July 28, 2025
The Psychologist (flagship magazine of the British Psychological Society) is a wonderful space for Psychologists to connect with one another, find out what others are passionate about, and debate.
We are very proud of MMU students, alumni and staff that have written for The Psychologist, and we like to keep a tally of these wonderful publications in this blog. Please let us know if we have missed anything!
We hope this compilation will inspire more students, staff and alumni to write for The Psychologist, and we hope it is a showcase of all the wonderful things MMU students, staff and alumni are up to!
Here is some information on how to contribute to The Psychologist
Student publications
–‘Being there for people when they’re adrift and scared gives us purpose’: Mark Machin, PhD student at Manchester Metropolitan University and RNLI crew member, has a special take on Stress Awareness Month…
–Finding strength in our roots: Jaydee Shamsuddin-Roberts on how her undergraduate Psychology degree prepared her for varied roles on her career journey; and the ‘Strong Black Woman’ identity. This article appeared in the printed edition of The Psychologist, October 2025.
–‘I want to create solutions’: Shasta Sheyenne Stephens with ‘two books that shaped me’…
–Uncivil attention: Jade Fawcett looks to Psychology and Geography to ask, why is running a free ticket to public harassment on the streets of Britain?
–So you survived a brain tumour… what next? Rachael Simms-Moore was one of the lucky few – so why didn’t she feel it? A journey to understand and cope took her towards psychology.
–From isolation to empowerment: How social prescribing transforms lives. Kenya Spence on her role, bridging the gap between clinical services and community support.
Staff publications and interviews
–Dr Maribel Cordero 1968-2023 A tribute from Rebecca Dwyer
–Why is reducing the gender pay gap controversial? On Wednesday the BPS is hosting a talk at Bournemouth University which aims to explore why the gender pay gap still exists and how we can halve it. In advance of this, Jenny Cole has provided us with this piece discussing the controversy surrounding the issue.
–Mapping the body: the connection between psychology and fashion by Dr Jennie Cole
–Rolling for community: Dr Sören Henrich on how Dungeons & Dragons shaped his identity and connections in academia. This article appeared in the printed edition of The Psychologist, September 2025.
–Human remains in the courtroom: Ella Rhodes hears from Hannah Fawcett about a forthcoming British Psychological Society event around the emotional impact of jury duty.
–‘Neurodiversity should be at the core of teaching and learning practices’: Dr Aspasia Paltoglou (Manchester Metropolitan University) hears from her colleague, Dr Rossella Sorte, about being ED&I Lead Representative for Neurodiversity, and more.
–Overcoming fear of failure at university: Jeremy Hopper (Manchester Metropolitan University) explores the issues.
–What makes a psychologist? We present the five winning entries from our 2019 ‘Voices In Psychology’ programme, along with extracts from some of the other submissions and a commentary from British Psychological Society President David Murphy. Featuring our very own Tom Hostler and Georgia Wilson.
Broadcasting brain stories: Peter Dillon-Hooper (Manager of the Society’s History of Psychology Centre) talks to Geoff Bunn about writing and presenting a history of the brain on Radio 4.
Psychology Central: What is behind the door? Heather Lilley, Jennie Clark, Evelyn Gutierrez Malave, Paul Walters and Jo Ashby on a student support initiative at Manchester Metropolitan University.
Staff and Student Publications
‘The placement broadened my perspective, and challenged my assumptions’: Dr Kalum Bodfield, a Chartered Psychologist and Associate Fellow of the British Psychological Society, and Senior Lecturer in Psychology at Manchester Metropolitan University, introduces student perspectives on international work placements, from Amna Sharif and Tara Natasha Tarney.
‘Haven’t you just described yourself’? Two perspectives on a film which explores the awarding gap and unconscious bias within Higher Education.
-Salma Mehboob – Psychology Tutor, and Co-Lead of the Equality, Diversity and Inclusion committee, Manchester Metropolitan University – watches Mind the Gap, a ‘bold and satirical comedy that takes a sharply observant look at the awarding gap and unconscious bias within Higher Education’, written, directed, and produced by Ricardo Barker, and co-created with Leeds Trinity University students and staff. This article appeared in the printed edition of The Psychologist, October 2025
-More than a paperclip – Holding a dream or holding us back
by Jasmine Ansah – MSc Psychology Conversion alumna at Manchester Metropolitan University
This post is in progress, and we will be adding more articles as we go along – happy reading.
Dr Aspa Paltoglou and the Employability Team
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