Victoria Tischler
@victischler.bsky.social
psychologist/academic/creative
https://www.surrey.ac.uk/people/victoria-tischler
Personal views only: art, mental health, and ageing.
https://www.surrey.ac.uk/people/victoria-tischler
Personal views only: art, mental health, and ageing.
Why do @bbc radio report the numbers of people arriving each day, apparently 648 yesterday, along with a weather report like it’s a daily shipping forecast? Shameful, dehumanising and playing into the invasion narrative.
How many people cross the Channel in small boats? www.bbc.com/news/article...
How many people cross the Channel in small boats? www.bbc.com/news/article...
How many people cross the Channel in small boats and where do they come from?
Sir Keir Starmer has promised to "smash the gangs" which smuggle people across the English Channel.
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November 8, 2025 at 1:36 PM
Why do @bbc radio report the numbers of people arriving each day, apparently 648 yesterday, along with a weather report like it’s a daily shipping forecast? Shameful, dehumanising and playing into the invasion narrative.
How many people cross the Channel in small boats? www.bbc.com/news/article...
How many people cross the Channel in small boats? www.bbc.com/news/article...
I’m utterly dismayed to hear of this dismantling of the university that played a formative role in my professional and personal development.
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Music and modern languages courses suspended at University of Nottingham
In a statement the institution also says it is
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November 6, 2025 at 4:18 PM
I’m utterly dismayed to hear of this dismantling of the university that played a formative role in my professional and personal development.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Unpopular maybe, but we should firmly resist this kind of banal medicalization of cultural and aesthetic experience. www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
Picture of health: going to art galleries can improve wellbeing, study reveals
Viewing original works of art can relieve stress, cut heart disease risk and boost immune system, first study of its kind finds
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October 29, 2025 at 10:13 AM
Unpopular maybe, but we should firmly resist this kind of banal medicalization of cultural and aesthetic experience. www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
This is sad news but taking time to recognise and celebrate the wonderful work of Gina Awad and the Exeter Dementia Action Alliance. www.theexeterdaily.co.uk/news/local-n...
Exeter Dementia Action Alliance to Close after 11 Remarkable Years
A Message from founder Gina Awad BEM and the board With the full understanding of our board, I am sharing the news that the Exeter Dementia Action Alliance (EDAA) will formally close at the end of Dec...
www.theexeterdaily.co.uk
October 17, 2025 at 8:00 AM
This is sad news but taking time to recognise and celebrate the wonderful work of Gina Awad and the Exeter Dementia Action Alliance. www.theexeterdaily.co.uk/news/local-n...
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A positive outlook on ageing could be the key to getting older adults to be more active.
Our latest research shows that viewing ageing as a time of growth, rather than decline, may lead to higher physical activity levels.
https://bit.ly/4nMMKNL
@victischler.bsky.social
Our latest research shows that viewing ageing as a time of growth, rather than decline, may lead to higher physical activity levels.
https://bit.ly/4nMMKNL
@victischler.bsky.social
October 15, 2025 at 9:44 AM
A positive outlook on ageing could be the key to getting older adults to be more active.
Our latest research shows that viewing ageing as a time of growth, rather than decline, may lead to higher physical activity levels.
https://bit.ly/4nMMKNL
@victischler.bsky.social
Our latest research shows that viewing ageing as a time of growth, rather than decline, may lead to higher physical activity levels.
https://bit.ly/4nMMKNL
@victischler.bsky.social
Great to see so much interesting coverage on menopause www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio...
Riot Women review – Sally Wainwright’s menopausal punk drama is one of her best
This high-pedigree TV drama about midlife women who form a punk band is up there with Happy Valley and Last Tango in Halifax. It’s rich, plot-packed, and perfectly seasoned with humour
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October 13, 2025 at 7:44 PM
Great to see so much interesting coverage on menopause www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio...
Excellent interview with Simon Raven by Mirela D. reflecting on his artistic residency in @surreypsychology.bsky.social and its legacy. Thank you Simon for your insights, honesty for bringing thought-provoking humour and creativity onto campus. www.ias.surrey.ac.uk/fellow-spotl...
Simon Raven - Surrey IAS
Art, disability and Elvis: Q&A with artist-in-resident Simon Raven Artist Simon Raven was hosted by Professor Victoria Tischler from the School of Psychology, in a fascinating six-month residency in w...
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September 5, 2025 at 10:41 AM
Excellent interview with Simon Raven by Mirela D. reflecting on his artistic residency in @surreypsychology.bsky.social and its legacy. Thank you Simon for your insights, honesty for bringing thought-provoking humour and creativity onto campus. www.ias.surrey.ac.uk/fellow-spotl...
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The @NYTimes has done a fantastic job on explaining what the Trump administration’s savage
cuts to biomedical research mean: cures that won’t happen. Please share this widely. This is a catastrophe. www.nytimes.com/2025/08/24/o...
cuts to biomedical research mean: cures that won’t happen. Please share this widely. This is a catastrophe. www.nytimes.com/2025/08/24/o...
