Mind over Mocha

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All about the Psychology department at Canterbury Christ Church University (CCCU), UK. We are 1st in the Kent region in the subject area of Psychology (NSS, 2023). 🎧 Hear from our students about what it is like studying BSc and MSc in Psychology at CCCU. 🎧 Hear from our alumni about what they are doing career-wise and how Psychology at CCCU helped them get there. 🎧 Hear from our staff members about their interests and research in Psychology.

Episodes

  1. MoM | Ep.9 | Rachel Pearson on Doing a Placement Year

    07/15/2025

    MoM | Ep.9 | Rachel Pearson on Doing a Placement Year

    After a brief hiatus, Mind over Mocha returns with Episode 9 featuring BSc Psychology student Rachel Pearson. Rachel discusses her recently completed placement year at a well-renowned institution, sharing valuable insights about the application process, daily responsibilities, challenges faced, and skills developed. Whether you're considering a placement year or curious about professional experience during your degree, this episode offers practical advice and real-world perspectives from someone who's just been through it.

    1h 1m
  2. MoM | Ep.8 | Beth and Arron on transitioning to university

    10/24/2024

    MoM | Ep.8 | Beth and Arron on transitioning to university

    Amanda chats with second-year BSc Psychology students, Beth Lacey and Arron Boakes, about transitioning to university and what helped them with this process. Gain valuable insight into student life, academic challenges and personal growth as our guests share their experiences at CCCU.

    39 min
  3. MoM | Ep.7 | Gess Zimmerman on finishing a BSc Psychology degree

    07/10/2024

    MoM | Ep.7 | Gess Zimmerman on finishing a BSc Psychology degree

    Soon-to-be-alumna Gess Zimmerman shares her journey studying a BSc in Psychology with us and opens up about her experiences in the final year, the challenges and triumphs of conducting her final year research project.

    31 min
  4. MoM | Ep. 5 | Dr Dennis Nigbur on his interest in Social Psychology

    05/08/2024

    MoM | Ep. 5 | Dr Dennis Nigbur on his interest in Social Psychology

    Amanda speaks to Senior Lecturer Dennis Nigbur about his research focus on Social Psychology and how his own experiences of migrating to the UK impacted his engagement with social identity theory here at Canterbury Christ Church University.

    43 min
  5. MoM | Ep. 4 | Alumnus JP on the MSc in Psychology Conversion course and Fashion Stylist Career

    03/05/2024

    MoM | Ep. 4 | Alumnus JP on the MSc in Psychology Conversion course and Fashion Stylist Career

    Amanda talks with JP, a recent Canterbury Christ Church University (CCCU) alumnus, about his experiences with doing the MSc in Psychology Conversion course at CCCU and how he used this degree in his career as a fashion stylist. #cccupsychology #canterbury #unilife #PhDlife #PhD #psychologyresearch #psychologystudent #university #psychology #postgraduate #psychologyconference

    47 min
  6. MoM | Ep. 3 | Jaz Kane on student extracurricular activities

    09/07/2023

    MoM | Ep. 3 | Jaz Kane on student extracurricular activities

    Amanda talks with Jaz Kane, a Canterbury Christ Church University (CCCU) Psychology undergraduate alumna, discussing her journey at CCCU and her involvement in various extracurricular activities, including roles as a research assistant, student ambassador, and peer mentor. #cccupsychology #canterbury #unilife #student #extracurricular #psychologystudent #university #psychology

    36 min
  7. MoM | Ep. 2 | Jo Law on organising and presenting at Psychology conferences

    08/03/2023

    MoM | Ep. 2 | Jo Law on organising and presenting at Psychology conferences

    This is a podcast all about the Psychology department at Canterbury Christ Church University (CCCU). In this episode, Amanda speaks with Jo Law, PhD researcher and instructor in psychology at CCCU, about organising and presenting at conferences. #cccupsychology #canterbury #unilife #PhDlife #PhD #psychologyresearch #psychologystudent #university #psychology #postgraduate #psychologyconference

    21 min
  8. MoM | Ep. 1 | Rebecca & Georgia on running the Psychology Society at University

    07/28/2023

    MoM | Ep. 1 | Rebecca & Georgia on running the Psychology Society at University

    This is a podcast all about the Psychology department at Canterbury Christ Church University (CCCU). In this episode, Psychology Lecturer Dr Amanda Diserholt talks to CCCU Psychology Society committee members and soon-to-be graduates Rebecca Morley and Georgia Antoniou about the Psychology Society: What is it? What do they organise? What is it like organising? And how can you join? #cccupsychology #canterbury #unilife #student #extracurricular #psychologystudent #university #psychology

    17 min
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About

All about the Psychology department at Canterbury Christ Church University (CCCU), UK. We are 1st in the Kent region in the subject area of Psychology (NSS, 2023). 🎧 Hear from our students about what it is like studying BSc and MSc in Psychology at CCCU. 🎧 Hear from our alumni about what they are doing career-wise and how Psychology at CCCU helped them get there. 🎧 Hear from our staff members about their interests and research in Psychology.

Information

  • Creator
    CCCUPsychology
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2025
  • Episodes
    8
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © CCCUPsychology
  • Show Website
    Mind over Mocha