Merideth Gattis
@meridethgattis.bsky.social
Professor of Psychology at Cardiff University Centre for Human Developmental Science / Teaching research methods / Researching how environments influence cognition communication & parenting
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I did not know this statistic about paternity leave in the UK: 90% of paternity leave in 2024-25 was claimed by fathers in the UK’s top half of earners. Why? Statutory paternity leave pay is just £187.18 a week. www.theguardian.com/money/2025/n...
Wanna hear the one about the low-paid dad who took paternity leave?
MPs will tell ‘dad jokes’ in parliament to highlight ‘real joke’ of UK paternity leave, which is a class issue
www.theguardian.com
November 20, 2025 at 8:17 AM
I did not know this statistic about paternity leave in the UK: 90% of paternity leave in 2024-25 was claimed by fathers in the UK’s top half of earners. Why? Statutory paternity leave pay is just £187.18 a week. www.theguardian.com/money/2025/n...
“If you want to help a 20-something, have some empathy for the uncertainties they wake up to each day, and show them the data about what’s ahead: In a 2022 study…happiness and satisfaction increased across every decade of adulthood from the late teens to the 70s and beyond.”
“…young adults who have hope for the future are less likely to feel anxious and depressed. They’re more likely to eat well, exercise, and set goals and work toward them. If you don’t believe the hype that these are supposed to be the best years of your life, you won’t panic when they’re not.”
We’re Thinking About Young Adulthood All Wrong
Twenty-somethings aren’t delayed or doomed.
www.theatlantic.com
November 16, 2025 at 12:56 PM
“If you want to help a 20-something, have some empathy for the uncertainties they wake up to each day, and show them the data about what’s ahead: In a 2022 study…happiness and satisfaction increased across every decade of adulthood from the late teens to the 70s and beyond.”
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For a summary of the key findings, read the news story on the University of Bath's website: www.bath.ac.uk/announcement...
Starting university boosts recycling and greener travel, a University of Bath study finds
Young people are more likely to adopt sustainable behaviours, like recycling and active travel, during major life transitions.
www.bath.ac.uk
October 29, 2025 at 12:02 PM
For a summary of the key findings, read the news story on the University of Bath's website: www.bath.ac.uk/announcement...
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New CAST research shows that major life transitions, like starting university, can lead to greener choices, including increased recycling and active travel. ♻️ 🚴
The paper was led by Dr Kaloyan Mitev and co-authored by Prof Lorraine Whitmarsh MBE, Merideth Gattis & Dr Nick Nash.
Read the paper 👇
The paper was led by Dr Kaloyan Mitev and co-authored by Prof Lorraine Whitmarsh MBE, Merideth Gattis & Dr Nick Nash.
Read the paper 👇
Shifting horizons: Significant life events and pro-environmental behaviour change in early adulthood
Young people’s daily routines are especially malleable during significant life events, offering opportunities for pro-environmental behaviour (PEB) change. We investigated how PEBs shifted during two…
journals.plos.org
October 29, 2025 at 12:02 PM
New CAST research shows that major life transitions, like starting university, can lead to greener choices, including increased recycling and active travel. ♻️ 🚴
The paper was led by Dr Kaloyan Mitev and co-authored by Prof Lorraine Whitmarsh MBE, Merideth Gattis & Dr Nick Nash.
Read the paper 👇
The paper was led by Dr Kaloyan Mitev and co-authored by Prof Lorraine Whitmarsh MBE, Merideth Gattis & Dr Nick Nash.
Read the paper 👇
📣 New paper on the effects of moments of change on pro-environmental behaviour!
👏 Congratulations to @kaloyanmitev.bsky.social who developed and implemented the work as part of his PhD at Cardiff University School of Psychology and University of Bath.
👏 Congratulations to @kaloyanmitev.bsky.social who developed and implemented the work as part of his PhD at Cardiff University School of Psychology and University of Bath.
New research by @kaloyanmitev.bsky.social, @lwhitmarsh.bsky.social, @meridethgattis.bsky.social and Nicholas Nash reinforces the value of designing timely, targeted interventions during key life transitions to encourage sustainable lifestyle change 👇
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Shifting horizons: Significant life events and pro-environmental behaviour change in early adulthood
Young people’s daily routines are especially malleable during significant life events, offering opportunities for pro-environmental behaviour (PEB) change. We investigated how PEBs shifted during two ...
journals.plos.org
October 16, 2025 at 6:54 AM
📣 New paper on the effects of moments of change on pro-environmental behaviour!
