Dr Maryam AlJassmi
Associate Professor
United Arab Emirates University
Dr Maryam AlJassmi is Assistant Professor of Psychology and Chair of the Department of Cognitive Sciences at United Arab Emirates University (UAEU), and Honorary Research Fellow at the University of Leicester, United Kingdom (UK).
Her research focuses on Arabic reading, eye movements, and cognitive processes in language, bridging psycholinguistics with education and real-world reading practices. Maryam has published widely on Arabic reading and presented her work internationally, including at Psychonomics, ECEM, and EPS. She also leads projects investigating reading for pleasure in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), supported by national and international research grants, and is actively involved in shaping psychology education and literacy initiatives in the region.
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Prospective Studies In Reading For Pleasure
This roundtable explores future research directions and collaborative opportunities in reading for pleasure.
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What Have We Learnt So Far?
A follow-up panel featuring research updates from universities participating in the Reading for Pleasure initiative, highlighting emerging findings and implications for families, educators, and policymakers.
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UAE University Research On Reading For Pleasure And It's Impact
Hear more about the important research that the teams from UAEU are doing into reading for pleasure and the impact this will have on teaching and learning.
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Inside Reading:Science, Experience and Pleasure
This session brings together reading science and reader experience to deepen understanding of why reading for pleasure matters, how readers engage with texts, and what supports sustained, enjoyable reading.
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