Information on Loughborough
News Index
2010
Mar 2010Feb 2010
Jan 2010
2009
Dec 2009Nov 2009
Oct 2009
Sep 2009
Aug 2009
Jul 2009
Jun 2009
May 2009
Apr 2009
Mar 2009
Feb 2009
Jan 2009
2008
Dec 2008Nov 2008
Oct 2008
Sep 2008
Aug 2008
Jul 2008
Jun 2008
May 2008
Apr 2008
Mar 2008
Feb 2008
Jan 2008
2007
Dec 2007Nov 2007
Oct 2007
Sep 2007
Aug 2007
Jul 2007
Jun 2007
May 2007
Psychologists to present new and controversial findings at prestigious scientific event in Leicester
Posted on 08/04/09
University of Leicester
The University of Leicester School of Psychology is to host a meeting of the Experimental Psychology Society (EPS) for the first time in the Societys 63-year history, from 15th-17th April.
The Society began life in 1946 in Cambridge and, since then, it has became one of the most distinguished societies for psychological research in the world. It holds regular scientific meetings at universities across the UK, and these meetings have developed into prestigious events of considerable scientific importance in experimental psychology research.
Tim Jordan, Professor of Cognitive Neuroscience at the University commented: This will be the first time in the Societys 63 year history that it has held a meeting here at the University of Leicester, and this represents a major scientific milestone for Leicester and for the EPS.
I took on the task of arranging the meeting shortly after taking the Chair at Leicester in 2005 (these events take a long time to set up) and I am delighted that the EPS agreed to hold its meeting here.
In many ways, I think this first for Psychology at Leicester reflects the quality of the experimental research conducted in the School of Psychology, and I expect this will be the first of many more important milestones in the continued development of research excellence in the School.
Among the highlights of the meeting will be a Prize Lecture by Professor Steve Tipper (Bangor University) entitled Simulation of another persons behaviour: Effects on object and person attributes.
Professor Tim Jordan and Dr Kevin Paterson are holding a symposium to present new findings from research at Leicester and across the world, entitled Split-fovea processing in visual word recognition and reading. The human brain has two hemispheres and the way in which the two eyes convey information from words on the page to each of these hemispheres (essentially, how we read) is a major area of research in psychology and neuroscience. This symposium will address this highly controversial topic and reflects the substantial amount of world-leading research on vision, neuroscience and reading that is conducted in the School of Psychology at Leicester.
The School has many areas of research excellence and was commended in the last Research Assessment Exercise for the research conducted in the Language, Perception and Cognitive Processes research group. The activities of this research group are represented by many of the talks given at the meeting and incorporate key areas of vision, language, cognition, cognitive and behavioural neuroscience.
Latest Loughborough News
Easter Holiday Events in Leicestershire to view online |
|---|
Created: Wednesday 17th of March 2010 06:30:01 PM  Community Services17 March 2010Easter Holiday Events in Leicestershire to view onlineLeicestershire museums, libraries and country parks will be hosting numerous events, many of which are free throughout the school holidays to keep the family entertained across the county. There’s something for everyone, whether your family enjoy arts and crafts, games and puzzles, historical or nature events.... Read More: Easter Holiday Events in Leicestershire to view online |
‘In the Frame’ winner announced at Harborough Museum |
Created: Wednesday 17th of March 2010 04:30:02 PM Community Services 17 March 2010. .... Read More: ‘In the Frame’ winner announced at Harborough Museum |
Praise for long serving school governors |
Created: Wednesday 17th of March 2010 04:30:01 PM 17 March 2010Praise for long serving school governorsPhoto Opportunity: School governors from all over the County will be thanked for serving their local communities at a special reception hosted by Roger Wilson, the Chairman of Leicestershire County Council. The event is taking place at County Hall on Tuesday 23rd March at 5.... Read More: Praise for long serving school governors |
Park and ride scoops two awards |
Created: Wednesday 17th of March 2010 12:30:01 PM 17 March 2010Park and ride scoops two awardsThe Enderby park and ride scheme has scooped two awards in the Parking Review British Parking Awards 2010. The £9.... Read More: Park and ride scoops two awards |
Recycled humps, quieter bumps |
Created: Wednesday 17th of March 2010 10:30:01 AM 17 March 2010Recycled humps, quieter bumpsRubber speed bumps are being used to cut traffic speed in Syston. The innovative safety measures, made from recycled rubber tyres, are the first of their kind in Leicestershire and have been put in along Barkby Road.... Read More: Recycled humps, quieter bumps |
Related Loughborough News
LEADING ACADEMIC TO HEAD SCHOOL OF PSYCHOLOGY AT UNIVERSITY OF LEICESTER |
|---|
Created: Tuesday 8th of April 2008 12:01:02 PM  A leading academic, who has previously worked with the US multinational ITT as a specialist in human-computer interaction, is to join the University of Leicester as the new Head of the School of Psychology.... Read More: LEADING ACADEMIC TO HEAD SCHOOL OF PSYCHOLOGY AT UNIVERSITY OF LEICESTER |
Forensic Research Centre to share expertise with East Midlands prison and probation services |
Created: Thursday 20th of August 2009 12:08:56 PM  agreement between University of Leicester Forensic Research Centre and the National Offender Management Service (NOMS), East Midlands to be signed on 20th August... Read More: Forensic Research Centre to share expertise with East Midlands prison and probation services |