👏 Congratulations to @kaloyanmitev.bsky.social who developed and implemented the work as part of his PhD at Cardiff University School of Psychology and University of Bath.
👏 Congratulations to @kaloyanmitev.bsky.social who developed and implemented the work as part of his PhD at Cardiff University School of Psychology and University of Bath.
Reposted by Merideth Gattis
Today on the #LATINA #EqualPayDay, we would like to invite you to read our article about the International #EqualPayDay that was celebrated on the 18th September: research-sites.cardiff.ac.uk/reducing-gen...
October 8, 2025 at 10:41 PM
Today on the #LATINA #EqualPayDay, we would like to invite you to read our article about the International #EqualPayDay that was celebrated on the 18th September: research-sites.cardiff.ac.uk/reducing-gen...
A call to action from @campaign4parks.bsky.social “National park rivers are being poisoned, drained and neglected – if we can’t protect these, we can’t claim to be serious about ending the UK’s water crisis” www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Revealed: sewage overflow in English and Welsh national parks twice outside rate
Exclusive: Campaigners attack ‘outrageous’ situation, saying waters in protected areas should be cleanest
www.theguardian.com
September 16, 2025 at 6:44 AM
A call to action from @campaign4parks.bsky.social “National park rivers are being poisoned, drained and neglected – if we can’t protect these, we can’t claim to be serious about ending the UK’s water crisis” www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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The next consultations open for a new #NationalPark in Wales 📢
The first to be designated in Wales for over 60 years, this new National Park should be an exemplar for nature, climate and people 🌳🥾⛰️
Let Welsh Gov know you support the new Park 👉
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The first to be designated in Wales for over 60 years, this new National Park should be an exemplar for nature, climate and people 🌳🥾⛰️
Let Welsh Gov know you support the new Park 👉
ymgynghori.cyfoethnaturiol.cymru/north-east-g...
September 15, 2025 at 2:29 PM
The next consultations open for a new #NationalPark in Wales 📢
The first to be designated in Wales for over 60 years, this new National Park should be an exemplar for nature, climate and people 🌳🥾⛰️
Let Welsh Gov know you support the new Park 👉
ymgynghori.cyfoethnaturiol.cymru/north-east-g...
The first to be designated in Wales for over 60 years, this new National Park should be an exemplar for nature, climate and people 🌳🥾⛰️
Let Welsh Gov know you support the new Park 👉
ymgynghori.cyfoethnaturiol.cymru/north-east-g...
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We're looking for a PhD student to join us on a project exploring how ADHD is linked to greater curiosity.
The PhD student will be based across Cardiff University and the University of Bath working with @ggoclowska.bsky.social , Kate Langley, and me as part of a collaborative team.
We're looking for a PhD student to join us on a project exploring how ADHD is linked to greater curiosity.
The PhD student will be based across Cardiff University and the University of Bath working with @ggoclowska.bsky.social , Kate Langley, and me as part of a collaborative team.
Is ADHD linked to greater curiosity? How? Why? We (with @mjgruber.bsky.social and Kate Langley) are seeking a PhD candidate interested in exploring this fascinating question. This psychology/neuroscience project will be based in Cardiff and Bath. Please repost and email inquiries.
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We're looking for a PhD student to join us on a project exploring how ADHD is linked to greater curiosity.
The PhD student will be based across Cardiff University and the University of Bath working with @ggoclowska.bsky.social , Kate Langley, and me as part of a collaborative team.
We're looking for a PhD student to join us on a project exploring how ADHD is linked to greater curiosity.
The PhD student will be based across Cardiff University and the University of Bath working with @ggoclowska.bsky.social , Kate Langley, and me as part of a collaborative team.
Is humour serious enough for science? Fabulous @newyorker.com article on the insights gained from research by Elena Hoicka & orhers on the development of humour 👶🧪 #cogsci #psychscisky #devpsysky #earlyyears #infantstudies
www.newyorker.com/culture/open...
www.newyorker.com/culture/open...
Why Are Kids So Funny?
