Research facilities
In the Department of Psychology, we are dedicated to supporting cutting-edge research and have a number of purpose-built laboratories, housing many pieces of technical equipment.
A distinguishing feature of our research facilities is a commitment to research which simulates real-world environments.
We also have an infrastructure which can combine research technologies and tools (e.g., EEG with BioPac) which means that we have an excellent capacity to conduct research which can explore human thought and behaviour in more sophisticated ways.
We provide appropriate training for students to access these advanced research facilities and methods.
Laboratories

We have three eye-tracking labs each with a EyeLink 1000 desktop eye-tracker. We also have a mobile eye-tracker (Tobii Glasses) to measure eye-gaze behaviour in a range of tasks.

A baby and child-friendly area to observe and take measurements relating to infants’ social and cognitive development.

Our BioPac lab includes our Biopac physiological measurement tools, to measure physiological indicators such as heart rate, sweat responses, and electromyography (EMG).

Our EEG lab housing our state-of-the-art EEG equipment.

Houses our Near infra-red Spectroscopy (NIRS) equipment that measures blood flow and cerebral activity.

Housing our Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) & Transcranial direct electrical current stimulation (tDCS).

A purpose-built laboratory that allows researchers to take human tissue samples in a controlled environment that is compliant with the Human Tissue Act (2004). The Department of Psychology undertakes ethically approved research involving human tissue and is coordinated by the Edge Hill University Human Tissue Act Committee.

A custom-built observation lab, complete with observation booth and filming equipment to conduct research designed around human observation and behaviour.

A purpose-built “bar lab”, designed to support our Substance Use and Misuse research work, to explore contextual influences on alcohol cognitions and behaviour.

Housing equipment for issuing controlled induction of pain. Equipment includes the DS8R Digitmer Consant Current Stimulator for nerve and muscle stimulation via electrical pulses, and the Cold Pressor used to measure people’s tolerance of pain

Our VR lab includes VR headsets which allows us to explore how we interact with virtual agents and environments

We have recently invested in a 3D printer which supports us to produce artefacts to be used for research and creative learning activities.

Dedicated PC suites which have full network access, relevant software and technical facilities available for our students to use.

Quiet cubicles which are bookable for staff and students to collect research data and conduct psychological tests.

Housing a sound-proof booth with microphones and recording equipment to capture controlled vocalisations. Our Audio lab also houses bespoke software to analyse different qualities of vocalisations
Dedicated Student Facilities

A dedicated space for students to engage in peer learning and collaboration

Rooms for students for study meetings or tutorials.
Specialist software

Experiment Builder is a graphic programming software which we use to create computerised psychological experiments.

e-Prime is a software which is used to create and run computerised experiments.

Qualtrics is a web-based survey tool to design and conduct sophisticated surveys.

LIWC is a text analysis program which counts words in various psychologically-relevant categories.