FROM OUR HEAD OF DEPARTMENT
At the Oxford Department of Experimental Psychology, our mission is to conduct world-leading experimental research to understand the psychological and neural mechanisms relevant to human behaviour. Wherever appropriate, we translate our findings into evidence-based public benefits in mental health and wellbeing, education, industry, and policy. We aim to provide our students with an inspiring and immersive scientific education, and to train the next generation of outstanding researchers with theoretical rigour and cutting-edge methodologies in an inclusive, diverse, and international environment. We are committed to helping individuals thrive in a community that is free from discrimination, harassment, and bullying; and in which people treat one another with respect and dignity in a mutually supportive manner.
Our Research
Clinical Psychology, Mental Health & Wellbeing
Human Potential: Development & Learning across the Lifespan
Social Minds: Emotions, Relationships & Society
Intelligent Minds: Neuroscience & Computational Models of Cognition and Behaviour
Perception, Attention, & Action: From Sensing to Thinking & Doing
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Laurence Hunt conferred the title of Professor
15 September 2025
Laurence Hunt awarded the title of Professor of Cognitive Neuroscience in the latest Recognition of Distinction round
Oxford Professors Mark Walton and Stephanie Cragg celebrate publication of The Handbook of Dopamine
8 August 2025
The Handbook of Dopamine captures current understanding of dopamine biology in the brain.
£27 million gift funds new Oxford Centre for Emerging Minds Research focused on young people's mental health
6 August 2025
Oxford University will create a pioneering mental health research centre for children and families with £27 million from The Paul Foundation
New research: "Harry Potter and the SPELL Against Bullying"
31 July 2025
Shelley McKeown Jones and colleagues from the University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Italy, have published new research on anti-bullying intervention in the Journal of Community and Applied Social Psychology.
Identifying research priorities for severe paranoia
25 July 2025
We talk to lead author David Sher about his paper, which aimed to establish potential research priorities for understanding and treating severe paranoia for the first time.
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We are always looking for participants to take part in our research. Here you will find a list of studies you might be able to take part in.