University of Southampton School of Psychology Podcast

Megan Charles (Alumnus) shares the winding path from her BSc in Psychology to her current role as a Senior Data Consultant. She discusses the career uncertainty she experienced along the journey and she talks about her published undergraduate research project. She additionally explains how she took advantage of the career resources available at the University of Southampton and how she uses the knowledge she gained as a psychology student in her role as a data consultant. Hosted on Acast. See

In this episode, Laura Smith shares her journey as she completes her BSc, MSc, and PhD in Psychology at the University of Southampton. Along the route, she explains how course representatives serve students and how the School of Psychology takes on student feedback. Laura further shares her best study tips and habits. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dr Emma Palmer-Cooper (Lecturer) shares her journey from navigating dyslexia as a child to becoming a psychologist and university lecturer. She discusses how her research has influenced NHS treatment policies, and creating and teaching the Psychology of Mental Health module. She additionally talks about the benefits of creativity and the crafts sessions she has organized for students. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dr Claire Hart (Associate Professor and Southampton Alumnus) shares her journey from infant school to the completion of her PhD and becoming a social psychologist. She further discusses the rewarding experience of teaching “The Psychology of Attractiveness”, and she tells how she ended up on Great Britain's kickboxing team and how she started a hedgehog rescue. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.