Academic Work
Experience:
2016 - 2019
BSc Hons Psychology
Grade: First Class
Aberystwyth University
2016-2019
Research Assistant Volunteer
Aberystwyth University
September 2016 - June 2017
Student Staff Consultative Committee Volunteer
Aberystwyth University
2019
BPS Annual Student Conference (Presentation)
2019 - 2020
MSc/PsyRES Psychological Research
Grade: (Expected) Distinction
September 2019 - December 2019 Disability Working Group (Volunteer)
Bangor University
2020
Pscyhology Postgraduate Affairs Group (PsyPAG) Conference Online
2020 - Present
Postgraduate Researcher 1st Year Representative
Bangor University
Descriptions:
BSc First Year Modules: Applications of Psychology (20), Introduction to Social and Individual Behaviour (20), Personal Development Plan (10), Conceptual and Historical Issues in Psychology (20), Introduction to Psychological Research Methods (10), Introduction to Psychology: Investigation and Communication (20), Perspectives on Psychobiology and Cognition (20)
BSc Second Year Modules: Abnormal Psychology (20), Behavioural Neuroscience (20), Qualitative Research Methods (10), Health Psychology (20), Psychology in Practice (20), Quantitative Research Methods (10), Social Psychology (20)
BSc Third Year Modules: Cognitive Psychology (20), Drugs and Behaviour (20), Developmental Psychology & Individual Differences (20), Critical Review (20), Research Project (40)
I was awarded the BPS Welsh Branch prize for best undergraduate dissertation.
Research Assistant Volunteer Skills and Responsibilities: Transcription, Quantitative and Qualitative Data Input and Analysis, Literature Review, Dissemination, Academic Social Media
Student Staff Consultative Committee Skills and Responsibilities:
Disseminating student body qualms.
BPS Annual Student Conference Skills:
Dissemination, Networking, Public Speaking, Information Clarity, Powerpoint Production
MSc Modules:
Research Rotation (20), Research Methods Skills (20), Advanced Research Methods (20), Clinical and Applied Neuroscience Theory (20), Clinical and Applied Neuroscience Study Design (20), Brain Stimulation Methods (20), Research Project (60)
Disability Working Group Volunteer Skills and Responsibilities:
Disseminating student body disability qualms. This group was disbanded in December 2019.
PsyPAG2020
Dissemination, Networking, Public Speaking, Information Clarity, Poster Production
Postgraduate Researcher 1st Year Representative
Collecting and disseminating questions and concerns (and positive feedback) of the student body
Organising internal (Bangor University School of Psychology) Conferences
Meeting the doctoral school, College of Health Sciences and PhD Committee
2020 - Present
PhD Psychology
Teaching Psychology in Higher Education
Bangor University
PhD:
Check out my PhD blog to know what I am doing now!
Executive Functions Lab meetings are a common occurrence throughout the entirety of the PhD, exploring the work of others as well as providing the opportunity to present one's own work and ideas
2020/21 - Bangor Psychology PhD CPD Workshops
Bangor Psychology CPD PhD Workshops
Continued professional development in regard to Teaching Psychology in Higher Education. Topics include; information technology, study skills, assessments and feedback, pastoral care, administration, student engagement, quality assurance, cultural context, internationalization, employability and the future of teaching and learning in HE
January 2021 - Bangor Psychology Winter Conference
2021 - Bangor Psychology Winter Conference
This conference is an annual occurrence for the department, showcasing the brilliant work of PGR students at any point in their PhD or MRes. I was also the primary organiser of this conference, providing reasonable notice for abstract, poster and presentation submission, as well as setting up the online server (GatherTown), the programme, translation, and more.
March 2021 - I'm A Scientist Psychology Zone
March 2021 - I'm A Scientist Psychology Zone
I'm A Scientist connects school aged individuals, from primary school, to A-levels, to scientists who are doing research. The psychology zone ran for the entirety of March. Students vote on their favourite scientist, with a scientist announced as the winner for each week. At the end of the month, the scientist with the most votes wins some prize money! I was voted Scientist of the week within this month.
March 2021 - A-Level Talk
March 2021 - A-level Talk
Dr Petra Marcotti invited a host of willing PhD psychology students to present their work to A-level students.
March 2021 - Security and Policing Conference
March 2021 - Security and Policing Conference
This conference requires Home Office approval and showcases the future of policing and security for the UK.
General Skills:
Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowePoint, Outlook, SPSS, PsyToolKit