Kate Woodcock Research Group

02/11/2023

Meet Jaspreet, Simran, Laura, Robin, and Waleed. These 5 driven individuals are the new research interns at the KWRG from 2023/2024! Jaspreet, Simran, and Waleed are all students at Aston University. Simran is studying neuroscience while Waleed and Jaspreet are studying psychology and are on their placement year. Laura is also a psychology student at University of Warwick who is on her degree placement, all of these students are looking to gain experience into the world of research and learning from first hand experiences. Robin has recently completed his masters degree in Psychology at Aston University and is working as a research intern at the KWRG to gain some further knowledge and experience in preparation for his PhD!!

We are very excited to have them at the KWRG! Stay tuned for updates on their progress over the coming months!

15/06/2023

We are extremely excited to be announcing some of the posts linked to our Horizon Europe funded 4-year project set to begin in September, ASP-belong.

In ASP-belong, we will develop and evaluate Augmented Social Play (ASP), a pioneering digital mental health intervention format. ASP uses smartphones to deliver real-world group experiences that combine immersive storytelling, augmented reality, collaborative face-to-face gameplay and evidence based psychotherapeutic methodologies to boost individuals’ mental health while fostering a greater sense of belonging within the group.

We are looking for a project manager / research fellow to be based at the University of Birmingham. To play a key role in managing the project and leading key research activities.

We are also looking for a research fellow to be based at the University of Birmingham. To lead a package of work involving intensive collaborative work with vulnerable young people and associated stakeholders, using qualitative and creative methods.

Finally, we are looking for a research fellow to be based at Karl Landsteiner University in Lower Austria (though there is substantial flexibility about primary work location). To lead work examining policies and priorities linked to adolescent mental health in education, and using these to inform ASP implementation.

If you're looking for more information about one of the positions then here are the links which go into more detail:

Project manager: https://edzz.fa.em3.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_6001/job/2297/?keyword=psychology&mode=location

Research fellow based at University of Birmingham: https://edzz.fa.em3.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_6001/job/2298/?keyword=psychology&mode=location

Research fellow based at Karl Landsteiner University: (role yet to be published)
https://www.kl.ac.at/en/career

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28/09/2022

Calling all youth workers! Do you want to help young people understand their emotions? Want to learn more about mental health and the science behind emotions? Want to connect and collaborate with other youth workers?

Register for our FREE training programme designed by mental health researchers at the University of Birmingham – https://tinyurl.com/3r2mt66k

09/05/2022

This week is Mental Health Awareness Week! 📢

For Mental Health Awareness Week this year, awareness is brought to the impact of loneliness on our mental health and the practical steps we can take to address it.

One in four adults feel lonely some or all of the time. There’s no single cause and there’s no one solution. After all, we’re all different! But, the longer we feel lonely, the more we are at risk of mental health problems. Some people are also at higher risk of feeling lonely than others.

Follow this link to find out more from Mental Health Foundation!

https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/campaigns/mental-health-awareness-week

03/05/2022

Our Science 4 Friends project has expanded its outreach and we’re now delivering workshops to wonderful young people at !

So far, we’ve facilitated activities covering the following topics:
Facial expressions
Emotions & the body
Emotions & the brain
Mindfulness & gratitude

These activities have prompted lots of interesting discussion, especially around youth mental health services and helpful vs unhelpful coping strategies.

Get in touch to find out how your youth organsiaiton can get involved.

18/04/2022

This week is the first annual Psychology Week, celebrated by the American Psychological Association!

From helping people cope with mental health challenges to conducting cutting-edge research that helps address some of the world’s most pressing issues, psychologists do important work every single day.

At the Kate Woodcock Research Group, we focus on developing scientific knowledge that is directly relevant for supporting young people who are in need.

We work in partnership with young people, their caregivers and their educators to develop support strategies collaboratively, which are designed from the beginning to best meet their needs.

31/03/2022

This April is Stress Awareness Month.

According to the Mental health Foundation, 74% of UK adults felt so stressed at some point over the last year that they felt overwhelmed or unable to cope.

This year, is hosting a 30 Day Challenge.

They are encouraging you to pick one action each for your Physical, Mental and Emotional Wellbeing to carry out every day, for 30 days.

To find out more, follow the link below:
https://www.stress.org.uk/national-stress-awareness-month/

30/03/2022

Our interns had an amazing time at , running Mental Health and Resilience workshops for the young people.

14/03/2022

This week is Brain Awareness Week! 🧠

Brain Awareness Week is the global campaign to foster public enthusiasm and support for brain science. 🔬

Lots of exciting research from the University of Birmingham will be on show, including here at the KWRG.

Come along and find the Brainz Project, a smartphone game for emotional control, will be exhibiting their work at the Midlands Arts Centre - MAC this Saturday, March 19th.

09/03/2022

Brainz Time! 🧠

We are looking for participants aged 8-14 to get involved with our exciting research at the KWRG. 🤝

We would like to have participants co-develop an online game that teaches skills related to emotional control and regulation. 📲

If you think you would be able to help gain participants for our research then please get in touch! 📩

See the flyer for further information.

08/03/2022

Today at KWRG, we will be recognising International Women's Day!

Today is one of the most important days to:
- Celebrate women's achievements
- Raise awareness about women's equality
- Lobby for accelerated gender parity
- Fundraise for female-focused charities

The campaign theme this year is to .

Whether deliberate or unconscious, bias makes it difficult for women to move ahead. Knowing that bias exists isn't enough. Action is needed to level the playing field.

To find out more, follow the link below:
https://www.internationalwomensday.com/IWD2022

03/03/2022

Today is University Mental Health Day.

University Mental Health Day brings together the university community to make mental health a university-wide priority and create ongoing year round change to the future of student mental health.

Find out how to get involved here:
https://www.unimentalhealthday.co.uk/getinvolved.html