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3rd Year Modules: Evolution of Brain and Behaviour

Continuing with the series of introducing third year modules… To start things off, I am going to try to answer two very different questions: 1)      Why is a mother breastfeeding her child? 2)      How did Malaysia revolutionise psychology, but get no credit for it? How do these questions relate to my module? Keep reading and …

UNMC Moments

Day 1, University of Nottingham Malaysia Campus (UNMC). Walking into this institute, one of the first things you’ll notice is the magnificent structure of the institute followed by postcard perfect scenery of the mountains as a backdrop. Capturing my attention already I walked into my first class with an aura of excitement, curiosity and itsy-bitsy nervousness. The …

Only an Illusory Comfort?

Other animals do not have it as easy as we do. To communicate a message (whether or not animals truly communicate is debatable, but that deviates from the objective of this post), they can only use their bodies and vocal cords, and they are completely reliant on other members of their species being able to …

Life of an Intern – Research in Malaysian Orphanages

It was definitely a great experience to be able to work for an internship research project under the supervision of Dr. Marc Archer during the summer. The project aimed to understand the situation of child abandonment and alternative care in Malaysian context. Personally, I have always had the passion and curiosity for understanding, and helping …