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Department of Psychology

Department of Psychology

New study finds 12 to 17 year-olds willing to engage in democracy, but feel anxious, unheard and distrustful of politics

A major study of 12 to 17 year-olds finds that, while most adolescents say they would vote and are interested in politics, their willingness to engage is linked to their anxiety about the future.

Why teenage reading matters – rethinking literacy in secondary education

Professor Jessie Ricketts’ research on teenage reading is helping to tackle a major challenge for society.

Professor Danijela Serbic receives prestigious National Teaching Fellowship

Professor Danijela Serbic has been awarded a National Teaching Fellowship from Advance HE for her exceptional work in shaping the future of teaching and learning.

Top 15

in the UK Psychology Departments

Source: The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide, 2026

Joint 3rd

in the UK for research quality

Source: Times Higher Education, 2022

14th

in the UK for Psychology graduate prospects

Source: Guardian University Guide, 2025