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OCD patients’ brains light up to reveal how compulsive habits develop …
https://www.cam.ac.uk/research/news/ocd-patients-brains-light-up-to-reveal-how-compulsive-habits-develop19 Dec 2014: Trevor Robbins. The research, led by Dr Claire Gillan and Professor Trevor Robbins (Department of Psychology) is the latest in a series of studies from the Cambridge Behavioural and Clinical Neuroscience ... Institute investigating the possibility that
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Vaccinating against fake news | University of Cambridge
https://www.cam.ac.uk/news/vaccinating-against-fake-news17 May 2019: People love playing and learning through games,” says lead researcher Sander van der Linden, Director of the Cambridge Social Decision-Making Lab in the Department of Psychology. ... It’s about helping people gain resistance against the techniques of
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Search is on for ‘super memorisers’ to help scientists unlock the…
https://www.cam.ac.uk/research/news/search-is-on-for-super-memorisers-to-help-scientists-unlock-the-secrets-of-memory3 May 2023: Professor Jon Simons from the Department of Psychology at the University of Cambridge said: “Memory is one of the best understood psychological processes in terms of brain networks and yet we ... Images, including our videos, are Copyright University
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A mental health revolution
https://www.cam.ac.uk/stories/a-mental-health-revolution7 Oct 2021: Barbara Sahakian, Professor of Clinical Neuropsychology in the University’s Department of Psychiatry. ... She collaborated with her husband Trevor Robbins, Professor of Cognitive Neuroscience in the University’s Department of Psychology, to
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Colour blindness sometimes an advantage | University of Cambridge
https://www.cam.ac.uk/news/colour-blindness-sometimes-an-advantage14 Dec 2005: The study, published in the journal Current Biology (December 6) by researchers from the Department of Experimental Psychology at the University of Cambridge and the University of Newcastle Upon Tyne, developed ... What colours we can see depends on -
Why reading nursery rhymes and singing to babies may help them to…
https://www.cam.ac.uk/research/news/why-reading-nursery-rhymes-and-singing-to-babies-may-help-them-to-learn-language30 Nov 2023: Goswami explained that rhythm is a universal aspect of every language all over the world. ... Images, including our videos, are Copyright University of Cambridge and licensors/contributors as identified.
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From Antarctica to the Universe: the Cambridge Festival 2022
https://www.cam.ac.uk/stories/cambridgefestival202228 Feb 2022: More on AI in medicine as Dr Duncan Astle from the MRC Cognition and Brain Sciences Unit, Professor Zoe Kourtzi from the Department of Psychology and Mr Stephen Price from the ... Department of Clinical Neurosciences join forces in this live panel
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Next Vice-Chancellor of Cambridge appointed | University of Cambridge
https://www.cam.ac.uk/news/next-vice-chancellor-of-cambridge-appointed26 Sep 2022: She was appointed associate professor in 1995 and professor of psychology in 2000. ... She became the Alexander Stewart 1886 Professor of Psychology and Public Affairs in 2012 and chaired the Department of Psychology for 12 years until her appointment as
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Tricks of the trade: magic and mischief in the making | University of …
https://www.cam.ac.uk/research/news/tricks-of-the-trade-magic-and-mischief-in-the-making19 Nov 2014: The interconnections between the history of science and the history of magic are fascinating. ... As entertainers, Morgan and West are wary of intellectualising the craft of magic.
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New ideas and inspiration feature at Cambridge Festival 2022
https://www.cam.ac.uk/stories/cambridge-festival-2022-launch30 Mar 2022: And Ganga Shreedhar, Assistant Professor in LSE’s Department of Psychological and Behavioural Science, will talk about how the stories we tell about animals can help us reflect on our relationship ... Professor of Social Psychology in Society and
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Chemical imbalance in the forebrain underpins compulsive behaviour…
https://www.cam.ac.uk/research/news/chemical-imbalance-in-the-forebrain-underpins-compulsive-behaviour-and-ocd-study-finds27 Jun 2023: s Department of Psychology. ... Images, including our videos, are Copyright University of Cambridge and licensors/contributors as identified.
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Cambridge academics recognised in 2021 New Year Honours | University…
https://www.cam.ac.uk/news/cambridge-academics-recognised-in-2021-new-year-honours31 Dec 2020: on behalf of the Autism Research Trust, the charity that has supported us. ... Images, including our videos, are Copyright University of Cambridge and licensors/contributors as identified.
