Lucy Cragg
@lucycragg
Developmental psychologist and public engagement enthusiast
New research from @notts_psych has shown that learning how to recall multiplication tables doesn’t automatically mean children understand how to apply this knowledge @lucycragg explains in @ConversationUK theconversation.com/nine-year-olds…
Over the last 2 weeks, all Year 4 children in England have been assessed on their ability to quickly recall multiplication facts. But using these facts is about so much more than fast recall.... theconversation.com/nine-year-olds… #primarymaths #mathschat #numberfacts #EduTwitter
Over 600,000 Y4 children are currently taking the Multiplication Tables Check. Our latest research highlights why knowing multiplication facts is important and how to best support children's learning sumproject.org.uk
Article published on #pretermbirth, #eeg, #arousalregulation and #inattention. Proud to get this one out, and, as always, a pleasure working with @lucycragg @MJGroom and @SamJPsych. You can access the online first version here: journals.sagepub.com/eprint/PP9KT2P…
We have started doing a lot more small group and whole class research, which schools seem to prefer to individual testing. Read our top tips for success in this blog blog.lboro.ac.uk/cmc/2025/01/... by the fabulous @NatashaCGuy
Fantastic opportunity to work on a really interesting project
Fantastic new 4-year post-doc position @uniofleicester for someone interested in child development. Come work with our team on an exciting new European project & help develop a parent assessment of children’s cognitive development. Closing date 3rd Dec. jobs.le.ac.uk/vacancies/1097…
Celebrating with the utterly fabulous @CamillaKGilmore after her inaugural lecture. What a superstar! #Lboroinaugural

Exciting PhD opportunity! Help individuals manage cognitive impairments and improve daily life through personalised interventions. Join our team of psychologists, computer scientists and charity workers! @notts_psych @NHSNotts ufncollaboratory.ac.uk/person-centred… ufncollaboratory.ac.uk/phdapply2024-2…
I learnt so much at the @PauseTrack launch of their Health Inequalities, Menopause Experiences and Digital Health report today. Thank you so much to @DrClaireMann and the amazing community leaders for bringing everyone together.

Come and join us @notts_psych - great team and resources for developmental psychology. Feel free to get in touch with any questions.
We are recruiting! We're looking to appoint an Assistant Professor in the School of Psychology who can demonstrate an emerging international research profile which complements and expands upon our existing research strengths. Please see more details here: jobs.nottingham.ac.uk/Vacancy.aspx?r…
Parents, teachers... do you have prematurely born children starting at or returning to school? Access FREE training on how to support prematurely born children who need it. Please help us improve support for these children & their families @Blisscharity @_SmallestThings @tes
durham.taleo.net/careersection/… Now hiring, Psychology PDRA, start 1.1.25, to work on #embodiment, #development, #VR, with me, @panxueni @marcogillies . Please get in touch with q's and/or retweet!
We are launching a podcast! 🎙 In Series 1 of #NottsPsychPod, we spotlight neurodiversity research @UniofNottingham. Each episode features researchers discussing their cutting-edge work, alongside those with lived experience. Episodes drop next week: podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/notts…
New research from @notts_psych has revealed the extensive impact of #ADHD highlighting mental health and physical risks, and societal implications, emphasising the need for a holistic approach to properly manage this condition Full story here: tinyurl.com/zd3wu3ck