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Congratulations to the School of Psychology’s Emeritus Prof John Crawford who recently received the Barbara Wilson Lifetime Achievement Award from the British Psychological Society Division of Neuropsychology, in recognition of an outstanding contribution to neuropsychology.

On behalf of everyone in the School of Psychology, we are saddened to learn of the recent death of one of our former psychology graduates, Sir Ian Wood. Sir Ian graduated with a first class degree in psychology from the University of Aberdeen in 1964. truenorth.scot/sir-ian-wood

It’s World Youth Skills Day!🧑‍🏫 Today we recognise the importance of equipping young people with skills for employment. Want to develop your skills this summer?

✨ Wisdom From Our Team ✨ During revision season, looking after your wellbeing is just as important as the study itself. Small habits can make a big difference to how you feel and how well you learn. Taking care of your body helps your brain do its best work 🧠✨

Wooly is pleased to share that the Sir Duncan Rice Library is now open 24 hours, offering students even more flexibility during this busy study period. The Taylor Library also remains open from 9am - 5pm with extended hours on a Tuesday until 10pm 📚

✨ Wisdom From Our Team ✨ As you move through revision, understanding how you work best can make studying feel far more effective and less overwhelming. Noticing what supports your focus, and what gets in the way, is a powerful step toward studying smarter, not harder 🧠✨

🧠 Wooly is here with a gentle reminder for all our soon‑to‑be graduates… The Apply to Graduate deadline is this Friday, 24 April 2026! If you’re planning to graduate this year, make sure you’ve submitted your application in plenty of time. 🎓

✨Wisdom From Our Team✨ As exams get closer, our Wisdom From Our Team series is here to share simple strategies that make studying feel more balanced and sustainable. Switching between focused work and intentional rest can help you stay motivated and avoid burnout 🧠✨

PhD opportunity 🚨 We’re recruiting 3 fully funded PhD studentships at @abdnpsych University of Aberdeen! Work on perception, social cognition & cognitive science in a supportive, interdisciplinary environment 🌍Open to UK & international students Apply 👉 findaphd.com/phds/programme/…

Wooly wants to ensure that all our psychology students know what to do if they are absent from a class or would like to report mitigating circumstances. In these cases, please always log on to the Student Hub to submit a request from as soon as possible! 🧠

📝 SLS Workshop: Tips and Advice for more Productive Academic Writing This session offers practical advice on how to write more productively. 📆 Date: April 15 2026 ⏰ Time: 2pm - 3pm 📍 Location: Online - Sign up here: abdn.io/27y

✨ Wisdom From Our Team ✨ As exams approach, our Wisdom From Our Team series is here to share study and stress‑regulation tips from the School of Psychology. Rest is part of the strategy, not a distraction 🧠✨

⏳✨ One week to go! Our next 130th Celebration event Psychology in Industry is almost here.

Wooly’s visiting King’s College Chapel!⛪☀️ Wooly would like to remind everyone that services are held every Wednesday during the academic term. There are also daily and important annual services such as Remembrance and Founders Day held in the Chapel throughout the year.

📢 Attention Psychology Students!📢 We're looking to highlight your research, experiences, and achievements! Whether you're starting out in first year or working on your PhD, we'd love to share your story. 📧 Send your photos, news or stories to [email protected] 😊

💙 April is Stress Awareness Montn, with exams approaching, we know the pressure is building across campus. Our Wisdom From Our Team series is coming soon, packed with study strategies and stress‑regulation tips from the School of Psychology 🧠✨