Dr Claire Williams

• An Exploration of Social Cognition in Acquired Brain Injury. (current)

  PhD

  Other supervisor: Prof Jason Davies

• Perceptions of Defendants with Traumatic Brain Injury in the Criminal Justice System (awarded 2023)

  PhD

  Other supervisor: Dr Andrew Worthington

  Other supervisor: Dr Ruth Horry

• Does Welsh-English bilingualism affect cognition across the lifespan? (awarded 2024)

  PhD

  Other supervisor: Dr David Playfoot

  Other supervisor: Mr Steven Morris

  Other supervisor: Prof Jeremy Tree

• PSY319 Independent Research Project

  Students conduct an independent research project under the supervision of a member of staff. The research topic is decided in conjunction with supervisors and Research topics. Students must design, conduct, analyse and write up a piece of research in order to achieve Graduate Basis for Chartership with the British Psychological Society (BPS). They must also complete an Ethical Considerations Form, showing that they have considered and resolved ethical issues relating to their project, and that they have implemented appropriate best practices for improving the reproducibility of their research.

• PSY319W Prosiect Ymchwil Annibynnol

  Mae myfyrwyr yn cynnal prosiect ymchwil annibynnol dan oruchwyliaeth aelod o staff. Penderfynir ar bwnc yr ymchwil ar y cyd â goruchwylwyr a phynciau Ymchwil. Rhaid i fyfyrwyr ddylunio, cynnal, dadansoddi ac ysgrifennu darn o ymchwil er mwyn cyflawni Sail Graddedig ar gyfer Siarter gyda Chymdeithas Seicolegol Prydain (BPS). Rhaid iddynt hefyd lenwi Ffurflen Ystyriaethau Moesegol, gan ddangos eu bod wedi ystyried a datrys materion moesegol sy'n ymwneud â'u prosiect, a'u bod wedi gweithredu arferion gorau priodol ar gyfer gwella atgynyrchioldeb eu hymchwil.

• PSY325 Independent Research Project - Joint Honours

  Students conduct an independent research project under the supervision of a member of staff. The research topic is decided in conjunction with supervisors and research topics. Students must design, conduct, analyse and write up a piece of research in order to achieve Graduate Basis for Chartership with the British Psychological Society (BPS). They must also complete an ethical considerations form, showing that they have considered and resolved ethical issues relating to their project, and that they have implemented appropriate best practices for improving the reproducibility of their research.

• PSY325W Prosiect Ymchwil Annibynnol - Anrhydeddau ar y Cyd

  Mae myfyrwyr yn cynnal prosiect ymchwil annibynnol dan oruchwyliaeth aelod o staff. Penderfynir ar bwnc yr ymchwil ar y cyd â goruchwylwyr a phynciau ymchwil. Rhaid i fyfyrwyr ddylunio, cynnal, dadansoddi ac ysgrifennu darn o ymchwil er mwyn cyflawni Sail Graddedig ar gyfer Siarter gyda Chymdeithas Seicolegol Prydain (BPS). Rhaid iddynt hefyd lenwi ffurflen ystyriaethau moesegol, gan ddangos eu bod wedi ystyried a datrys materion moesegol sy'n ymwneud â'u prosiect, a'u bod wedi gweithredu arferion gorau priodol ar gyfer gwella atgynyrchioldeb eu hymchwil.

• PSY359 Understanding and Managing Criminal Behaviour

  For any reasonably complete understanding of criminal behaviour, different levels of explanation should be considered. For this reason, the module will first explore how broad psychologically driven theories aid our understanding of the nature of criminal behaviour. It will then explore whether criminal behaviour and mental disorder is synonymous, connected, or just coincidental phenomena. Specifically, the complex relationship between mental illness (e.g., schizophrenia, depression) and criminal behaviour, as well the potential role of psychopathic disorder in understanding antisocial and violent behaviour, will be examined The neuropsychology and neuroscience of criminal behaviour will be examined next, drawing on empirical research evidence to critically discuss whether there is a link between brain structure, function and criminal behaviour. Notable neuropsychological case studies will also feature to underpin discussions around how advances in neuropsychology and neuroscience may impact upon the legal system as well as our understanding of criminal behaviour itself. The module will conclude by focusing on the management of offenders, including how psychology has informed forensic risk assessment procedures as well as making a substantial contribution to offender rehabilitation.

