Gilly Forrester
Prof of comparative cognition investigating how we evolved & develop cognitive abilities (w/wo neurodiverse conditions) Researching brains & behaviours of human infants & children, gorillas, chimpanzees & orangutans. Passionate about science communication
- Having a proud mother moment. Edie Blue has released an album 'Conversations with Myself'. If like female vocals with Kate Bush and Regina Spector influences, you will enjoy this album. Edie makes samples for my science engagement giving her time/talent in kind 😃 open.spotify.com/album/6qsM1K...
- Thank you BBC Radio4 & Victoria Gill, for inviting me to talk about the late primatologist Dian Fossey -who focused the world's attention on critically endangered mountain gorillas. 40yrs on from her murder they have rebounded approx 250 to 1000 thanks to her legacy www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
- Thanks to BBC Radio Sussex for inviting me to tell listeners about our live science panel show this evening at Ironworks Studios Brighton on the science of LAUGHTER, LIES AND GAMBLING hosted by @claudiahammond.bsky.social with panelists from the University of Sussex, School of Psychology 😃
- If this doesn't make you smile - nothing will. 😹 Bugsy is obsessed with the chimp smells that PhD student Perrine has brought back from Tacugama Chimpanzee Sanctuary -Mr Lee (sanctuary cat) - you have competition! #happycaturday #cat
- Less than 2 weeks until the next live science panel show! THINK AGAIN! hosted by BBC broadcaster Claudia Hammond -with panellists from the University of Sussex. The topic is the science of: LAUGHTER, LIES AND GAMBLING 🤭🤥🎰 18th November, Ironworks Studios Brighton For tickets scan QR code below 👇
- How wonderful that our thermal stress research from the University of Sussex is having such fantastic reach around the world with this latest piece for kids in The Week Junior 😃 #kidsinstem #stemeducation #biology #stress #wellbeing
- Reposted by Gilly ForresterOur show on the scientific secrets of games - and why we love to play them - is on @BBCRadio4 1630 today. With the brilliant @gillyforrester.bsky.social @steckl.es and #TheTraitorsUK ‘s Jazatha Christie himself - Jaz Singh. So much fun to make. Hope you enjoy! www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...
- We had loads of fun at Green Man Festival recording BBC Radio4 Inside Science episode on 'why do we love to play games?' with Victoria Gill. Pleasure meeting panelists: The Traitors faithful Jaz Singh and mathematician Dr Katie Steckles. The episode airs this afternoon www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...
- This piece just posted by Vic Gill on BBC News - look out for my team doing interviews across national and regional BBC radio today! University of Sussex University of Sussex School of Psychology Perrine Théroude Marianne Paisley www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
- What an absolute treat to end our research day with the sighting of an adult and juvenile Congo Pied Hornbill from a treetop platform at Tacugama Chimpanzee Sanctuary
- Do you recognise her? It's because we're related. Just like you and me she has thoughts, emotions, desires, friendships, joy, grief and everything in between. When we learn about what it means to be human we are also learning what it means to be ape.
- We’ve arrived at Tacugama Chimpanzee Sanctuary in Sierra Leone for a research visit to better understand chimpanzee behaviour and stress responses- using humans as a psychological model for mental wellbeing.
- Thank you BBC Radio Sussex for inviting me to share my thoughts about the legendary Jane Goodall this morning - you can listen at 11:09 www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
- Today we must say goodbye to Jane Goodall. However, for millions like me, her messaging and her work to learn about and conserve chimpanzees will continue. Thank you Jane, for a lifetime of dedication, passion and tireless effort to help us to connect with and protect our cousins.
- Reposted by Gilly ForresterLearn how the human brain evolved as Sussex psychologist Professor @gillyforrester.bsky.social shows @jimalkhalili.bsky.social how primates tackle survival challenges in Secrets of the Brain. Watch now on iPlayer: www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/epis...
- Secrets of the Brain is now available on player! 🧠🧠🧠https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/m002k783/secrets-of-the-brain-series-1-episode-2
- Today we are in matching jumpers and getting used to a new lead. Bugsy definitely wears it better! 😂 #Brighton #catsofinstagram #happysunday
- Thank you Cafe Scientifique Brighton for inviting me to speak to your members about measuring stress using thermal imaging based on my research at the University of Sussex. I highly recommend this free public talk series for both speakers and listeners www.meetup.com/brighton-caf...
- Thanks @newscientist.com for inviting my comment on thermal imaging and stress research in human and non-human great apes! 📹 www.newscientist.com/article/mg26...
- A 2 minute read: www.scientificamerican.com/article/chim...
- This lovely BBC short doc presented by Melissa Hoganboom has garnered over 2M views! So pleased to have been a contributor to this and the longer form doc 'Brainhacks' back in 2023 #research #development #brains #cognition www.youtube.com/watch?v=pi9X...
- Broadcaster @claudiahammond.bsky.social takes us on a tour of the Psychology of Laughter, Lies and Gambling with psychologists Tom Ormerod, Bryan Singer and me 😃 to reveal why we laugh, what happens in the brain when we gamble and how to spot a liar www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/think-agai...
- Super excited to announce our next THINK AGAIN! show in November hosted by @claudiahammond.bsky.social We'll be chatting about Laughter, Lies and Gambling. Tickets will be on sale soon! #psychology #research #laughter #lies #gambling
- Obsessed with this new single released by Edie Blue - and so looking forward to her new album release coming soon ❤️ Having a very proud mother moment. open.spotify.com/track/0zNrx4...
