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I had never been to Aberdeen before I moved to the city to start studying for my psychology degree but the four years that lay ahead were to be an experience I would not trade for anything in the world. I was interested in the science of psychology and…

I am incredibly grateful to be awarded the Alan B Milne Memorial Prize for best undergraduate thesis in psychology. When considering the challenge of working on a thesis project under the unusual conditions of last year it feels particularly special to receive this price.

Regardless of the challenging circumstances of…

Hiya! My name is Jack Hellberg and I am a 4th year Psychology student. I have a personal connection with psychology in healthcare, and I am planning on pursuing a career in clinical psychology. I am specifically interested in the obstacles faced by the LGBTQIA+ community.

I was born and…

Since starting my degree at Aberdeen Uni, my interest in Psychology has grown and transformed. While I started out doing a joint degree, my growing interest in Psychology and Medical Science courses made me decide to switch to a single honours BSc Psychology degree, and I’ve grown more and more…

I feel very honoured to have been awarded the Anderson Prize by the School of Psychology. Especially in an academic year like this past one – which was so out of the ordinary and a bit hard to get used to – it means a lot to receive this award.

The BPS (British Psychological Society) Undergraduate Conference is an annual event, where Level 4 students get the opportunity to present their thesis projects, meet fellow students from other universities and hear about their thesis projects. It is a great opportunity for students to network with their peers and…

I am a BSc Psychology student who will start my final year (level 4) in September. My individual curiosity of understanding why people behave the way they do made me want to pursue a degree in psychology and broaden my knowledge in human bengs. 

I am originally from…

I'm Nwadiaso and I’m currently studying MSc Psychological Studies. You know how you’ve always been interested in something, but it just seemed like a faraway interest that might never pan out? That’s the relationship I have with Psychology. I have always been interested in the mind, mental health, how…

What was supposed to be my “regular” 3-week Christmas holiday back home in Helsinki in December 2020 turned into almost a 5-month long stay as the government guidelines prevented me from returning back to Aberdeen. Funnily enough, the same thing happened last time I left Aberdeen in March 2020…