Three Minute Thesis (3MT®) – Stress Induced Food Cravings
November 20, 2013
Continuing with the Three Minute Thesis (3MT) competition series, here is Adila Alias’ research titled “Stress Induced Food Cravings.” My research looks at stress induced food cravings with race being the manipulating variable. Race, in this context, represents the ethnicity or the ethnic group For example; would it be safe to say that I, …
Three Minute Thesis (3MT®) – Foraging for Thought
November 13, 2013
Continuing with the series of posts on the Three Minute Thesis (3MT) competition, here is Poh Wei Lin’s talk titled “Foraging for Thought.” Whenever I tell people that I study psychology, the usual response I get is “Can you read my mind?” Just to be clear, I can’t, even if I stared deeply into your …
3rd Year Modules: Cognitive Neuroscience of Ageing
October 30, 2013
The most obvious signs of ageing are physical changes, for examples developing wrinkles and your hair turning grey. Other changes include the slowing down of motor movements, and being more prone to chronic illnesses (such as hypertension, rheumatism, osteoporosis, heart disease, diabetes and asthma (e.g., Oskvig, 2005). This can reduce the ability of an older …
3rd Year Modules: Evolution of Brain and Behaviour
October 9, 2013
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 …
3rd Year Modules: Autism
October 2, 2013
Unlike modules for first and second years, final year undergraduate modules in the School of Psychology at UNMC are entirely developed by lecturers at the campus. Each of us has the chance to develop a module from scratch on an area of our choosing – usually our own particular research specialism – and I think …
Tips for Freshers (Part 2)
September 25, 2013
Continuing from last week, here are a few more tips for those of you who just joined our Psych department here in UNMC. 1. Attend ALL lectures and PAY ATTENTION. This is when you’ll get your lecture notes, the lecturer’s input on the topic, and one of the few chances that you get to …
Facing Psychology Year 2: Tips from a Veteran
September 11, 2013
So you made it past first year. Survived Statistical Methods I. Went to the zoo for animal observation (and were assaulted by Joe the Chimpanzee? No? I guess he just didn’t like my year). Well done! Of course, some of you might be getting a bit cocky, thinking the year to come is going to …
UNMC Moments
July 24, 2013
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 …
My Three Years Here… (Part 3)
July 10, 2013
To study psychology is a dream comes true for me. Human behaviour have always been interesting; humans are one of the most complicating species in the world.This is because each and every one of us is unique in our own way. One of the biggest obstacles when choosing psychology as my undergrad degree was others’ …
My Three Years Here… (Part 2)
July 3, 2013
“University can teach you skill and give you opportunity, but it can’t teach you sense, nor give you understanding. Sense and understanding are produced within one’s soul.” ― C. JoyBell C. When I first came to Nottingham University, I was intimidated by the fact that I will be bullied as a fresher in university by all the …