“If we get the right people on the bus, the right people in the right seats, and the wrong people off the bus, then we’ll figure out how to take it someplace great” https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2349780/videoplayer/vi3469983001

I am deeply honoured by the vote of confidence at last-nights AGM.  The ABP members had difficult choices to make and I am proud to be joining the board. Looking forward to working with everyone on the team as we confront challenges, old and new, and continue to work tirelessly towards our goals. https://theabp.org.uk/ #womenonboards

A beautiful start to the week at The University of Winchester, talking about how to measure improvements in knowledge, skills, work-readiness and personal development made by students during their time in higher education. A dynamic and engaging group of academics and what a stunning city.

I am delighted to have been awarded my Principal Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy.

Interesting piece on female pioneers, although I feel they overlooked Isabel Briggs and Katherine Myers: Often they are so effortlessly criticised within academic psychology, that it is almost impossible to understand how they could have developed the world’s most popular psychometric test.    http://psychlearningcurve.org/4-innovative-women-who-were-pioneers-of-industrial-organizational-psychology/

The National Teaching Fellowship Scheme (NTFS) celebrates and recognises individuals who have made an outstanding impact on student outcomes and the teaching profession in higher education.  So proud to be collecting my award with my amazing husband Craig and Institute Lead, Charles.   It would have been impossible without all the love and support of my… Read More

I am delighted to find out that I was awarded Specialist in Test Use by the British Psychological Society this week: a qualification for very experienced psychologists to consult on the design of tests, to provide expert testimony in court cases, and, to provide organisations with bespoke psychometric packages. Alex I terrific two-minute read from… Read More

Saying goodbye to my beloved blog PsychLiverpool.   Letting the reigns go to the amazing safe hands of Emir Demirbag (Technical Director) and Jasmine Warren (now Editor-in-Chief).   https://www.psychliverpool.co.uk/liverpool-life/events/look-on-the-bright-cider-life/

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