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The science of laughter

Our Mind Matters series features expert speakers on the psychology behind subjects such as humour, magic, touch and body image. Watch back over the talks so far and see what's coming up.

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Mapping white Europeans' relationship with race

Dr Tom Stafford comments on a Harvard University study that shows how easily white Europeans associate black faces with negative ideas.

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Our degrees explore every aspect of human behaviour, from biological, social and developmental psychology to psychological disorders and cognitive neuroscience.

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We have experts working across neuroscience, robotics, child development, social psychology and healthcare. Our research drives innovation and improves lives through technological advancement and societal change.

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We work with a range of organisations, applying our psychology expertise and technical skills to solve important problems. You can find out how to collaborate with us through the Faculty of Science Knowledge Exchange Team.

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