Welcome to the first issue of the Journal of Applied Psychology and Social Science (APASS). The aim of APASS is to provide a forum for post-graduate students to publish their work; this may be primary or secondary research, opinions piece or commentaries. This new online journal is designed to offer postgraduates (and staff) the opportunity to disseminate their work and share good practice. It gives a forum to advancing research and research based activities across the sector whilst also helping to promote the employability of the students on our courses. Whilst it is hoped that the journal will attract submissions from across the UK and the wider academic context, the first edition is made up of postgraduate students currently studying Mas...