UoC Psychology

School of #Psychology at the University of Chester, UK. @uochester

[University of Chester @uochester]

A true crime enthusiast who began studying Forensic Psychology at the University of Chester is now aiming for a career in research and academia, having gone “above and beyond” in her studies.

👉 Read more here: https://t.co/yvZh8vsNcC

[University of Chester @uochester]

Interested in applying to the University of Chester through Clearing?

Call our Clearing advisers on 01244 567470 to talk through your options 📞 Or explore our courses and learn more about the Clearing application process here - https://t.co/MaQY9dMu3H

[University of Chester @uochester]

Clearing is now open!

Haven’t applied to university yet, or didn’t get the offers you were hoping for? Clearing could be your chance to find the right course and the right place.

Want to learn more? Visit https://t.co/MaQY9dMu3H or speak to a Clearing adviser on 01244 567470 ☎️

[UoC Psychology @UoCPsych]

Can you spot a #psychopath? In the 1st episode of our brand-new Psychology Of... crime miniseries, host Dr Clea Wright is joined by psychologist & writer Dr Emma Kavanagh to discuss the science of psychopathy. Listen to the full conversation on #Spotify.
https://t.co/EfFu6haxRF

[University of Chester @uochester]

The University’s #Psychology team made a strong impact at the UK #Games Expo 2026, showcasing an innovative Psychology #Revision Game. @UoCPsych

Read more here 👉https://t.co/oyzSQnQ7Ei

[Chester SciBar @ChesterSciBar]

WHAT A NIGHT!
Cloaks, scrolls, lies & lie detectors. A truly traitorous evening with lots of audience participation.
You won't be surprised to know that the SciBar audience are a clever lot and are better than average at spotting lies. Huge thanks to Kevin & Connor from @UoCPsych

[Astrid Schepman @astridschep]

Our new article: The modified fighting hypothesis of handedness: Evidence from sharp force injuries and further considerations https://t.co/2OuqPzSKtU #oa #evolution #laterality @UoCPsych

[Kevin Hochard @KevHochard]

Connor Pell and I will be joining @ChesterSciBar tomorrow night (12th of May) delivering a session on the #Psychology of #TheTraitors in the StoryHouse from 7.30pm. If you're in the Chester area, join us for a drink and some traitorous fun.

[University of Chester @uochester]

Male bumblebees are more active and flexible in behaviour than female #bees, new University of Chester-led #research has found after creating tasks to analyse how the insects explore, recognise colours and learn to earn rewards.

More 👉 https://t.co/IBL7UIeelD

@UoCPsych

[Chester SciBar @ChesterSciBar]

Join us in May to hear from Connor Pell & @KevHochard from @UoCPsych as we explore how #TheTraitors contestants deal with deception, distrust & decision-making.
Trust us, it'll be great! ...Or will it?*
ℹ️https://t.co/IroK9D6uBM
📅12/05
📍@storyhouselive
*Yes, it absolutely will!

[Kevin Hochard @KevHochard]

@FionaHTM @ThePsychologyOf Episode out now. https://t.co/ddL33KOjgC

[Kevin Hochard @KevHochard]

Dr Clea Wright and I joined @BBCNews live on iPlayer last night to discuss the #Psychology of @the_traitors_ from humour to deception.

@uochester

[Kevin Hochard @KevHochard]

Myself and colleagues will be appearing on Everything's Psychology discussing #TheTraitorsUK #CelebrityTraitors

[University of Chester @uochester]

Meet Pepe - one of the urban red #squirrels researchers from the universities of Chester and Oulu monitored to find out more about how human activities impact their problem-solving skills - and potentially their chances of thriving.

https://t.co/AFf1BG0yk3

@UoCPsych @BehavEcol

[Psychology Of (The Traitors) @ThePsychologyOf]

Our hosts spoke to a public audience about the Psychology of #TheTraitors at the #FestivalofIdeas @uochester @UoCPsych
Check out the podcast, including episodes on other social phenomena, here https://t.co/jubQvg3OFZ

[Psychology Of (The Traitors) @ThePsychologyOf]

It's Glasto weekend! Check out our latest Podcast ep "The Psychology of Music" with Clea Wright, Margaret Cousins, and Kevin Rodgers
https://t.co/jubQvg3OFZ
@glastonbury #Glastonbury2025 @BBCRadio2 @BBCRadio1 @uochester @UoCPsych

[University of Chester @uochester]

We’ve been ranked 5th in the UK for course quality by Uni Compare! This award is voted for by students and considers factors such as the course having interesting and relevant modules, and ongoing support for students. Learn more about our courses here https://t.co/0eEVOwc3bX

[University of Chester @uochester]

As part of our Festival of Ideas, join us for an inspiring conversation with Hannah Cockroft, one of Great Britain’s most successful Paralympians! Hannah will share insights into her career and the barriers she has overcome.
4th July 2-3pm at Storyhouse

https://t.co/qLSHmBaG4x

[University of Chester @uochester]

Are you in year 12 or 13 and thinking of Psychology at University? Our taster days are the perfect introduction! We will be running a series of taster lectures, demonstrating our research equipment and talking about life as an undergraduate in Psychology: https://t.co/QUukgCWE4A

[Astrid Schepman @astridschep]

Our new article: Side preferences in human dyads when walking: the influence of country, threat, handedness, and sex @uocpsych https://t.co/jUX5rhjNqr