By Mrs Lincoln (English and Psychology Teacher)

On Monday 3rd March, we were delighted to welcome back alumna Dr Rachel Tisi (BGS 2015) who has recently been awarded a PhD for her research in forensic psychology. She came to speak to our Sixth Form students about what studying Psychology at university entails and what a career in research looks like.

It was fascinating to hear about her research into Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) and the risk factors for this, as well as her current work in research within policing, where she is looking at defining and capturing victim/survivor voice, and at policing individual management reviews.

She is also hoping to complete further research in the future into how victims of intimate partner violence, across a range of different cultures, can best be supported.

Thanks should also go to our three Lower Sixth students who helped to promote this session – Mia Vadgama, Isabella Moretto and Isla Harris. It’s been great to see them get so involved with Psych Soc this year and give up their time to support events like this!

Rachel was recently a delegate at the upcoming UN Commission on the Status of Women, and we are really looking forward to hearing how her career develops.