Dr Julia Shaw is a psychological scientist at University College London whose work on memory, criminal behaviour, and digital ethics sits at the centre of some of the most complex questions facing modern society.
Julia’s research explores how memories are formed, distorted, and even implanted, and how these processes shape justice systems, technology, and everyday decision making. She co-founded the workplace reporting platform Spot, which uses artificial intelligence to help organisations document and respond to harassment, discrimination, and misconduct.
Julia is a familiar voice across broadcast and print media, hosting and contributing to programmes for BBC Radio 4, BBC Sounds, AMC, ITVX, and BBC Two. She co-hosted the BBC Sounds podcast Bad People, and her analysis of crime, memory, and behaviour regularly features in international documentaries and current affairs coverage. Her books have been translated into more than twenty languages and include The Memory Illusion, Making Evil, Bi, and Green Crime, each bringing psychological science to public debates around justice, identity, and environmental crime. Her work appears regularly in Scientific American and Psychology Today.
Julia's research on false memories and criminal behaviour helps organisations understand how human psychology shapes workplace dynamics, cybersecurity risks, and environmental decision-making. She demonstrates how memory can be manipulated, why technology changes behaviour, and what makes workplaces vulnerable to inappropriate conduct. Her expertise in legal cases provides practical frameworks for handling complex workplace issues.
Audiences learn evidence-based strategies for creating inclusive work environments, protecting against memory manipulation and misinformation, and understanding the psychology behind cybercrime and environmental destruction. Julia presents actionable solutions drawn from cognitive science research that organisations can implement immediately.
Book Julia to gain research-backed insights that challenge assumptions about memory, morality, and human behaviour in the workplace.
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What topics does Julia Shaw specialise in?
Julia Shaw specialises in discussing memory hacking, criminal psychology, workplace diversity and more.
What is Julia Shaw's speaking style like?
Julia delivers thought-provoking, engaging presentations that capture attention from the outset. She explains complex memory science clearly, offering practical insights and sparking curiosity about how memory works and can be improved.
Does Julia Shaw offer virtual speaking engagements?
Yes, Julia Shaw offers virtual speaker bookings for webinars, online conferences, and remote or distributed team engagements.
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