Psychology has been taught at the university since the late 1800s. Today, the School of Behavioural Science contains one of the largest departments of psychology in Australia, offering a diversity and quality of undergraduate and postgraduate programs unrivalled in this country. The school’s teaching is underpinned by excellence in research across a range of fields, including cognitive and behavioural neuroscience, quantitative psychology, social psychology, developmental psychology and clinical science.
Ccongratulations to our successful NHMRC grant winners:
Congratulations to the following staff for their success in obtaining ARC Discovery Projects :
Visiting Professor David Winter, University of Hertfordshire, gave a hugely successful Brotherton Lecture on October 28. Entitled “Shaking Hands with a Serial Killer”, the lecture attracted an audience of over 300 and significant media attention. The lecture will be aired on the Sky APAC Channel and a related article in The Age is forthcoming. Click here for audio and screen capture of the lecture: Brotherton Lecture 2009
Congratulations to Professor Mark Creamer for an outstandingly successful Alice Barber Lecture. Held on October 6, Professor Creamer’s lecture “Psychological Recovery From Trauma: Battlefields to Bushfires” was enjoyed by an audience of nearly 200, including members of the University community, psychology discipline, local community services and the general public. The lecture itself provided valuable insights into Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, its causes, diagnosis and treatment, and was followed by a lively and informative Q and A session. Click here for audio of the lecture: Alice Barber Lecture 2009