CoGDeV Lab

Cognition, Genes and Developmental Variability Lab. Interested in typical and atypical cognitive development with a specific emphasis on spatial cognition

[GL Education @GL_Education]

Did you know that improving spatial ability can improve mathematical knowledge? Even playing with Lego can improve maths attainment in later life. @ekfarran, Professor of Cognitive Development at @UniOfSurrey, discusses the importance of spatial ability in maths in this clip.

[Emily Farran @ekfarran]

Excited to be giving the Robert Blumberg Distinguished lecture in Cognitive Science today, in Riga, Latvia
@lvuniversity. https://t.co/tjANxTkAZW Lots to share, lots to learn. Thank you Jurģis Šķilters for the invite and
@NoraNewcombe for nominating me.

[SurreyOpenResearch @SurreyOR @SurreyOR]

Sign up here to attend in person or online: https://t.co/rEfUTyxD9x

[SurreyOpenResearch @SurreyOR @SurreyOR]

All welcome at @UniOfSurrey Open Research & Research Culture event on 2nd Feb.
✅ Lightning talks
✅ @tanitacasci & @ProfAGeorge on research culture & integrity
✅ Panel debunking myths
✅ Lunch 😀
✅ Breakout sessions on @UNESCO & @wellcometrust research culture
Sign up ⬇️

[GL Education @GL_Education]

There could be many children in your class with strong spatial abilities who are overlooked. @ekfarran, Professor of Cognitive Development at @UniOfSurrey talks about the impact of supporting spatial learners in your classroom.

Find out how we can help: https://t.co/KmT1qL6Ucm

[CoGDeV Lab @cog_dev_lab]

On the 30th of November 2022, our lab director, Professor Emily Farran, was one of three finalists for the University of Surrey Vice Chancellor Leadership Award. She is an incredible and inspiring director, and we wish her many congratulations! @ekfarran

[Emma Mayhew @emmamayhew9]

I was very honoured to be one of the three women nominated for the VC's Award for Leadership. Many congratulations to @ekfarran and the winner, announced last night, @KarenGates1 👏#ProudToBeSurrey @UniOfSurrey

[Emily Farran @ekfarran]

Really enjoyed @UniOfSurrey VC awards event last night, celebrating achievements of amazing colleagues. Proud to be one of three finalists for the VC leadership award: "Awarded to an individual member of staff who has exhibited strong and effective leadership." #proudtobesurrey

[Prof Nancy Doyle @NancyDoylePsych]

UK national survey on #neurodiversity at work:
We would like to boost replies from: defence, police, healthcare, fire service, retail, transport, hospitality
Can you help us by reposting the link and distributing in your networks?
The link is here: https://t.co/4AR2to9Swb

[CoGDeV Lab @cog_dev_lab]

Spatial Reasoning skills have been found to correlate with STEM careers positively. After just one week, our lab member, Sarah McCarthy found an improvement in Year 2’s Spatial language skills using the Spatial Reasoning Toolkit. https://t.co/1hvCJPtu6h

[Emily Farran @ekfarran]

Fully-funded PhD studentship. Come & join @cog_dev_lab. Learn about spatial cognition, navigation, virtual reality, citizen science
https://t.co/BeC4iyimes with myself, @Jan_Wiener @pk_shishodia, and collaboration with @JaneSHerbert1 @hugospiers @seaheroquest @GuildfordLL

[CoGDeV Lab @cog_dev_lab]

“One of our amazing Lab Members, Dr Emily McDougal, has recently appeared on the PsychologiCALL podcast discussing ADHD in the classroom. To find out more visit our webpage: https://t.co/kWqAqxa72D and https://t.co/BxmNVe5lvq
@mimsiemcd

[oodlu @oodlu_tweets]

Find out more about the @UniOfSurrey Blocs app (https://t.co/AbfleonYA7) here: https://t.co/0mokG02p8y #edchat #edtech #HomeSchool #homeschooling #education #free #Edinburgh #socialenterprise #school

[Surrey [email protected] @SurreyPsych]

Dr #RobWilson is one of the UK’s leading specialist BDD therapists. His workshop on #BodyDysmorphicDisorder is open to professional practising therapists/psychologists and for students of counselling/clinical psychology and CBT.

Book your place now | https://t.co/u1wTveJB7c

[Health Sciences Surrey @healthscisurrey]

Great to be celebrating the work of our nominees and winners at the Faculty prizes for excellence!

[CoGDeV Lab @cog_dev_lab]

This year we have 4 placement Research Assistants working within the CoGDeV lab: Katie, Heather, Holly, and Emily🙂

[Centre for Educational Neuroscience @UoL_CEN]

Tomorrow at 4pm GMT (5pm CET) - Dr Jo Van Herwegen @JoVanHerwegen will be be giving a free CPD session for teachers on facts and myths about dyscalculia. Further info and free registration 👇🏻

[Emily Farran @ekfarran]

Join our lovely team and work with us on this exciting project! Deadlines 6th Nov (post-doc) and 9th Nov (project officer). We will be working with teachers to deliver a whole-class Lego intervention, to support spatial and maths skills.

[Open Science Feed @OpenScienceR]

"Help Shape the Transition to Open." What #libraries can do. https://t.co/BGKZBI0MW8

#Library #OpenScience #OpenAccess