About this day
For A level and IB students
Join us at Psychology in Action for an exciting day of informative sessions and inspirational stories that will give your students real insight into psychology beyond the classroom. Our experienced speakers will deliver five engaging sessions that examine the theories and applications of psychology in the modern world.
The day will also include a special session on examination success designed to provide students with the tools that they need to excel. With plenty of opportunities to directly engage with the speakers, this event is sure to help your students realise their potential, and discover how psychology applies to their studies, careers, and daily lives. Book now to secure your places!
“A great opportunity for our students’ ideas about psychology to be stretched and challenged beyond the A-level specification.”
— Lady Eleanor Holles, Autumn 2024 —
Programme & speakers
Serial Killers: Why the Fascination? Ross Bartels, Lecturer in Forensic Psychology, University of Lincoln
Although rare and morbid, people are fascinated with serial killers! But why is this? In this talk, Ross will discuss his research examining people’s interest in serial murderers and the psychological characteristics associated with this dark interest.
About Dr Ross Bartels
Ross is a Senior Lecturer in Forensic Psychology at the University of Lincoln. His research examines the fantasies and beliefs underlying offending, as well as people’s attitudes towards those who’ve offended. He also likes to read minds on the side for fun.
Music, Identity and Relationships Catherine Loveday, Professor of Neuropsychology, University of Westminster
In this talk, Catherine will explain why music is such a powerful cue for our personal memories, and will then discuss how this can play an important role in supporting our sense of identity and attachment to others.
About Professor Catherine Loveday
Catherine Loveday is a Professor of Neuropsychology at the University of Westminster. Her research focusses on how memories are formed, accessed and lost. She is author of “The Secret World of the Brain” and appears regularly on Radio 4’s All In The Mind.