PhD - Graduates

2019 - Ezra Zivrali, King's College London (with Francesca Happe)

Ageing and Autism Spectrum Disorder


2017 - Silvia Chapman, Goldsmiths, University of London (with Gianna Cocchini)
Unawareness of memory deficits following brain damage.


2017 - Owen Williams, St George's University of London (with Dr. Thomas Barrick)
A novel technique for more accurate detection of age-related brain lesions and prediction of future cognitive decline.

Masters Students

2020 Graduates

Megan Victory, MSc in Cognitive and Clinical Neuroscience

Research into the Impact of Ageing, Empathy and Traits of Autistic Spectrum Disorder on Theory of Mind Abilities


Natasha Vaughan, MSc in Foundations in Clinical Psychology and Health Services

The Effect of Social Media Use on Sleep Quality and Mental Health in Adults


Dara Staoianovici, MSc in Cognitive and Clinical Neuroscience

The Effect of Listening, Singing and Dancing Short-Term Interventions on the Behaviour of Dementia Patients


2019 Graduates

Laura Brady, MSc in Cognitive and Clinical Neuroscience

A Study into the Experiences and Impacts of Sensory Sensitivities across the Life-course of Adults with Autistic Spectrum Disorder.


Milena Paulini, MSc in Music, Mind and Brain

Bursting into Songs: Music’s Impact on Well-being in Older Adults’ Care Homes


2017 Graduates
Amy Hendon, MSc in Music, Mind and Brain
Unlocking your Turtle Song: Creative potential in people living with the Dementia

Emma Williams, MSc in Cognitive and Clinical Neuroscience
Exploring the effects of tDCS on mood in healthy older adults.

Dimitris Fousekis, MSc in Cognitive and Clinical Neuroscience 
How do Perceived Stress, Social Anxiety and Internal/External Locus of Control affect Cognitive Failure?


2016 Graduates
Sophie Izzard
, MSc in Foundations in Clinical Psychology and Health Services
Positivity and emotional regulation and inhibitory control across the lifespan.

Ionela Juri, MSc in Cognitive and Clinical Neuroscience 
The impact of brain stimulation on mood and working memory perofrmance in ageing.


2015 Graduates
Kine Ervik, MSc in Foundations in Clinical Psychology and Health Services
What is the impact of attending a participatory art service on well-being?

Anna Nogueria-Nicolau, MSc in Cognitive and Clinical Neuroscience 
White matter tract integrity in small vessel disease patients with and without depression.

Fabia Slaughter, MSc in Foundations in Clinical Psychology and Health Services
Is the modified checklist for autism in toddlers accurate in detecting autism among children with hearing deficits?

Rebecca Tweedy, MSc in Cognitive and Clinical Neuroscience 
Investigation of local and global processing in typical adults and adults with autism spectrum disorders.


2014 Graduates
Jessica Budgett, MSc in Cognitive and Clinical Neuroscience 
Autism traits in the general population: Examining the broad autism phenotype in typical ageing.

Winnie Chege, MSc in  Foundations in Clinical Psychology and Health Services
Can brain stimulation improve working memory performance in young adults?

Athanasia Metoki, MSc in Cognitive and Clinical Neuroscience 
Episodic and working memory associations with white matter integrity in cerebral small vessel disease.

Katherine Venables, MSc in Cognitive and Clinical Neuroscience 
Theory of mind in typical ageing.


2013 Graduates
Rachel White
, MSc in  Foundations in Clinical Psychology and Health Services
Experience of a positive BRCA1/BRCA2 diagnosis: decision making for genetic testing.


BSc Psychology

2018 Graduates

Emily McCarthy, BSc (Hons) Psychology with Clinical Psychology

Autism Spectrum Disorders Adult Development


Adam Snow, BSc (Hons) Psychology

Disparagement Humour and Attitudes


Katherine Wood, BSc (Hons) Psychology

The role of personality in predicting depression and mental well-being.


2017 Graduates
Gavin Stewart, BSc (Hons) in Psychology
Ageing with Autism Traits: Examining Objective Cognitive Performance and Subjective Cognitive Complaints within the Broad Autism Phenotype.

Naomi Dowse, BSc (Hons) in Psychology
Defining Trauma: How Method of Trauma Exposure, Trauma Severity and Concurrent Stressors affect Post-Traumatic Growth.

Polly Borden, BSc (Hons) in Psychology
Exploring age related changes in the memory of positive and negative images.


2016 Graduates
Merve Gozum, BSc (Hons) in Psychology
Positivity, mood and attitude to ageing across the lifespan.

Emilie Johansson Nolaker, BSc (Hons) in Psychology
Associations between theory of mind and cognitive and affective empathy across the lifespan.

Natasha Vaughan, BSc (Hons) in Psychology
The impact of sleep and physical activity on memory consolidation across the lifespan.


2015 Graduates
Mandeep Chopra, BSc (Hons) in Psychology
Associations between theory of mind, physiological arousal and alexithymia across the lifespan.

Jack Deacon, BSc (Hons) in Psychology
The mediating effect of coping strategies on the association between depression and empathy.

Naina Thaker, BSc (Hons) in Psychology
The impact of quality of life and social support on mood in older adults.

Aimee Ogden, BSc (Hons) in Psychology
The effect of drawing ability on local and global processing across the lifespan.


2014 Graduates
Myfanwy Syl-Thyer, BSc (Hons) in Psychology

Investigation into student mental health.

Eve Tomlinson, BSc (Hons) in Psychology

Exploring the relationship between lifestyle activities and mood in older adults.

Paula Udeagha, BSc (Hons) in Psychology

Mood-dependent differences in recognition memory for neutral faces.

Research Assistants
Dr Carys Evans, Post-doctoral Researcher, 2015-16.

Charlotte Gove, Research Assistant, 2015-16.

Hassan Mansour, BSc (Hons) in Psychology, Summer UG Research Assistant 2016

Debbie Luxon, BSc (Hons) in Psychology, Summer UG Research Assistant 2016

Elena Mariezcurrena, BSc (Hons) in Psychology, Volunteer Research Assistant, 2015-16

Shaun Christopher, BSc (Hons) in Psychology, Volunteer Research Assistant, 2015-16


Bonnie Pratt, BSc (Hons) in Psychology, Summer UG Research Assistant 2015

Jack Deacon, BSc (Hons) in Psychology, Summer UG Research Assistant 2014

Katy Forsdyke, BSc (Hons) in Psychology, Summer UG Research Assistant 2014

Alumni