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Research

Our department was ranked first nationwide in the 2014 Research Excellence Framework.  We have over 20 groups performing ground-breaking basic and translational research.


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Teaching

We are proud to be one of the leading psychology departments worldwide. We provide exceptional educational opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students alike through taught and research-based programs.

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Engagement

Members of our department engage frequently with the public to disseminate their research findings.  We contribute evidence-based impacts in mental healthcare, education, industry, and policy.

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From our Head of Department

Kia Nobre


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.

Professor Kia Nobre

The Impact of Our Work

Oxford cognitive screen

Oxford Cognitive Screen

The Translational Neuropsychology Research Group, led by Dr Nele Demeyere, developed the Oxford Cognitive Screen (OCS) as a brief stroke-specific cognitive screen to pick up common post-stroke cognitive problems.

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Why are we all so different

Why are we all so different?

The Oxford Study of Children's Communication Impairments, led by Professor Dorothy Bishop, developed a booklet to provide guidance for parents who decide to disclose a Trisomy X or XYY diagnosis to their child or others.

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Intergroup conflict

Intergroup Conflict

The Oxford Centre for the Study of Intergroup Conflict, led by Professor Miles Hewstone, focuses on the social-psychological study of intergroup conflict and contributes to educational policies and community relations.


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Supporting Our Staff

We actively promote a family friendly working environment,equal opportunities and career development. The Department was awarded the Athena SWAN Silver Award in 2015.  

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Job Opportunities

We welcome applications from talented, well-qualified people interested in undertaking and supporting the highest quality research in psychology and other related fields.

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