Crowds go mad when challenged
Bad crowd behaviour is more likely when people face challenging circumstances, according to new research at St Andrews.
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Dolphins learn from each other
A new study, by Whale and Dolphin Conservation and the universities of St Andrews and Exeter, reveals dolphins learn tricks from each other.
New debate on Stanford Experiment
Professor Steve Reicher is one of the world’s leading social psychologists who have called for an open and respectful debate over the SPE.
Professor wins major award
Steve Reicher, Wardlaw Professor in the School of Psychology and Neuroscience, has been awarded the 2018 Harold Lasswell Award.
Can kids plan for the future?
A benchmark test to determine whether young children are capable of planning for the future may be flawed, according to new research.
No pain, no gain
A team of researchers from the School of Biology has generated new insights into how human groups work to solve far-reaching problems together.
Train your sports brain
Leading sports psychologist improves 'mental game'.
Seeing is believing at Science Week
University students and staff will welcome visitors to an interactive festival from 8th-15th March.
The long & short of it – tall women aim high
New research has revealed that tall women may be more ambitious in their careers and less inclined to start a family.
The first kiss
CAPTION: Two chimpanzees kiss and make up. CREDIT: Professor Frans de Waal.