The Department of Psychology at Durham University
Investigating human nature & processes underpinning our thoughts, feelings, & motivations
https://www.durham.ac.uk/departments/academic/psychology/
Durham Psychology
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We're recruiting participants aged 18–24 for a new online study exploring how social media use relates to young people’s thoughts, emotions, and wellbeing. All participants will receive a personalised summary report of their own results and be entered into a prize draw.
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Research focusing on the dynamics and geography of intergroup segregation and integration, has been recognised with a prestigious Australian-based fellowship at Durham University - youtu.be/CRVj11UdrY4.
Durham University Psychology researchers have found that young children are less likely to react negatively to the smell of vegetables they were repeatedly exposed to in the womb.
They coded the facial reactions of three-year-olds to carrot 🥕or kale 🥬
👉https://brnw.ch/21x2rZP
A new neuroscience research partnership with Institute of Science & Technology will bring together strengths in memory circuits & computational neuroscience. An online seminar series begins 20 May showcasing research on hippocampal & sensorimotor cortical activity bit.ly/4udvd4U @oistedu.bsky.social
We are pleased to share that our Psychology department has risen from 84th to 70th in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2026 - reflecting the continued dedication and excellence of our staff, students, and partners.
#QSWUR #Psychology #UniversityExcellence #Proud
Evolutionary psychology suggests humans are drawn to features such as facial symmetry, implying universal standards of attractiveness linked to health and fertility. But are these preferences universal? Prof Boothroyd challenges this idea through her research in Nicaraguan communities
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