The School of Psychology

Aberdeen holds the distinction of being the first university in the UK to establish a
lectureship in Psychology, a subject that has been taught here for over a century.

We strive to provide transformative educational experiences that not
only facilitate our students' next steps but also last them a lifetime.

Overcoming Imposter Syndrome as a Postgraduate Student

Imposter syndrome, the false belief that you are not good enough or underqualified to hold the position you have, affects many university students. Read more on the topic in this blog by Dr Ewan Bottomley.

Scottish Schools Psychology Conference wins at Visit Aberdeen Ambassador Awards

The Scottish Schools Psychology Conference, organised by Dr Mauro Manassi, Dr Jacqui Hutchison and Dr Margaret Jackson received the award for Best Event Under 200 delegates. Read more here.

School of Psychology gains University's first Athena Swan Gold award

The School of Psychology has become the first at the University of Aberdeen to be awarded an Athena Swan Gold award, for its work advancing gender equality in higher education and research. Read more here.

'Granny knows best': Study reveals older adults are better at reading emotions in the 'real world'

Older people are better at reading facial expressions than younger people in real-life situations, according to new research from the University of Aberdeen. Read more about the study here.

Comics & Health: Informing and Evaluating the Design of Public Health Information Comics

Claire Robertson is a third-year interdisciplinary PhD student, her PhD research focusing on evaluating public health comics as a means of delivering accessible, engaging health information. Read more here.