Psychology
Summary
Improving our understanding of the brain and behaviour.
The Department has a strong history and reputation for excellence, owing its origins to Nobel Laureate, Sir Charles Sherrington, who founded a laboratory at the University in 1895, specifically to study behaviour.
We conduct world-leading, translational research spanning basic and fundamental (neuro)science to applied research in industry, health-care, and behaviour change.
Our research ethos is multi-disciplinary and collaborative, with a focus on quality and impact. We are a vibrant and ambitious department, which is welcoming and supportive to all.
In REF 2021, 88% of our research was ranked as world leading (4*) or internationally excellent (3*). We were placed joint first in the UK for our world leading (4*) environment and ranked in the top 10 in the UK for Research Power.
We are committed to excellence in scholarship, teaching and nurturing students to their full potential.
Research Themes
This theme brings together world-leading researchers who are dedicated to understanding the complex mechanisms underpinning appetite control, food intake, and substance use, misuse and dependence.
The aim of our researchers operating within the language, cognition, and brain science research theme is to understand the development and function of the human brain.
This theme explores how significant life events and social relationships impact health and wellbeing across the life-course.
The applied forensic and conflict psychology research theme brings together three specialist groups to explore how people and organisations operate in high-pressure, high-risk, and ethically complex situations.
Research Centres
Working with partners from across the world to transform our understanding of how children learn to communicate with language.
Research units and laboratories based across the University of Liverpool, Aintree University Hospital and Royal Liverpool and Broadgreen Hospital Trusts.
The Unilever Brain and Behaviour collaboration is a long-term partnership between Unilever and behavioural neuroscientists in the Psychology Department.
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- 3 Good Health and Well Being
- 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities
- 4 Quality Education
- 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
- 10 Reduced Inequalities
- 2 Zero Hunger
- 12 Responsible Consumption and Production
- 5 Gender Equality
Research Areas
Department contact
- University of Liverpool, Institute of Population Health, Waterhouse Building, Block B, Brownlow Street, Liverpool, L69 3GF, United Kingdom