Profile
Dr Patricia Roberts, Senior Lecturer
I was awarded a PhD in the area of Cognitive Psychology from the University of Luton. 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 have a BA (Hons) Psychology/Health also from the University of Luton.
As a Senior lecturer within the Department of Psychology I undertake a diverse range of research, teaching 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.
My undergraduate and post graduate teaching is informed by my research as well as consultancy work.
Areas of current consultancy training sessions have included delivering research methods design and analysis to internal colleagues and external delegates from a variety of different organisations.
Sample of research activities
Publications in peer reviewed journals
- McMurray, I. Roberts, P.,Robertson, S.I. and Teoh, K.(2011, in press) An Action Research Project exploring the Psychology Degree: Transitions to Employment. Psychology Teaching Review
- Robertson, I., Teoh, K., McMurray, I., Roberts, P and Sochos, A (2011 In press) Research Informed Learning In The Psychology Curriculum: An Initial Evaluation. Psychology Learning and Teaching Journal 10 (2)
Book Chapters
- 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 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
Other publications
- McMurray, I and Roberts, P (2011) Using Assessment Centres as a method to enhance student employability. Psychology Network Newsletter
Conference presentations
- 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 (Oral presentation)
- 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 External Research and Consultancy
- Making Research Count
- Education Doctorate Research Methods Training
- ODTU Staff Development
- Headway Bedford, For people with acquired brain injury and their carers
Contact details
Dr Pat Roberts
T: +44 (0)1582 489153
E: pat.roberts@beds.ac.uk
