Welcome to PERC
We are PERC. We use psychological science to make education empowering for everybody everywhere.
We conduct innovative, applied psychological research to enhance educational experience, practice and policy.
We employ a range of research methods and designs including intervention studies, surveys, qualitative studies, neuroscience, and meta-analyses.
Our research makes a difference to learners, educators, practitioners and the wider community. We lead on transforming knowledge, policy and practice in areas including mental health, wellbeing, special educational needs, and literacy.
Interested PhD students and potential collaborators may wish to contact PERC researchers based on alignment with their research interests.
Ways of connecting with PERC
Internships
We are always interested in accommodating undergraduate and postgraduate research volunteers (from York or elsewhere) who are interested in working with us at PERC. If you are interested, please contact Dusana Dorjee.
Dissertations
Students on the BSc Psychology in Education, MSc Psychology in Education, and MA Education (Mental Health and Wellbeing) at York will be able to undertake dissertation research supported by PERC members. Get in contact with us if you would like to find out more about the kinds of dissertations you can undertake with PERC.
PhD research
PhD students in PERC are enrolled on the PhD in Psychology in Education. They are supervised by academic staff in PERC. Find out more about staff members’ research interests. You can find more information on applying for a PhD here.
Postdoc positions
If you would like to work with a PERC member as a postdoctoral researcher, we will be happy to discuss possible project ideas and work with you to prepare a grant application. You can read about our funding opportunities. Or to discuss possible postdoc opportunities please contact Dusana Dorjee.
Research visits
If you are a researcher at any level and would like to spend some time at PERC, we can usually arrange anything from a brief visit to an extended stay. If you would like to spend some time working with one or more of the PERC staff as a visitor please contact Dusana Dorjee.
Contact Details
Dr Dusana Dorjee
Room:
dusana.dorjee@york.ac.ukDr Laura Fox
Room: D/L/211
laura.fox@york.ac.uk