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Department of Psychology 

We are a friendly, stimulating and supportive environment for students where science flourishes. We’re one of the world’s top psychology departments, excelling in both teaching and research.

Undergraduate study

Seminars and events

Tue
7
Jan

Using video games to study Psychology

4.00PM, PS/B/020

Professor Alex Wade, University of York

Tue
14
Jan

The Smart Data Donation Service: Infrastructure and Data for Understanding Digital Lives

4.00PM, PS/B/020

David Zendle

Tue
21
Jan

Considering Conflicting Goals in the Classroom: How Student Manage Emotional Wellbeing When Learning Under Pressure

4.00PM, Online

Ayanna Thomas, Tufts University

Postgraduate study

News

School smartphone ban results in better sleep and improved mood

Thursday 12 December 2024

Psychologists at the University of York, who tested the impact that smartphones have on children’s behaviour for a new two-part documentary series for Channel 4, found that a ban in school impacted positively on sleep and mood.

More than £3M awarded to psychologists in studies of sleep and online misogyny

Tuesday 10 December 2024

Two psychologists from the University of York have been awarded more than £1.5 million each in ERC Consolidator Grants to study the impact of sleep on memory and the growing issue of online misogyny.

New service launched to enable individuals to take control of their online data

Friday 18 October 2024

A new data service will work to empower individuals to understand their own online data and share it safely with researchers to help improve digital wellbeing.

Research

Equality and diversity