Psychology Colloquia Series: Dr Mary Hanley

Topic: Developmental Psychology / Neurodiversity

The talk title, abstract and speaker biography will be published approximately one month before the event. Check this page regularly for the latest updates and programme information.

Dr Hanley is a Professor in the Department of Psychology at Durham University, and Co-founder and Co-Director of the Centre for Neurodiversity and Development. 

Her research is the broad area of neurodiversity. She is really interested in understanding strengths and challenges for neurodivergent people, especially in relation to attention, sensory arousal and anxiety. Most of her recent work has focused on understanding these in relation to education and school life, particularly for autistic children and young people.

More about Dr Mary Hanley

The Psychology Colloquia 2026/27 series is organised by Dr Goffredina Spano from the Department of Psychology at Kingston University.

The annual programme offers ten research talks each academic year. The sessions features either a Kingston University researcher or an invited expert presenting current research, innovative findings and emerging ideas from areas including: 

• Developmental psychology 
• Cognitive psychology 
• Social psychology 
• Clinical psychology 
• Neuroscience 

The series provides opportunities to explore current psychological research, exchange ideas and engage in discussion with researchers and professionals from across the field.

If you have questions about the event, or need more information about the Psychology Colloquia series, please email Goffredina at [email protected].