Dr Vicky Armstrong
Postdoctoral Research Fellow
Lecturer
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Biography
Vicky Armstrong is an HCPC registered Art Psychotherapist and a Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Psychology. She joined University of Dundee in 2018 to complete her PhD with Dr Josephine Ross after 10 years of clinical practice as an art therapist. She currently splits her time between an art therapy post with Dundee Contemporary Arts and the NHS Tayside Infant Mental Health Team, and holding a research fellowship at the University.
Research
Vicky's research looks at the benefits of shared art making between infants and their caregivers, especially the impact this can have on their attachment relationship. She looks at Infant Mental Health and the kinds of interactions which support this, as well as ways in which we can recognise and respond to the voice of the infant. She is interested in how cultural spaces and arts engagement can be mobilised to improve wellbeing. Vicky is also involved in public engagement projects to reach as wide an audience as possible.
Media availability
I am available for media commentary on my research.
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Areas of expertise
- Education
- Psychology
Research projects
Project lead
Public engagement project
Playful Gardens was a monthly inclusive family day held within the Dundee Botanic gardens in 2022.
Awards
| Award | Year |
|---|---|
| Engaged Early Career Researcher of the Year | 2023 |
Stories
Press release
A University of Dundee project that uses art to build the bond between parents and youngsters has won first prize as the UK’s Strategic Knowledge Exchange Partnership of the Year.
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Expectant parents are being encouraged to bond with their babies before birth thanks to a new book supported by the University of Dundee.
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The University of Dundee has been named Scotland’s top university at The Herald Higher Education Awards.
