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Laura Hemming

My CV

  • Education:

    Shenley Brook End School, 2004-2010. University of Bath 2010-2014

  • Qualifications:

    BSc (Hons) Psychology

  • Work History:

    The McPin Foundation – as a mental health researcher

  • Current Job:

    PhD student at University of Manchester

  • My university:

    MRC-DTP, University of Manchester

  • 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.

  • 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’!

  • What I'd do with the prize money:

    I’d like to do something which combines science, mental health and the arts

  • My Interview

    • 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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