Jessica Andrew

PhD student

Research Overview

I am a 3rd year PhD Student in the Department of Psychology and Medical School at Lancaster University and am currently funded on a 1+3 ESRC CASE studentship by NWSSDTP.

My research explores the intersection of auditory processing, cognitive function, and physical activity using neurophysiological and population-level data. My work includes investigating the effects of sports-related head impacts on auditory neural encoding, as well as analysing large-scale datasets to uncover relationships between hearing, cognition, and exercise. This interdisciplinary approach aims to advance understanding of how lifestyle and physiological factors affect brain and auditory health.

Brainbox Initiative Conference 2025
Invited talk

European College of Sports Science (ECSS) Annual Congress
Participation in conference - Academic

International Symposium on Hearing 2025
Participation in conference - Academic

New Tricks in Research Integrity
Participation in workshop, seminar, course

2024-25 Associate Teacher Programme (October)
Participation in workshop, seminar, course

Speech in Noise (SPiN) Workshop
Participation in conference - Academic

Psychology Postgraduate Research Conference
Participation in conference - Academic

Brainbox Initiative Conference 2024
Participation in conference -Mixed Audience

U3A Lancaster Science and Technology Meeting
Public Lecture/ Debate/Seminar

Campus in the City
Festival/Exhibition/Concert

BrainBox Initiative Conference 2023
Participation in conference -Mixed Audience

U3A Lytham Science and Technology Meeting
Public Lecture/ Debate/Seminar

Speed Talk Competition Winner 2025
Prize (including medals and awards)

Year 2 PhD Oral Presentation Winner
Prize (including medals and awards)

Brain: The Charity - Travel Grant Award
Prize (including medals and awards)