Category: Research

An important research report, written by Professor Dominic Abrams, Dr Hannah Swift and Lynsey Mahmood, was published on the Equality and Human Rights Commission website homepage … Read more

The School of Psychology is delighted to announce that Professor Dominic Abrams has been elected the new Vice President (Social Sciences) for the British Academy. … Read more

An international symposium is being held in the School of Psychology today entitled “The Vestibular System: A System for Mental Life”. The seminar, organised by Dr David … Read more

On 22nd June, Professor Theresa Gannon was awarded the ESRC impact prize for Outstanding Impact in Society in recognition of a pioneering treatment for criminal … Read more

A non-invasive, home-based procedure to stimulate the inner ear and brain functions that control balance and eye movement can offer hope for the relief of … Read more

Young people are less likely to be ageist when their friends have friendships with older adults, research led by psychologists at the University has shown. … Read more

It’s common now to see people snubbing social companions to concentrate on their smartphone. But what causes this behaviour – known as ‘phubbing’ – and … Read more

Congratulations to Dr Kristof Dhont, who has been awarded £1,000 by the Dean for Internationalisation and the International Academic Visitor Fund. The funding will support the … Read more

Congratulations to Applied Psychology student Christie Marsh, who is to work on a funded British Psychological Society Undergraduate Research Assistantship on a project entitled “Perceptions of Workplace … Read more

Congratulations to Professor Karen Douglas (PI), Professor Robbie Sutton (Co-I) and Dr Aleksandra Cichocka (Co-I), who have been awarded £56,272 by the Economic and Social Research … Read more