BSc, PhD, CPsychol, CSci, AFBPsS, BABCP, UKCP, FRSA
Media
Several research projects that I devised and supervised attracted media interest and I’ve always enjoyed explaining scientific concepts to interested audiences. I’ve spoken on BBC local radio many times and also appeared on the 'Today' programme, and 'Science in Action'.
I was interviewed on BBC 'Breakfast' about altruism, and also took part in ‘The Love Lab’ for BBC’s The One Show.
I featured in an edition of the BBC Horizon - ‘What's the Problem with Nudity?’ and was interviewed by Jo Brand for her BBC 4 documentary 'On Kissing'.
I'm a media representative for the British Psychological Society and am always happy to consider requests for media engagements about suitable topics.
'For a successful technology, reality must take precedence over public
relations, for nature cannot be fooled.'
Richard Feynman
Invited Speaking and Commentary
‘Do I really sound like that?’ Why we cringe at hearing our own voices - BBC Bitesize
Simply pick the best - Times Higher Education
Ovulation hormones make women 'choose clingy clothes' - BBC News Online
'Rosy glow' preferred in females - BBC News Online
‘What's the Problem with Nudity?’ - BBC 2, Horizon
‘The Love Lab’ - BBC The One Show; 2 episodes for Valentines week
Commitment phobes can blame genes - BBC News Online
Experts find ‘scaredy-cat’ gene - BBC News Online
Charity ‘makes you feel better’ - BBC News Online
Longer legs 'really are a draw' - BBC News Online
‘Generosity “may be in the genes”’ - BBC News Online
Macho men 'not seen as good bet' - BBC News Online
Partner choice 'shaped by father' - BBC News Online
Attraction ‘determined by walk’ - BBC News Online
How irises ‘reveal personalities’ - BBC News Online
Altruistic brain region found - BBC News Online
Soundbites - New Scientist
Security ‘bad news for sex drive’ - BBC News Online
Big Brother eyes ‘boost honesty’ - BBC News Online
Fertility sparks male rivalry - BBC News Online
Sex cues ruin men’s decisiveness - BBC News Online
Why good dancers are attractive - BBC News Online
Sea view helps cut stress levels - BBC News Online
Stressful deadlines boost heart attack risk - New Scientist
Downsizing raised risk of death in workers - New Scientist