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QS World University Rankings by Subject 2024

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We attract more per capita research funding than any other school of psychology.

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UNSW placed in the AFR Top 100 Future Leaders Awards in 2020, 2021, 2022 & 2023.

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UNSW experts awarded $32.8 million to drive ambitious research

The Australian Research Council (ARC) is supporting 28 academics from UNSW Sydney to undertake research advancing solutions to national priorities.

Sep 09, 2026

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UNSW signs strategic research agreement with the Federal Court of Australia

The collaboration will examine why more people are representing themselves in court and the impact their cases have on the judicial system.

Aug 20, 2026

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New guide helps more Australians benefit from proven dementia care

UNSW Sydney, NeuRA and HammondCare have launched a practical guide to help aged care providers introduce proven dementia care programs.

Jul 21, 2026

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Do you see faces in the clouds?

Humans are masters of seeing faces in any old thing — a handbag, TV static, toasted white bread. Scientists want to know why.

Apr 07, 2026

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Psychology

Psychology is the scientific study of behaviour and mental processes. It is a broad field that includes brain-behaviour relationships, the processes of perceiving, learning, memory and thinking, the assessment of abilities and attitudes, the origins of personality and emotional states, and the nature and effects of social interactions with others.

Research & impact

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Research strengths

We partner with many external agencies that are involved in the provision of psychological services in Sydney and provide staff and students with purpose-built, well-equipped facilities. Explore our research strengths to learn more about our expertise and your opportunities for research.

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Research tools

Learn more about some of the research tools developed at the School of Psychology.

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Research resources

Find out more about our test library, ethics and SONA resources, the Centre of Research Excellence in Brain Recovery and the UNSW Salivary Bioscience Research Centre.

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