Welcome from the Head of School Prof Dave Richardson
The School of Psychology and Sport Science brings together two of Bangor University’s highly performing departments: Psychology, and Sport and Exercise Sciences. Our world-leading research spans cognitive neuroscience, clinical interventions, psychological wellbeing, elite performance, physical activity, health and applied human physiology, and has significant real-world impact. We are also proud of our excellence in teaching and learning which is similarly acknowledged nationally and globally.
Latest News
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26 June 2025Mattel and OpenAI have partnered up – here’s why parents should be concerned about AI in toys
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29 April 2025New research debunks long-held theory about left-handed brains
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14 April 2025We need to stop pretending AI is intelligent – here’s how
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26 March 2025Bangor University research featured in Physiological Society’s Climate Change and Health report for COP29
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6 March 2025Research to study the benefits of a sauna, as popularity rises
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22 January 2025How AI can predict rugby injuries before they happen
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16 January 2025Bangor University psychologist helps Wales’ visitors to feel the ‘hwyl’ in tourism campaign
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18 December 2024Mind and Body - Issue 2
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16 December 2024AI model predicts injury risk in rugby union
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2 December 2024Bangor University launches innovative ‘Bangor Child Lab’ to advance early years research and practice
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26 November 2024Making bullying everyone’s concern reduces rates in English and Welsh primary schools – new research
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20 November 2024Designing Tools for Motor Rehabilitation After Stroke
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