Research

Psychology

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Research in Psychology explores our interactions with the world across a variety of disciplines, from forensics to research into eating and behaviour change. Discover the diverse areas of knowledge generation and exchange here. 

Research Labs

MindFuel Lab

Focusing on various aspects of behaviour change and eating behaviour, employing both applied and experimental methodologies to investigate mind-body health interventions.

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Language, Literacy and Inclusion

Understanding practices that support language development, literacy acquisition, and inclusive education for diverse and non-diverse learners. 

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Cognition, Disorders and Computation

Focusing on researching in cognition and disorders using a range of experimental methodologies, including machine learning.

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Forensic Psychology

Furthering understanding of offending behaviour and victimisation, and contributing to the successful functioning of the legal and criminal justice system.

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Gender, Sexuality and Intimate Relationships

Focusing on increasing our current understanding of gender, sexuality, sex and relationships. 

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Psychology of New and Emerging Technology

Exploring the psychological and societal impacts of living in a rapidly evolving digital society.

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Interactions with the World

Investigations span a variety of contexts, including community, healthcare, and education, to examine how social identities influence group members' perceptions and experiences.

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EEG and Development

Dedicated to advancing our understanding of human cognitive and neural development across the lifespan.

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Applied Health Psychology Research Lab

Supporting and informing holistic health and wellbeing with a focus on inclusivity to research topics and people in meaningful ways.

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PhDs in Psychology

We support a growing and vibrant community of PhD students. The PhD is an advanced postgraduate qualification, involving three or more years in which you work through the issues associated with solving a particular problem. Each research student is supported by a team of supervisors appointed for the particular study.

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