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Dr Samuel Fairlamb is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Psychology at Royal Holloway, University of London, where he also earned his PhD. His research lies at the intersection of existential and social psychology, focusing on how symbolic self-worth buffers against mortality anxiety. He is actively involved in teaching, public engagement, and research supervision.
His research interests include:
- Existential and Terror Management Theory
- Prejudice and social identity
- Mental health and environmental attitudes
- Academic anxiety and contingent self-worth
- Behavioral responses to mortality salience
His recent publications explore how mortality awareness influences social behavior, environmental ethics, and educational psychology. Themes across his work include symbolic immortality, defensive responses to existential threat, and the psychological roots of prejudice and anxiety. Articles span journals in social, health, and educational psychology, demonstrating interdisciplinary reach.
Scientific recognitions include:
- Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy
- Four teaching excellence commendations
- Membership in the British Psychological Society
- Affiliation with the Social Identity and Representations Lab and THESIS research group
He supervises undergraduate and postgraduate student projects and contributes to academic outreach through his YouTube channel, The Psychology Debrief. He is also involved in networks related to the UN Sustainable Development Goals, particularly those concerning mental health and education.
