The Evolving Role of Psychology in a Changing World

Tuesday, 25 February, 2025

Join Dr Oliver Bones, Associate Professor of Psychological Science at the University of Wollongong in Dubai (UOWD), as he sits down with Helen Farmer on Dubai Eye’s "Afternoons with Helen Farmer" for the Eye on Education segment. In this engaging discussion, Dr Bones explores how psychology is evolving beyond traditional therapy rooms and mental health applications, influencing industries like business, leadership, marketing, and artificial intelligence.

Interview Highlights:

• Psychology Beyond Therapy – How psychology is shaping fields such as AI, leadership, and business, making it a versatile and sought-after discipline.
• The Psychology Boom – Why interest in psychology has surged post-COVID, and how universities are adapting to meet new industry demands.
• Skills That Make Psychology Graduates Stand Out – The powerful combination of research, data analysis, critical thinking, and communication skills that make psychology graduates highly employable across industries.
• AI and Human Behavior – How psychology plays a crucial role in developing AI that can understand emotions, context, and cognitive engagement.
• The Future of AI and Psychology – Can AI adapt to human emotional states and behaviors? Dr Bones shares his insights on the next frontier of AI-human interaction.

Discover how psychology is transforming industries and shaping the future of human-AI interaction. Whether you're considering psychology programs for a career path or simply curious about its evolving role, this interview offers valuable insights.

Tune in now.

Speaker:
Dr Oliver Charles Bones
Associate Professor
School of Humanities, Social Sciences and Health
University of Wollongong in Dubai

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