The emergence of humor so early in life suggests something important about human nature.
www.newyorker.com
September 2, 2025 at 7:17 PM
Is humour serious enough for science? Fabulous @newyorker.com article on the insights gained from research by Elena Hoicka & orhers on the development of humour 👶🧪 #cogsci #psychscisky #devpsysky #earlyyears #infantstudies
www.newyorker.com/culture/open...
www.newyorker.com/culture/open...
Equal Pay Day for women with children falls on 1 September this year. From this date, mothers are working for free for the rest of the year compared with fathers.
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UK mothers earn £302 a week less than fathers, analysis shows
ONS data shows they are working for free from 1 September, almost three months earlier than Equal Pay Day for all women
www.theguardian.com
August 25, 2025 at 10:14 AM
Equal Pay Day for women with children falls on 1 September this year. From this date, mothers are working for free for the rest of the year compared with fathers.
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
The easiest way to restore your attention span could be just outside your door. LA Times interview with Marc Herman about his new book Nature and the Mind
www.latimes.com/lifestyle/st...
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The easiest way to restore your attention span could be just outside your door
Feeling tired at work? Professor Marc Berman explains in his new book, "Nature and the Mind: The Science of How Nature Improves Cognitive, Physical, and Social Well-Being," how the key ingredient migh...
www.latimes.com
August 24, 2025 at 6:33 PM
The easiest way to restore your attention span could be just outside your door. LA Times interview with Marc Herman about his new book Nature and the Mind
www.latimes.com/lifestyle/st...
www.latimes.com/lifestyle/st...
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An abbreviation (ABB) in a journal article (JA) or Grant Application (GA) is rarely worth the words it saves. Every ABB requires cognitive resources (CR) and at my age by the time I'm halfway through a JA or GA I no longer have the CR to remember what your ABB stood for.
August 15, 2025 at 9:39 AM
An abbreviation (ABB) in a journal article (JA) or Grant Application (GA) is rarely worth the words it saves. Every ABB requires cognitive resources (CR) and at my age by the time I'm halfway through a JA or GA I no longer have the CR to remember what your ABB stood for.
Just over a week left to apply for this exciting postdoctoral research opportunity on children and nature! 🐾
The application deadline is Wednesday the 20th of August 2025.
The application deadline is Wednesday the 20th of August 2025.
We are recruiting a postdoctoral researcher to work with Cardiff University / Prifysgol Caerdydd and WWT on a Knowledge Transfer Partnership!
🦉Join us as we inspire the next generation of nature lovers.🌳
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🦉Join us as we inspire the next generation of nature lovers.🌳
krb-sjobs.brassring.com/TGnewUI/Sear...
Nature-based Learning Programme Development Manage - Cardiff University - Job Details
Job Details: Nature-based Learning Programme Development Manager (KTP Associate)School of PsychologyWe have an exciting new
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August 11, 2025 at 7:30 AM
Just over a week left to apply for this exciting postdoctoral research opportunity on children and nature! 🐾
The application deadline is Wednesday the 20th of August 2025.
The application deadline is Wednesday the 20th of August 2025.
I don’t understand the 1-like-1-thing thing at all (am I missing something?) but I like so many of these takes that I find it difficult to say which is my favourite.
I don't want to do a 1-like-1-thing post but I do want to have a long thread of takes so instead:
Every Time I Want To Reply To Someone On Bluesky With "That's Not True Though Is It" I'm Going To Post A Take In This Thread
Every Time I Want To Reply To Someone On Bluesky With "That's Not True Though Is It" I'm Going To Post A Take In This Thread
August 5, 2025 at 8:33 PM
I don’t understand the 1-like-1-thing thing at all (am I missing something?) but I like so many of these takes that I find it difficult to say which is my favourite.
Reposted by Merideth Gattis
🎉The third round of the EADP collaboration grant is open!
Got an idea you'd love to develop with colleagues across three different European countries? Don't be shy and apply! 🙌
🤝 We especially encourage @eadperu.bsky.social members to apply
🔗 www.eadp.info/collaboratio...
📅 Deadline: October 31st
Got an idea you'd love to develop with colleagues across three different European countries? Don't be shy and apply! 🙌
🤝 We especially encourage @eadperu.bsky.social members to apply
🔗 www.eadp.info/collaboratio...
