Exploring Cognition
25 February 2027
10:00am-1:00pm
Online
Event status:
Applications being accepted
Location:
Online
Dates:
25 February 2027 - 26 February 2027
Study Format:
Online - live
Fees:
£130.00
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 22 February 2027.
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IT requirements
The University of Oxford uses Microsoft Teams for our learning environment, where students and tutors will discuss and interact in real time. Joining instructions will be sent out prior to the start date. We recommend that you join the session at least 10-15 minutes prior to the start time – just as you might arrive a bit early at our lecture theatre for an in-person event.
If you have not used the Microsoft Teams app before, once you click the joining link you will be invited to download it (this is free). Once you have downloaded the app, please test before the start of your course. If you are using a laptop or desktop computer, you will also be offered the option of connecting using a web browser. If you connect via a web browser, Chrome is recommended.
Please note that this event will not be recorded.
Recommended reading
Eysenck & Brysbaert, Fundamentals of Cognition (2023, or any edition)
Programme details
All times GMT (UTC)
Thursday 25 February
10am
Neuroanatomy and Perception
11.15am
Break
11.45am
Attention: the Link Between Perception and Memory Processes
1pm
End of day
Friday 26 February
10am
Short-Term Memory, Modal Memory, Working Memory
11.15am
Break
11.45am
Long-Term Memory Systems, Forgetting in its Many Forms
1pm
End of day
Fees
| Description | Costs |
|---|---|
| Event fee | £130.00 |
Funding
If you are in receipt of a UK state benefit, or are a care-leaver in the UK, you may be eligible for a reduction of 50% of tuition fees. Please see the below link for full details:
Concessionary fees for short courses
Payment
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