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The latest news from the Psychology department
Psychology tutor shortlisted for Teaching Awards 2022
Congratulations to psychology PhD tutor, Brittany Blankinship, who has been shortlisted for Student Tutor of the Year award at the 2022 Students’ Association Teaching Awards.
Psychology student wins 'Best Overall Conference Presentation' award at 2022 BPS Scottish Undergraduate Research Conference
Congratulations to final-year psychology student, Orestis Michaelides, who won the 'Best Overall Conference Presentation' award at the 2022 BPS Scottish Undergraduate Research Conference.
Psychology Society award on permanent display in 7 George Square
Congratulations to the Psychology Society (PsychSoc), whose Student Award is now on display in the mezzanine level of the Psychology Building, 7 George Square.
New Psychology Lecturer Dr Jasmin Wertz named as Association for Psychological Science’s Rising Star
Dr Jasmin Wertz given award by leading psychological association
Psychology Lecturer researches attendee adherence to COVID-19 safety guidance
Dr Anne Templeton researches attendee adherence to COVID-19 guidance as part of the Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport (DCMS) Events Research Programme
Painting by Psychology student, depicting Myanmar symbol of resistance, longlisted for the Scottish Portrait Awards 2021
Congratulations to fourth-year Psychology student, Shwe Yin Aye, whose painting, 'May the Revolution Succeed’, was longlisted for the Scottish Portrait Awards 2021 and is now hanging in the department.
Robert Logie elected 51st Bartlett Lecturer
Psychology professor awarded lectureship for lifetime contributions to Experimental Psychology
RSE Research Award to fund a workshop on Specific Learning Disorders in Scotland
Edinburgh and St Andrews researchers awarded new RSE Research Workshop Grant for Scottish study
Research festival spotlights pressing issues
The secrets to long lasting relationships, discussions around diet choices, and the environmental benefits of seaweed are among the topics to be explored at a major research showcase.
Primary school pupils learn about language evolution and how the brain works at Midlothian Science Festival 2021
Hundreds of primary school pupils will learn about language evolution and how the brain processes information from the environment with our senses at Midlothian Science Festival Programme for Schools