social
April 8, 2025 at 8:58 PM
Amazing news @drcpennington.bsky.social ! So pleased for you and your research!
Georgie had a great time learning all about #polysomnography last week in beautifully sunny Edinburgh ☀️🧠
March 27, 2025 at 10:06 AM
Georgie had a great time learning all about #polysomnography last week in beautifully sunny Edinburgh ☀️🧠
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Have you spotted Aston’s lovely daffodils yet? They are so picture-perfect! Have a lovely day everyone!
March 14, 2025 at 11:46 AM
Have you spotted Aston’s lovely daffodils yet? They are so picture-perfect! Have a lovely day everyone!
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Are you a family carer of a child with a learning disability aged 14-17 years?
We need your help for a research project looking at annual health checks! More details below 👇
#familycarer #learningdisability
We need your help for a research project looking at annual health checks! More details below 👇
#familycarer #learningdisability
March 12, 2025 at 4:10 PM
Are you a family carer of a child with a learning disability aged 14-17 years?
We need your help for a research project looking at annual health checks! More details below 👇
#familycarer #learningdisability
We need your help for a research project looking at annual health checks! More details below 👇
#familycarer #learningdisability
We've just launched a new sleep study for children with SATB2-associated syndrome!
If you're a caregiver of a child with SAS aged 4-15 we would love to invite you to take part in a home-based assessment of your child’s sleep! ✨💤
More details here: www.shinelab.org.uk/updates/2025...
If you're a caregiver of a child with SAS aged 4-15 we would love to invite you to take part in a home-based assessment of your child’s sleep! ✨💤
More details here: www.shinelab.org.uk/updates/2025...
New sleep study for children with SATB2-associated syndrome! 😴 — SHINE Lab
New opportunity to take part in sleep research for children with SATB2-associated syndrome!
www.shinelab.org.uk
February 20, 2025 at 12:15 PM
We've just launched a new sleep study for children with SATB2-associated syndrome!
If you're a caregiver of a child with SAS aged 4-15 we would love to invite you to take part in a home-based assessment of your child’s sleep! ✨💤
More details here: www.shinelab.org.uk/updates/2025...
If you're a caregiver of a child with SAS aged 4-15 we would love to invite you to take part in a home-based assessment of your child’s sleep! ✨💤
More details here: www.shinelab.org.uk/updates/2025...
Wonderful to hear from @cmanning.bsky.social on sensory processing in autism. Cathy's talk did a fantastic job of bridging the gap between studies in the lab and real world experiences - with fun audience participation #AutRes
February 6, 2025 at 3:11 PM
Wonderful to hear from @cmanning.bsky.social on sensory processing in autism. Cathy's talk did a fantastic job of bridging the gap between studies in the lab and real world experiences - with fun audience participation #AutRes
Last few days to apply for a PhD looking at co-sleeping in children with intellectual disability and their caregivers #PhDOpportunity
😎 Includes 6 months in Melbourne, Australia
🌏 Open to UK, Australian and International applicants
📅 Deadline: Sunday 2nd Fed, 23:59 (UK)
tinyurl.com/adccosleep
😎 Includes 6 months in Melbourne, Australia
🌏 Open to UK, Australian and International applicants
📅 Deadline: Sunday 2nd Fed, 23:59 (UK)
tinyurl.com/adccosleep
Co-sleeping in children with intellectual disability and their caregivers: a mixed-methods exploration of prevalence, profile and experiences (Aston University) at Aston University on FindAPhD.com
PhD Project - Co-sleeping in children with intellectual disability and their caregivers: a mixed-methods exploration of prevalence, profile and experiences (Aston University) at Aston University, list...
www.findaphd.com
January 31, 2025 at 10:01 AM
Last few days to apply for a PhD looking at co-sleeping in children with intellectual disability and their caregivers #PhDOpportunity
😎 Includes 6 months in Melbourne, Australia
🌏 Open to UK, Australian and International applicants
📅 Deadline: Sunday 2nd Fed, 23:59 (UK)
tinyurl.com/adccosleep
😎 Includes 6 months in Melbourne, Australia
🌏 Open to UK, Australian and International applicants
📅 Deadline: Sunday 2nd Fed, 23:59 (UK)
tinyurl.com/adccosleep
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Come do a PhD with us - looking at children’s eating behaviour and development in a longitudinal birth cobort www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DLN153/p...
PhD Studentship: Understanding Longitudinal Interactions Between Parenting and Approaches to Complementary Feeding for Shaping Child Socioemotional Development at Midlands Graduate School Doctoral Tra...
Explore a PhD Studentship: Understanding Longitudinal Interactions Between Parenting and Approaches to Complementary Feeding for Shaping Child Socioemotional Development on jobs.ac.uk. Discover more P...
www.jobs.ac.uk
January 24, 2025 at 11:03 PM
Come do a PhD with us - looking at children’s eating behaviour and development in a longitudinal birth cobort www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DLN153/p...
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This is going to be transformative for researchers working on longitudinal prediction in mental health!
King's College London launches the Atlas of Longitudinal Datasets, in partnership with @wellcometrust.bsky.social / @mqmentalhealth.bsky.social, a free platform with over 1,600 datasets, to support mental health research worldwide. 🌍
Read more and learn how to access: www.kcl.ac.uk/news/kings-l...
Read more and learn how to access: www.kcl.ac.uk/news/kings-l...
King's launches the Atlas of Longitudinal Datasets to support mental health research
Researchers at the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience (IoPPN) at King’s College London have launched a new free platform to allow people to discover hundreds of longitudinal mental hea...
www.kcl.ac.uk
January 23, 2025 at 5:15 PM
This is going to be transformative for researchers working on longitudinal prediction in mental health!
Do apply to work with some of our fantastic colleagues on this really important topic! 🍽️
Fully-funded ESRC DTP PhD Studentship with Dr Sarah Carrington, Dr Andrew Surtees, and I, on "Autistic Features as Mechanisms of Selective Eating".
Deadline = 17/02/2025, full details here:
www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DLN045/p...
@astonpsychology.bsky.social
Deadline = 17/02/2025, full details here:
www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DLN045/p...
@astonpsychology.bsky.social
January 27, 2025 at 11:53 AM
Do apply to work with some of our fantastic colleagues on this really important topic! 🍽️
Yesterday was a very special day for the SHINE Lab ☀️
Our very own post-doc DR Lauren Shelley graduated with a PhD in Psychology, focusing on Behaviours that challenge in SATB2-associated syndrome. Huge congratulations Lauren! ✨
Big thanks to @astonpsychology.bsky.social @bmusicltd.bsky.social
Our very own post-doc DR Lauren Shelley graduated with a PhD in Psychology, focusing on Behaviours that challenge in SATB2-associated syndrome. Huge congratulations Lauren! ✨
Big thanks to @astonpsychology.bsky.social @bmusicltd.bsky.social
January 21, 2025 at 1:59 PM
Yesterday was a very special day for the SHINE Lab ☀️
Our very own post-doc DR Lauren Shelley graduated with a PhD in Psychology, focusing on Behaviours that challenge in SATB2-associated syndrome. Huge congratulations Lauren! ✨
Big thanks to @astonpsychology.bsky.social @bmusicltd.bsky.social
Our very own post-doc DR Lauren Shelley graduated with a PhD in Psychology, focusing on Behaviours that challenge in SATB2-associated syndrome. Huge congratulations Lauren! ✨
Big thanks to @astonpsychology.bsky.social @bmusicltd.bsky.social
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School of Psychology at winter graduation
January 20, 2025 at 4:37 PM
School of Psychology at winter graduation