Luke Basford

University of Portsmouth forensic psychology student. Interests; neuropsychology of mental illness, military psychology, prison reform & psychological autopsy

[Luke Basford @BasfordLuke22]

Thrilled I’ve completed my @portsmouthuni Master’s at the with a Distinction! 🏆 Huge thanks to Dr Nils Niederstrasser and the @DocCollegeUoP for amazing guidance & support. 🙌 Excited for the next chapter of research, support and Solumnova. #mastersdegree #uop #Psychology

[Luke Basford @BasfordLuke22]

Four years countless memories, and today I submitted my MRes in Psychology, Colour Your Pain, marking the end of my time as a @portsmouthuni @DocCollegeUoP student 🎓💜. Grateful for all I’ve learned, the amazing people I’ve met, and excited for the next chapter! #MRes #Graduate

[Luke Basford @BasfordLuke22]

Suicide is tough to discuss, but avoiding it deepens isolation. It’s the leading cause of death for men under 50 in the UK. Today, reach out - talking saves lives. One conversation makes a difference.
Support: Samaritans 116123
#LetsTalk #YouAreNotAlone #WorldSuicidePrevention

[Luke Basford @BasfordLuke22]

Shared my @uop_psychology Colour Your Pain study at @portsmouthuni’s Festival of Doctoral Research (@DocCollegeUoP). Great convos about how it could change pain relief & holistic healthcare. Still to analyse results, but aiming for 1st publication! #MRes #Researchstudent #UOP

[Luke Basford @BasfordLuke22]

I’ve launched a new project called Solumnova — a mental health initiative focused on supporting people creating space for honest conversations.

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[Luke Basford @BasfordLuke22]

Couldn’t be more excited to be back at @portsmouthuni studying my masters in @uop_psychology with the @GradSchoolUoP

[Luke Basford @BasfordLuke22]

Yesterday, I was honoured to graduate with First Class Honours in Forensic Psychology from @uop_psychology at @portsmouthuni I was also humbled to receive the Vasu Reddy Prize for Contribution to the Undergraduate Psychology Student Community. I will see you in Sept for my MRes!

[Luke Basford @BasfordLuke22]

From the dedicated and knowledgeable lecturers to the talented researchers, brilliant PhD students, and skilled technicians, each person has contributed to making my time as a student truly unforgettable. Thank you @portsmouthuni but especially @uop_psychology I got a first!!! 🎉

[Luke Basford @BasfordLuke22]

@ZarahVernham @uop_psychology Thank you Zarah! ❤️

[UoP PsychSoc @uop_psychsoc]

Today I step-down as @uop_psychology #psychsoc President & step away from the society. A heartfelt thanks to everyone at @portsmouthuni for their amazing help & support, and to every student who has been a part of our journey; it has been a pleasure. Goodbye & Good Luck. Luke. 💜

[Luke Basford @BasfordLuke22]

Today, I submitted my final assignment as a @PortsmouthUni undergraduate. A big shoutout to everyone in the amazing @uop_psychology department for all the help, guidance, and support. You guys have been truly inspiring and I am so grateful. See you in September for my master's!💜

[Luke Basford @BasfordLuke22]

Very excited to have accepted my conditional masters offer to study #Mres in #psychology at @portsmouthuni. A few final projects to pass but with this as motivation I am hopeful for my next steps towards my future psychology career #masters #postgraduate #futureclinicalpsych

[Luke Basford @BasfordLuke22]

I received Union Full Colours at the @portsmouthuni UPSU Awards!

"an individual who has consistently gone above and beyond this year, extending their efforts beyond what was required in their role to fulfil and expand upon the unions ethos & values”

#Portsmouthuni #upsu #UoP

[Luke Basford @BasfordLuke22]

A few 2023 highlights
👨‍👨‍👧‍👦 Family
👨‍🏫 Presented at BCUR and the BPS
👨‍⚕️ PsychSoc President
🥇 Peer Advisor Of The Year winner
🗳️ BPS & Student Minds committee member
📖 Published in LoveLD magazine
🚗 Passed Driving Test
🏆 Vice Chancellors Award winner
…and more!
#HappyNewYear

[Luke Basford @BasfordLuke22]

Proud President of @uop_psychsoc as the committee won a Vice-Chancellor’s award. PsychSoc is available, accessible & welcomes all psychology students. We’ve raised money for charity, combatted student loneliness, and provided social & academic activities for all. #psychsoc #uop

[Lucy Akehurst @LucyAkehurst]

A very well deserved commendation for @uop_psychsoc at the Vice Chancellor’s Awards ceremony this morning. Such an asset to @uop_psychology , THANK YOU 🎉☺️ @UoP_Media

[Lucy Akehurst @LucyAkehurst]

A very well deserved commendation for @uop_psychsoc at the Vice Chancellor’s Awards ceremony this morning. Such an asset to @uop_psychology , THANK YOU 🎉☺️ @UoP_Media

[Norwich City FC @NorwichCityFC]

𝗔𝘁 𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲𝘀, 𝗶𝘁 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗯𝗲 𝗼𝗯𝘃𝗶𝗼𝘂𝘀 𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝘀𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗶𝘀 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗴𝗴𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗼 𝗰𝗼𝗽𝗲, 𝗯𝘂𝘁 𝘀𝗼𝗺𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝗽𝗼𝘁.

Check in on those around you.

#WorldMentalHealthDay | #YouAreNotAlone | @samaritans

[Sandra Sinfield @Danceswithcloud]

#LoveLD Hallo and wishing everybody a happy new academic year! Here's the first #Take5 of 2023-24. It is from a student, Luke Basford (@BasfordLuke22), who gave a brilliant keynote at #ALDcon23 online last:
https://t.co/m46IqbIgib #LTHEchat #studychat

[Luke Basford @BasfordLuke22]

I am a strong advocate of Learning Support and Learning Development and have experienced first-hand the difference it has made to my university experience both academically and for my well-being. https://t.co/N9BHPYEBBr

[ALDinHE and LearnHigher @aldinhe_LH]

Luke Basford shares his experiences & the powerful impact of learning development on his mindset & learning as a mature student returning to education after 15 years at the University of Portsmouth in issue 3 of #LoveLD mag (pp 22-23) https://t.co/9hWJIwJYe7