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We are delighted to be partnering with The Daily Mile Foundation. Dr Gavin Breslin said: “This collaboration represents a significant step forward in our efforts to build a healthier future for children" qub.ac.uk/News/Allnews/2…

A big thank you to Ruth Boyd & Margaret Grayson of the NI Cancer Research Consumer Forum for joining our MSc Clinical Health students yesterday as guest lecturers in their psycho-oncology module. Such a valuable & thought-provoking session! @QubCancer @HSCRandD #CancerResearch

Just one week left to apply for a #FullyFundedPhD with Dr Grace Carroll @QUBPsych. All information on this #PhD and the other funded 12 opportunities at: ow.ly/pjA550XZzO4

We are offering x4 fully-funded PhD opportunities @QUBPsych working with Dr Katrina McLaughlin, Dr Anna Truzzi, Dr Mihalis Doumas and Dr Andrew Monaghan. Closing date: 13 February 2026 Apply now: ow.ly/cMY750XX9O6 #FundedPhD

We are delighted to be able to offer 13 #FundedPhD opportunities within @QUBPsych. PhD's will be allocated on a competitive basis. Deadlines: 26 January // 13 February 2026 Find out more at: ow.ly/9EhP50XWGtA

We are working with @_thedailymile to find out more about the impact of physical activity on children's health and wellbeing. You can take part in the survey here ➡️ ow.ly/LyQP50XWBW7 #LoveQUBResearch | @irishathletics

We are working with @_thedailymile to find out more about the impact of physical activity on children's health and wellbeing. You can take part in the survey here ➡️ ow.ly/LyQP50XWBW7 #LoveQUBResearch | @QUBPsych | @irishathletics

We have great pleasure in inviting you to the Inaugural Lecture of Professor Donncha Hanna. "From risk to resilience: what science reveals about mental health". Thursday 29 January 2026 at 6.30pm in the Great Hall, Lanyon Building. Register at: ow.ly/octq50XTuqS

Merry Christmas from all at #QUBPsych - including Father Christmas! We will be back in the DKB from Monday 5 January 🎄👋

Our scoping review on the neural control of reactive balance (EEG, fNIRS, MRI, PET) is now out in Brain Sciences. Huge thanks to an excellent team. One of my first papers since returning to Ireland & joining @QUBPsych mdpi.com/2076-3425/15/1… #Neuroscience #Balance #EEG

Join us at 'Flavour of Psychology 2026' on Feb 2 for hands-on demos, career insights, and panel discussions! Book your free spot: bps.org.uk/event/flavour-…

To mark #InternationalMigrantsDay, we are spotlighting a recent study by Dr Gulseli Baysu, which looks at the importance of long-term cross-group friendships for ethnic minority youths' school adjustment. Find out more! 👉 doi.org/10.1037/dev000… #QUBPsych #Research

Yesterday, we attended ‘A Celebration of Athena Swan Success in Schools’ in the Great Hall. It was wonderful to receive our Gold Certificate and celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Queen’s Gender Initiative. #AnthenaSwan #WeAreGold @QUBPsych @QGI_QUB

Congratulations to Nora Sullivan, who successfully defended her PhD thesis on Friday! We hope you enjoyed a weekend of celebrations 🙌 Many thanks to the external examiner, Dr Martin Eubank from Liverpool John Moores University, and internal examiner Dr Emma Berry.

For all @QUBPsych students and staff celebrating Hanukkah: We wish you a joyful holiday! 🕎✨ Hanukkah marks the rededication of the Second Temple and the miracle of the oil lasting eight nights. #Hanukkah #LoveQUB #HappyHolidays

Early maths learning matters! 🌟📖 New research by Dr O’Connor & recent graduates tested a simple parent questionnaire to help spot young children who could struggle with early maths skills- so help can start sooner! #LoveQUB Read more! 👉ow.ly/UUcP50XHkbP

🎓 A huge congratulations to @qubpsych the graduating DClin Class of 2025 and a special message from your Course Director, Dr David Curran! 🎉 #Classof2025 #WinterGraduation #LoveQUB #GoodLuck #DClinPsy

🎓 A huge congratulations to the graduating DECAP Class of 2025, and a special message from your Course Director, Dr John McMullan! 🎉 #Classof2025 #WinterGraduation #LoveQUB #GoodLuck #DECAP

Today, we hosted a networking lunch for PhD researchers and PDRAs within the Schools of Psychology, Nursing and Midwifery, Centre for Public Health, and Social Science, Education and Social Work. We discussed what has gone well and considered academic new year resolutions ✅