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Staff Spotlight: Dr Ilham Sebah

Dr Ilham Sebah joined the department as a teaching fellow in August. We asked her to tell us about her interests and passion for teaching.

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RHUL Psychology students help support the vulnerable during COVID-19

Our BSc students Abigail and Sasha share their experiences of volunteering during the COVID-19 pandemic

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Staff Spotlight: Dr Lyn Ellett

We recently welcomed Dr Lyn Ellett in her new role as Reader in Clinical Psychology. Here, we're catching-up with Lyn to hear more about her plans and interests. 

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  • Dr Szonya Durant's why

    “...is finding an explanation for the way we see things and interact with today’s world.”