📅 Deadline: October 31st
August 4, 2025 at 11:11 AM
🎉The third round of the EADP collaboration grant is open!
Got an idea you'd love to develop with colleagues across three different European countries? Don't be shy and apply! 🙌
🤝 We especially encourage @eadperu.bsky.social members to apply
🔗 www.eadp.info/collaboratio...
📅 Deadline: October 31st
Got an idea you'd love to develop with colleagues across three different European countries? Don't be shy and apply! 🙌
🤝 We especially encourage @eadperu.bsky.social members to apply
🔗 www.eadp.info/collaboratio...
📅 Deadline: October 31st
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We are recruiting a postdoctoral researcher to work with Cardiff University / Prifysgol Caerdydd and WWT on a Knowledge Transfer Partnership!
🦉Join us as we inspire the next generation of nature lovers.🌳
krb-sjobs.brassring.com/TGnewUI/Sear...
🦉Join us as we inspire the next generation of nature lovers.🌳
krb-sjobs.brassring.com/TGnewUI/Sear...
Nature-based Learning Programme Development Manage - Cardiff University - Job Details
Job Details: Nature-based Learning Programme Development Manager (KTP Associate)School of PsychologyWe have an exciting new
krb-sjobs.brassring.com
July 23, 2025 at 12:00 PM
We are recruiting a postdoctoral researcher to work with Cardiff University / Prifysgol Caerdydd and WWT on a Knowledge Transfer Partnership!
🦉Join us as we inspire the next generation of nature lovers.🌳
krb-sjobs.brassring.com/TGnewUI/Sear...
🦉Join us as we inspire the next generation of nature lovers.🌳
krb-sjobs.brassring.com/TGnewUI/Sear...
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I'd be interested to know what proportion of academic related prompts were questions that the lecturer would be only too willing to answer if asked at the end of a lecture or on the VLE discussion board
Three undergraduates at a Russell Group university shared their ChatGPT exchanges with Jeremy Ettinghausen. Everyone working in higher education should read this eye opening article. #AI #ArtificialIntelligence #AcademicIntegrity #HigherEd
www.theguardian.com/technology/2...
www.theguardian.com/technology/2...
18 months. 12,000 questions. A whole lot of anxiety. What I learned from reading students’ ChatGPT logs
Students increasingly use AI chatbots for anything from academic queries to emotional quandaries. But are they missing out on the chance to make their own mistakes? Three undergrads reveal all …
www.theguardian.com
July 27, 2025 at 11:08 AM
I'd be interested to know what proportion of academic related prompts were questions that the lecturer would be only too willing to answer if asked at the end of a lecture or on the VLE discussion board
Three undergraduates at a Russell Group university shared their ChatGPT exchanges with Jeremy Ettinghausen. Everyone working in higher education should read this eye opening article. #AI #ArtificialIntelligence #AcademicIntegrity #HigherEd
www.theguardian.com/technology/2...
www.theguardian.com/technology/2...
18 months. 12,000 questions. A whole lot of anxiety. What I learned from reading students’ ChatGPT logs
Students increasingly use AI chatbots for anything from academic queries to emotional quandaries. But are they missing out on the chance to make their own mistakes? Three undergrads reveal all …
www.theguardian.com
July 27, 2025 at 8:51 AM
Three undergraduates at a Russell Group university shared their ChatGPT exchanges with Jeremy Ettinghausen. Everyone working in higher education should read this eye opening article. #AI #ArtificialIntelligence #AcademicIntegrity #HigherEd
www.theguardian.com/technology/2...
www.theguardian.com/technology/2...
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We’re looking for a new colleague at Cardiff University. We want someone to join the school with an established expertise and proven portfolio of research in Media and Communications, krb-sjobs.brassring.com/TGnewUI/Sear...
Lecturer Teaching and Research - Cardiff University - Job Details
Job Details: Lecturer (Teaching and Research)School of Journalism, Media and CultureCollege of Arts, Humanities and Social
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July 26, 2025 at 3:51 PM
We’re looking for a new colleague at Cardiff University. We want someone to join the school with an established expertise and proven portfolio of research in Media and Communications, krb-sjobs.brassring.com/TGnewUI/Sear...
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Did you know that Evidence to Impact is a university spinout?
