Professor of Cognitive Neuroscience in the Department of Psychology, and Head of the School of Biological Sciences, University of Cambridge. Husband, father of two boys and one dog, half-pint rower and ex-cricketer www.memlab.psychol.cam.ac.uk
Excited about new @cam.ac.uk Professorship that will soon be advertised for a behavioural change expert to address challenges affecting biodiversity, conservation and sustainability
Cambridge seeks behaviour change expert to tackle climate crisis as first Hatton Professor of SustainabilityTrinity College and University of Cambridge launch global hunt for new professor of sustainability who can help help effect change in choices and actions taken by the public.www.cam.ac.ukThe arts, humanities, and social sciences are essential to understanding our history, culture, and shared humanity, yet their value is increasingly being overlooked at a time when society needs them most. It baffles me.
Hetan Shah‘Thousands of university job cuts in humanities and social sciences are creating widespread cold spots for languages, classics and theology degrees, the British Academy has warned’ www.theguardian.com/education/20...
Welcome the great @john-duncan.bsky.social to Bluesky. A neuroscientist renowned for his work on the brain's "multiple-demand" system, which supports complex thinking, problem-solving, and intelligent behaviour. His research has shaped how we understand cognitive control and human intelligence.
New MemLab publication led by Will Duckett finds that only trial-by-trial measures reveal links between subjectively experienced vividness and objective memory accuracy in younger and older adults, and people with aphantasia www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
As someone who regularly stands on this station platform, I can tell you it looks a lot less idyllic now
Richard Morris'Letchworth Station, Hertfordshire.' Painted in 1912, Spencer Gore's series of compositions between August and November in this year were the most radical of his career. They have an intensity of colour and originality, which is unparalleled amongst the Camden Town artists.
Vivid memories are all over the BBC website front page! It takes just a few minutes to complete our public survey: cambridge.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
The brilliant @kasiamojescik.bsky.social and Martha McGill join @claudiahammond.bsky.social and @catherineloveday.bsky.social on BBC Radio 4 All in the Mind this morning to launch our new public survey of vivid memories. You can take part here: cambridge.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
BBC Radio 4 - All in the Mind, Are there multiple subtypes of autism, and how vivid are your memories?A new study suggests that autism’s genetic profile differs with age at diagnosis.www.bbc.co.ukVery sad to hear this news. The Creative Mind one of the books that inspired me to study cognition and the brain. Lucky to meet Maggie a couple of times years later, emphasised value of conversations across disciplines. Didn’t understand everything, but learned a lot!
Anil SethMaggie Boden's passing is a sad loss to many of us personally, and to cognitive science and philosophy as a whole. This obituary, by Michael Rosenwald, was published the other day in @nytimes.com
The Cambridge Alumni Magazine wanted to find out what a few MemLab researchers are up to. Read about Martha McGill, Will Duckett and Julia Maybury and their fascinating research in this article from the latest issue.
Remember this...Memory is strange: sometimes crystal clear on people and places we came across years ago, often much more cloudy on things that happened just last week.www.alumni.cam.ac.ukI'm proud that @cambridgebiosci.bsky.social is leading the way in advancing our understanding of the fundamental mechanisms of women's biology, which is essential to improving lifelong health and supporting intergenerational health outcomes
Putting women’s health in the spotlightCambridge researchers are working to undo a longstanding male bias in health research, to help drive more effective healthcare for all.www.cam.ac.ukSo very sorry to hear this news. Simon was a regular contributor to our Subjective Experience of Remembering workshops, and was always so warm and supportive and full of interesting things to say. I'm very sorry to think that our paths won't cross again. Sincere condolences to all who knew him.
Durham UCUAbsolutely heartbroken to learn that Professor Simon James has passed away after a short illness. Simon was a stalwart union rep in the English Department, and a personal friend to many of us in the branch. We'll miss his humour, his passion, and his dedication to making things better for people.
I am recruiting a postgraduate research assistant to work in the Cambridge Memory Lab, administering cognitive tasks and helping with lab administration. Would suit someone who's just finished their degree and wants to gain research experience before further study. Please apply!
Research Assistant (Fixed Term) - Job Opportunities - University of CambridgeResearch Assistant (Fixed Term) in the Department of Psychology at the University of Cambridge.www.jobs.cam.ac.ukThe list of candidates for the position of Chancellor of the University of Cambridge has now been finalised. Candidate statements are available on the website. The person elected will be the University's formal and ceremonial head, a key role. Voting will take place in July. Please vote if eligible!
University of CambridgeToday we are announcing the full list of candidates for the next Chancellor of the University of Cambridge. Explore the list of candidates and why they are standing 👉 cam.ac.uk/chancellor-candidates