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 (07/11/25) – all about responsibility!

    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 07/11/25) News for week ending 07/11/25 We often talk about blame and where the buck starts and stops and too often people throw their hands up…

  • PNEWSOLOGY (31/10/25) – all about accidents of birth!

    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 31/10/25) News for week ending 31/10/25 We often talk about ‘accidents of birth’ and this week’s news handed these out in their droves.  The deadly hurricane…