I gained a Laurea Degree in Work and Organisational Psychology at the Universita' degli Studi di Padova (Italy) and a PhD in Social Psychology at the University of Sussex (UK). Since January 2012, I have been working at the University of Salford, where I lead the only MSc in Media Psychology in the UK, working with my colleague Dr Adam Galpin.
My research focuses mainly on media communication, journalism and new media and their role in shaping (and being shaped by) people's engagement with political and social issues. I have a keen interest in applying media psychology to promoting action aimed at minimising the impact of climate change and addressing the climate emergency.
Research Interests
media psychology; social media; political communication; journalism; climate change; young people and climate change
Teaching and Learning
Program Leader – MSc Media Psychology (L7)
Current Teaching Responsibilities
Convenor:
1.Research methods in Media Psychology (L7 MSc Media Psychology)
2.The Psychology of Media Communication (L7 MSc Media Psychology)
3.Media Psychology (Level 6 Undergraduate)
Co-Convenor
4.Dissertation (L7 MSc Media Psychology)
Contributor
5.Issues in Media Psychology (L7 MSc Media Psychology)
6.Environmental Psychology (L6 Undergraduate)
PhD Supervision Availability
Yes
PhD Topics
I am available to supervise PHDs in Emotions in Journalism; Learning from the News; Media and Intergroup Relations; Psychology and Climate Change
Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages
Reduce inequality within and among countries
Take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts
Promote peaceful and inclusive societies for sustainable development, provide access to justice for all and build effective, accountable and inclusive institutions at all levels
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