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Research

An overview of our world-leading research in psychology

Psychology at Edinburgh brings together world-class researchers approaching the scientific study of mind and behaviour through a range of topics - from language development to dementia, personality to paranormal beliefs.

Our research environment is rated as 100% conducive to producing world-leading research, and 81.5% of our research is rated as outstanding in terms of its reach and significance (REF 2014).

 

The department benefits from a vibrant postgraduate community and strong interdisciplinary links with colleagues in medicine, informatics, linguistics, education, biology, and public health.

Read our blog or listen to our podcast to find out what psychology researchers and other academics at the School of PPLS have been researching.

Forward Thinking blog

Forward Thinking podcast on iTunes

Research areas
Browse our research specialisms by theme

Research highlights
A selection of current research projects in psychology

Research centres and units
Alzheimer Scotland Dementia Research Centre; Centre for Cognitive Ageing and Cognitive Epidemiology (CCACE); Koestler Parapsychology Unit

Impact and outreach
We produce world-class research with many applications relevant to individuals and society

Staff research interests
A list of psychology staff and their current research interests

Research seminars and reading groups
Regular meetings to discuss research, books, and papers

Labs and facilities
Access a wide range of world class equipment

Take part in research
Contribute to our research by taking part in an experiment

Research ethics

Information about research ethics procedures

 

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