Open Lecture Series

Directorate of Psychology & Public Health

In 2013, we are opening up our Psychology lectures to sixth form and college students to experience university life on campus. The lectures available cover a range of topics such as intelligence, the psychology of language, and mental health. Our open lectures are listed below: Language with Dr Adam Galpin 9am-11am Tues 5th March 2013 Our command of rich languages is one of the things that makes us human, but language use is much more complex than it seems. In this lecture from our Introduction to Biological and Cognitive Psychology module, we explore the building blocks of language and its uses, including how it might support our thinking skills. Mental Health with Dr Linda Dubrow-Marshall 10am-12pm Fri 8th March 2013 In the lecture on Mental Health from our Individual Differences module, we will explore historical to contemporary views of normal versus abnormal behaviour. We will look at how psychology describes psychological disorders and the role of individual differences within them. Evolution and DNA with Janine Crosbie 9-11am Tues 12th March 2013 This lecture on Evolution and DNA introduces Biological Psychology in our Introduction to Biological and Cognitive Psychology module. Why are you so wonderful? Is it an accident or a product of evolution? In this lecture we will consider DNA as the missing link for explaining what Darwin couldnt; the mystery of how traits are passed on.
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Theories of Intelligence with Dr Ben Short 10am-12pm Fri 15th March 2013 What is intelligence? This lecture introduces notions and theories of intelligence as part of our first year Individual Differences module. The Self Online with Jenna Condie 10am-12pm Fri 22nd April 2013 In our increasingly digital and global world, this lecture considers how being online impacts upon our self and social identities. In this lecture, we reflect on the role of social networks for students and the importance of a professional self for the psychologists of the future. Emotional Intelligence with Anne Pearson 10am-12pm Fri 3rd May 2013 Emotional Intelligence has been linked with success in many aspects of life. In this lecture you will learn about the historical origins of Emotional Intelligence and how the impact of Emotional Intelligence affects our personal and professional lives. How to attend: If you would like to attend any of our lectures, we need to ensure that there are enough seats for everyone. To book a place for any of the lectures above, please contact Anne Pearson (Lecturer in Psychology) on 0161 295 0036 or email A.Pearson1@salford.ac.uk. You can make an individual or a group booking. Venue details and directions will be provided in your booking confirmation For more information about the department and our open lecture series, visit our Psychology blog. For information on our undergraduate courses, visit the University of Salford CourseFinder.

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Open Lecture Series Directorate of Psychology & Public Health