Innovative and practical research
Macquarie is home to internationally respected psychologists, linguists, cognitive scientists and speech pathologists who are leading the world in understanding and treating a wide range of disorders.
ERA 2018: Psychology
EI ratings 2018: Psychology and cognitive sciences
Areas of specialisation
- Applied and developmental psychology
- Behavioural neuroscience
- Clinical and health psychology
- Clinical neuropsychology
- Cognition
- Cognitive neuroscience
- Industrial and organisational psychology (including human factors)
- Memory and attention
- Mental health
- Personality and individual differences
- Psycholinguistics (including speech production and comprehension)
- Psychology of ageing
- Sensory processes, perception and performance.
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Research collectives
Research highlights
Macquarie has made sustained strategic investment through national, university, and faculty research centres. Our researchers and research collectives are leaders in community engagement and collaborate broadly with industry and government.
Research news
Read more about the breakthroughs happening in the areas of research relating to psychology.
The problem with screens
A study finds that too much video gaming can have serious behavioural impacts on children and teens.
Learn moreScaring Year 12s
Teachers using fear of failure as a motivator in Year 12, are often adding to student stress.
Learn moreFood for thought
Study finds link between depression and unhealthy diets.
Learn morePsychedelic microdosing
This study aims to find out what really happens in brains when microdosing with psilocybin.
Learn moreMindSpot study
New research proves that digital delivery of mental health services works.
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