- Awesome day @greenmanfest.bsky.social science journalist and presenter @bbcvic.bsky.social, #Traitors #faithful Jaz Singh, and mathematician @steckl.es for a live recording of #BBC Radio 4 Inside Science - all about games and the role they play in human and animal life 🎲🎰🎮
- Have you missed BBC Horizon? Then don't miss a very special free pre-screening (with Q&A) of: Secrets of the Brain - hosted by @claudiahammond.bsky.social Join Claudia, me and BAFTA/Emmy Award-winning filmmaker Andrew Smith 22nd September 6:30pm at the University of Sussex 🧠 tinyurl.com/3tcetryj
- On the radio this morning #BBC Radio Sussex with Sarah Gorrell chatting about a new study about gorilla female relationships from researchers at University of Zurich: royalsocietypublishing.org/doi/10.1098/... You can listen here by rewinding to 10:38 www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
- Reposted by Gilly ForresterGlastonbury Festival science stage led by Sussex professor @gillyforrester.bsky.social www.theargus.co.uk/news/2526287...
- If you're going to #GlastonburyFestival - and don't mind mixing your music with a bit of science-themed music, comedy, chat demos and more, then you won't want to miss our Laboratory Stage lineup at Science Futures 🧪🥼🧠@robinince.bsky.social #BBCNHU www.glastonburyfestivals.co.uk/line-up/line...
- Reposted by Gilly ForresterPlease share far and wide! A fantastic opportunity for primatologists of all ages to develop their field skills - aimed particularly at those who face barriers to obtaining fieldwork 🐒 www.psgb.org/pages/psgb-f...
- If you're interested in Science Public Engagement and want to hear more.... join us for this Summer of Science KEI panel @sussex.ac.uk next week on how small scale funding can have big impact! www.sussex.ac.uk/research/abo...
- Climbing trees, watching insects and having snacks - a lovely Sunday in Brighton #BugsLife #Brighton #cat #HappySunday
- Realising the only way science is getting done today is if I wear my cat #happytuesday #cat #BugsLife
- You can now find the full Science Futures lineup for Glastonbury 2025 here!!! 🧫🥼🧪🔭🔬 www.glastonburyfestivals.co.uk/areas/the-gr...
- Just strolled up to BBC Radio Sussex for a chat about science at Science Futures Glastonbury Festival 😊
- I couldn't be more proud of PhD students @mariannepaisley.bsky.social @perrinetheroude.bsky.social who just returned from 4 months of fieldwork in Gabon. Their research aims to help us understand stress in great apes. University of Sussex 🦍 🦧 🐵 #primate #stress #wellbeing #gorilla #chimpanzee
- Wonderful STEM in the Park festival in Cralwey over the weekend. Fabulous reception by the local community and great work by Faculty of Science from the University of Sussex - showcasing cutting edge research 🔭⚛️🧪 @sussex.ac.uk #STEM #science #publicengagement
- Come join us for STEM in the Park tomorrow in Crawley 😀 #SussexUniversity
- Broad-bodied Chasers mating! Spring is truly here 😊 #Brighton #HappyFriday
- Thank you for my new jumper Dr Katie Perry ❤️❤️❤️ and the wonderful hangout in sunny #Brighton- more please! 🥰 #cat #kitten #happyfriday #BugsLife
- On Tuesday I was overwhelmed to be joined by family, friends, colleagues, & members of the public to give my inaugural professorial lecture (4 yrs belated) @sussex.ac.uk I hope my mum would be proud, her scientific intellect was unmatched -she was a true inspiration #science #psychology #primates
- Reposted by Gilly ForresterThe final 'My Psychology' professorial lecture this term at @sussex.ac.uk is this week! @gillyforrester.bsky.social on 'Understanding our Inner Ape' These public lectures are entertaining and accessible -- open to all. Tickets here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/my-psychol...
- Reposted by Gilly Forrester@gillyforrester.bsky.social at her inaugural lecture tonight @sussex.ac.uk
- The final 'My Psychology' professorial lecture this term at @sussex.ac.uk is this week! @gillyforrester.bsky.social on 'Understanding our Inner Ape' These public lectures are entertaining and accessible -- open to all. Tickets here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/my-psychol...
- Yes I really have turned into a crazy cat lady - but what are you going to do when he's waiting expectantly in his travel bag to join the outing? #cats #kitten #Brighton #happymonday #BugsLife
- Weighing in on the one silverback #gorilla vs 100 human debate 😂 with #bbc radio #Nottingham yesterday 🦍🦍🦍🦍🦍🦍🦍🦍🦍🦍 #happyfriday #primates @sussex.ac.uk www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/... (23 min mark)
- Not a bad letter to find its way into my inbox on a Thursday morning! 🤩 Congratulations to the Baby Grow project on a two year extension!!! @sussex.ac.uk #UniversityofSussex #infantdevelopment #motordevelopment #autismawareness #happythursday
- Reposted by Gilly ForresterI was on All in the Mind talking about ADHD this morning - you can catch up with it here www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
- If you fancy a radio lunch break on Wednesday - I'll be sharing stories about my career on the evolution and development of cognition - researching infants, chimpanzees and gorillas on #BBC #Sussex with Sarah Gorrell #primates #cognition @sussex.ac.uk www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...
