Psychology News
The Transformation of Warwick Psychology
The retrofit of the Psychology Building within the University of Warwick campus marks a significant milestone in the broader development of the campus, while simultaneously supporting the continued growth and success of the Department of Psychology.
This transformative project will enhance the university’s infrastructure by providing state-of-the-art teaching spaces, collaborative areas, and the opportunity to showcase key lab spaces to the public.
These upgraded facilities will not only accommodate a variety of teaching methods but also foster an environment that encourages innovation and interdisciplinary collaboration, ensuring the department remains one of the UK's leading research hubs.
PR Release: Mental defeat: the hidden experience fuelling daily suffering in chronic pain
In this study, researchers used an innovative real-time sampling method to capture these fluctuations, analysing data from 137 adults living with chronic non-cancer pain. Participants reported their thoughts, feelings, and behaviours three times a day over two separate weeks.
Professor Nicole Tang, Department of Psychology, University of Warwick and first author, said: “Pain is not something that can simply be taken away, it is someone’s reality. But how people relate to their pain, and the meaning they attach to it, can add an extra layer of distress that we might be able target with the right interventions.”
Prof Robin Goodwin and Olena Orlova (Research Assistant) met with Lord David Hanson (Home Office Minister) at the Home Office to discuss settlement arrangement for disabled Ukrainian refugees.
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Psychology Students empowers local pupils to become Mental Health Champions
Psychology students from the University of Warwick also participated, helping to lead activities and share insights into mental health awareness and the importance of looking out for others. The full-day interactive campus events, along with pre- and post-event sessions, featured workshops, group discussions, and activities designed to help pupils recognise and respond to mental health needs in themselves and others, and to explore how small, everyday actions can make a real difference to young people’s wellbeing.