Loughborough academic achieves international society post |
Created: Thursday 5th of June 2008 01:42:00 PM Professor Stuart Biddle, who led the SSES from 2001-2007, is named President Elect of the International Society for Behavioural Nutrition and Physical Activity (ISBNPA) with immediate effect ... Read More: Loughborough academic achieves international society post |
Loughborough academic achieves international society post |
Created: Sunday 28th of December 2008 10:48:05 PM  Loughborough academic achieves international society post Loughborough University s former head of the School of Sport and Exercise Sciences (SSES) has been named President of an international society which focuses on research into obesity, physical activity and nutrition. Professor Stuart Biddle, who led the SSES from 2001-2007, is named President Elect of the International Society for Behavioural Nutrition and Physical Activity (ISBNPA) with immediate effect and will take up the role of President in June 2009.... Read More: Loughborough academic achieves international society post |
Loughborough Building Society Open for Business |
Created: Saturday 21st of March 2009 04:03:11 PM Loughborough Building Society is Open for Business was the message from the meeting held by Andy Reed MP with Loughborough Building Society.... |
Most Read Loughborough News (today)
Graffiti Workshops in Loughborough and Charnwood |
|---|
Created: Friday 18th of July 2008 11:00:00 AM  A SERIES of free graffiti workshops could help creative youngsters avoid a brush with the law. Charnwood Community Safety Partnership, of which Charnwood Borough Council is a partner, is staging the six-week programme of graffiti workshops in three neighbourhoods to give 11 to 16-year-olds an alternative means of expression rather than daubing slogans and images on buildings throughout the Borough.... |
Ladybird Survey |
Created: Tuesday 29th of April 2008 09:03:00 AM  Ladybirds ( or ladybugs if you are American) are loved by the public but now help is needed to monitor local numbers as an invasive species called the harlequin ladybird spreads across England.... Read More: Ladybird Survey |
Lollipop sisters not just doing it for themselves |
Created: Friday 4th of April 2008 05:29:00 PM  Helping children to get to school safely is a family affair for two sisters who are urging others to come forward and become a School Crossing Patrol.... Read More: Lollipop sisters not just doing it for themselves |
Mini moto campaign in Loughborough is a crushing success. |
Created: Wednesday 2nd of July 2008 03:31:00 PM  14 motorbikes and mini-motos have been crushed after they were confiscated by police in Loughborough during a crack down on young people who drive dangerously and inconsiderately on roads, parks and public places.... Read More: Mini moto campaign in Loughborough is a crushing success. |
Loughborough MP Announces Free Chess Sets for Schools |
Created: Wednesday 13th of February 2008 07:16:01 PM  Andy Reed MP today announced the giving away of chess sets to schools. The chess sets are available for schools as part of a scheme to provide a quarter of a million chess sets into the school network. Negotiations with manufacturers and distributors means that ten sets and boards can be offered to every school in England. ... Read More: Loughborough MP Announces Free Chess Sets for Schools |
Most Read Loughborough News (this month)
Loughborough Astra Zeneca Closure |
|---|
Created: Tuesday 2nd of March 2010 04:03:15 PM Charnwood Borough Council has today learned that the Astra Zeneca has decided to close its facility in Loughborough by the end of 2011. The announcement is a huge blow and a major loss of employment in the Borough and in Loughborough in particular. ... Read More: Loughborough Astra Zeneca Closure |
Family of Ernest Mathers pay tribute to him |
Created: Saturday 20th of February 2010 07:49:32 AM  Family of Ernest Mathers pay tribute to him Ernest pictured with his common law wife Nina The family of a man killed in a road traffic collision have paid tribute to him. 46-year-old Ernest Mathers from Doncaster was killed in a road traffic collision at around 1.... Read More: Family of Ernest Mathers pay tribute to him |
Action group to meet regarding Astra Zeneca announcement |
Created: Wednesday 3rd of March 2010 11:03:57 AM An action group consisting of local organisations is to meet on Friday to discuss yesterday s (Tue) announcement by Astra Zeneca. Charnwood Borough Council has organised the urgent meeting after the pharmaceutical firm announced it will close its operation in the town by the end of next year. This will mean a loss of nearly 1,200 jobs. ... Read More: Action group to meet regarding Astra Zeneca announcement |
Appeal following incident at Loughborough University |
Created: Friday 26th of February 2010 08:10:01 PM  Appeal following incident at Loughborough UniversityPolice are appealing for witnesses following the report of a serious sexual assault in Loughborough. The incident is alleged to have happened sometime between 1.... Read More: Appeal following incident at Loughborough University |
Thirteen people arrested in 'Bling' crackdown |
Created: Wednesday 24th of February 2010 10:20:01 PM  Thirteen people arrested in 'Bling' crackdownThirteen people have been arrested in the first phase of a Force-wide operation to crackdown on criminals living lavish lifestyles from the proceeds of crime. The ‘Too Much Bling? Give us a Ring’ campaign was launched on February 10, 2010, encouraging members of the public to call Crimestoppers anonymously to let police know of any people who may be living beyond their means from drug money or ill gotten gains.... |