Psychology Week

Taking place in November and February, Psychology Week and Wellbeing Week aim to enrich our students' learning experience while also ensuring they're nurturing their own psychological and emotional wellbeing in both their academic and personal lives.
Alumni panel assembled for Psychology week 2024..

Psychology Week - November

Psychology Week is an annual event held every November, offering students a programme of keynote talks, interactive workshops, and networking opportunities. The week is designed to enrich the learning experience for our students studying Psychology and related disciplines, while also helping them explore a wide range of career pathways.

Throughout the week, guest speakers share their insights, expertise, and personal career journeys—giving students valuable perspectives on how to apply their psychological knowledge in the real world.

Previous guest speakers have included:

  • Professor Steve Peters – Consultant Psychiatrist and author of The Chimp Paradox, the UK’s best-selling self-help book of all time
  • Dr Helen Hughes – Associate Professor in Organisational Psychology
  • Professor Brendan Gough – Critical Social Psychologist
  • Dr Lydia Gunning – Centre for Applied Education Research
  • Andy Bampton – West Yorkshire Area Lead for Andy’s Man Club, a national men’s mental health charity

Psychology Week aims to get our students thinking beyond the classroom—highlighting the transferable skills gained through a Psychology degree and how to build a future-ready career as a modern psychologist.

Details about Psychology Week 2025 will be announced soon.

Students learning in a lecture theatre..

Wellbeing Week

Psychology Wellbeing Week was launched in February 2025, offering our students and staff a valuable opportunity to pause, reflect, and connect. The week focused on nurturing psychological and emotional wellbeing—highlighting the importance of health, happiness, and a sense of belonging in both academic and personal life.

The programme featured a range of inclusive and uplifting activities designed to support wellbeing, including:

  • A calming Tai Chi session, promoting both physical and mental relaxation
  • A creative and mindful "Drawing for Wellbeing" workshop
  • A lively and interactive Psychology Quiz, bringing fun and connection
  • Academic skills workshops, providing practical strategies on study techniques, time management, and cultivating self-compassion

The week also featured inspiring keynote talks from:

  • Dr Chandra Grabill, Clinical Psychologist and former Senior Lecturer in the School of Psychology
  • Georgia Carter, NHS Counsellor
  • Bruce Rainford, Senior Lecturer in Counselling Psychology
Colleagues from the School of Psychology take part in a Tai Chi session.