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Dr Alexis Makin
PhD

Senior Lecturer
Psychology
Part of
Institute of Population Health
Faculty of Health and Life Sciences

Contact

Alexis.Makin@liverpool.ac.uk

Google scholar profile

Teaching

I am module coordinator on third year module PSYC301 - Great debates in psychology
I am module coordinator in MSC module PSYC644 - practical research skills
i supervise third year project students - often on EEG projects
I'm currently supervising one masters student and four PhD students

Great debates in psychology

My 3rd year module 'great debates in psychology' covers topics where scientific consensus is elusive, such as free will and consciousness. I love this module because it gives me a chance to engage with areas of literature outside my own field. The idea is not to find answers, but to cultivate a sense of puzzlement about things which may appear ordinary and mundane, like seeing objects and deciding what to do.

Practical research skills

This is an MRES module about practical research skills, namely, writing journal articles, grant proposals, oral presentations and poster presentations. This is aimed at students who are considering a career in academia. I encourage students to develop an understanding of how money flows through the institution, and how competition for money shapes every aspect of academic life. I also cover ideas by people who are critical of recent reform in University, and those who think broadly about the purpose of higher education.

EEG methods

Many of my project students use a brain recording tool called electroencephalography (EEG). I teach students who are at different levels of understanding, from complete novice to PhD level.

Modules for 2024-25

ADVANCED EXPERIMENTAL METHODS

Module code: PSYC641

Role: Teaching

BRAIN AND COGNITION

Module code: PSYC131

Role: Teaching

Cognitive Psychology and Neuroscience

Module code: PSYC731

Role: Teaching

GREAT DEBATES IN PSYCHOLOGY

Module code: PSYC301

Role: Module Co-ordinator

Neuropsychology of the Visual Arts

Module code: PSYC354

Role: Teaching

PRACTICAL RESEARCH SKILLS

Module code: PSYC644

Role: Module Co-ordinator

RESEARCH METHODS AND STATISTICS 1

Module code: PSYC134

Role: Teaching

RESEARCH METHODS AND STATISTICS 2

Module code: PSYC135

Role: Teaching

RESEARCH METHODS AND STATISTICS 3

Module code: PSYC234

Role: Teaching

RESEARCH METHODS AND STATISTICS 4

Module code: PSYC235

Role: Teaching

RESEARCH PROJECT

Module code: PSYC340

Role: Teaching

SYSTEMATIC REVIEW 1

Module code: PSYC330

Role: Teaching

SYSTEMATIC REVIEW 2

Module code: PSYC343

Role: Teaching

Supervised Theses