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Opinion: Musical genres are out of date – but this new system…
https://www.cam.ac.uk/research/discussion/opinion-musical-genres-are-out-of-date-but-this-new-system-explains-why-you-might-like-both-jazz-and5 Aug 2016: depth (because of the emotional and sonic complexity expressed through the lyrics and sonic texture). ... Our selection of the week's biggest Cambridge research news sent directly to your inbox.
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University teaching awards honour excellence | University of Cambridge
https://www.cam.ac.uk/news/university-teaching-awards-honour-excellence1 Jul 2014: The prize-winners, and excerpts from their citations, are given below. Dr Michael Aitken, Senior Lecturer in Psychology, Department of Psychology: Michael Aitken is a very popular, charismatic and accomplished lecturer ... Dr Sally Boss, University
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Spotlight on children | University of Cambridge
https://www.cam.ac.uk/research/features/spotlight-on-children1 Nov 2018: The modern digital age challenges us to cope with rapidly changing settings at home, school, work and leisure,” says Professor Zoe Kourtzi from the Department of Psychology. ... men”. Professor Manuel Eisner (Institute of Criminology), Professor
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Dr Gerard Duveen (1951 – 2008) | University of Cambridge
https://www.cam.ac.uk/news/dr-gerard-duveen-1951-200811 Nov 2008: Following a joint Philosophy and Psychology degree at Surrey (1974), Gerard did his Masters in Rudolf Schaffer’s Department of Psychology at Strathclyde University, before doing his PhD at Sussex University. ... In 1989 Gerard was appointed to a -
The life robotic: Meet the Cambridge University researchers fostering …
https://www.cam.ac.uk/stories/Cambridge-roboticists-wellbeing-support-robot-coaches19 Jul 2023: Research at the Lab - in the University’s Department of Computer Science and Technology – suggests that children who might have wellbeing-related concerns, might view robots administering mental health tests as ... aspect of it, and working with
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Mind Over Chatter: What is the future of wellbeing? | University of…
https://www.cam.ac.uk/research/about-research/podcasts/mind-over-chatter-what-is-the-future-of-wellbeing27 May 2021: Our wellbeing is essential to our overall quality of life. But what is wellbeing? ... 06:30 - Wellbeing and economics. How do we think about wellbeing outside of psychology? -
Global Alliance approves five joint research projects | University of …
https://www.cam.ac.uk/news/global-alliance-approves-five-joint-research-projects13 Nov 2017: Following a second funding call in May 2017, the Management Selection Committee has approved funding of the following five collaborative research projects:. ... Professor Chris Abell, Pro-Vice-Chancellor for Research, University of Cambridge. Professor
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A break from the lawn: can an iconic meadow seed wider change?
https://www.cam.ac.uk/stories/kings-wildflower-meadow-a-break-from-the-lawn24 May 2023: Dr Cicely Marshall, a researcher at King’s College and the University of Cambridge’s Department of Plant Sciences, led a study to monitor the effects. ... Image Credit: Geoff Moggridge. Dr Claudia Schneider, a researcher in the University’s
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Test your memory! | University of Cambridge
https://www.cam.ac.uk/research/news/test-your-memory10 Jan 2012: Dr Jon Simons from the University of Cambridge’s Department of Experimental Psychology. ... Yasemin Yazar, Dr Zara Bergström and Dr Jon Simons from the University of Cambridge’s Department of Experimental Psychology, along with Dr Charles Fernyhough
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Birds plan for future meals | University of Cambridge
https://www.cam.ac.uk/news/birds-plan-for-future-meals22 Feb 2007: Other animals were perceived to be incapable of dissociating themselves from the present and any current motivation. ... In order to determine whether some animals plan for future food needs or are simply acting on instinct, Professor Nicky Clayton and -
Reduced grey matter in frontal lobes linked to teenage smoking and…
https://www.cam.ac.uk/research/news/reduced-grey-matter-in-frontal-lobes-linked-to-teenage-smoking-and-nicotine-addiction-study15 Aug 2023: Smoking is perhaps the most common addictive behaviour in the world, and a leading cause of adult mortality,” said Prof Trevor Robbins, co-senior author from Cambridge’s Department of Psychology. ... Co-author Prof Barbara Sahakian from Cambridge’s
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Top Marks for Cambridge Biology Teaching | University of Cambridge
https://www.cam.ac.uk/news/top-marks-for-cambridge-biology-teaching16 Feb 2000: Following the full marks awarded to the Experimental Psychology Department, Cambridge has once again received a top score for teaching quality - this time for "Organismal Biosciences": the courses taught mainly by ... Professor Malcolm Burrows, Head of -
Women much less likely to ask questions in academic seminars than men …
https://www.cam.ac.uk/research/news/women-much-less-likely-to-ask-questions-in-academic-seminars-than-men27 Sep 2018: Alyssa Croft is Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychology at the University of Arizona, Tucson, USA. ... Gillian Sandstrom is a Lecturer in the Department of Psychology at the University of Essex, UK.
