{"id":76588,"date":"2025-08-25T12:30:00","date_gmt":"2025-08-25T09:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.uol.ac.cy\/?p=76588"},"modified":"2026-05-06T12:31:58","modified_gmt":"2026-05-06T09:31:58","slug":"how-much-do-you-see-when-you-take-a-look-dr-kyriaki-mikellidou-uols-podcast-series-bright-minds-at-uol","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.uol.ac.cy\/en\/how-much-do-you-see-when-you-take-a-look-dr-kyriaki-mikellidou-uols-podcast-series-bright-minds-at-uol\/","title":{"rendered":"How Much Do You See When You Take a Look?\u2013 Dr.\u00a0Kyriaki\u00a0Mikellidou\u00a0UoL&#8217;s podcast series\u00a0\u201cBright Minds at UoL\u201d\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Dr.&nbsp;Kyriaki&nbsp;Mikellidou, Assistant Professor of Psychology at the University of Limassol, participated in the University\u2019s podcast series \u201cBright Minds at UoL\u201d in a thought-provoking episode titled&nbsp;<strong>\u201cHow Much Do You See When You Take a Look?\u201d<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In this episode, Dr.&nbsp;Mikellidou&nbsp;guides us through the fascinating world of visual perception and cognitive neuroscience, explaining how the brain processes visual information and how our past experiences shape what we believe we \u201csee.\u201d Through simple yet insightful examples, she highlights how the brain \u201cfills in the gaps,\u201d actively constructing our perception of the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The discussion also explores how our senses form the foundation of our life experiences and how, by better understanding the way we perceive the world, we can positively influence our daily lives and live a more fulfilling and satisfying life. Particular emphasis is also placed on how psychology can meaningfully improve people\u2019s lives across different settings, including the workplace, school, and home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The conversation further connects scientific research with everyday life, touching on topics such as virtual reality and generative artificial intelligence, as well as the challenges and opportunities faced by young scientists in the Cypriot research landscape. The episode is hosted by Dr. Andri Hadjiandreou, coordinator of UoL Talks and Director of the UoL Center for DEI. 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In this episode, Dr.&nbsp;Mikellidou&nbsp;guides us through the fascinating world of visual perception and cognitive neuroscience, explaining how the brain processes visual 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