Professor of Cognitive Neuroscience @CambPsych and Head of @Cambridge_SBS. Fellow, @EmmaCambridge. Husband, father of two boys and one dog. Rower and cricketer.
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Shaping the future of Biological Sciences at Cambridge
How do you design research environments for the next 30–50 years?
Our Future Estate Programme is rethinking how science, sustainability and people come together.
Find out more: bio.cam.ac.uk/future-estate-…
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We are recruiting volunteers for in-person studies run by the Memory Lab at the University of Cambridge.
If you are interested, please complete this form: cambridge.eu.qualtrics.com/j…
If you have any questions, please email [email protected]
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Do you have a memory so vivid you can relive it?
@CambPsych and @durham_uni are exploring how vivid human memories work across our lives – and how ideas about vivid memory have evolved over centuries.
Your experiences could help us understand memory in new ways.
Take our survey: bit.ly/3J9Tzdm
ALT Person in a pink sweater smiling with eyes closed, framed by blurred pink flowers, with text 'Do you have a memory so vivid you can relive it?'
The brilliant Kasia Mojescik and Martha McGill join @claudiahammond and @CathLoveday on @BBCRadio4 All in the Mind this morning to launch our new public survey of vivid memories. bbc.co.uk/programmes/m002l34…. You can take part here: cambridge.eu.qualtrics.com/j…
I'm proud that @Cambridge_SBS 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
cam.ac.uk/stories/putting-wo…
I'm 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. Do apply! jobs.cam.ac.uk/job/51674/
We all stand on the shoulders of giants, and I'm very aware of how fortunate I am to follow in the footsteps of so many @Cambridge_Uni researchers who made fundamental contributions to our understanding of memory cam.ac.uk/research/news/the-…
With support from @UKRI_News's new cross research council funding scheme, we recently launched our project 'When Memories Come Alive' with the first meeting of Memory Club, bringing people together from diverse disciplines to reflect on vivid remembering
english.cam.ac.uk/research/m…
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|| New Publication (Nature Communications)
Psychological Booster Shots Targeting Memory Increase Long-Term Resistance Against Misinformation
doi.org/10.1038/s41467-025-5…
Press Release
ox.ac.uk/news/2025-03-11-new…
* Inoculation works
* Effects dissipate
* Booster shots work
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We are pleased to announce Prof Jon Simons as the new Head of the School of Biological Sciences at @Cambridge_Uni.
Prof Simons will lead the implementation of the School’s academic vision across research, undergraduate, and postgraduate education.
bit.ly/3EbF2Li
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Sharing #Christmas spirit across Downing Site, @Cambridge_Uni tonight✨
A great initiative, - the #SBS Caroling Choir performing to raise funds for Jimmy's 🙌 jimmyscambridge.org.uk/
Donate if you can🌲🌨️
#charity #homelessness #cambridge – at Cambridge, England
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Our Master’s course in Biological Sciences is now open for applications!
MPhil students Judith and Angela share their experiences applying to Cambridge and offer top tips to help you prepare for your interview!
Funding deadline: 7 January 2025 ➡️bit.ly/4eYS0ZY
Four new collaborative academic positions available in biological sciences at the University of Cambridge. Please share widely!!
We are recruiting leading scientists in the Biological Sciences to join our interdisciplinary and innovative research community @Cambridge_Uni!
Find out more about the positions and the School: bit.ly/4fMTBmF
Apply by 26 January 2025!
Only a few days left to apply for one of our interdisciplinary memory vividness postdoc positions! Deadline 25 November.
As part of an exciting new @UKRI_News interdisciplinary study of the vividness of memory, we are recruiting two post-doctoral researchers, one in cognitive neuroscience (jobs.cam.ac.uk/job/48823/) and one in intellectual and cultural history (jobs.cam.ac.uk/job/48767/). Please share!
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NEW on Wonkhe: Rachel Wolf argues the tuition fee rise doesn't signal Labour's confidence in universities - they must show value to communities and working people wonkhe.com/blogs/universitie…
🚨JOB ALERT! As well as two postdoc positions (see below), we're also recruiting a part-time research project coordinator for our interdisciplinary memory vividness study. jobs.cam.ac.uk/job/49109/
As part of an exciting new @UKRI_News interdisciplinary study of the vividness of memory, we are recruiting two post-doctoral researchers, one in cognitive neuroscience (jobs.cam.ac.uk/job/48823/) and one in intellectual and cultural history (jobs.cam.ac.uk/job/48767/). Please share!
Important feature in @Nature in which Rhys Morgan talks about his proposal that public-facing science-communication work should adhere to the same research-integrity principles that are used for scholarly publications
nature.com/articles/d41586-0…
