Department of Psychology
We are a friendly, stimulating and supportive environment for students where science flourishes. We’re one of the world’s top psychology departments, excelling in both teaching and research.
Undergraduate study
Seminars and events
4.00PM, Online
Ayanna Thomas, Tufts University
How the reconstruction of simple event memories dynamically unfolds in human brain and behaviour
4.00PM, PS/B/020
Professor Maria Wimber, University of Glasgow
Postgraduate study
News
Thursday 9 January 2025
A new study has shown that sleep deprivation can inhibit the brain’s ability to suppress unwanted memories and intrusive thoughts.
Thursday 12 December 2024
Psychologists at the University of York, who tested the impact that smartphones have on children’s behaviour for a new two-part documentary series for Channel 4, found that a ban in school impacted positively on sleep and mood.
Tuesday 10 December 2024
Two psychologists from the University of York have been awarded more than £1.5 million each in ERC Consolidator Grants to study the impact of sleep on memory and the growing issue of online misogyny.