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Stimulate your brain with the Cambridge BRAINFest 2017 | University…
https://www.cam.ac.uk/news/stimulate-your-brain-with-the-cambridge-brainfest-20175 Jun 2017: A ‘Secret Cinema’ will show a series of films that illustrate how Cambridge researchers are tackling conditions such as dementia and OCD. ... The foyer of the Corn Exchange will be transformed by BRAINArt, an exhibition of brain-inspired art by local
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Two for joy | University of Cambridge
https://www.cam.ac.uk/research/news/two-for-joy21 Nov 2011: Her colleagues in the Department of Experimental Psychology were aware that she danced but didn’t realise how much of her free time she devoted to it. ... She has shown, for example, that corvids are capable of planning and subterfuge.
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Betting on good luck | University of Cambridge
https://www.cam.ac.uk/research/news/betting-on-good-luck29 Jun 2011: Dr Luke Clark, from the University of Cambridge’s Department of Experimental Psychology. ... Dr Luke Clark, from the University of Cambridge’s Department of Experimental Psychology, said: “The link between impulsivity and gambling beliefs suggests
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The science of cultural psychology | University of Cambridge
https://www.cam.ac.uk/news/the-science-of-cultural-psychology7 Jun 2006: The grant has funded Professor Valsiner’s stay at the department of Social and Development Psychology at the University of Cambridge over the last year. ... He is greatly respected in the field of psychology for his research on cultural organization of -
A step towards solving the enduring puzzle of ‘infantile amnesia’ |…
https://www.cam.ac.uk/research/features/a-step-towards-solving-the-enduring-puzzle-of-infantile-amnesia29 Nov 2014: He explained the lack of early memory in terms of repressed sexual desires. ... A team led by Professor James Russell from the University of Cambridge’s Department of Psychology has shed some light on this fascinating puzzle by carrying out a study on
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New Fellows elected to Academy of Medical Sciences | University of…
https://www.cam.ac.uk/news/new-fellows-elected-to-academy-of-medical-sciences1 May 2008: Professor Barry Everitt, at the Department of Experimental Psychology, and Professor Ed Bullmore, at the Department of Psychiatry, have been elected for their ‘outstanding contributions to the advancement of medical science, ... neuroscience, which I -
Virtual violins | University of Cambridge
https://www.cam.ac.uk/research/news/virtual-violins1 Sep 2008: The approach has involved collaboration between four departments – Professor Jim Woodhouse from the Department of Engineering, Dr Claudia Fritz and Dr Ian Cross from the Faculty of Music, Professor Brian Moore ... from the Department of Experimental
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Wiring the brain | University of Cambridge
https://www.cam.ac.uk/research/news/wiring-the-brain12 Apr 2012: The scientists, from the Behavioral and Clinical Neuroscience Institute in the Department of Psychiatry, and the National Institute of Mental Health in the US, discovered that the network can be modelled ... Our selection of the week's biggest Cambridge
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Extremism is part of being human | University of Cambridge
https://www.cam.ac.uk/news/extremism-is-part-of-being-human4 Nov 2010: on the Psychology of Extremism at the Department of Social and Developmental Psychology. ... His research aims to establish an understanding of the psychology of extremism by looking at the deep-seated tendencies that exist within all of us. -
Scientists find that the impact of social media on wellbeing varies…
https://www.cam.ac.uk/research/news/scientists-find-that-the-impact-of-social-media-on-wellbeing-varies-across-adolescence28 Mar 2022: Research. Scientists find that the impact of social media on wellbeing varies across adolescence.. ... Professor Sarah-Jayne Blakemore, Professor of Psychology and Cognitive Neuroscience at Cambridge and a co-author of the study, said: “It’s not
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Explore the science of personality research | University of Cambridge
https://www.cam.ac.uk/news/explore-the-science-of-personality-research17 Mar 2010: Dr Rentfrow is a Psychologist within The Psychometrics Centre and Lecturer in Psychology in the Department of Social and Developmental Psychology. ... Unexpected experiences: Lucy Spokes talks about the excitement of a newly digital Festival.. -
Keeping track of reality | University of Cambridge
https://www.cam.ac.uk/research/news/keeping-track-of-reality5 Oct 2011: Dr Jon Simons from the University of Cambridge’s Department of Experimental Psychology and Behavioural and Clinical Neuroscience Institute, who led the research. ... Dr Jon Simons from the University of Cambridge’s Department of Experimental
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‘Stay Safe Cambridge Uni’ public health campaign launched |…
https://www.cam.ac.uk/news/stay-safe-cambridge-uni-public-health-campaign-launched24 Aug 2020: Additionally, Dr Simone Schnall from the Department of Psychology surveyed students and staff from across the University and Colleges to determine which messages were most effective. ... Testing is currently available at either Addenbrooke’s Hospital
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Windows to the self? | University of Cambridge
https://www.cam.ac.uk/research/news/windows-to-the-self29 Oct 2012: Testing children aged three and four, the team, led by Dr James Russell from the Department of Psychology, first asked them whether they could be seen if they were wearing a ... Another interesting avenue could be to explore the invisibility beliefs of
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The eyes have it | University of Cambridge
https://www.cam.ac.uk/research/news/the-eyes-have-it5 Feb 2014: Gabrielle Davidson of the University of Cambridge, who led the study, said: “Jackdaw eyes are very unusual. ... Our selection of the week's biggest Cambridge research news sent directly to your inbox.
