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Ana Rozman graduated with her PhD in Psychology this week and reflected on how her time with the School led her to this moment. 

The 29-year-old says: “I wanted to study human colour perception for my PhD project and the School of Psychology at the University of Aberdeen has an…

Our lives are characterized by change, it’s pretty much the only constant in life. Some changes are almost unnoticeable, some take adjustment. Menopause is one of those changes. Menopause is experienced by anyone that has periods but it usually affects women between the ages of 45-55 but can also occur…

I am both thrilled and humbled to have been awarded the John Shepherd Prize for the best MRes Psychology thesis and the Anderson Prize for the highest performing student in MRes Psychology for the 2023-24 academic year! These awards are a huge honour, representing not only my own hard work,…

As part of my PhD project aimed at improving older adults' involvement in decision-making about their care transitions, I have been working closely with the public, with a special focus on underserved areas in Aberdeen. Through various networking opportunities, I’ve met some incredible people from the third sector, attending…

Johannes Koehn, an undergraduate student in the School of Psychology, has been awarded an Experimental Psychology Society (EPS) Undergraduate Research Bursary to undertake a summer research project exploring the neural mechanisms of memory. Specifically, Johannes will investigate why information that is read aloud tends to be remembered better than information…

I am incredibly honoured and grateful to receive the Anderson Prize for best performing Level 2 Psychology student.

Having decided to move away from home, my transition to university was a nerve-wracking experience. I worried about living on my own and making new friends in an unfamiliar…

I am truly thrilled to receive the School of Psychology’s Anderson Prize for the best-performing Level 3 Psychology student in the 2023-24 academic year. I am proud of myself for this achievement and for taking every learning opportunity on my educational journey. However, I am incredibly fortunate to have had…

Hi folks,

Just a quick note to say massive congratulations to all our shiny new University of Aberdeen Psychology graduates!! Woohoo…you did it!!!

Yesterday’s graduation ceremony was truly one to remember. The sun was shining, Kings College Campus was looking magnificent, and our graduates, their family, friends, and our staff…

I’m so grateful and honored to receive The British Psychological Society Undergraduate Award for achieving the highest overall score in a BPS accredited degree program.

I was (and still am) stunned to hear I’ve received this award, especially knowing how hard my peers have worked over the years. This achievement…

When I first moved from Germany to Aberdeen, it felt impossible to navigate living alone in a new country, making friends, and studying at university with ADHD. However, with time and my best friend by my side, everything started to fall into place. I tried new things, like joining the…