School of Psychology
Our School of Psychology is advancing the state of knowledge surrounding creativity, perception, behaviour and the very processes involved in thinking itself.
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Our research spans the full range of psychology and is focused on the application of psychology in the real world.
Recipient of the Queen's Anniversary Prize 2017
The Queen’s Anniversary Prize for Higher and Further Education, the highest accolade for any academic institution, has been awarded to the University of Surrey in recognition of its excellence in the field of food and nutrition.
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Professor of Psychology
Prof Chris Fife-Schaw
Chris has research interests in the promotion of healthy behaviours, recovery from stroke, health claims for food products and methods of online deliberative engagement. He has secured research grants from ESRC, Sport England, EU, the...Find out more
Programme Director PsychD Clinical Psychology
Ms Mary John
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We are proud to hold a Bronze Athena SWAN award
The School of Psychology is committed to the Athena SWAN principles, recognising that academia will achieve maximum potential by embracing diversity and combating inequality.
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Latest blog posts
14.08.18
Clinical Psychology
The development of clinical psychology at Surrey was the second major growth area with the appointment...
18.01.18
Environmental Psychology
The earliest work in environmental psychology in the Department reflected Terence Lee’s interests in...