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The Big Five Podcast: S4 E6: Rachael Smith – Succeeding with Dyscalculia
Rachael Smith is a qualified English teacher who has previously studied English at UG level at Durham University. On this week’s episode, Rachael talks through her experience of being diagnosed with dyscalculia alongside her studies on the MSc Psychology Conversion course at Northumbria University. Rachael also reflects on some of her challenges when working…
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The Big Five Podcast: S4 E5: Dr Julius Jooste – Pathways to Sports Psychology
On this episode, Dr Julius Jooste describes the experiences that led him to become a qualified Sports Psychologist and the applied work that he does in facilitating athlete performance and well-being. Julius also provides an overview of the various pathways that can lead to a career in Sports Psychology and the research that he has…
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The Big Five Podcast: S4 E4: Dr Jeanne Bovet – Unpacking the Beauty Premium
On this episode, Dr Jeanne Bovet provides an overview of the Beauty Premium effect and how physical appearance could influence first impressions and the way in which people interact with others. Jeanne also explains how the construct of beauty is not unidimensional and that multiple factors, beyond physical appearance, could influence what people find attractive.…
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The Big Five Podcast S4 E3: Dr Mark Moss – From Student to Head of a University Psychology Department
Photo by Adobe Stock On this episode, Dr Mark Moss reflects on his early career in the discipline of chemistry and what inspired him to retrain to become an academic psychologist. Mark also discusses his philosophy on teaching and research in University settings, while providing insights on some of his challenges and achievements over the…
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The Big 5 Podcast S4 E2: Sandra Gawel on Research Participation in Psychology
On this episode, Sandra Gawel (Research Participation Lead & PhD Researcher) provides guidance for students on how to obtain opportunities to join departmental research teams in the Psychology department at Northumbria University. Sandra also provides an overview on how to get involved in the Volunteer Research Assistant Scheme at Northumbria University and some of the…
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The Big 5 Podcast S4 E1: A Trip Down Memory Lane with Dr Andrew McNeill on his 10 Years at Northumbria University
Photo by Adobe Stock On this episode, Dr Andrew McNeill reflects on his 10 years of being part of the Psychology department at Northumbria University. We discuss Andrew’s research that has focused on victimhood, how people express their views on social media and the application of health monitoring systems. Andrew also reflects on his progression…
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The Big 5 Podcast S3 Ep6: Dan Rogerson on Trans Inclusion in Sport
Photo by Adobe Stock On this week’s episode, PhD student Dan Rogerson tells us about his research into gender and sexuality in sport. We discuss Trans inclusion in sport as well as analyse trans and female discrimination in sport. Show Notes You can follow Dan on X @daniel_rogerson You can follow the podcast on Instagram…
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The Big 5 Podcast S3 Ep5: Liz Renner on Human Cognition
On this week’s episode, Lecturer and Scientist Liz Renner tell us about her research into human cognition. We discuss the difference between human and primate cognition and how this results in different cultures between the two groups. Show Notes You can follow Liz on X @lizrrenner You can follow the podcast on Instagram and X…
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The Big 5 Podcast S3 EP4: Jordan Dawson on Online Sexism
On this week’s episode, PhD student Jordan Dawson tells us his research into sexism and hate crimes. We discuss the impact of online sexism and what changes can companies implement to reduce this influx of hatred. Show Notes You can follow the podcast on Instagram and Twitter @thebig5_psych You can also get in touch with…
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The Big 5 Podcast S3 EP3: Dr. Gillian Pepper, Matthew Wright and Dr. Michael Smith on the Northumbria Psychology Sustainability Research Prize
Photo by Adobe Express On this week’s episode, Dr. Gillian Pepper, Matthew Wright and Dr. Michael Smith tell us about the creation and the judging process of the Northumbria Psychology Sustainability Research Prize. We discuss the impact of the prize and the importance of sustainability. Show Notes You can follow the podcast on Instagram and…
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