Applied Memory Lab

Applied Memory Lab at the University of Birmingham, School of Psychology, led by Dr. Melissa Colloff and Prof. Heather Flowe

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🎓 Huge Congratulations to Dr Tia Bennett on her PhD Graduation!

Tia’s PhD, in collaboration with the National VIPER Bureau, explored how UK police can design ID parades to boost eyewitness accuracy, focusing on suspect–filler similarity.

Exciting things ahead!🥳

[Dr Amelia Kohl @KohlAmelia]

Our new paper evaluating the use of a confidence rating scale for perceptual tasks has been published in Royal Society Open Science! Check it out here https://t.co/878xhVleTc
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🚀 A huge thank you to everyone who stopped by the lab on Open Day!
We demoed our 3D interactive lineup task for prospective undergraduate & postgraduate students and had amazing conversations about how immersive tech can transform eyewitness memory research. 🎓

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#IACP2025 #InnovationInJustice #LawEnforcement #EyewitnessIdentification #3DInteractiveLineup #AppliedMemoryLab #UniversityOfBirmingham

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We had an incredible time at the International Association of Chiefs of Police Conference! 👮‍♂️

Professor Heather D.Flowe, and Dr Amelia Kohl showcased the Interactive Lineup developed in collaboration with Mick and the team from Promaps!

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Thanks to everyone who stopped by our booth to learn more about our technology! If we didn’t get a chance to connect, please reach out – we’re excited to explore potential collaborations and bring this tool to the forefront of eyewitness identification.

[Applied Memory Lab @AMLabUoB]

It was fantastic connecting with so many of you interested in bringing innovative, accuracy-boosting technology to your agencies! Thanks to everyone who stopped by our booth to learn more about the future of fair and accurate justice.

#IACP2025 #EyewitnessID #LawEnforcement

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🚨 Huge thank you to Chief William Brooks for participating in our interactive lineup demo at the @TheIACP Conference! 🤝

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Our panel had an incredibly exciting time discussing how to bridge the gap between law enforcement and subject-matter experts, examining how advancements like interactive lineup systems are transforming eyewitness identification.

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Don't miss the blueprint for sustainable innovation!

#IACP2025 #EyewitnessID #PoliceTech #Innovation #LawEnforcement #Justice #TheIACP

[Applied Memory Lab @AMLabUoB]

📢 WORKSHOP ALERT at IACP!
"Advancing Eyewitness Identification: Leveraging Innovation and Technology"📢
🗓️ Tues, Oct 21, IACP Denver
⏰ 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM MDT
📍 Mile High Ballroom 4AB

[Applied Memory Lab @AMLabUoB]

This panel brings together law enforcement professionals and subject-matter experts to examine how advancements such as interactive lineup systems are transforming eyewitness identification.

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COUNTDOWN IS ON! 🔥

The Applied Memory Lab is just 3 DAYS AWAY from hitting the IACP Conference Expo Hall in Denver! 🏔️

Catch us in the Expo Hall:
Sunday, Oct 19: 10 a.m – 5 p.m
Monday, Oct 20: 10 a.m – 5 p.m.
Tuesday, Oct 21: 10 a.m – 2 p.m

See you there!

#IACP2025

[Applied Memory Lab @AMLabUoB]

Stop by our booth, #207 to see a demo, chat with the team, and learn how we're translating memory science into real-world police practice!🧠

#IACP2025 #Policing #EyewitnessID #MemoryScience #LawEnforcement #Denver #AppliedMemoryLab

[Applied Memory Lab @AMLabUoB]

🚨 Calling all IACP attendees! 🚨

Get ready to dive into the future of eyewitness identification!

The Applied Memory Lab team is heading to the IACP Conference in Denver, October 17th - 22nd! 🏔️

[Applied Memory Lab @AMLabUoB]

We'll be showcasing cutting-edge investigative technologies, specifically our work on interactive-lineups, designed to significantly improve the accuracy and fairness of eyewitness identification procedures.

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🎉 New paper! When do kids know what they remember— & whether to speak up or stay quiet?
🔎We found that explicit memory confidence grows with age, but even young kids use smart implicit strategies (like hesitation) early on. https://t.co/rQhdtJtKl0

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Take part in a 30 min online study exploring how people make decisions!
🔺quick & anonymous! ⌛️
🔺help shape global psychological science 🌍
🔺win a cash prize up to £20! 💸
Eligibility:
🇬🇧UK permanent residents aged 18+
Ready to participate? 👉 https://t.co/e8bz75OeWE

[Applied Memory Lab @AMLabUoB]

PhD @madeleineingham presented on acute alcohol intoxication & metamemory when recalling a rape scenario at @RSAposts, New Orleans. This work was nominated for the Enoch Gordis Research Recognition Award! Thank you @BPSWestMids & @LES_UniBham for supporting this opportunity!🏆