Psychology students learnt about the range of techniques used in lie detection and how this understanding is used in the security industry, particularly at airports. Sociologists and Criminologists compared school to prison, while Law students simulated a courtroom experience and took the part of defence or prosecution.

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Robert Stevens, 19, an A-Level Business, Psychology and Media student at East Sussex College Lewes and business owner of Sussex Vegan, worked in collaboration with ESC to bring the exciting new event to life.

Thasnima Haque Kamali, 20, from Eastbourne, received an A* in Psychology and A grades in Sociology and her Extended Project Qualification. She is now going to the University of Exeter to study Arabic.

The course lasted 10 months, and I studied 21 units - covering things like cell biology, psychology, and disease and prevention. I also learnt academic skills, like how to write an assignment, which is so useful. I passed all the modules with a Merit grade, and I was so happy.

The course lasted 10 months, and I studied 21 units - covering things like cell biology, psychology, and disease and prevention. I also learnt academic skills, like how to write an assignment, which is so useful. I passed all the modules with a Merit grade, and I was so happy.

After completing his course, Laurence progressed to Anglia Ruskin University, where he explored subjects including Physiology, Biomechanics, Psychology, Nutrition, and Sports Medicine. He thrived in the university environment, developing both academically and personally, and graduated with a First-Class Honours degree.

In Hastings, Daisy Chitty Williams secured outstanding straight A*s in her three subjects Fine Art, Graphics and Psychology. Daisy did have plans to travel this summer, but due to the Coronavirus has put those on hold and will join the Art Foundation course at Station Plaza with plans to study Fine Art in London afterwards.

The course is really great and has given me so much knowledge about law and order. We study modules about politics, psychology, sociology, what makes up an emergency incident, what makes a major incident, the different ranks within the services, how the services are run, what it takes to get into the services, health and fitness, teamwork, communication, self-discipline - there is so much.

Students scooping triple A*/A grades include Eastbourne students Nele Gewert, who achieved an A* in English Literature and A grades in Psychology and English Language. Daniel Hagan achieved an A* in Mathematics and A grades in Physics and Further Mathematics. Over at the Lewes campus, Jessica Green achieved three A grades in Philosophy, English Literature and Business. Roisin Fairbairn was awarded A* grades in Sociology and Communication & Culture, and an A in Psychology.

Hastings students celebrating their results included Samantha Richards, Martha Sankey and James Stringfellow. Two had chosen the Humanities pathway (Samantha achieved an A* in Psychology, and Martha achieved A* grades in English Literature, Geography and History), while James achieved fantastic A* grades in Chemistry, Maths and Physics.

In Lewes, Robert Stevens was delighted to find out that he achieved an A* A* A in his three A-Levels, Business, Media and Psychology. He is now going to study Law at Sussex University. “I’m very happy,” says Rob, who already runs a successful business outside of college. “I'm excited to be going to university and will continue to run my business, Sussex Vegan, setting up vegan festivals across Sussex and being one of the largest online directories of vegan food around.”

“We hope to welcome another 1,000+ to the College to explore what veganism has to offer in 2019,” says Robert Stevens, 19, an A-Level Business, Psychology and Media student at East Sussex College Lewes and business owner of Sussex Vegan. “We have a fantastic line up of vegan-friendly businesses supporting the Vegan Festival Eastbourne in the effort to educate and inform.”

The students, who studied at the Lewes and Eastbourne campuses, part of the East Sussex College Group, have now progressed to University courses across the UK to study subjects including, Midwifery, Social Work, Psychology, Paramedic Practice and Biomedical Sciences.

Tutors delivered heartfelt speeches, reflecting on the journey learners had taken over the course of the year. Many of the students will now progress to universities throughout the UK to study a broad range of subjects including physiotherapy, pharmaceutical sciences, psychology, nursing, midwifery, primary education and law.

Socks may be an essential item of clothing, but when we choose beyond basic black or white, we can be seen to be ‘breaking’ social ‘norms’, which can exude a certain confidence as a result. This, in turn, can lead to greater success (U.S psychology studies on the matter prove exactly this).

Today’s students heard how Izzi Howell did a joint Honours in French & Spanish and is now an editor at a publishing company which produces fact books for children. Particularly enlightening and informative was Bel Bale’s presentation. She is now studying Human, Social and Political Science at Pembrook College, Cambridge. Maddi Considine works as a mentor at Willingdon School and will be going to Sussex University in September to study Psychology and French.

One of the standout aspects of the Access course for Pani was its assignment-based format, which allowed her to focus on research and in-depth learning without the stress of traditional exams. "What I appreciated most about the access course was its unique approach to learning. Personally, I thrive in an assignment-based environment," Pani explained. This approach helped her to engage deeply with the subjects and explore areas like psychology and sociology, which she found particularly fascinating.

“I had a tough start, it was crap for me. I’m not a psychologist at all, but I can say this is what I went through. What helped me wasn’t having a grand plan or going off to university, what helped me was advice I got from the lady in the job centre who said ‘just take things step by step’. That became a mantra for me. You hear it all the time from parents about their youngsters who say ‘I can’t get out of bed, I feel paralysed’. Don’t think too far, don’t look too far ahead. Think of it as being an achievement to get out of your bedroom, think about going downstairs, about going outside - think about going for a walk around the block. The physical act of one foot in front of the other can start to provide some answers. Not for everyone, not all the time, but in my experience for me and for many others.

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“The bulk of the congratulations must go to the people who did their first half marathon, as the psychological challenge of overcoming that distance is almost as huge as the physical challenge.”

Kaiya admits she went through a stage where she couldn’t eat or sleep, but working with a trained psychologist provided by WorldSkills has helped her to focus.

The award-winning feature film, Splinter, starring Coronation Street star Bill Fellows and actress Jane Asher, is a psychological horror film that has received rave reviews since its digital UK release in November 2022.

The prospect of an extra hour in bed and wearing your pyjamas all day is the most tantalising aspect of working from home. But keeping to your normal morning routine of getting up at the same time, having a wash, and getting dressed will not only improve your state of mind, it will also psychologically prepare you to start work. Do your work colleagues really want to see your Superman onesie during the team meeting on google hangouts?