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Nic Gibson is a Lecturer in the Faculty of Science and Engineering at Anglia Ruskin University (ARU), based in the School of Psychology, Sport and Sensory Science. They joined ARU in 2017 and focus on research supervision in applied psychology. Their work emphasizes positive psychology, resilience, and pro-social behaviors, particularly regarding adult playfulness, human-animal relationships, and gaming. Nic holds a PhD in Psychology from the University of Aberdeen, alongside a PgDip and BSc in Psychology from the same institution.
Research interests include the role of psychological strengths in learning outcomes, individual differences (e.g., LGBTQ+, neurodivergence), and wellbeing. They lead modules like Psychology of Everyday Life and Quantitative Research Methods. Nic collaborates on projects such as the resilience-focused app myappa and has provided consultancy for organizations like ChildLine and the Arbitration Law Project.
Media engagement includes BBC radio discussions on character strengths in education and public talks at venues like Café Scientifique. They are a member of ARU’s Centre for Societies and Groups, contributing to interdisciplinary research on social dynamics and group behavior.
