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The Division of Psychology and Language Sciences at UCL brings together a diverse community of academics, clinicians, and students dedicated to advancing understanding of the mind, behaviour and language.
Our work spans the full breadth of psychology and language sciences—including behavioural and cognitive neuroscience, language and cognition, learning and memory, and therapeutic interventions—and is underpinned by a strong commitment to interdisciplinary collaboration. Through our research and teaching, we aim to address some of the most pressing challenges facing individuals and societies today, such as climate change, mental health, inequality and social conflict.
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We undertake world-leading research and teaching across the areas of mind, behaviour and language.
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UCL PALS helps shape global collaboration at Davos 2025
UCL experts, including Professor Tali Sharot from UCL PALS, joined global leaders taking part in the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, Switzerland this month.
UCL PALS mental health experts partner with YouTube to boost quality content for young people
Mental health experts from UCL PALS launch partnership with YouTube to address the shortage of high-quality mental health content available for children and young people.
Understanding the link between politics and mental health
New research led by UCL researchers explores how political stressors affect mental health over time – a gap in knowledge compared to what's known about political engagement and mental illness.
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The Bencie Woll Prize for Linguistic Research on British Sign Language
The Bencie Woll Prize celebrates exceptional research in British Sign Language (BSL) linguistics.
08 Jul 2025
UCL psychologist to co-launch UK's biggest survey exploring the mental impact of menopause
Professor Aimee Spector (Division of Psychology and Language Sciences) is collaborating with Menopause Mandate to investigate the link between hormones, brain fog and cognitive health
03 Jul 2025
RE-STAR paper with PALS and Youth Researcher Panel wins BJPsych Editor’s Choice Award
RE-STAR Paper Co-Authored by Youth Researcher Panel and UCL PALS’ Dr Georgia Pavlopoulou Wins Prestigious BJPsych Editor’s Choice Award
01 Jul 2025
