Neuropsychologist interested in memory, music, neurodevelopment, & neuroendocrinology. Author of The Secret World of the Brain. Trustee at AgeUKBarnet. She/her.

University of Westminster
Joined October 2009
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Join me for Peaceful Proms Mornings every Friday from 9 on @BBCRadio3 #Unwind. Musicians choose the piece that helps them find their focus. @CathLoveday on music and the mind and some gorgeous tracks from past and present Proms! bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m002gl…
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Ep 4 of Mempathy is out! We address a very common question I get asked: “Does my relative have dementia?” I outline some of the key things to look out for, and what steps can be taken regardless of whether you feel able to have that difficult conversation mempathy.podbean.com
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Professor Catherine Loveday 💙 retweeted
Do you listen to music while you study too? Does it help you learn? How does music impact our mind? Join me and @CathLoveday at @hayfestival on Sunday 25th May - tickets are here and free! @BBCRadio3 Unwind. hayfestival.com/p-23872-bbc-…
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Good to hear @sianwilliams100 this morning. Loved her show since day one. Great for listening on earphones studying in the library.
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Ep 3 of Mempathy is now out! Sometimes people with dementia-related memory loss are convinced that something happened but others know it didn’t. Why does this happen? Should you correct them? We discuss our personal experiences and chew over the science mempathy.podbean.com
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Professor Catherine Loveday 💙 retweeted
Gorgeous classical music to destress and unwind to, flow and focus with, study or flop out to every day on @BBCRadio3 Unwind - tips on music and mood for #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek 👇 bbc.co.uk/programmes/m0024qv… @CathLoveday @BBCRadio3
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Our second Mempathy episode is out today! We talk about why memory loss affects people’s ability to picture themselves in the future. The science in this episode is relevant to all of us. On all the usual podcast platforms or you can listen here: mempathy.podbean.com
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I have a new podcast called Mempathy, about dementia-related memory loss. It’s light-hearted and fun but tackles important topics and offers concrete advice and solutions. Please give it a listen & share with others. On all usual platforms or here: mempathy.podbean.com
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Professor Catherine Loveday 💙 retweeted
‘In a strange way, I feel I know my mum better now than I ever did…’ Professor @CathLoveday (@UniWestminster) on the story behind her new podcast, ‘Mempathy’. bps.org.uk/psychologist/stra…
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If anyone could spare 3 minutes to do a very quick informal survey on friendship, I’d be most grateful! Looking for people over 30. Thank you westminsterpsych.az1.qualtri…
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Professor Catherine Loveday 💙 retweeted
So exciting to be part of this amazing line-up! I’m on air with Classical Unwind every morning from 9-12. Uplifting music to ease into the day - with brilliant insights on music and mood from @CathLoveday Join us on @BBCRadio3Unwind bbc.co.uk/programmes/m0024qv…
Delighted that @BBCRadio3 Unwind is now live on @BBCSounds. A fresh line-up of programmes and presenters, playing a diverse range of music that you simply won’t hear anywhere else. bbc.co.uk/sounds/schedules/b…
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Looking forward to attending the open day for Psychology at @BristolUni tomorrow with my eldest. If anyone has any tips for our visit (to Bristol or the university) I’d love to hear them.
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Professor Catherine Loveday 💙 retweeted
Excited about this new project with @celinevangolde and Prof Andy Roberts (law). We're searching for a top-rate student for a *fully funded PhD post* which will be based at the beautiful Uni of Sydney! Open to home & international students. Stipend + tuition fees provided.
New fully-funded #PhD opportunity in #legalpsychology Investigate a crucial issue- the use of police BWC recordings in the prosecution of DFV cases- that could have significant implications for police practice and criminal justice🚔 ⚖️ sydney.edu.au/scholarships/d… @kimawade
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Professor Catherine Loveday 💙 retweeted
Have you got 10 minutes? Our latest project looks at making public transport more accessible for neurodivergent people. Open to anyone 16yrs+ in the UK who has used public transport. You do NOT need to be neurodivergent to take part. Www.autistica.org.uk/our-res…
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Professor Catherine Loveday 💙 retweeted
With news today that MPs are considering new smartphone bans and regulations, I thought it was worth resharing the letter I sent over the summer:
Here's my letter to MPs and Peers. Some key points: - current fear-driven narratives around tech use are disempowering people - no clear evidence base for blanket bans being useful - building digital literacy skills is essential, for young people as well as parents/caregivers
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Professor Catherine Loveday 💙 retweeted
Nearly 700 people joined us at yesterday's #SilverSunday event at @MiddlesexUni. Fantastic to see so many people enjoying the talks, performances, activities & workshops. One attendee told us, ‘I loved every minute!' Only good things come out of community events like this!🫂
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