Overview
Awel is a Reader in psychology at the School of Psychology and Sport Science, and as such is involved in many modules across all three years. She is currently the Module Organizer on two Year 1 interdisciplinary research methods modules that are delivered in Welsh. Awel is also the module organiser of a third-year module that focuses on the cross disciplinary topic of 狈别耻谤辞补别蝉迟丑别迟颈肠蝉,听and is the lead for the psychology dissertation modules, all of which are delivered in both English and Welsh.听
Awel currently supervises undergraduate research projects investigating the broad topics of bilingualism, language use, language learning, and neuroaesthetics.听
Awel鈥檚 research mainly focuses on bilingualism. She is particularly interested in the way a bilingual鈥檚 languages interact, and uses a variety of research methods (including eyetracking and ERPs) in her research. Awel is also interested in the perception and appreciation of music and poetry.听
Additional Contact Information
Dr Awel Vaughan-Evans PFHEA
Darllenydd | Reader
Ysgol Seicoleg a Gwyddor Chwaraeon | School of Psychology and Sport Science
Coleg Meddygaeth ac Iechyd | College of Medicine and Health
Prifysgol Bangor
Ystafell 111 Brigantia
Qualifications
- Professional: Principal Fellow of the Higher Education Academy
2023 - Other: PGCertHE
精东影业, - Professional: Teaching Fellow of The Higher Education Academy
Higher Education Academy, - BSc
- MSc
- PhD
- Professional: Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy
Teaching and Supervision
Awel is a Reader in psychology at the School of Psychology and Sport Science, and as such is involved in many modules across all three years. She is currently the Module Organizer on two Year 1 interdisciplinary research methods modules that are delivered in Welsh. Awel is also the module organiser of a third-year module that focuses on the cross disciplinary topic of Neuroaesthetics,听and is the lead for the psychology dissertation modules, all of which are delivered in both English and Welsh.听
Awel currently supervises undergraduate research projects investigating the broad topics of bilingualism, language use, language learning, and neuroaesthetics.听
Research Interests
Awel鈥檚 research mainly focuses on bilingualism. She is particularly interested in the way a bilingual鈥檚 languages interact, and uses a variety of research methods (including eyetracking and ERPs) in her research. Awel is also interested in the perception and appreciation of music and poetry.听
Postgraduate Project Opportunities
Publications
2024
- Published
Vaughan-Evans, A., Evans-Jones, G. & Hughes-Parry, E., Jan 2024, 1 ed. Coleg Cymraeg Cenedlaethol. 442 p.
Research output: Book/Report 鈥� Book
2023
- Published
Vaughan-Evans, A., Jan 2023, In: Bilingualism: Language and Cognition. 26, 1, p. 193-201 9 p.
Research output: Contribution to journal 鈥� Article 鈥� peer-review
2022
- Published
Du帽abeitia, J. A., Baciero, A., Antoniou, K., Antoniou, M., Ataman, E., Baus, C., Ben-Shachar, M., Can 脟a臒lar, O., Kirkici, B., Chrom媒, J., Comesa帽a, M., Filip, M., Filipovi膰 膼ur膽evi膰, D., Gillon Dowens, M., Hatzidaki, A., Janu拧ka, J., Jusoh, Z., Kanj, R., Kim, S. Y. & Leminen, A. & 12 others, , 21 Jul 2022, In: Scientific data. 9, 1, 431.
Research output: Contribution to journal 鈥� Article 鈥� peer-review
2020
- Published
Vaughan-Evans, A., Parafita Couto, M. C., Boutonnet, B., Hoshino, N., Webb-Davies, P., Deuchar, M. & Thierry, G., 17 Nov 2020, In: Frontiers in Psychology. 11, 549702.
Research output: Contribution to journal 鈥� Article 鈥� peer-review - Published
Vaughan-Evans, A., Liversedge, S., Fitzsimmons, G. & Jones, M., 25 Nov 2020, In: Visual Cognition. 28, 10, p. 541-556
Research output: Contribution to journal 鈥� Article 鈥� peer-review
2018
- Published
Ellis, C., Thierry, G., Vaughan-Evans, A. & Jones, M., Mar 2018, In: Bilingualism: Language and Cognition. 21, 2, p. 219-227 9 p.