Opinion | America First? Not When It Comes to Your Health.
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August 24, 2025 at 4:10 PM
The @NYTimes has done a fantastic job on explaining what the Trump administration’s savage
cuts to biomedical research mean: cures that won’t happen. Please share this widely. This is a catastrophe. www.nytimes.com/2025/08/24/o...
cuts to biomedical research mean: cures that won’t happen. Please share this widely. This is a catastrophe. www.nytimes.com/2025/08/24/o...
Thank you Zoe Williams @theguardian.com for spelling this situation out clearly. Still no solutions on the horizon though www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Tuition fees are rising again and nobody is happy – it’s time to actually fix our broken university sector | Zoe Williams
The figures simply don’t add up for higher education in England and Wales. Yet delusional politicians from all parties seem intent on avoiding the issue, says Guardian columnist Zoe Williams
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August 7, 2025 at 7:40 PM
Thank you Zoe Williams @theguardian.com for spelling this situation out clearly. Still no solutions on the horizon though www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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We’re hosting live Salon Debates this October & November!
Short debates, respectful disagreement, better conversations.
👥 Q&A and group chat after every session.
We need your debating skills! View the topics and choose a side.
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Short debates, respectful disagreement, better conversations.
👥 Q&A and group chat after every session.
We need your debating skills! View the topics and choose a side.
8k3qel8nuxc.typeform.com/SalonDebates
August 6, 2025 at 9:10 PM
We’re hosting live Salon Debates this October & November!
Short debates, respectful disagreement, better conversations.
👥 Q&A and group chat after every session.
We need your debating skills! View the topics and choose a side.
8k3qel8nuxc.typeform.com/SalonDebates
Short debates, respectful disagreement, better conversations.
👥 Q&A and group chat after every session.
We need your debating skills! View the topics and choose a side.
8k3qel8nuxc.typeform.com/SalonDebates
Great to co-write this piece with Simon. In case you’re considering it, I highly recommend working with an artist in residence. @surreypsychology.bsky.social
Angels, Blake and bipolar – reflections on an artist residency.
Simon Raven spent six months as an artist in residence @surreypsychology.bsky.social (Autumn 2024-Summer 2025). He reflects, following a perspective from Chartered Psychologist @victischler.bsky.social.
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Simon Raven spent six months as an artist in residence @surreypsychology.bsky.social (Autumn 2024-Summer 2025). He reflects, following a perspective from Chartered Psychologist @victischler.bsky.social.
www.bps.org.uk/psychologist...
Angels, Blake and bipolar – reflections on an artist residency | BPS
Simon Raven spent six months as an artist in residence in the School of Psychology, University of Surrey (Autumn 2024-Summer 2025). He reflects, following a perspective from Chartered Psychologist Vic...
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August 6, 2025 at 12:31 PM
Great to co-write this piece with Simon. In case you’re considering it, I highly recommend working with an artist in residence. @surreypsychology.bsky.social
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Massive Attack announce alliance of musicians speaking out over Gaza
Massive Attack announce alliance of musicians speaking out over Gaza
Brian Eno, Fontaines DC and Kneecap say group will support those subject to ‘aggressive, vexatious campaigns’ by pro-Israel advocates
Massive Attack, Brian Eno, Fontaines DC and Kneecap have announced the formation of a syndicate for artists speaking out about Israel’s military assault on Gaza who they say have been subjected to “aggressive, vexatious campaigns” by pro-Israel advocates.
Posting on Instagram, the musicians said their aim is to protect other artists, particularly those at earlier stages of their careers from being “threatened into silence or career cancellation” by organisations such as UK Lawyers for Israel (UKLFI). Continue reading...
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July 17, 2025 at 6:50 PM
Massive Attack announce alliance of musicians speaking out over Gaza
New paper on Beyond Culture Box www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.... @surreypsychology.bsky.social @chloeasker.bsky.social @artsandhealthjrnl.bsky.social
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July 17, 2025 at 5:36 PM
New paper on Beyond Culture Box www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.... @surreypsychology.bsky.social @chloeasker.bsky.social @artsandhealthjrnl.bsky.social
Huge congratulations to my colleagues at #cultureand for last night's event at the #Guildhall Such important work; leaving a permanent testimony highlighting the slave-trade legacy of the City of London
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Slave trader statues given plaques detailing 'enormous wrongdoings'
The City of London Corporation reinterprets the statues of slave traders Lord Mayor William Beckford and MP Sir John Cass.
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July 1, 2025 at 2:20 PM
Huge congratulations to my colleagues at #cultureand for last night's event at the #Guildhall Such important work; leaving a permanent testimony highlighting the slave-trade legacy of the City of London
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
L’Adamant: All aboard the art barge:
Professor Victoria Tischler @victischler.bsky.social on a day centre on the banks of the Seine in Paris.
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Professor Victoria Tischler @victischler.bsky.social on a day centre on the banks of the Seine in Paris.
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L’Adamant: All aboard the art barge | BPS
Professor Victoria Tischler on the day centre, L’Adamant, on the banks of the Seine in Paris.
