2015 News
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Exploring the brain's role in mystical experiences
New research suggests that suppression of the brain’s inhibitory functions can result in openness to mystical experiences.
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Prof Colleen Ward elected as RSNZ Fellow
Congratulations to Professor Colleen Ward who has been elected as a Fellow of the Royal Society of New Zealand!
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Welcome to A/Prof Louise Dixon
The School of Psychology recently welcomed Dr Louise Dixon, who has joined our forensic psychology programme as an Associate Professor.
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Two legs good, four legs better?
In his inaugural professorial lecture Professor of Psychology David Harper has challenged the view that humans stand above other species.
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Motivating action on climate change
Dr Taciano Milfont is part of an international team whose research into what motivates people to take action on climate change has just been published in the prestigious Nature Climate Change.
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New course offered in 2016
In 2016 the School of Psychology will introduce a new 200-level course on lifespan development.
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Probing the differences in brain activity may help people with depression
Victoria University psychology student Rosie Moody is researching the differences in the brains of people who are prone to depression.
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Question order may manipulate witness testimony
Common police and court practice could be unwittingly manipulating witnesses' memories, new research suggests.
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Why other people make us happy
Telling other people about good things that have happened to you, and feeling socially connected, can make you happier, according to new research from the School of Psychology.