Our School embraces the University of Aberdeen’s foundational purpose: To be open to all and dedicated to the pursuit of truth in the service of others. We do this by combining excellence in education, world-leading research, and a desire to make a positive difference in addressing global challenges and in our local community.
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The School of Psychology is committed to research-led teaching, informed by world leading research. In the most recent UK-wide assessment of research quality, REF 2021, 94% of our research activity was assessed as world-leading or internationally excellent.
Our diverse interdisciplinary research team share a passion for discovery, a commitment to open, responsible, and replicable science, and a desire to have a positive impact on everyday life.
We work collaboratively with industry, non-profit organisations, and local communities to apply our expertise to the real-world issues that affect peoples’ everyday lives.
Our overall mission is to cultivate a culture of excellence, innovation, and social responsibility, empowering our students, staff, and partners to make meaningful and lasting contributions to the world.