News in 2025
- Professor Jeffery Bowers Calls New AI Model of Human Mind 'Absurd' 8 July 2025 Professor Jeffery Bowers is among a number of researchers who have pushed back against claims that the new AI model Centaur can 'predict and simulate' human behaviour in language experiments
- Ban on disposable vapes prompts increase in violent crime 7 May 2025 In this article, Dr Jasmine Khouja speaks about the possible connection between group violence, crime and addiction
- Professor Bruce Hood discusses the science of happiness on new podcast 1 May 2025 Social Science Bites - Bruce Hood on the Science of Happiness
- Professor Marcus Munafò co-writes an article on how to ensure the quality of academic research 30 April 2025 Who is responsible for research integrity: academics, journals or research institutions?
- Professor Michael Banissy quoted in an article about TikTok's 'Probably Needed a Hug' trend 30 April 2025 How the science of physical touch speaks to TikTok's 'Probably Needed a Hug' trend
- School of Psychological Science Well Represented at the 2025 South West Undergraduate Conference (SWUC) 29 April 2025
- Smartwatch app is developed to capture drinking habits 7 April 2025 Chris Stone was interviewed by BBC Bristol to discuss his recent development in smartwatch technology, which provides users with a more reliable picture of daily drinking habits
- Professor Marcus Munafo features as a guest on the THE podcast 3 April 2025 Episode: how to achieve research excellence - and protect it
- Professor Stephan Lewandowsky features in Tech Policy Press 26 March 2025 Alongside other scientists, Stephan responds to FTC Inquiry into Tech Censorship
- The 2025 "World Happiness Report" is released 24 March 2025 Professor Bruce Hood is interviewed by BBC Radio 5 live and LBC, following the release of the 2025 World Happiness Report
- Dr Sarah Jelbert is a guest on BBC News World Service's, "What in the World?" 24 March 2025 Episode: How do you become the happiest country in the world?
- Professor Stephan Lewandowsky features in Earth.com and The Conversation 24 March 2025 The articles discuss why we may miss "autocratic red flags" and how to help fight misinformation and fake news
- Chris Stone is interviewed by ITV News 21 March 2025 The news clip discusses smoking rates in regions of England and how technology could help people quit
- Professor Stephan Lewandowsky features as a guest on Medical News Today podcast, regarding health misinformation 21 February 2025 Health misinformation and disinformation: How to avoid it
- Are Emus still the "world's dumbest bird"? 21 February 2025 Dr Fay Clark's study into the birds, features in many news outlets and discusses how the 'palaeognathae' group of birds have not been studied like others
- "Here’s why kids are so gross" 17 February 2025
- How to outwit gambling adverts 5 February 2025 Dr Philip Newall co-authors article for "the conversation"
- Dr Claire Garnett features in BBC News 29 January 2025 Researchers suggest the "Drink Less" app, developed at the University College London, could prevent alcohol-related deaths
- Heart rates to be recorded at concerts in St George's Bristol 16 January 2025 As part of new research on the impact of collective experiences, Professor Iain Gilchrist reveals how he is measuring audience responses to live music at St George's
- Professor Michael Banissy features in the guardian 15 January 2025 In this article, researchers discuss the different hug types and the optimal length to receive the most benefits
- Chris Stone features in news outlets across the world 3 January 2025 A recent "smartwatch smoking relapse intervention" received a lot of media coverage this week, discussing how technology can help people quit smoking