Profile

Laura Hemming
My CV
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Education:
Shenley Brook End School, 2004-2010. University of Bath 2010-2014
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Qualifications:
BSc (Hons) Psychology
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Work History:
The McPin Foundation – as a mental health researcher
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Current Job:
PhD student at University of Manchester
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My university:
MRC-DTP, University of Manchester
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About Me:
I’m a mental health researcher, doing a PhD in Manchester
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I live with my partner, and 5 month old puppy Chihuahua-Pug (Chug) puppy, Luna, in Salford. I’m a big lover of reality TV, my all time favourite show being Love Island. I’m half Australian and I love to play netball.
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I am a PhD student, funded by the MRC, at the University of Manchester. My PhD is in the division of Psychology and Mental Health. I am trying to find out what might cause suicide and aggression in prisoners – as we know that suicide and aggression happen more often in prison, than outside of prison. I’m using interviews and questionnaires to try and figure this out.
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My Typical Day:
My typical day would consist of chatting to prisoners about their feelings
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My typical day involves speaking to prisoners about their feelings, and any suicidal or aggressive behaviour they might have been involved in. Typically, I will speak to 2 prisoners a day, for 3 days a week. On the other 2 days a week I will be working on writing research papers, inputting data, analysing data, and being involved with lots of discussion about my research – such as taking part in ‘I’m a Scientist’!
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What I'd do with the prize money:
I’d like to do something which combines science, mental health and the arts
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My Interview
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How would you describe yourself in 3 words?
Inquizzitive, friendly, passionate
What did you want to be after you left school?
A child Psychologist
Were you ever in trouble at school?
Yes - I always used to get thrown out of class for chatting too much! Nowadays, my role as a PhD student encourages me to chat about the things that I am passionate about, which suits me great!
Who is your favourite singer or band?
Sticky Fingers (Australian band)
What's your favourite food?
Mexican food
If you had 3 wishes for yourself what would they be? - be honest!
To be happy, healthy and successful
Tell us a joke.
Did you hear about the claustrophobic astronaut? He just needed some space
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My Comments
is the paranormal possible, if so do you think it is real? (1 comments)