Senior Lecturer
I was awarded a PhD in the area of Cognitive Psychology in 2004. The specific focus of this research was an ‘Investigation into the Structure of Numerical Cognition and in particular, examining associations found between numerical cognition, spatial representations and memory processes.
I undertake a diverse range of teaching, research and consultancy activities. My main area of research interest is in neuropsychology. Recent collaborative work with a local brain injury association has explored the diagnoses of cognitive deficits and possible implementations of rehabilitation strategies for individuals with acquired brain injury. This work has involved Level 3 students as Student Researchers as I am enthusiastic about involving students to engage in staff-led research activities.
I have assisted in setting up the Department of Psychology, Consultancy and Training Unit. Areas of consultancy training sessions include delivering research methods design and analysis to a variety of audiences including colleagues and external delegates from a variety of different organisations.
I am involved in a number of research projects that include working with two local borough councils in evaluating their road safety and pedestrian campaigns. I continue to be involved in research relating to teaching and learning the student experience and student employability.
Other References
Qualifications
- PhD in Numerical Cognition, University of Luton, 2004
- BA Honours Psychology/Health 2.1, University of Luton, 1995
- Further and Adult Education Teacher’s Certificate, Barnfield College, Luton, 1994
- Open University Credits, The Open University, Milton Keynes, 1992 (Personality Development and Learning, Society and Social Science, Introduction to Psychology)
Teaching Role
- Undergraduate and postgraduate teaching on a variety of units to include:
- Co-ordinator of Biological and Cognitive Psychology
- Co-ordinator of Cognitive Neuropsychology
- Teaching Research Methods to undergraduate, postgraduate students and through the Department Consultancy and Training Unit.
Research Interests
- Impact of acquired head injury on cognitive processing.
- Developing student research communities and the impact on the student experience relating theory to practice in the area of cognitive neuropsychology.
- Research into the student experience to include transitions from school/college to higher education.
- Research into students’ transition from higher education to employment.
- Research with local borough council road and pedestrian safety campaigns
Recent Research Projects
- Funded research projects with two local borough councils to evaluate their road and pedestrian safety campaigns.
- Funded research working with the local probation service to evaluate a programme aimed a raising awareness of fathers’ parenting styles.
Service to the Academic/Professional Community
- A variety of training sessions delivered to internal colleagues and external delegates to include professionals from Social Services, a range of borough councils, and business organisations.
- Continuing with funded research projects within the community and dissemination of the findings at conferences and through publications.
Recent Conference Presentations
- Roberts, P, McMurray, I, Ertubey, C and Robertson, I (2011) Psychology Students’ evaluation of a research community in the UK. The 12th European Congress of Psychology Istanbul, Turkey.
- Roberts, P, McMurray, I, Ertubey, C and Robertson, I (2011) The development of a Psychology student research community in the UK: A student evaluation. British Psychological Society Annual Conference. Glasgow. Scotland.
- McMurray, I, Roberts, P, Scott, E and Kumar, A (2010) Assessment Centres: A teaching method to enhance employability. University of Bedfordshire Conference 2010: Bridging the Gaps. Luton. England
- Gaitán, A, Mc Murray, I , Roberts P., Robertson, A and Coughlin A (2010) Reflecting on reflection: Challenges and possible solutions University of Bedfordshire Conference 2010: Bridging the Gaps. Luton. England
- Robertson, S.I., Roberts, P., McMurray, I., Teoh, K., Sochos, A. (2010) Research informed Teaching in the Psychology Curriculum: An Initial Evaluation, PLAT 2010 Conference. Edinburgh Napier University, 30 June-2 July 2010 .
- Roberts. P., Ertubey, C., Teoh, K., Robertson, I. (2010) Comparison Between the Presentation of , Paper and Pencil and Electronic Executive Function Tests to Adult Populations, 20th Annual Rotman Research Institute Conference, Frontal Lobes, March 2010, Toronto, Canada.
- Roberts. P., Ertubey, C., Teoh, K., Robertson, I. (2010) The Effectiveness of Computerised Assessment Technique (CAT) versus Paper and Pencil in the Assessment of Executive Function for Brain Injury. The 7th Conference of the International Test Commission, July 2010 Hong Kong. China.
- Scott, E., Harrison, P., Roberts, P and McMurray, I (2009) Sharing the journey of embedding careers and employability skills within the Psychology curriculum. AGCAS Biennial Conference. 8th September 2009. Brunel University, London. England
- McMurray, I and Roberts, P (2009) Assessment Centres: A teaching method to enhance employability. 11th European Congress of Psychology, Oslo, Norway
Recent Publications
- Roberts, P., Ertubey,C., McMurray, I., and Robertson, I., (2012 in press). Developing a Psychology undergraduate research community in a new university. Psychology Teaching Review.
- McMurray, I. Roberts, P.,Robertson, S.I. and Teoh, K.(2011) An Action Research Project exploring the Psychology Degree: Transitions to Employment. Psychology Teaching Review 17 (1) pages 50-61.
- Robertson, I., Teoh, K., McMurray, I., Roberts, P and Sochos, A (2011) Research Informed Learning In The Psychology Curriculum: An Initial Evaluation. Psychology Learning and Teaching Journal 10 (2), pages 84‑94.
- McMurray, I. and Roberts, P (2011) Using Assessment Centres as a method to enhance student employability. Psychology Network Newsletter
- P. Roberts, C. Ertubey, K. Teoh and I. Robertson (2010). Comparisons between the presentation of paper and pencil and electronic executive function tests to adult populations, Frontiers of Human Neuroscience. doi: 10.3389/conf.fnins.2010.14.00168.
Book Chapters
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McMurray, I. and Roberts, P., with Robertson, S.I. and Teoh, K.(2010) Embedding Employability Skills into the Psychology Undergraduate Curriculum in Atlay (2010) Creating Bridges: A collection of articles relating to the implementation of the Curriculum Review 2008 (CRe8) from practioners across the University of Bedfordshire.
- Roberts, P., Ertubey, C., Robertson, I and Teoh, K (2010) Engaging students in research: Developing a student research community in Atlay and Coughlin (2010), Creating Communities: developing, enhancing and sustaining learning communities across the University of Bedfordshire.
Reports
- McMurray, I., Roberts, P (2011) Supporting young novice drivers’ road safety: An evaluation of the MORE training intervention. Bedfordshire Highways.
- McMurray, I., Roberts, P and Teoh, K (2010) Facilitating the employability of Psychology students. (CETL Funded Project). University of Bedfordshire
- McMurray, I ., Roberts, P, Robertson, I, Gaitain, A (2009) The Psychology Degree: Transitions to Employment. (CETL Funded Project). University of Bedfordshire.
- Roberts, P., Ertubey, C and Robertson, I (2010) Application of CANTAB (Neuropsychological Assessment) to child and adult populations. (CETL Funded Project). University of Bedfordshire
Contact Details
Department of Psychology
Luton campus
Park Square
Luton, LU1 3JU
T: +44 (0)1582 489153 Ext: 9153
E: pat.roberts@beds.ac.uk
