@profbrookerogers
Professor of Behavioural Science & Security, Department of War Studies/School of Security Studies, King’s College London. Deputy Executive Dean and Vice-Dean People & Planning in the Faculty of Social Science & Public Policy. Views expressed are my own.
I am moving to a smaller office. It may finally be time to discard the books that formed the foundations of my PhD. Please tell me positive stories about letting them go! I haven’t used them in years, but I still enjoy remembering when I see them on the shelf.
Our @kingscollegelondon.bsky.social @IOPPN and @warstudieskcl.bsky.social systematic review of ADHD prevalence found significant gaps in ADHD research hindering development of effective policy. The best quality data suggesting no significant rise in prevalence. www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
So lovely to catch up today!
Two injured after man sprays unknown 'substance'
Do you feel like you are just treading water, too? Insights into the experiences of romantic partners of diplomatic personnel provide useful recommendations for all organisations who relocate families alongside employees. @fcdoinclusion.bsky.social www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
Come and work with us! Three fully funded PhD studentships
1: Public health advice for farm workers
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2&3: Helping people interpret symptoms during outbreaks
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Deadline: Sunday 18 May 2025
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Congratulations to Dr Charlotte Hall on her PhD from @kingscollegelondon.bsky.social and @ukhsa.bsky.social. Her research exploring the homeworking experiences of response-focused UK civil servants during COVID is already shaping future public health guidance. Read more: bit.ly/3GIi28d
The NIHR HPRFA ORB: Outbreak related behaviours
We are a new @nihr.bsky.social funded research team focused on understanding how people respond during infectious disease outbreaks and how public health strategies can better support them.
Follow for updates on our work, findings, and opportunities
I am so proud to work with amazing, talented, compassionate colleagues in @warstudieskcl.bsky.social and @dsdkings.bsky.social. Our research, education, and engagement activities combine to make the world a better place in the School of Security Studies @kingscollegelondon.bsky.social .
Thank you for sharing @farnberg.bsky.social.
In light of (...) the Iberian power outage, I was reminded of this review on behavioural/psychological responses during power outages. The findings resonate with my understanding of how people act. Points 5-6 need to be highlighted. doi.org/10.1016/j.ij... @profbrookerogers.bsky.social
Five things you need to make it through a power cut www.bbc.com/news/article.... See our paper on behavioural and psychological responses to power outages: www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti... @bbcdomc.bsky.social
Tidying up PURE to ensure free publication access. Re-sharing a systematic review exploring the home working experiences of neurodivergent workers where we emphasise the importance of not assuming a one-size-fits-all approach. academic.oup.com/occmed/advan...
Heathrow Airport closes all day over power outage
@Poppy Ellis Logan led the charge on our recent publication demonstrating that most people facing inequitable risk are not registered on priority lists. We suggest making mainstream strategies inclusive and accessible to reduce health inequalities in disasters.
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Enjoying an interesting morning with the NationalPreparednessCommission
#Resilience #FoodSecurity #Communities #CriticalNationalInfrastructure
First Post: New research published in Climate Services Journal here: www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
Titled: Integrating social narratives of flood events into a text network analysis-based decision support framework to reduce vulnerability to climate change in Africa. 🌍🌱💧.
I just discovered BlueSky starter packs! Finding old and new colleagues researching and working on resilience, security, climate change and adaptation, EDI, and more.
📢 Exciting PhD opportunity – fully funded!
A LISS-DTP CASE PhD studentship with the War Crimes Research Group at KCL & the History Museum of Bosnia and Hercegovina explores how museums shape reconciliation and memorialisation.
📅Apply by 19 Feb
Details: www.kcl.ac.uk/study-legacy...
🚨 Fully funded PhD opportunity! 🚨
Apply for an EPSRC PhD Studentship in Cybersecurity Communication (Security Studies) for 2025/26. Covers stipend, tuition, & research support.
📅 Deadline: 28 Feb 2025
🔗 Click here for details: www.kcl.ac.uk/study-legacy...
I’ve had a delivery of my freshly printed new book from @profilebooks.bsky.social! I’m going to live-post the unboxing, so stay tuned for more….
The Defence Scientific Experts Committee (DSEC) is recruiting new members. This is a brilliant chance to share independent expert advice and insights to support the MOD’s S&T Strategy. Deadline: 20th Feb
A Google Ngram chart for ‘unprecedented’. The blue line goes up steadily from 1950’s.
The unprecedented use of “unprecedented” 🙃
NEW
Understanding how users of home-based aged care services with cognitive impairment rate their social care related quality of life
Lyn Phillipson (Wollongong) and colleagues incl. Unit Deputy Director @a-mtowers.bsky.social
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I am just sticking my toe in the BlueSky water. So many interesting posts to dive into!
Thank you Annette!