School of Psychology opens brand-new facilities
Our facilities have recently undergone a £5 million investment, giving you access to the latest equipment, including a four-room virtual reality suite to simulate real-life scenarios, and two observation laboratories.
In our two observation laboratories, you can watch participants interact through a one-way mirror or by a live video feed, while capturing recordings to analyse later. These rooms are used for teaching and research.
In our four extended reality (XR) suites, you can access the latest development hardware for virtual reality (VR) and mixed and augmented reality (AR), for your research. You can tailor the space to meet your needs by using collapsible walls.
You can stimulate the brain to cause behavioural changes by using magnetic fields via transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) and by using electrical currents via transcranial electrical stimulation (tES).
Using our magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scanner, you can perform neuroimaging and observe the brain in action. You can record signals related to brain function, known as functional MRI (fMRI), and investigate the brain’s structure and metabolism.
Our breakout space backs onto staff offices, giving you easy access to your lecturers, so you can get additional support.
Our facilities and equipment have been updated as part of a two-phase major renovation project, giving you a more flexible and interactive working space, so you can get the most out of your time with us.
Our updated facilities include a new virtual reality simulation suite, neuropsychology laboratories and a purpose-built laboratory for studying infants (Baby Lab). There are also two new observation rooms, which can be used for dissertation project work, and 20 bookable student project laboratories, equipped with the tools you need to complete research into everything from eye-tracking to brain stimulation to psychophysiology. Right from the start of your undergraduate course, you'll be trained in a variety of up-to-date data collection techniques, with these labs ensuring you have the best environment to learn in.
We also have an open-plan teaching space, as well as a comfy student breakout area, featuring sofas and seating which are perfect for working in small groups.
Discover more about our facilities and equipment and our psychology courses.
