Psychology - University of Southampton

02/10/2026

🎨 Colouring using phones and tablets was just as effective as using pencils and paper in reducing stress, depression and anxiety in young people, new research led by Dr Emma Palmer-Cooper has found.

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Colouring on devices can improve student wellbeing, study finds

15/09/2026

Ready for a career change? You don’t need a psychology degree to take your first step into the field 🧠

The new Psychology MSc at the University of Southampton is designed as a conversion course, helping graduates from any subject develop their knowledge of psychology and open up new career possibilities.

From research and health services to education, HR, marketing and behavioural insight, discover where a career in psychology could take you.

Apply now: https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0y7dgt0

14/09/2026

We're moving up 📈

We have risen two places in The Guardian University Guide 2027, to 18th position 🎉

The league tables consider a variety of factors, including student satisfaction, teaching, and career prospects, and the result is testament to the incredible dedication and work of our colleagues, as well as the fantastic achievements and engagement of our students.

The guide also shows 12 of our subjects are ranked in the top 10, which includes:

🥈 2nd for electrical & electronic engineering
🏅 4th for civil engineering, physiotherapy, and midwifery
🏅 5th for aerospace engineering, and chemistry

A huge congratulations to everyone whose work has contributed to these results.

09/09/2026

Can you tell which of these faces isn’t real?

As AI generated faces become more sophisticated, our researchers have put together a short training programme that helps people spot them.

Researchers help people detect AI faces

02/09/2026

💤'Social jet lag' - caused by early school starts and weekend lie ins - could be contributing to anxiety in teenagers, a new study has found.

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‘Social jet lag’ could contribute to teenage anxiety

26/08/2026

Thinking about postgraduate study? We're offering three full tuition fee scholarships for UK students from racially minoritised ethnic backgrounds studying eligible MSc or MRes courses across Environmental and Life Sciences.

Find out more and apply by 14 September 2026:

Explore the Postgraduate Taught Equitable Scholarship at our university. Empowering diversity: scholarships for black students and ethnic minorities in the UK.

13/08/2026

22/07/2026

Professor Samuele Cortese has been awarded the prestigious Senior Clinical Award by British Association for Psychopharmacology.

The award recognises recognises excellence in patient-focused clinical research and highlights Professor Cortese’s outstanding contributions to child and adolescent psychopharmacology, particularly in relation to the pharmacological treatment of ADHD and other neurodevelopmental conditions.

Read more: https://www.southampton.ac.uk/psychology/news/2026/07/professor-samuele-cortese-receives-the-senior-clinical-award-from-the-british-association-for-psychopharmacology.page

16/07/2026

A huge congratulations to all of our students graduating today. We are so proud of all you've achieved, and excited to see what the future holds.

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03/07/2026