Cognitive and neural processes across the lifespan

The cluster focuses on understanding the mechanisms via which the brain guides behaviour.

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About our research

We study the brain mechanisms that guide behaviour. This includes perception, decision making, skill learning and action control.

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Research and impact

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New research aims to tackle employment barriers for neurodivergent people in South Yorkshire

The interdisciplinary team will work directly with neurodivergent individuals, employers, and policymakers to evaluate existing support, understand lived experiences and develop a plan to address real-world workplace needs.
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Sheffield joins LEVANTE as a research site to contribute to global child development and learning

The project based at the University of Sheffield and led by Dr Alicia Forsberg in collaboration with Dr Agnieszka Graham (Queen’s University Belfast) will focus on the development of working memory, metacognition, mind-wandering and their roles in learning.
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Counter-Strike players faster at decision-making, study shows

One of the world’s most popular first-person shooter games - Counter-Strike - could help to improve people’s cognitive abilities, according to recent research.

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PhD projects

We have a number of self funded PhD projects available for application. 

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Research, Partnerships & Innovation

Uniting academic experts from science with colleagues from the public and private sectors, to develop new products, processes and services. 

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