Programmes

The York Summer Research Tour provided an enriching experience for students in the Associate of Applied Social Sciences in Psychology programme, seamlessly combined academic and cultural exploration.

Academically, students engaged in sessions showcasing psychological research, including a demonstration of brain adaptability where students wore visual perception altering goggles and faced challenged tasks like ball-catching, revealing the brain’s rapid adaptability. Another session explored addiction, comparing the impacts of cocaine, video game and social media on dopamine receptors and brain function, advocating for mindful technology use. At a sleep laboratory, students learned about advanced research tools like Electroencephalograms (EEG) and Magnetoencephalography (MEG), while a group presentation sharpened their ethical research skills. An inspiring talk by a clinical psychologist also offered insights into entering the profession.

Students also visited Yorkshire’s historic sites, including Scarborough, Whitby, Castle Howard, and Fountains Abbey, which enriched students’ understanding of the region’s heritage and provided a well-rounded educational experience.

Thank you to the Associate of Applied Social Sciences in Psychology students, Ms Nicola Wong and Mr Jake Jonathan Lum, for creating this video and sharing their experiences from the tour.