Alexandra Kirby

Alexandra Kirby is a Lecturer in Psychology at Newman University, affiliated with the Department of Arts, Humanities and Human Sciences within the Faculty of Arts, Society and Professional Studies. She holds a BSc (Hons) in Psychology from Newman University, an MSc in Cognitive Neuroscience from Aston University, and a Postgraduate Certificate in Academic Practice from Coventry University. She is a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy and a Graduate Member of the British Psychological Society.

Her research focuses on the effects of superhero media on male body image, exploring attentional biases toward body stimuli and para-social relationships with characters. Teaching responsibilities include foundation year psychology modules, quantitative research methods, and cognition/neuropsychology topics. Administrative roles include module coordination, personal tutoring, and dissertation supervision.

Key research outputs include a 2023 systematic review on attentional biases in healthy males, presented at conferences like the Division of Health Psychology Annual Conference. Professional contributions span medical education assessment methodologies and curriculum design initiatives.