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Cambridge celebrates 10th anniversary at Hay Festival | University of …
https://www.cam.ac.uk/news/cambridge-celebrates-10th-anniversary-at-hay-festival26 Mar 2018: machines will ever be able to replace a ‘human’ translator while Professor Nicky Clayton and Clive Wilkins, artist-in-residence at the University's Psychology Department, will explore the subjective experience ... describes the fascinating origins of
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Feelings by phone | University of Cambridge
https://www.cam.ac.uk/research/news/feelings-by-phone28 Sep 2010: Cecilia Mascolo, from the University of Cambridge's Computer Laboratory, who led the research, said. ... Location appeared to have a pronounced effect on the users' state of mind.
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And you thought ’‘bird brains’ was an insult… | University of…
https://www.cam.ac.uk/news/and-you-thought-bird-brains-was-an-insult6 Apr 2006: The evidence to date suggests that most animals do not ‘have a human-like understanding of the properties of objects and their motion’. ... The work is reported by Ms Amanda Seed, Professor Nicola Clayton and colleagues from the Department of -
Angels and Demons | University of Cambridge
https://www.cam.ac.uk/research/news/angels-and-demons2 Jun 2011: It affects them in a variety of ways at all stages of the process. ... Our selection of the week's biggest Cambridge research news sent directly to your inbox.
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Presence or absence of early language delay alters anatomy of the…
https://www.cam.ac.uk/research/news/presence-or-absence-of-early-language-delay-alters-anatomy-of-the-brain-in-autism23 Sep 2014: Research. Presence or absence of early language delay alters anatomy of the brain in autism.. ... author. “Language development and ability is one major source of variation within autism.
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Opinion: We're hardwired to look away when we see someone in…
https://www.cam.ac.uk/news/opinion-were-hardwired-to-look-away-when-we-see-someone-in-trouble7 Feb 2018: For example, 25% of female students report having been sexually assaulted (NUS, 2011). ... indicator that the scale of sexual violence is now being seen as a public health issue.
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Telling the truth | University of Cambridge
https://www.cam.ac.uk/research/news/telling-the-truth21 Dec 2011: In the light of this recent research, we need to rethink the way in which we approach young witnesses,” said Michael Lamb, Professor of Psychology at Cambridge University. ... Our study involved preschool children in Israel who were all suspected
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Forget your previous conceptions about memory | University of…
https://www.cam.ac.uk/news/forget-your-previous-conceptions-about-memory7 Dec 2010: Dr Lisa Saksida, from the Department of Experimental Psychology at the University of Cambridge, said: “This study suggests that a major component of memory problems may actually be confusion between memories, ... of potential distractions in our daily -
Cambridge Ideas - Bird Tango | University of Cambridge
https://www.cam.ac.uk/research/news/cambridge-ideas-bird-tango11 Nov 2010: Our selection of the week's biggest Cambridge research news sent directly to your inbox. ... The University of Cambridge will use your email address to send you our weekly research news email.
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Vice-Chancellor's annual 1 October address to the University |…
https://www.cam.ac.uk/news/vice-chancellors-1-october-address-to-the-university-20191 Oct 2019: That initiative will link together a network of researchers – from neuroscience and neurology to genetics and physics; from psychology and psychiatry to computer science and anthropology – to address widespread conditions such ... The
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