Pnewsology

The week's news with a dash of psychology!

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I am a professor of health psychology loving being able to get out of the ivory tower. I have written many research papers and 9 books on aspects of eating behaviour, women’s health and communication. I write for inews and often contribute to radio and print media. I have a regular slot with James Cannon on Radio Surrey where we discuss the weekly news with a psychology take. Great fun!

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Pnewsology – the one about changing our mind and how to admit we were wrong!

10/19/2026

The week’s news with a dash of psychology! Jane Ogden (Professor in Health Psychology, Emeritus; email janeogden509@gmail.com; based on a conversation with James Cannon at Radio Surrey; 8.40 am 16/10/2026) Week ending 16/10/2026 All opinions are those of Jane Ogden This week some people changed their minds, some are thinking about changing their minds and…
Pnewsology – the one about diplomacy and whether we should get on with people we don’t like

09/28/2026

The week’s news with a dash of psychology! Jane Ogden (Professor in Health Psychology, Emeritus; email janeogden509@gmail.com; based on a conversation with James Cannon at Radio Surrey; 8.40 am 25/09/2026) Week ending 25/09/2026 All opinions are those of Jane Ogden As images of Noel and Liam Gallagher popped up on my phone at the start…
Pnewsology – the one about people power and when it should and should not work

09/12/2026

The week’s news with a dash of psychology! Jane Ogden (Professor in Health Psychology, Emeritus; email janeogden509@gmail.com; based on a conversation with Lucy Ambache at Radio Surrey; 8.40 am 11/09/2026) Week ending 11/09/2026 All opinions are those of Jane Ogden I have been on many demonstrations in my life and am a great believer in…
Pnewsology – the one about having a backbone (and standing up for what you believe in rather just caving!)

09/06/2026

The week’s news with a dash of psychology! Jane Ogden (Professor in Health Psychology, Emeritus; email janeogden509@gmail.com; based on a conversation with James Cannon at Radio Surrey; 8.40 am 04/09/2026) Week ending 04/09/2026 All opinions are those of Jane Ogden Pressure in politics comes in all shapes and sizes. At times it’s the pressure to…
Pnewsology – the one about tramlines and whether we are just a product of our childhoods

08/31/2026

The week’s news with a dash of psychology! Jane Ogden (Professor in Health Psychology, Emeritus; email janeogden509@gmail.com; based on a conversation with James Cannon at Radio Surrey; 8.40 am 28/08/2026) Week ending 28/08/2026 All opinions are those of Jane Ogden My parents expected me to work hard at school, go to university, have a professional…
Pnewsology – the one about the randomness of life and death and what it does to us.

08/21/2026

The week’s news with a dash of psychology! Jane Ogden (Professor in Health Psychology, Emeritus; email janeogden509@gmail.com; based on a conversation with James Cannon at Radio Surrey; 8.40 am 21/08/2026) Week ending 21/08/2026 All opinions are those of Jane Ogden I like to plan, have control and feel safe. And I have adult children who…
Pnewsology – the one about why we need a plan B (and how teenagers can do it but not people in power!)

08/21/2026

The week’s news with a dash of psychology! Jane Ogden (Professor in Health Psychology, Emeritus; email janeogden509@gmail.com; based on a conversation with James Cannon at Radio Surrey; 8.40 am 14/08/2026) Week ending 14/08/2026 All opinions are those of Jane Ogden This was the week of ‘A’ level results and the airwaves have been full of…
Pnewsology – the one about why we need people who do useful things!

08/02/2026

The week’s news with a dash of psychology! Jane Ogden (Professor in Health Psychology, Emeritus; email janeogden509@gmail.com; based on a conversation with James Cannon at Radio Surrey; 8.40 am 31/07/2026) Week ending 31/07/2026 All opinions are those of Jane Ogden I have been a University Lecturer all my adult life and a massive believer that…
Pnewsology – the one about first impressions and why everything is a form of signalling!

07/25/2026

The week’s news with a dash of psychology! Jane Ogden (Professor in Health Psychology, Emeritus; email janeogden509@gmail.com; based on a conversation with James Cannon at Radio Surrey; 8.40 am 24/07/2026) Week ending 24/07/2026 All opinions are those of Jane Ogden I used to teach my students that everything was text and could be read –…
Pnewsology – the need for a plan (and when to stick to it or change!)

07/19/2026

The week’s news with a dash of psychology! Jane Ogden (Professor in Health Psychology, Emeritus; email janeogden509@gmail.com; based on a conversation with James Cannon at Radio Surrey; 8.40 am 17/07/2026) Week ending 17/07/2026 All opinions are those of Jane Ogden I love a to do list and this week the need for a good plan…

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