Public Engagement | InPsych – Psychology at Staffordshire University

Written by Olivia Osborne, level 4 BSc Psychology student

Hello Everyone, I am Olivia Osborne and I am currently in my first year of studying with Staffordshire University on the BSc Psychology degree course.

This march I will be running on behalf of my university, 27 miles in 27 days in solidarity of the 27% of students who report a mental health problem whilst at University.

More students are experiencing mental health than ever before. The number of students reporting a mental health problem is five times greater today than it was 10 years ago.

Any student taking part in the 27 27 challenge wants to send a clear message; It’s time to take our mental health seriously, and won’t give up until everyone with a mental health problem gets the support and respect they deserve.

Any Donation given will be gratefully appreciated! My target began at £100.00 however, with the support I have already received I have now (01.02.21) reached £534.00. So, with high hopes, I aim to reach £1000.00!

Please join this journey with me by donating via the QR code or by visiting my fundraising page (https://givepenny.com/oliviaosborne_27_27)

Thank you in advance!

The Department of Psychology at Staffordshire University offers a range of undergraduate and postgraduate degrees in Psychology at the University’s £30 million Science Centre in Stoke-on-Trent. The department is home to the Staffordshire Centre for Psychological Research, a large and active group of psychologists, PhD students and researchers conducting work into a variety of psychological disciplines and topic areas.

Interested in a Psychology degree? Come to an Open Day – for further details and to book your place at an open day please click here.

Dr Robert Dempsey (Senior Lecturer in Psychology & Mental Health, and Course Leader – MSc Foundations of Clinical Psychology at Staffordshire University) has been invited to take part in the June 2019 edition of the ‘I’m a Scientist…’ online public engagement where high school and college students can have their questions answered by scientists working in a variety of fields.

Dr Dempsey will be taking part in the Mental Health Zone of the ‘I’m a Scientist, Get me out of here!’ event in June 2019 with the zone sponsored by the British Psychological Society. Dr Dempsey is an experienced mental health researcher working on a variety of studies into mental health and wellbeing, including work understanding the experience of chronic ill-health and the psychological pathways implicated in suicidality.

This is the second year in a row where one of the academic staff from the Department of Psychology and the Staffordshire Centre for Psychological Research will be taking part in ‘I’m a Scientist’, with Dr Dan Jolley winning the Society Room in the June 2018 event (read more about Dr Jolley’s win here).

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ip_TaalVQcM

Interested in a Psychology degree? Come to an Open Day – for further details and to book your place at an open day please click here.

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Staffs Students: Olivia Osborne is completing 2727 & to fundraise for Mind

“I’m a Scientist, Get me out of here 2019!” Dr Rob Dempsey is one of the Scientists in this year’s Mental Health Zone