Psychology research

The Department of Psychology at Goldsmiths is a thriving centre of excellence in research.

REF 2021 recognised the significant quality and impact of the Department’s research in society. Overall, 82% of our research and 100% of our research impact was rated at 4* and 3* level, meaning quality that is world-leading or internationally excellent.

Find out how to take part in some of our ground-breaking research.

Research groups

Social processes and personality group

Specialising in research, supervision, consultancy, and research-led teaching on social and personality psychology.

Cognition and neuroscience group (C2N)

We seek to understand how the human mind enables us to navigate our complex environment.

Developmental and educational science group

Investigating the development of the psychological process from infancy to adolescence.

Forensic and clinical science group

Specialising in research, specialist teaching, and consultancy in forensic and clinical psychology.

Science of the creative and performing arts group

Investigating the cognitive and neural bases of music, dance and the visual arts.

Music, mind and brain group

Exploring the biological, neural, and cognitive basis of musical behaviour and experience, as well as their impact on society and culture.

Research units

Anomalistic Psychology Research Unit

Anomalistic Psychology attempts to explain paranormal and related beliefs.

Forensic Psychology Unit

Hub for research on the relationship between psychological science and the criminal justice system.

Unit for School and Family Studies

Using multi-disciplinary research approaches in the areas of social development, behavioural difficulties and learning.