School of Psychology

The School of Psychology at the University of Sydney is the oldest School of Psychology in Australia. We have a proud tradition, stemming from this history, but we firmly believe in continued innovation to ensure that we remain current. We are continuously changing to improve further on the excellence that characterizes our research and teaching. More..

Latest News & Events

• New journal 'Advances in Methods and Practices in Psychological Science' launched
• A/Prof Muireann Irish gives the Academy of Social Sciences in Australia Paul Bourke Lecture
• Muireann Irish awarded the Edgeworth David Medal
• Philippa Specker was awarded the Convocation Medal at the University’s Alumni Awards.
• Elizabeth Stewart Receives ARC Award

Recently Published Research

• Identifying and addressing barriers to treatment decision-making in bipolar II disorder: Clinicians’ perspective
• Threat and fear of pain induces attentional bias to pain words: An eye-tracking study
• Negative rumination in social anxiety: A randomised trial investigating the effects of a brief intervention on cognitive processes before, during and after a social situation
• An exploration of Australian psychologists’ role in assessing women considering risk-reducing or contralateral prophylactic mastectomy.