We are jointly owned by Cardiff University and the University of Bristol with both institutions represented on our Board. This gives us access to academic insight and commercialisation expertise, whilst providing high level governance.
We are jointly owned by Cardiff University and the University of Bristol with both institutions represented on our Board. This gives us access to academic insight and commercialisation expertise, whilst providing high level governance.
July 24, 2025 at 8:53 AM
Did you know that Evidence to Impact is a university spinout?
We are jointly owned by Cardiff University and the University of Bristol with both institutions represented on our Board. This gives us access to academic insight and commercialisation expertise, whilst providing high level governance.
We are jointly owned by Cardiff University and the University of Bristol with both institutions represented on our Board. This gives us access to academic insight and commercialisation expertise, whilst providing high level governance.
We are recruiting a postdoctoral researcher to work with Cardiff University / Prifysgol Caerdydd and WWT on a Knowledge Transfer Partnership!
🦉Join us as we inspire the next generation of nature lovers.🌳
krb-sjobs.brassring.com/TGnewUI/Sear...
🦉Join us as we inspire the next generation of nature lovers.🌳
krb-sjobs.brassring.com/TGnewUI/Sear...
Nature-based Learning Programme Development Manage - Cardiff University - Job Details
Job Details: Nature-based Learning Programme Development Manager (KTP Associate)School of PsychologyWe have an exciting new
krb-sjobs.brassring.com
July 23, 2025 at 12:00 PM
We are recruiting a postdoctoral researcher to work with Cardiff University / Prifysgol Caerdydd and WWT on a Knowledge Transfer Partnership!
🦉Join us as we inspire the next generation of nature lovers.🌳
krb-sjobs.brassring.com/TGnewUI/Sear...
🦉Join us as we inspire the next generation of nature lovers.🌳
krb-sjobs.brassring.com/TGnewUI/Sear...
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A month ago, I shared a draft of the teaching resources list for cog psych (& related) courses. Now that the fall semester is only 4 wks away 😱, I thought I'd ask you to share your favorite books, videos, demos, syllabi, etc., to make this list more complete & more useful for interested folks.
Teaching Resources for Cognitive Psychology
CURRENTLY UNDER DEVELOPMENT (Last updated: June 27, 2025, 10) PLEASE SHARE YOUR FAVORITE TEACHING RESOURCES! Teaching Resources for Cognitive Psychology Assembled by: Akira Miyake University of Colo...
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July 22, 2025 at 3:33 PM
A month ago, I shared a draft of the teaching resources list for cog psych (& related) courses. Now that the fall semester is only 4 wks away 😱, I thought I'd ask you to share your favorite books, videos, demos, syllabi, etc., to make this list more complete & more useful for interested folks.
Reposted by Merideth Gattis
Children's voices must be at the centre of political decision-making in Wales.
We’re proud to have contributed to the @childreninwales.org.uk Champions for Children manifesto ahead of #Senedd2026.
Will you be a #ChampionForChildren?
Read and share 👇 bit.ly/46yTbOL
We’re proud to have contributed to the @childreninwales.org.uk Champions for Children manifesto ahead of #Senedd2026.
Will you be a #ChampionForChildren?
Read and share 👇 bit.ly/46yTbOL
Children in Wales: Champions for Children Manifesto
Babies, children and young people deserve to thrive, be safe, and have their voices heard. This Senedd election, we’re asking every candidate: Will you be a Champion for Children? Read our manifesto h...
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July 17, 2025 at 11:28 AM
Children's voices must be at the centre of political decision-making in Wales.
We’re proud to have contributed to the @childreninwales.org.uk Champions for Children manifesto ahead of #Senedd2026.
Will you be a #ChampionForChildren?
Read and share 👇 bit.ly/46yTbOL
We’re proud to have contributed to the @childreninwales.org.uk Champions for Children manifesto ahead of #Senedd2026.
Will you be a #ChampionForChildren?
Read and share 👇 bit.ly/46yTbOL
Grandparents in the UK are being asked to share their experiences of helping with childcare www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle...
Grandparents in the UK: share your experiences of helping with childcare
We want to hear from grandparents in the UK about the ways in which they look after their grandchildren
www.theguardian.com
July 17, 2025 at 11:44 AM
Grandparents in the UK are being asked to share their experiences of helping with childcare www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle...