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Read more at: Professor Robbins lecturing in the USA this week

Professor Robbins lecturing in the USA this week

25 April 2013

Head of Department, Professor Trevor Robbins , is currently in the United States where he is presenting a series of lectures. The lecture tour, based in Boston, Massachusetts, began on Friday 19th April with a Behavioral Pharmacology Society after-dinner talk entitled 'The Future of Behavioral Pharmacology'. Following this...


Read more at: EPS Mid-Career Award goes to Professor Nicola Clayton

EPS Mid-Career Award goes to Professor Nicola Clayton

25 April 2013

The Experimental Psychology Society recognises the distinguished work of Professor Nicola Clayton with a Mid-Career Award.


Read more at: Cambridge Cognition listed on the London Stock Exchange

Cambridge Cognition listed on the London Stock Exchange

23 April 2013

Cambridge Cognition , a company associated with the Department of Psychology, was listed on the London Stock Exchange in this past week, its first day of trading being Thursday 18th April. The company produces computerised neuropsychological tests, including tests used by GPs to detect the onset of dementia, as well as...


Read more at: Professor Brian Moore's contribution to audiology recognised by BSA award

Professor Brian Moore's contribution to audiology recognised by BSA award

19 April 2013

Professor Brian Moore has been awarded the Thomas Simm Littler Lectureship for 2013 by the British Society of Audiology (BSA). This biennial prize, which was established in 1970 in honour of one of the founders of British audiology, Dr Thomas Simm Littler, is awarded to a member of the BSA who has made a significant...


Read more at: Ethical aspects of information sharing surrounding donor conception

Ethical aspects of information sharing surrounding donor conception

19 April 2013

Professor Susan Golombok is member of Nuffield Council on Bioethics Working Party on Donor Conception that makes a number of policy recommendations in its report published this week


Read more at: Professor Michael Lamb wins prestigious international award

Professor Michael Lamb wins prestigious international award

15 April 2013

The distinguished and influential contribution made to the field of developmental psychology by Professor Michael Lamb of the Department is to be recognised by the presentation of a major international award. Professor Lamb is the winner of the 2014 G. Stanley Hall Award for Distinguished Contribution to Developmental...


Read more at: Psychology at the Science Festival

Psychology at the Science Festival

4 March 2013

Saturday 16th March is psychology events day


Read more at: 2013 AS Level Essay Competition

2013 AS Level Essay Competition

17 January 2013

The Department of Psychology has launched this year's essay competition, for students currently in their first year of study for A-Level, Scottish Higher Level or an equivalent qualification. Essays may answer one of two questions: “Is reason the master of emotions, or are emotions the master of reason?” or “What has...


Read more at: Student's top grades attract BPS Award

Student's top grades attract BPS Award

17 January 2013

Department of Psychology undergraduate student, Abigail Furniss (pictured right), was presented with the A Level & Scottish Highers Award by the British Psychological Society at the Psychology4Students event in London on 6th December. The prize is awarded to students achieving the highest score in the A Level and...


Read more at: Psychology student receives BPS award

Psychology student receives BPS award

13 January 2013

Department of Psychology student, Abigail Furniss, was presented with the A Level & Scottish Highers Award by the British Psychological Society at the Psychology4Students event in London on 6th December. The prize is awarded to students achieving the highest score in the A Level and Scottish Highers for all exam boards...