Centre for Psychological and Sociological Sciences (CPSS)
The Centre for Psychological and Social Sciences reflects research excellence across the social sciences in the specialisms of: diversity, community and identity; exceptional experiences and consciousness studies; and health education and behaviour change. Ongoing research has national and international reach, drawing on funding from a range of external partners to produce work that has a direct impact on the health and wellbeing of individuals and their communities. The Centre supports a balanced and sustainable team of committed researchers working collaboratively within a nurturing research culture that gives rise to world-class research in target areas of specialism.
Highlights
- To enhance the reputation of the University of Northampton for conducting high quality research with international reach through the production of high quality outputs and generation of significant research income
- To align our research to Northamptonshire a leading county in the UK for Health and Wellbeing
- To support the professional development of CP&SS members by providing opportunities for collaboration, mentoring, sharing of good practice, and creative use of resources for research activity
- To enhance the learning experience of undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral students by drawing on direct experience of contemporary primary research methods, findings and theory
- To develop and disseminate accurate and balanced information concerning research activity for academic, professional practice and lay public groups
Contact us
Centre Lead
Prof. Federico Farini
Lead for Diversity, Community and Identity
Dr Evangelia Prokopiou
Telephone: +44(0)1604 893549
Lead for Exceptional Experiences and Consciousness Studies
Dr Liz Gulliford
Telephone: +44(0)1604 892388
Leads for Health, Education and Behaviour Change
Dr Josephine Chen-Wilson and Dr Kim Hill
Telephone: +44(0)1604 892305