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Department of Psychology
Exploring minds, driving discovery, and shaping the future of psychology
We believe that understanding the human mind is central to addressing the societal challenges of our time. We lead research that answers fundamental questions about human behaviour and we translate those findings into meaningful societal impact.
Professor Lisa Henderson, Head of Department
Research
We investigate the core of human experience: how we think, learn and connect.
By combining cutting-edge methods with interdisciplinary expertise (including the Institute of Mental Health Research and the York Neuroimaging Centre) our work drives better health outcomes, fairer societies and advanced education.
Our department contributes to the York Biomedical Research Institute and is home to interdisciplinary centres such as the York Neuroimaging Centre and the Institute of Mental Health Research, offering you a vibrant research environment that tackles real-world questions and engages directly with wider societal challenges.
News
News
Why do we remember certain moments while forgetting others? Every day, our minds are bombarded with thousands of pieces of information, yet our brains have a limited capacity to consolidate these experiences into lasting memories. This means we need a way to hold on to what is most important, and disregard irrelevant details.
News
York is ranked 11th in the UK for psychology in the latest release of the Complete University Guide league tables (2027).
News
The introduction of mandatory photo ID in the 2024 general election may not have provided the security boost promised by the government, new research suggests.
News
Congratulations to Dr Angela de Bruin for being awarded the Psychonomics 2025 Early Careers Award!
Events
Event
This one-day course will equip clinicians and trainees with the latest advances in the understanding and treatment of psychotic disorders from an interdisciplinary and patient-focused perspective.
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