A window on the world of reading research
The Language & Cognitive Development Research Group, led by Professor Kate Nation, have been working closely with Oxford Children’s Dictionaries Department at Oxford University Press to discover how children learn to read and write.
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Over 30 research groups performing ground-breaking basic and translational research
Read moreStroke Awareness Day packs a room full of the curious public
Read moreDepartment member honoured by Royal Society
Professor Matthew Rushworth, Professor of Cognitive Neuroscience has been honoured by the Royal Society by being elected a Fellow for his outstanding contributions to science
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Intergroup Conflict; Reducing fear through contact
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
Read moreExciting new open access journal now accepting submissions
Prof Kate Watkins, Professor of Cognitive Neuroscience is the inaugural co-Editor-in-Chief of a new open access journal: the Neurobiology of Language.
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Oxford Cognitive Screen
The Translational Neuropsychology Research Group, led by Dr Nele Demeyere, developed the Oxford Cognitive Screen (OCS) as a brief aphasia and neglect friendly cognitive screen, specifically designed to pick up common post-stroke cognitive problems.
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Our department was ranked first nationwide in the 2014 Research Excellence Framework. We have over 20 groups performing ground-breaking basic and translational research.
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.
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.
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.
The Impact of Our Work
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.
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.
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.
Recent News
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Department member honoured by Royal Society
17 April 2019
Events and Seminars
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Behavioural and Cognitive Neuroscience (Beacon) Seminar: Reward in the motor system
Dr Joe Galea (University of Birmingham)
Tuesday, 07 May 2019, 1pm to 2pm
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.
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.