Psychology Research

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A top 20 Psychology department in the UK for world-leading research publications.

Research Communities

  • Developmental Psychology

    How do we develop an understanding of the world around us? We look at cognitive, social, emotional and language development from before birth through to adolescence.

  • Cognitive Psychology

    What are the fundamental cognitive processes behind language, learning, memory, and attention? How does our understanding of cognition impact society?

  • Neuroscience and Neurocognition

    How does the brain respond to different environments and govern cognitive function? We research how humans understand and process the world around us.

  • Social Processes

    How do we develop definitions of morality or trust, and how do they affect our emotions in social interaction or decision making?

Research Themes

Psychology news

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FST embark on engagement extravaganza with a host of activities at Campus in the City

Researchers from across the Faculty of Science and Technology represented the University at the hugely successful Campus in the City event on 11th and 12th April, with ten activities from across five departments.
Faculty of Science and Technology banned with Executive Dean Professor Pete Atkinson and seven PhD winners of awards at the Celebration of Science.

Celebration of Science is a Big Success in its 20th Year

The Faculty of Science and Technology’s Celebration of Science 2025: Discovery for a Changing World has taken place. This is the 20th year that an event has been run, showcasing research across the Faculty.
Undergraduate student Grace Kelly giving a talk at Spotlight on Science

Lancaster University students bring science to the public

Lancaster University’s ‘Teaching, Outreach and Public Engagement’ module trains science students to communicate complex topics to the public. Seven students showcased their skills at ‘Spotlight on Science,’ delivering engaging talks on diverse subjects. 
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Help Lancaster Psychology identify the most important research questions about childhood deafness and hearing loss

Lancaster’s Psychology researchers are asking the general public to lend a hand when it comes to identifying the most pressing research priorities when in studies on childhood deafness and hearing loss.
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Lancaster University’s women of science: pioneering research and global impact

Lancaster University celebrates its female researchers who have recently secured significant research awards. Their research spans climate policy, auditory technology, AI security, ice-climate interactions, and trust in high-risk settings. Through innovation and collaboration, they contribute to global advancements in science and society, highlighting the importance of women in research.
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First measure of infant curiosity as an early trait or individual difference

Questionnaire created in the Psychology Department reliably captures differences in infants’ and toddlers’ overall curiosity and exploratory tendencies

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