Prof & Head of Psychological Science @BristolUniPsych | Science of social connection and interaction | Author of When We Touch / Touch Matters
Joined March 2012
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23 Mar 2023
First copies of the UK edition of my book have arrived! Holding it in my hands is an incredible feeling. I'm so grateful for the kind words of advanced praise and all the support. I can't wait for you to read it (1 week to go)! More info at: banissy.com/books
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20 Jul 2023
Can a self-hug buffer against stressful situations? What happens when we don’t receive enough touch? A few questions from my conversation with Heather Hansen about the role of touch in our lives.
Full conversation here: open.spotify.com/episode/3MK… 🎧
Exert below👇
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18 Jul 2023
How do we experience empathy? What techniques can we use to avoid being overwhelmed by empathy? Why is touch like a social glue? A snapshot of topics from my conversation with Anita Nowak.
Spotify: podcasters.spotify.com/pod/s…
Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcas…
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17 Jul 2023
Why does touch matter? How do we touch post-Covid-19? Do we need to redefine what it is to touch in a world filled with remote digital touch?
Just a few topics from a great conversation with @mdial on the MinterDialogue Podcast. You can listen here: open.spotify.com/episode/5LL…
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10 Jul 2023
Instant Genius Podcast: Why touch is our most misunderstood sense, with Prof Michael Banissy sciencefocus.com/the-human-b…
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7 Jul 2023
Prior to the pandemic, most Americans said that they weren’t getting enough intimacy and affection in their lives, and this number has only increased since. So how can we fill this touch void? Could modern technology offer some solutions? ow.ly/rR0m50P3oju
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30 Jun 2023
Physical intimacy is key to maintaining healthy, long-term romantic relationships. But this is much bigger than sexual contact. Non-sexual physical intimacy is just as important, if not more so. @mbanissy is on the show today to talk about why: ow.ly/rPWv50P1uKK
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10 Jun 2023
You can hear 2 of my @CheltSciFest chats today with @fayehatcher @BBCGlos 10-2:
🤗 The power of touch with @mbanissy
🤖 The creative uses of AI with @derekahmedzai & @getnorts of @hello_thepeeps
Listen ➡️ bbc.co.uk/programmes/p0fpqs4…
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24 May 2023
Enjoyed listening to @Ben_garrod new series on the senses & technology.
Particularly this episode on remote touch:
bbc.co.uk/programmes/m001lqm…
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18 May 2023
Great to talk with @brucedaisley about the importance of touch in our lives on @EatSleepWkRpt
podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcas…
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16 May 2023
Know someone looking for a PhD on pain / emotion? Great opportunity with a great supervisor. 👇
16 May 2023
🎓#PhDOpportunity in #pain & #emotion sensing at @BristolUniPsych & @Macquarie_Uni. Fully funded, multidisciplinary teams, 2 unis & countries🌍 & a unique PhD cohort! Closes soon⏰. Link: bit.ly/3IicYoS RTs and forwards appreciated! #Psychology #neuro #AcademicTwitter
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10 May 2023
Excerpt from Touch Matters in Behavioral Scientist 👇
8 May 2023
"Simply including brief social contact to a request—such as a touch on the arm—can increase our willingness to take part in surveys, to give money to charity, and even to look after a stranger’s dog."
The Persuasive Impact of a Single Touch by @mbanissy
behavioralscientist.org/tips…
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18 Apr 2023
“Most of us know how good it feels to receive a hug from a loved one. But what many may not realise is that touch is far more than just a simple physical sensation.”
Four ways touch can boost your health and wellbeing. My new article in @ConversationUK
theconversation.com/four-way…
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8 Apr 2023
I’ve recently started writing with @PsychToday on the science of social connection. First article on empathy and how we can regulate our responses to other people’s emotions below 👇
7 Apr 2023
Being deeply empathetic can be draining and overwhelming. But not being empathetic at all is not a good option, either. @mbanissy explains how we can regulate our responses to other people's conditions to strike the right balance. psychologytoday.com/us/blog/…
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5 Apr 2023
Delighted to be part of @CheltSciFest on 7 June. Talking about why touch matters and the power of connections - cheltenhamfestivals.com/scie…
Such a great range of speakers across the programme #CheltSciFest 👇
4 Apr 2023
⚗️⚗️ CHELTENHAM SCIENCE FESTIVAL 2023 PROGRAMME REVEALED ⚗️⚗️
Come and celebrate #CheltSciFest's 21st birthday with the likes of @astro_timpeake, Bryony Gordon, @robinince, @tolmeia, @mikaelaloach, and so many more.
View the full programme: cheltenhamfestivals.com/scie…
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30 Mar 2023
It’s publication day for When We Touch 🎉 I’m so thankful to everyone involved. The great team @orionbooks | @orionspring . All that took the time to read & share their thoughts. And everyone who checked in along the way. Publishing is a team effort. Thank you all so much!
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30 Mar 2023
👉 Out TODAY 👈
#WhenWeTouch is Professor @mbanissy's groundbreaking and entertaining study of our most overlooked sense. He blends expert scientific insights with anecdotes from 90s rom coms and office politics to explore the new science of human touch.
geni.us/WhenWeTouch
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30 Mar 2023
PUBLISHED TODAY🙌🏻
We are so excited to be publishing @mbanissy’s groundbreaking study of our most overlooked sense. He blends expert scientific insights with anecdotes from 90s romcoms and office politics to explore the new science of human touch. Link in our bio! 👆
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26 Mar 2023
A big thank you to Anna Maxted and the The Times Weekend team for their feature on why touch matters to relationships. Great to talk with them. So good to see it as the cover story too!
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3 Mar 2023
Loved visiting Bristol Neuroscience Festival today: public science event celebrating all things neuroscience. It’s open to the public tomorrow - free entry. Brain scans, dinosaur brains, paper brains, inflatable brains - just a snapshot. Check it out!
bristol.ac.uk/neuroscience/b…
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