Psychology Section

President 2019: Professor Nicola Clayton, University of Cambridge
President 2018: Professor Steve Tipper, University of York
President 2017: Professor Anil Seth, University of Sussex
President 2016: Professor Sophie Scott, University College London
President 2015: Professor Bruce Hood, University of Bristol

Recorder: Dr. Ellen Poliakoff, University of Manchester

For more information about the Psychology Section, please visit their website.

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British Science Festival: Brexit, a fairer future?

We read and hear a lot about what motivated former industrial towns and cities to vote in the EU Referendum. But what does Brexit tell us about nostalgia and identity in southern England? Martin Mangler reports from British Science Festival.
The British Science Week 2020 grants are open!

Applications for British Science Week 2020 grants are now open! You can apply for up to £1,000 to help fund activities between 6-15 March. Find out more information here.
British Science Festival: 7 ways dancing can improve your life

We all know that dancing is great for building strength and stamina, but for those of us who wouldn’t call ourselves ‘dancers’ the prospect of attending a dance class can be terrifying. Find out why it shouldn't be. Hannah John reports from #BSF19.
British Science Festival: Autistic females are better at camouflage than autistic males, study finds

You might wonder what the common factor is between Anthony Hopkins, Chris Packham and Greta Thunberg. The answer is autism. Recent research from University College London found that a process known as ‘camouflaging’ is more prevalent in autistic females. Bana Shriky reports at this year’s British Science Festival.