Research within the School of Psychology comes under four research themes which reflect the substantive areas of research and knowledge exchange activity our staff are currently involved in.
These themes serve to support collaborations, provide targeted research mentoring opportunities, strengthen the quality and impact of our research, and foster a meaningful and inclusive research culture.
Research themes
Psychological Wellbeing Across Populations
Exploring wellbeing experiences, trends, influences, and interventions across diverse populations globally.
Areas include: sport and performance, prison, educational, clergy, laity and clinical domains.
Academic Leads
- Dr Chris Lewis
- Dr Richard Simpson
Health and Behaviour Changes
Exploring how behaviour changes impact health and the factors that drive or hinder healthy habits.
Areas include: chronic stressors, health interventions, environmental issues, and cyberpsychology.
Academic Leads
- Ben Morris
- Dr Paul McGivern
Identities, Communities, and Social Justice
Examining how identities and communities intersect with social justice, focusing on equity and systemic change.
Areas include widening participation and transitions into higher education, gendered and racial identities, online communities, and supporting individuals through criminal justice processes.
Academic Leads
- Dr Candice Whitaker
- Dr Zac Nahouli
Cognition and Development
Studying how cognitive processes evolve over time, focusing on learning, memory, and developmental stages.
Areas include: experimental assessments, learning, and cognitive differences.
Academic Leads
- Dr Tim Vestner
- Dr Fayme Yeates