We play a major role both regionally and globally. In the UK we are involved in training educational, clinical and counselling psychologists, while around the world our research is having a direct impact, attracting millions of pounds of funding and facilitating a stimulating research environment that inspires our students.
World-class research feeds into everything we do. Our BPS-accredited undergraduate degrees and postgraduate courses, including cognitive behavioural therapy training, span the key areas of contemporary psychology such as cognition, social, clinical, neuroscience, health and developmental. In the 2021 Research Excellence Framework (REF), our research rated as world leading (100%) for its societal impact. Our research environment is rated as world leading and internationally excellent.
Research groups, centres and institutes bring together specialists to share knowledge and solve problems.
World-class research laboratories including MRI, neurostimulation and virtual reality
We are committed to the Athena SWAN Charter that recognises a commitment to addressing gender inequalities
We work with NHS Trusts, schools, Government and industry and attract investment from all major research funders.
My current research includes neuropsychological mechanisms in mood and anxiety disorders.
Those who have fully experienced a phenomenon have skills and knowledge that can be utilised in improving the quality of life for those still suffering.
My research over the past 30 plus years has improved understanding of the factors affecting sexual activities of young people and has been used to assist policy development in the fields of teenage pregnancy and STI reduction in the UK and other countries.
