Research
Research in Psychology comprises three research groups that encompass the Department’s research strengths in cognitive, developmental and social psychology
Cognitive Psychology Research Group
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The Cognitive Psychology Research Group conducts work into the nature of concepts and categorisation, language, alcohol intoxication, visual attention (eye tracking), eyewitness memory and face recognition, as well as the psychological significance of colour.
Group Convenor: Dr Alistair Harvey
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Developmental Psychology Research Group
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The Developmental Research Group conducts work into the development of face perception, recognition of emotions, language acquisition, typical and atypical reading development, learning and teaching, and research in education.
Group Convenor: Dr Sarah Bayless
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Social Psychology Research Group
The Social Psychology Research Group conducts work into gender, the media and consumer psychology.
Group Convenor: Dr Russell Luyt
Consultancy
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The Psychology Department's Community Research Unit has been carrying out consultancy for organisations and institutions in the local community and beyond (such as schools, local government and business) for a number of years and has considerable expertise in applied psychology.
Contact Prof. Nick Braisby, Head of Psychology, for more information (01962 827586).
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Psychology academics are leading players in the Centre for Gender Studies, the University's new interdisciplinary research centre. Visit the CGS webpage for more information.
Research Seminars
The Department organises a popular annual series of research seminars, with invited talks by researchers from across the UK and beyond. More information can be found on the Departmental News and Events page.