Psychology of Emotions: Mind-Body Connection

Dr. Giulia Mangiaracina serves as Course Director in Cognitive Psychology at the University of Cambridge's Institute of Continuing Education, where she leads groundbreaking research and teaching in emotional and social embodied cognition. Her academic journey includes a Ph.D. in Cognitive Psychology/Neuropsychology from the University of Kent, followed by research positions at Stockholm University and the Department of Neuromotor Rehabilitation at Buccheri La Ferla Hospital in Palermo. Her research focuses on understanding how facial mimicry, facial proprioception, and body interoception influence emotion recognition, with implications for understanding neural and psychological disorders. At Cambridge ICE, she directs the Undergraduate Certificate in Cognitive Psychology program, which she has transformed into an inclusive, globally accessible online learning experience that attracts students from diverse backgrounds worldwide. Her teaching philosophy emphasizes critical thinking and experiential learning, creating dynamic environments where students engage with complex psychological concepts through practical experimentation and data analysis. She currently teaches courses including Introduction to Emotional and Social Embodied Cognition, Introduction to Cognitive Psychology and Neuropsychology, and The Psychology of Emotions, reaching over 46,000 students through various platforms.