Cognition, Genes and Developmental Variability Lab. Interested in typical and atypical cognitive development with a specific emphasis on spatial cognition
Joined May 2016
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CoGDeV Lab retweeted
9 Feb 2023
Did you know that improving spatial ability can improve mathematical knowledge? Even playing with Lego can improve maths attainment in later life. @ekfarran, Professor of Cognitive Development at @UniOfSurrey, discusses the importance of spatial ability in maths in this clip.
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CoGDeV Lab retweeted
16 Jan 2023
Excited to be giving the Robert Blumberg Distinguished lecture in Cognitive Science today, in Riga, Latvia
@lvuniversity. lpcs.lu.lv/en/events/robert-… Lots to share, lots to learn. Thank you Jurģis Šķilters for the invite and
@NoraNewcombe for nominating me.
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CoGDeV Lab retweeted
12 Jan 2023
Sign up here to attend in person or online: eventbrite.co.uk/e/universit…
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CoGDeV Lab retweeted
12 Jan 2023
All welcome at @UniOfSurrey Open Research & Research Culture event on 2nd Feb.
✅ Lightning talks
✅ @tanitacasci & @ProfAGeorge on research culture & integrity
✅ Panel debunking myths
✅ Lunch 😀
✅ Breakout sessions on @UNESCO & @wellcometrust research culture
Sign up ⬇️
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CoGDeV Lab retweeted
9 Jan 2023
There could be many children in your class with strong spatial abilities who are overlooked. @ekfarran, Professor of Cognitive Development at @UniOfSurrey talks about the impact of supporting spatial learners in your classroom.
Find out how we can help: bit.ly/3QrSbBS
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1 Dec 2022
On the 30th of November 2022, our lab director, Professor Emily Farran, was one of three finalists for the University of Surrey Vice Chancellor Leadership Award. She is an incredible and inspiring director, and we wish her many congratulations! @ekfarran
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CoGDeV Lab retweeted
1 Dec 2022
I was very honoured to be one of the three women nominated for the VC's Award for Leadership. Many congratulations to @ekfarran and the winner, announced last night, @KarenGates1 👏#ProudToBeSurrey @UniOfSurrey
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CoGDeV Lab retweeted
1 Dec 2022
Really enjoyed @UniOfSurrey VC awards event last night, celebrating achievements of amazing colleagues. Proud to be one of three finalists for the VC leadership award: "Awarded to an individual member of staff who has exhibited strong and effective leadership." #proudtobesurrey
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CoGDeV Lab retweeted
27 Nov 2022
UK national survey on #neurodiversity at work:
We would like to boost replies from: defence, police, healthcare, fire service, retail, transport, hospitality
Can you help us by reposting the link and distributing in your networks?
The link is here: lnkd.in/eUu33Ur4
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23 Nov 2022
Spatial Reasoning skills have been found to correlate with STEM careers positively. After just one week, our lab member, Sarah McCarthy found an improvement in Year 2’s Spatial language skills using the Spatial Reasoning Toolkit. earlymaths.org/spatial-reaso…
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CoGDeV Lab retweeted
21 Nov 2022
Fully-funded PhD studentship. Come & join @cog_dev_lab. Learn about spatial cognition, navigation, virtual reality, citizen science
findaphd.com/phds/project/ac… with myself, @Jan_Wiener @pk_shishodia, and collaboration with @JaneSHerbert1 @hugospiers @seaheroquest @GuildfordLL
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14 Nov 2022
“One of our amazing Lab Members, Dr Emily McDougal, has recently appeared on the PsychologiCALL podcast discussing ADHD in the classroom. To find out more visit our webpage: surrey.ac.uk/cognition-genes… and psychologicall.buzzsprout.co…
@mimsiemcd
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CoGDeV Lab retweeted
10 Nov 2022
Find out more about the @UniOfSurrey Blocs app (oodlu.org/share-app/blocs) here: surrey.ac.uk/block-construct… #edchat #edtech #HomeSchool #homeschooling #education #free #Edinburgh #socialenterprise #school
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CoGDeV Lab retweeted
Dr #RobWilson is one of the UK’s leading specialist BDD therapists. His workshop on #BodyDysmorphicDisorder is open to professional practising therapists/psychologists and for students of counselling/clinical psychology and CBT.
Book your place now | ow.ly/b7BZ50L2ZuM
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CoGDeV Lab retweeted
9 Nov 2022
Great to be celebrating the work of our nominees and winners at the Faculty prizes for excellence!
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7 Nov 2022
This year we have 4 placement Research Assistants working within the CoGDeV lab: Katie, Heather, Holly, and Emily🙂
CoGDeV Lab retweeted
7 Nov 2022
Tomorrow at 4pm GMT (5pm CET) - Dr Jo Van Herwegen @JoVanHerwegen will be be giving a free CPD session for teachers on facts and myths about dyscalculia. Further info and free registration 👇🏻
7 Nov 2022
Join us for tomorrow's webinar with Dr. Jo Van Herwegen.
Register by clicking on the link below:
universityofmalta.zoom.us/we…
We look forward to seeing you there!
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CoGDeV Lab retweeted
3 Nov 2022
Join our lovely team and work with us on this exciting project! Deadlines 6th Nov (post-doc) and 9th Nov (project officer). We will be working with teachers to deliver a whole-class Lego intervention, to support spatial and maths skills.
3 Nov 2022
Just a few more days to apply for these posts working on an intervention using Lego to support spatial and maths skills. Please get in touch with any questions.
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CoGDeV Lab retweeted
6 Nov 2022
"Help Shape the Transition to Open." What #libraries can do. fediscience.org/@OpenScience…
#Library #OpenScience #OpenAccess
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CoGDeV Lab retweeted
6 Nov 2022
12 month post-doc on spatial-maths associations. Deadline today. tinyurl.com/5awjh436
20 Oct 2022
Job alert @UniOfSurrey. Join our team: SPAtial Cognition to Enhance mathematical learning (SPACE). With @CamillaKGilmore, @gilligk, @timjay, Denis Mareschal, Derek Bell.
12-month postdoc: tinyurl.com/3hdh97b6
12-month project officer: tinyurl.com/5awjh436
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