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June 26, 2025 at 3:22 PM
Great first day at @britishgerontology.bsky.social lots of interest in smell & ageing research area: an olfactory kiosk, a smell n tell board game, Boots memory boxes & artwork to scratch & sniff!
June 25, 2025 at 8:04 PM
Great first day at @britishgerontology.bsky.social lots of interest in smell & ageing research area: an olfactory kiosk, a smell n tell board game, Boots memory boxes & artwork to scratch & sniff!
Come and meet the artist Michaelle St Vincent @ladymichaelle and interact with her olfactory artwork Thurs 26th June 1030- AP1/2
Is this going to be shared as part of #BSG2025? Please share details on where people can find out more! #CreativeAgeing
June 25, 2025 at 7:59 PM
Come and meet the artist Michaelle St Vincent @ladymichaelle and interact with her olfactory artwork Thurs 26th June 1030- AP1/2
Olfactory artwork c/o Lady Michaelle BSG conference @bsgcreativeageing.bsky.social
June 24, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Olfactory artwork c/o Lady Michaelle BSG conference @bsgcreativeageing.bsky.social
I’m very proud of this work with Boots, all underpinned by research. This Dementia Action Week, the Boxes have been launched across the UK. www.boots-uk.com/environmenta...
Boots Memory Boxes
Boots launches Memory Box initiative
www.boots-uk.com
May 25, 2025 at 11:05 AM
I’m very proud of this work with Boots, all underpinned by research. This Dementia Action Week, the Boxes have been launched across the UK. www.boots-uk.com/environmenta...
"Why Choose Bipolar?: A Gold Standard Career Alternative" coming soon!
Join @surreypsychology.bsky.social artist-in-residence Simon Raven for a provocative, gold-lamé-clad performance-lecture that satirically reframes bipolar disorder as the ultimate career strategy for precarious times.
Join @surreypsychology.bsky.social artist-in-residence Simon Raven for a provocative, gold-lamé-clad performance-lecture that satirically reframes bipolar disorder as the ultimate career strategy for precarious times.
May 15, 2025 at 2:49 PM
"Why Choose Bipolar?: A Gold Standard Career Alternative" coming soon!
Join @surreypsychology.bsky.social artist-in-residence Simon Raven for a provocative, gold-lamé-clad performance-lecture that satirically reframes bipolar disorder as the ultimate career strategy for precarious times.
Join @surreypsychology.bsky.social artist-in-residence Simon Raven for a provocative, gold-lamé-clad performance-lecture that satirically reframes bipolar disorder as the ultimate career strategy for precarious times.
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What does creativity mean to you?
We want to hear your thoughts as part of our Voices in Psychology programme.
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We want to hear your thoughts as part of our Voices in Psychology programme.
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What does creativity mean to you? | BPS
We want to hear your thoughts as part of our Voices in Psychology programme.
www.bps.org.uk
May 8, 2025 at 12:15 PM
What does creativity mean to you?
We want to hear your thoughts as part of our Voices in Psychology programme.
www.bps.org.uk/psychologist...
We want to hear your thoughts as part of our Voices in Psychology programme.
www.bps.org.uk/psychologist...
Well done Saffron Whyton. A really useful article on dietary fibre plantbasedhealthprofessionals.com/fibre-the-ov... @surreypsychology.bsky.social @plantbasednews.bsky.social
Fibre: The overlooked nutrient that supports your gut, heart and overall health | Plant Based Health Professionals UK
Saffron Whyton | May 1, 2025
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May 7, 2025 at 2:41 PM
Well done Saffron Whyton. A really useful article on dietary fibre plantbasedhealthprofessionals.com/fibre-the-ov... @surreypsychology.bsky.social @plantbasednews.bsky.social
Early start for a packed day in Nottingham: an activity session in a care home and then to Boots headquarters. Exciting project to be launched this Dementia Action Week next month!!
April 29, 2025 at 2:19 PM
Early start for a packed day in Nottingham: an activity session in a care home and then to Boots headquarters. Exciting project to be launched this Dementia Action Week next month!!
The Northern Powerhouse strikes again! Commendable forward-thinking from the authorities and community groups in Manchester. Lets hope more follow - to support successful ageing across the UK.
www.theguardian.com/science/2025...
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The radical plan for a futuristic age-friendly neighbourhood in Manchester
£1.5bn of funding has been granted to transform a hospital into a neighbourhood designed for people to thrive as they age
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April 19, 2025 at 8:20 AM
The Northern Powerhouse strikes again! Commendable forward-thinking from the authorities and community groups in Manchester. Lets hope more follow - to support successful ageing across the UK.
www.theguardian.com/science/2025...
www.theguardian.com/science/2025...
Fab to participate in this creative industries and well-being event. Thank you to the Nigerian British Chamber of Commerce for the invite.
April 12, 2025 at 11:02 AM
Fab to participate in this creative industries and well-being event. Thank you to the Nigerian British Chamber of Commerce for the invite.