Prof Haryana Dhillon (USYD) Title: I will survive: challenges of psycho-oncology and supportive care clinical trials Abstract: The psychological and physiological impacts of cancer and its treatment are well recognised as contributing to major reductions in quality of life and function amongst cancer survivors. There have been many interventions developed and shown to be efficacious.  […]

A/Prof Alissa Beath, A/Prof Simon Boag, Dr Lisa Kim, Dr Steson Lo, Dr Elizabeth Seeley, Dr Shannon Webb, Dr Kelsey Zimmermann & Mr James Brown (chair)  Title: Boots on the Ground: Our Education-Focussed Recruits Abstract: The School of Psychology has seen dramatic growth in the last year with the hiring of new staff. Many of […]

A/Prof Janie Busby Grant & A/Prof Amanda George (University of Canberra) Title: Understanding Industry Demand for Australia’s Psychology Graduates Abstract: It is currently unclear where Psychology students can be employed after graduating, particularly those who exit at the 3-year degree; this impacts student recruitment, graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes. A UC- ANU research collaboration analysed […]

Prof Michael Richardson (Macquarie University) Title: Modelling the Behavioural Dynamics of Multi-agent Coordination: Dynamical Primitives, Machine Learning, and Generative AI Abstract: Effective multi-agent interaction and teamwork depends on individuals’ ability to coordinate their movements, actions, and decisions in dynamic environments. Expert performance is often distinguished by the flexibility and efficiency with which individuals determine who, how, and when to […]

Presentation of awards by the Associate Head, Research Education, A/Prof Irina Harris, and invited talks by prize winners Dr Joel Raymond and Dr Tao Chen. Order of proceedings: Awarding of School of Psychology Publications Prize for 2024 Awarding (in absentia) of Faculty of Science Prize for Outstanding PhD Thesis for 2024 Nomination of Dr Tessa Rooney for Exploring The Contribution Of Expectancy, Anxiety, […]

Prof Barbara Mullen (Curtin University) Title: Beyond individual behaviour change: Can we use the behaviour change techniques successful in changing health behaviour to change behaviour in health professional led interventions? Abstract: Drawing on her research over the past 25 years Professor Mullan will explore behaviour change in health psychology. Starting with an overview of using […]

Dr Jaimie Northam (USYD) & Priya Vaughan (USYD) Title: A new age for youth mental health: practical considerations for research and practice Abstract: Youth mental health has been recognised as research priority by the Australian government with the goal of reducing long term harm and social and economic costs. Lived experience participation and engagement has […]

Dr Graeme Hoddinott (USYD) Title: Applying psychology (socio-behavioural science) to tuberculosis – acceptability, value, and preferences Abstract: When I was a psychology student, I thought I was going to be ‘a psychologist’. That’s not what happened. Instead, I trace a journey of 20 years working alongside medical clinicians, epidemiologists, and public health implementers. I have […]