Research output: Contribution to journal 鈥� Article 鈥� peer-review
2016
- Published
Vaughan-Evans, A., Trefor, R., Jones, L., Lynch, P., Jones, M. & Thierry, G., 25 Nov 2016, In: Frontiers in Psychology. 7, 1859.
Research output: Contribution to journal 鈥� Article 鈥� peer-review
2014
- Published
Vaughan-Evans, A. H., Kuipers, J. R., Thierry, G. & Jones, M. W., 11 Jun 2014, In: Journal of Neuroscience. 34, 24, p. 8333-8335
Research output: Contribution to journal 鈥� Article 鈥� peer-review
Activities
2025
Yn y sesiwn hon, byddaf yn trafod sut gall yr iaith yr ydym yn siarad ddylanwadu ar y ffordd yr ydym yn prosesu, deall, a chanfod y byd o'n cwmpas. Byddaf yn trafod astudiaethau sydd wedi edrych ar effaith iaith ar ein gallu i brosesu emosiynau, ein canfyddiad o beth sy鈥檔 wir neu鈥檔 ffug, ac ein hymddygiad yn gyffredinol. I gloi, byddaf yn pwysleisio鈥檙 pwysigrwydd o ystyried y gwahaniaethau hyn wrth ddarparu gwasanaethau iechyd meddwl a chynnal prosesau cyfreithiol. Ymunwch am drafodaeth ddifyr ar gymhlethdodau iaith, hunaniaeth, a lles.
8 Apr 2025
Activity: Types of Public engagement and outreach - Public lecture/debate/seminar (Speaker)Have you ever wondered why a song can change your mood? In this webinar, we鈥檒l explore the psychology of music. We鈥檒l start by briefly discussing evolutionary theories of music perception, before looking at factors that can influence our appreciation of music. For example, we鈥檒l consider how cultural differences, individual differences, and contextual factors can influence our appreciation and enjoyment of music. Finally, we鈥檒l review research that has looked at the therapeutic benefits of music.
18 Mar 2025
Activity: Types of Public engagement and outreach - Public lecture/debate/seminar (Speaker)
2022
Panel members from higher and further education will share their perspectives on what digital transformation means for their organisations and what are the foundations which need to be in place in order to realise this.
27 Apr 2022
Activity: Invited talk (Speaker)
2021
Jun 2021
Activity: Invited talk (Speaker)
2020
13 Jan 2020
Activity: Invited talk (Speaker)
2019
3 Jul 2019
Activity: Oral presentation (Speaker)A workshop designed to help PhD students with the writing and publishing element of their PhDs
2 Jul 2019
Activity: Invited talk (Speaker)26 Jun 2019
Activity: Invited talk (Speaker)
2018
Dec 2018
Activity: Oral presentation (Speaker)18 Jan 2018
Activity: Invited talk (Speaker)
2017
'Why do we feel so guilty?' Participated in an interview on the Aled Hughes show on Radio Cymru.
12 Oct 2017
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'The impact of selfies and social media on nostalgia?' Participated in an interview on the Aled Hughes show on Radio Cymru.
24 May 2017
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'How do people make decisions?' Participated in an interview on the Aled Hughes show on Radio Cymru.
20 Jan 2017
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2016
Welsh-medium psychology conference held in Bangor, Wales.
16 Sep 2016
Activity: Participation in Academic conference (Organiser)Paper presentation: Elucidating the underlying mechanism of syntactic co-activation: Are rules simply co-active, or are they fully interactive?
12 Sep 2016
Activity: Participation in Academic conference (Speaker)Paper presentation: Caiff gramadeg y ddwy iaith (Cymraeg a Saesneg) eu cyd-actifadu wrth ddarllen o dan amodau naturiol
3 May 2016
Activity: Participation in Academic conference (Speaker)Discussed research findings on a TV program focusing on creativity.
1 Mar 2016
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2015
Paper presentation: Spontaneous transfer of syntax in natural reading
18 Aug 2015
Activity: Participation in Academic conference (Speaker)