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  1. Jobs & PhDs

    VR embodiment and eating disorders · NIHR ARC South West award

    PhD studentship · University of Bristol · England · with University of Bath · Closes 29 October 2026 · deadline time not stated

    Use mixed methods and work with people with eating disorders to evaluate VR embodiment experiences and requirements for clinical adoption. HCI, psychology, public-health and related backgrounds are eligible; prior research experience is expected. Start between December 2026 and February 2027.

  2. Jobs & PhDs

    Designing Human–AI Teams for Meaningful Human Control of ‘Machine-Speed’ Operations

    PhD studentship · University of Birmingham · England · Closes 26 October 2026, 5pm · confirm the time zone

    Study how people retain meaningful control when AI agents operate faster than human communication and decision-making. HCI, human factors, ergonomics and cognitive psychology backgrounds are relevant. Human-participant experiments and statistical analysis are essential. Starts 4 January 2027,…

  3. Jobs & PhDs

    Happiness by Design: immersive technologies for consumer experience

    PhD studentship · University of Nottingham · England · with Swansea University, Wales · Closes 23 October 2026 · deadline time not stated

    Combine immersive environments, computer vision and behavioural research to investigate food experiences in realistic contexts. Relevant to HCI, XR, user research and experimental design; applicants need a relevant first or 2:1 degree. The industrial partner is pladis.

  4. Jobs & PhDs

    VR embodiment and eating disorders · GW4 BioMed funding competition

    PhD studentship · University of Bristol · England · Closes 21 October 2026 · check the application portal for the cutoff time

    Investigate how embodying virtual bodies of different shapes and sizes affects body perception and satisfaction in people with eating disorders. An interdisciplinary route into immersive experience evaluation and mental-health research. The project page permits part-time study.

  5. Podcasts

    Awkward Silences

    User Interviews · current episode hosted and produced by Auros staff · #193 - AI won't make you a better UX researcher unless you do the hard work

    Practitioner conversations about UX research, research operations and understanding people.

  6. People

    Federico Rossano

    University of California, San Diego · Associate Professor of Cognitive Science; Director, Comparative Cognition Lab

    Studies social cognition and communication across humans and other animals, including companion-animal soundboard use. Connects behavioural experiments, naturalistic observation and citizen science.

  7. People

    Abigail Sellen

    Microsoft Research Cambridge · Vice President and Distinguished Scientist

    Connects studies of everyday activities with the design of technology. Her current work includes helping people examine the origin and history of digital content.

  8. People

    Anicia Peters

    NCRST, Namibia · Chief Executive Officer

    Connects research leadership with the development of African HCI communities. AfriCHI’s account identifies her role in initiating and building the conference.

  9. People

    Anirudha Joshi

    IIT Bombay · IDC School of Design · Professor

    Works across interaction design and usability, with projects addressing varied languages, literacy levels and everyday contexts in India.

  10. People

    Ben Shneiderman

    University of Maryland · Retired Emeritus Professor; founding HCIL Director (1983–2000)

    Links interface design and information visualisation with questions of human control and responsibility in AI systems.

  11. People

    Don Norman

    Independent author · Author and human-centred design educator

    A foundation for thinking about discoverability, feedback, conceptual models and how design contributes to human error.

  12. People

    Elizabeth Churchill

    MBZUAI · Professor of Human-Computer Interaction

    Connects psychology, social research and interactive technology design, with experience building research teams in industry and academia.

  13. People

    Erika Hall

    Mule Design · Co-founder and Director of Strategy

    Connects research planning, clear language and organisational assumptions. Useful when deciding what evidence a design team actually needs.

  14. People

    Indi Young

    Independent practice · Solution strategy researcher and author

    Developed mental model skylines and thinking styles to examine what people are trying to achieve, beyond their use of a particular product.

  15. People

    Jakob Nielsen

    UX Tigers · Founder; usability author

    Known for heuristic evaluation and practical approaches to iterative usability work. Useful for developing a vocabulary for inspecting interfaces.

  16. People

    Jared Spool

    Center Centre · Co-founder; UX strategy educator and adviser

    Connects user research with organisational decisions, design outcomes and the development of UX teams. Useful for thinking beyond interface deliverables towards how design influences decisions.

  17. People

    Jodi Forlizzi

    Carnegie Mellon University · Herbert A. Simon Professor of Computer Science and Human-Computer Interaction

    Studies design research and the effects of AI in service work, including healthcare, hospitality and employment for people with disabilities.

  18. People

    Jutta Treviranus

    OCAD University · IDRC · Director, Inclusive Design Research Centre; Professor of Design

    Brings inclusion and human diversity into the design of digital systems. A useful connection between research, education, accessibility and participatory practice.

  19. People

    Sean Wang

    Center for Civic Design · Executive Director

    Leads the organisation supporting usable and accessible civic experiences, with responsibility for operations and external affairs.

  20. People

    Simone Diniz Junqueira Barbosa

    PUC-Rio · Associate Professor; Coordinator, IDEIAS laboratory

    Combines HCI teaching and research with interaction design and evaluation. Offers a route into work and research networks based in Brazil.

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