Experimental Psychology
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Learn more about the MSc Social Cognition by our MSc Alumnas and current PhD students Melissa and Nuoya.
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Sophie Renaudineau
How do we create or remember a mental map of our surroundings? My research has mainly focused on trying to understand how spatial memory works. I initially worked on the fascinating spatial ability of homing pigeons to find their way home, by recording their path with a GPS attached to their back. I then became more interested…
Laboratory: Neural Encoding Lab
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The national University and College Union (UCU) has announced plans for nationwide industrial action between February and March 2023, including strike and action short of strike, which may affect your studies. https://t.co/ePCXgq3Ihh pic.twitter.com/Y8w2rxbIql
— UCL Experimental Psychology (@EP_UCL) February 1, 2023