• SHG149 Academic Success: Skills for learning, skills for life

  Consisting of three parts, this self-directed e-learning module will support students to settle into university and their course, helping them to focus on their goals while teaching them vital new skills to succeed. They will consider life and study at university, including making the most of their time at university, how to take charge of their own learning, and where to go for advice, guidance and support. Students will also receive a solid grounding in some key academic skills, including different methods of learning to help them thrive and practical advice on developing their personal and organisational skills. Importantly, they will also be introduced to the core values of good academic practice, such as how to demonstrate good academic integrity in their work, how to find their own voice, and different tools and strategies for avoiding accidental plagiarism. Each part of the module includes a series of interactive learning exercises, practice scenarios, portfolio activity `pods¿, additional support resources, and a short quiz to consolidate learning.

• SHG3128 Academic Success: Skills for learning, skills for life

  Consisting of three parts, this self-directed e-learning module will support students to settle into university and their course, helping them to focus on their goals while teaching them vital new skills to succeed. They will consider life and study at university, including making the most of their time at university, how to take charge of their own learning, and where to go for advice, guidance and support. Students will also receive a solid grounding in some key academic skills, including different methods of learning to help them thrive and practical advice on developing their personal and organisational skills. Importantly, they will also be introduced to the core values of good academic practice, such as how to demonstrate good academic integrity in their work, how to find their own voice, and different tools and strategies for avoiding accidental plagiarism. Each part of the module includes a series of interactive learning exercises, practice scenarios, portfolio activity `pods¿, additional support resources, and a short quiz to consolidate learning.

• SHGM108 Academic Success: Skills for learning, skills for life

  Consisting of three parts, this self-directed e-learning module will support students to settle into university and their course, helping them to focus on their goals while teaching them vital new skills to succeed. They will consider life and study at university, including making the most of their time at university, how to take charge of their own learning, and where to go for advice, guidance and support. Students will also receive a solid grounding in some key academic skills, including different methods of learning to help them thrive and practical advice on developing their personal and organisational skills. Importantly, they will also be introduced to the core values of good academic practice, such as how to demonstrate good academic integrity in their work, how to find their own voice, and different tools and strategies for avoiding accidental plagiarism. Each part of the module includes a series of interactive learning exercises, practice scenarios, portfolio activity `pods¿, additional support resources, and a short quiz to consolidate learning.

• Mock Juror Evaluations of Defendants with Traumatic Brain Injury, funded by Headwise 2018 - 2021

  , £30,000

• Bid for Collaborative Partnership with Swansea University – Stage 3, funded by the Independent Neurorehabilitation Providers Alliance 2018 - 2019

  , £30,416.57

• CPD Accreditation for Capacity Building Conferences – SASNOS, funded by the College of Human and Health Sciences Research Impact Fund 2018

  , £1,254

• Bid for Collaborative Partnership with Swansea University – Stage 2, funded by the Independent Neurorehabilitation Providers Alliance 2018

  , £14,862.28

• Communicating the Complexities of Climate Change, Welsh Crucible Small Grants Scheme 2017 - 2018

  , £6,200

• Bid for Collaborative Partnership with Swansea University – Stage 1, funded by the Independent Neurorehabilitation Providers Alliance 2017 - 2018

  , £14,103.84

• St Andrew’s – Swansea Neurobehavioural Outcome Scale, funded by the College of Human and Health Sciences Research Impact Fund 2017

  , £1,000

• Delivering a Collaborative Acquired Brain Injury Conference, funded by the College of Human and Health Sciences Research Impact Fund 2017

  , £1,750

• Improving Outcomes after Acquired Brain Injury, funded by Impact Acceleration Account (IAA - EPRSC) and Swansea University Research Grant Enabler (SURGE) 2016

  , £4,881

• Honorary Senior Research Fellow, Elysium Neurological

  2020 - Present

• Committee Member, South Wales Acquired Brain Injury Forum

  2017 - Present

• Honorary Clinical Researcher , Independent Neurorehabilitation Providers Alliance

  2017 - Present

• Honorary Researcher , National Health Service

  2018 - Present

• Co-Founder - Annual Brain Injury Conference, Swansea University and Elysium Neurological

  2016 - Present

I have participated in numerous public engagement events (e.g., the British Science Festival, Swansea Science Festival, Swansea Fringe Festival, an ESRC Social Sciences event, Research as Art), disseminated my research findings at various schools outreach and widening access events, have written an article for ‘The Conversation’, and my work has been featured in various outlets, including: the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Psychology Today, Wales Online, and Advances in Clinical Neuroscience and Rehabilitation.