Department of Psychology
50 Years of Psychology Celebratory Event
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Thursday 2 July 2026, 10.00AM to 4pm
All former staff, alumni and external partners are invited to join us for a special day of celebration, reconnecting with faces from the past and present. The programme will feature insightful talks celebrating our history, showcasing our current research, and looking ahead to the department's future.
Morning Session: PS/B/020, Psychology Lecture Theatre
A series of talks in which some eminent former members of the department will tell us how research in their areas developed, with a few anecdotes along the way.
11.00 Lisa Henderson: Welcome and Intro
11.15 Geoff Hall
11.30 Pete Thompson
11.45 Maggie Snowling
12.00 Andy Ellis
12.15 Andy Young
12.30 Quentin Summerfield
12.45 Lunch (provided), PS/C/003
Afternoon Session: Current period
Some research highlights from current members of the department, reflecting the breadth of the modern discipline.
13.30 Beth Jefferies
13.50 Rob Jenkins
14.10 Harriet Over
14.30 Break
15.15 Mike Burton
15.35 Liz Meins
16:00 Drinks Reception
Location: Department of Psychology, University of York
Email: psychology-hod@york.ac.uk