Psychologists have studied human information processing in its many forms for over 100 years. In cognition, we use experiments and forms of dysfunction to inform how typical perceptual and memory functions work. We have a detailed knowledge about these systems: how they work, how they inter-relate and the effects of dysfunction, brain injury or illness (such as dementia). We are also able to demonstrate the particular foibles of our cognitive systems and how our brains fool us, some of which will be demonstrated in the sessions.
Sessions will focus on perceptual processes (how we interpret the visual world), attention (what happens when we are focused on something in particular), short-term memory (memory for information measured in seconds and minutes), and long-term memory (memory for information measured in days and weeks).
Although studying some of these processes in depth, the material is presented in an interactive and light-hearted way to inspire and intrigue students: using case studies, in-class experiments and other demonstrations, the evidence from the literature will be brought to life.
Please note: this event will close to enrolments at 23:59 GMT on 10 February 2026.