Dr Beverley Pickard-Jones

Darlithydd

b.pickard-jones@bangor.ac.uk

Dr Beverley Pickard-Jones

Research Interests

My primary research revolves around the exploration of priors in visual perception across different age groups. By employing visual illusions as investigative tools, I seek to to contribute to a deeper understanding the intricate workings of perception and cognition.

In addition to my work in visual perception, I am excited about integrating technology and education. My pedagogical research focuses on leveraging AI technologies to optimise the learning experience and foster greater knowledge retention among students. By embracing AI in educational practices, I believe we can equip students with the skills they need to excel in a dynamic and swiftly-changing technological landscape.

Teaching Activities

I currently teach research methods and scientific communication. I take great pride in encouraging students to become independent thinkers and effective communicators within the scientific community. 

My third-year project for 2023/2024 is titled "I'm a Chatbot, Ask Me Anything: Designing Interactive Learning Experiences with AI Tools". Together with an external industry partner, my students will explore the various factors that impact the efficacy of learning materials and how AI can be used as a tool to support active engagement and lead to deeper information processing and retention.

Employability Lead

Beyond my research and teaching endeavours, I am the Employability Lead for the School of Psychology and Sport Science. In this capacity, I actively contribute to the university's strategic plan to embed employability and transferable skills into the curriculum to equip students with the skills necessary to excel in work and research, thus producing well-rounded graduates ready to make meaningful contributions to society.

  • PhD: The Development of Visual Priors Across the Lifespan
    2018–2023
  • MSc: Psychological Research
    2017–2018
  • BSc: Seicoleg efo Niwroseicoleg
    2014–2017

2024

  • Cyhoeddwyd
    Pickard-Jones, B., Sanders, L. & Short, F., 2024
    Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad arall › Cyfraniad Arall › adolygiad gan gymheiriaid
  • Cyhoeddwyd
    Pickard-Jones, B. & Short, F., 2024
    Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad arall › Cyfraniad Arall › adolygiad gan gymheiriaid
  • Cyhoeddwyd
    Pickard-Jones, B., Morris, M. & Short, F., 2024
    Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad arall › Cyfraniad Arall
  • Cyhoeddwyd
    Pickard-Jones, B. & Short, F., 2024, 2 t.
    Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad arall › Cyfraniad Arall › adolygiad gan gymheiriaid

2023

  • Cyhoeddwyd
    Pickard-Jones, B. & Sapir, A., 27 Awst 2023.
    Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gynhadledd › Murlen › adolygiad gan gymheiriaid

2020

  • Cyhoeddwyd
    Pickard Jones, B., d'Avossa, G. & Sapir, A., Rhag 2020, Yn: Vision Research. 177, t. 88-96
    Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gyfnodolyn › Erthygl › adolygiad gan gymheiriaid

2019

  • Cyhoeddwyd
    Pickard-Jones, B., 15 Ion 2019, The Conversation.
    Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gyhoeddiad arbenigol › Erthygl
  • Cyhoeddwyd
    Pickard Jones, B. & Sapir, A., 26 Awst 2019. 1 t.
    Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gynhadledd › Murlen › adolygiad gan gymheiriaid

2024

  • 28 Medi 2024

    Gweithgaredd: Sgwrs wadd (Siaradwr)

  • 4 Medi 2024 – 6 Medi 2024

    Gweithgaredd: Cymryd rhan mewn cynhadledd Academaidd (Cyfranogwr)

  • Developing Counselling Skills through AI Client Simulation.

    10 Awst 2024

    Gweithgaredd: Cymryd rhan mewn cynhadledd Academaidd (Siaradwr)

  • I’m a chatbot, ask me anything: using ChatGPT to improve learning experiences

    12 Gorff 2024

    Gweithgaredd: Cymryd rhan mewn cynhadledd Academaidd (Siaradwr)

  • I’m a chatbot, ask me anything: building Learning Development for the future

    11 Gorff 2024

    Gweithgaredd: Cymryd rhan mewn cynhadledd Academaidd (Siaradwr)

  • Plenary Panel, Generative AI and Educational Development: opportunity, challenge, or potential disaster

    21 Mai 2024

    Gweithgaredd: Cymryd rhan mewn cynhadledd Academaidd (Siaradwr)

  • Gave a talk "I'm a Chatbot, Ask Me Anything: Designing Interactive Learning Experiences with AI Tools "

    18 Ion 2024

    Gweithgaredd: Cymryd rhan mewn cynhadledd Academaidd (Siaradwr)

2021

  • Sequential dependencies in the perception of 3D shape-from-shading are driven by age-sensitive heuristics

    27 Awst 2021

    Gweithgaredd: Cymryd rhan mewn cynhadledd Academaidd (Siaradwr)