This is a Psychology Subject Spotlight with Dr Syka Iqbal & Dr Salvo Di Martino from University of Bradford. An interactive, cinematic course taster experience to allow students to gain insights into what it's like to study Psychology.
The University of Bradford's focus is on creating the conditions for social, cultural, and economic impact through its commitment to social inclusion - creating opportunity and enabling students to reach their potential. Through this commitment, the University of Bradford has topped the Social Mobility Index for English universities for the last two years. Courses at Bradford encompass industry experience and employability. They're designed to engage and inspire using input from industry partners. The University's focus on practical training and placements, mean that it's not just the theory, but also the skills graduates need to really make their mark on the world. Bradford offers over 100 undergrad courses across four faculties, and 15% of students come from international territories.
Dr Syka Iqbal is a lecturer in Psychology at The University of Bradford. Prior to this, she worked as a lecturer at Birkbeck University and Manchester Metropolitan University, and her primary research investigated health behaviours, specifically in relation to diabetes, which involved working collaboratively with the NHS on tackling health inequalities and building behavioural models for change.
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