Browse our research specialisms by theme Developmental science Focussing on the mechanisms by which nature and nurture combine in human learning and development, including ageing Differential psychology Edinburgh is home to the world's largest group dedicated to studying individual differences, from ageing to personality research Human cognitive neuroscience With core interests in memory, attention, executive function, social cognition, sensory integration, and perceptuo-motor control Language, cognition, and communication We are internationally recognized for our cutting-edge work on the psychology of language Social psychology covers the intrapersonal (self, identity), interpersonal (relationships), and intergroup (prejudice, discrimination) areas of human social thought, feeling, and behaviour This article was published on 2024-10-14