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Durham Psychology
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The Department of Psychology at Durham University

Investigating human nature & processes underpinning our thoughts, feelings, & motivations

https://www.durham.ac.uk/departments/academic/psychology/
Behavioural Data Science for Decision-Makers – new professional short online course.

Make smarter, more ethical decisions using the power of behavioural insight and data.

Perfect for professionals and leaders across business, marketing, HR, and strategy.

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October 21, 2025 at 9:52 AM
Just launched! Professional short online courses in behavioural science at Durham University.

👉Behavioural Science at Work: Applying Behavioural Insights to Boost Business Performance bit.ly/3U5szh3

👉Identity & Inclusion: Behavioural Insights for Leaders bit.ly/4flkMFK
July 29, 2025 at 2:06 PM
We had a fantastic day yesterday celebrating Congregation with our psychology graduates. It’s always such a joy to mark the achievements of our incredible students — congratulations to all!
#durhampsychology #durhamuniversitycongregation #classof2025
July 3, 2025 at 2:41 PM
We are a World Top 100 University (QS World University Rankings 2026) - since 2010.

We’ve strengthened our academic reputation, are 64th globally for employability and 22nd for sustainability.

#QSWUR
June 19, 2025 at 11:05 AM
Beyond the Nudge
Join our dynamic, thought-provoking online discussion on the evolving role of behavioural science in business, policy, leadership, and behaviour change, with reflections from those shaping its future.

Wednesday 25 June, 1pm (GMT)
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June 3, 2025 at 2:32 PM
Please join us on Friday 9 May 1-2pm to hear Dr Sasha Cook speak about 'Health and Illness-Oriented Leadership for Employees with Chronic Health Conditions (CHC)' Details below ⬇️
May 6, 2025 at 1:56 PM
For our final seminar this term we welcome Dr Sarah Lloyd Fox to speak to us on 'The power of longitudinal designs to understand global infant development' Friday 21st March from 1-2pm, Psychology Department, room L68 - further details below.
March 18, 2025 at 11:28 AM
Public Lecture: Wednesday 19th March Dr Robert Chapman ‘Neurodiversity in the age of Late Fascism’ from 5pm and an exhibition ‘Autism through an Autistic Lens’ from Sarah Dantas 3:30-5pm. Register here: bit.ly/4hEiNeX
March 18, 2025 at 10:51 AM
Please join us on Friday 14 March 1-2pm to hear Dr Masi Noor speak about 'The Battle of Grievances: Consolidating the Impact of Intergroup Competitive Victimhood and Charting New Directions' More info below ⬇️ #DUResearch #Psychology #DurhamPsychology #DurhamUniversity
March 5, 2025 at 11:16 AM
Please join us on the 7th March 1-2pm to hear Dr Sobana Wijeakumar speak about 'Brain function in caregivers and infants - insights from experimental studies, dyadic interactions and synchrony' More info below ⬇️ #DUResearch #Psychology #DurhamPsychology #DurhamUniversity
February 26, 2025 at 3:51 PM
Please join us on the 28 February from 1-2pm to hear Professor Jie Sui from the University of Aberdeen talk about 'Hidden Power of Human Self-Reference' Details below: #DUResearch #DurhamPsychology #DurhamUniversity
February 18, 2025 at 4:03 PM
🎉HUGE Congratulations to Giammarco Di Gregorio on securing a fellowship through #TheCareLeadersFellowship Giammarco will be working to reduce the achievement gap in STEM among young people in care through hands-on workshops 👏 #inspiringthenextgeneration
January 30, 2025 at 5:09 PM
Please join us on the 14 February 1-2 to hear Dr Alasdair Clarke talk about 'Modelling behaviour over space and time: learn more from your data with generative models' Details below ⬇️ #DUResearch #Psychology #DurhamPsychology #DurhamUniversity
January 30, 2025 at 10:33 AM
Join us on the 21st February 1-2pm for @wieseholger.bsky.social Inaugural Lecture 'How do I know you know? The Cognitive Neuroscience of Face Recognition' #DUResearch #Psychology #Psychresearch #DurhamPsychology #DurhamUniversity
January 21, 2025 at 2:43 PM
Are you a business professional seeking a flexible online program to hone your analytical and leadership skills? 🌐 Our brand new Executive MSc in Behavioural Science at Durham University could be for you! Find out more: brnw.ch/21wGekN
January 23, 2024 at 4:03 PM
🎓👏 Huge congratulations to the brilliant students who earned their Psychology Masters degrees on Friday! 🧠Cheers to the next chapter! 🥂 #PsychologyMasters #GraduationSuccess #FutureLeaders 🎉
January 8, 2024 at 5:43 PM
🧣☃️Our department sleighed it at yesterday's Christmas jumper day for Save the Children UK! We rocked our festive knits, all for a good Claus! 🎅🤶 Still time to spread cheer & donate here: christmas.savethechildren.org.uk/fundraising/...
December 8, 2023 at 9:49 AM
We had an amazing time at #CelebrateScience last week! We had hundreds of children participate in fun psychology activities at our booth. A big thank you to our volunteers and to @samhforbes.bsky.social for leading our psychology team!
November 8, 2023 at 10:59 AM