Behavioural neuroscience
Research interests include auditory and visual processing and spatial cognition, in both cortical and subcortical domains.
Research in this theme covers basic neural mechanisms of perception, learning and memory, using brain stimulation and recording, pharmacology and optogenetics in rodents, and non-invasive methods such as brain imaging in humans.
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When satnavs go wrong: Why drivers end up following GPS into danger
"There's all sorts of things your brain is busy tracking when you're driving from memory… It's good to keep your brain active navigating and not just offload everything to GPS,” said Professor Hugo Spiers (UCL Psychology & Language Sciences) on how GPS use affects our brains.
23 Feb 2026
Why I stopped saying no to my toddler
“It's only when shouting or telling off tips into verbal abuse that it becomes a problem. That's not the same as occasionally losing your temper with your child,” said Professor Eamon McCrory (UCL Psychology & Language Sciences) on parenting.
13 Feb 2026
New type of autism emerges - experts say it explains mystery of why girls are less likely to be diagnosed
“The headline ‘Rates of Autism in girls and boys may be more equal than previously thought’ is seriously misleading,” said Professor Uta Frith (UCL Psychology & Language Sciences) on a new study about late autism diagnosis in girls.
05 Feb 2026