Projects with schools
What do psychological scientists do?
Most people do not know about the breadth of research and work carried out in this area. This event asks researchers from the School of Psychological Sciences to present aspects of their working life to children aged 14+. Funded by Research Councils UK (RCUK).
- What do psychological scientists do? (online game)
Big Brain summer school
In collaboration with Aimhigher Manchester, we run a summer school for year 9 students to engage them in new learning experiences and areas of specialist study at a pivotal time in their school careers. Topics covered include the senses, communication, clinical psychology, and decision making.
- Big Brain summer school 2009: gallery
- Big Brain summer school 2009: video clips
- Aimhigher Manchester
Nuffield students
Students, aged 16 to 17 years old, work as Research Assistants in School of Psychological Sciences
For further details, see: Four-week research placements
University of Manchester Gateways Mentoring
Students in the School of Psychological Sciences participate in the University of Manchester's Gateways Mentoring scheme, which pairs local young people with students who are studying subjects relating to their interests.
For further details, see: Gateways Mentoring Scheme
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