Biography
Noemi graduated with a BSc (Hons) in Psychology from London Metropolitan University and holds an MSc in Social Research Methods from the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE). Prior to becoming a Lecturer, she worked as both an Associate Lecturer and Academic Mentor in Psychology, supporting students across a range of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes.
Noemi is a Fellow of the Association for Learning Development in Higher Education (ALDinHE) and is currently working towards Fellowship of Advance HE (FHEA). She is passionate about student learning and development, with particular interests in inclusive teaching, academic skills development, and supporting student transition and success in higher education.
Her research interests lie within social and political psychology, with a particular focus on intergroup relations, reducing political polarisation, and the psychological impact of conspiracy theories. She is currently undertaking a PhD in Psychology, where her research continues to explore these themes.
Publications
Peer-Reviewed Publications:
Scarabusci, R., Hrvatin, N., Sherazi, N., Tobol, E., Ormerod, T. C., & Ross, W. (2025). Using cognitive cases to establish incidence: The case of exaptative actions. Possibility Studies & Society, 3(3), 431–453. https://doi.org/10.1177/27538699251317823
Professional Publications:
Hrvatin, N. (2023). Be my friend: Will levels of political persuasion and affirmation affect openness to intergroup socialisation? Political Psychology Section Bulletin. https://www.bps.org.uk/news/be-my-friend-will-levels-political-persuasion-and-affirmation-affect-openness-intergroup
Hrvatin, N. (2024, April). Bridging the divides. The Psychoogist. https://www.bps.org.uk/psychologist/bridging-divides
