Curtin University has appointed a leading social and health psychologist from the UK as Professor of Psychology.<\/p>\n
Professor Martin Hagger is recognised as an international leader in the area of social and health psychology, having undertaken vital research in the field for more than a decade. His research centres around solving social problems by changing attitudes, particularly those related to health and health-related behaviour.<\/p>\n
Before joining Curtin, Professor Hagger was a Reader and Associate Professor in social and health psychology at the University of Nottingham. He is also editor-in-chief of Health Psychology Review and Psychology of Sport and Exercise, associate editor of Stress and Health and an editorial board member of five international peer-reviewed journals.<\/p>\n
Professor Hagger said he was excited to be joining Curtin.<\/p>\n
\u201cCurtin has a keen research focus with the vast majority of academic staff involved in ground-breaking research,\u201d Professor Hagger said.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe University\u2019s strength in innovative health research and the potential for collaboration with other faculties, schools and institutes across Curtin\u2019s multiple campuses is particularly attractive to me.\u201d<\/p>\n
Associate Professor Cori Williams, Acting Head of the School of Psychology and Speech Pathology, said the University was delighted with Professor Hagger\u2019s appointment.<\/p>\n
\u201cProfessor Hagger was selected from a strong field of candidates and will provide excellent academic and research leadership in the School and across the University,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n
Professor Hagger commenced his new role in the School of Psychology and Speech Pathology in April.<\/p>\n
Contact:<\/strong><\/p>\n Professor Martin Hagger, Professor of Psychology, School of Psychology and Speech Pathology Kristy Jones, Public Relations, Curtin University
\n<\/strong>Tel: 9266 2215, Email: martin.hagger@curtin.edu.au<\/a><\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>Tel: 9266 9085, Mobile: 0402 517 300, Email k.jones@curtin.edu.au<\/a><\/p>\n