Department of Psychosocial and Psychoanalytic Studies

Our research

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Researching mental health, culture and society

Our researchers are recognised internationally for their work in the role of the unconscious mind in mental health, culture and society. We belong to a thriving research community at the University of Essex, where 90.4% of our research impact is world-leading or internationally excellent (Grade Point Average, Research Excellence Framework REF 2021).


Our department houses three research centres and four research groups. We nurture strong interdisciplinary links with the Departments of Sociology and Criminology, Literature, Film and Theatre Studies, the Schools of Philosophical, Historical, and Interdisciplinary Studies and Health and Social Care, Essex Law School, and Essex Business School.

Use the links below to visit our research structures and learn more about the exciting work taking place within the department:

Our research areas

Our research covers a broad range of topics. The list below is not exhaustive so if you are looking for an area of research which is not included please contact the Departmental Director of Research.

Our research centres

 Our research centres focus on specific areas of interest. They work hard to foster collaborative research within the University of Essex, nationally and internationally, whilst providing a forum for debate beyond the world of academia:

Our research groups

 Our research encompasses multiple themes, with dedicated academics open to research supervision. Use the links below to view our list of group members and find research supervision:

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Explore our research

Discover cutting edge research from the University of Essex. Browse our site to find relevant publications, projects, groups, centres, postgraduate opportunities for research supervision and wider areas of interest. Simply search our site to find information relating to your subject.

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Highlights of our research

Journals

Our academic staff regularly publish work in leading journals. Examples of their most recent work include:

Books

Our academic staff regularly publish books on a wide range of topics. Their most recent work includes:

Some of the best known work produced by the Department in previous years includes:

Media

Our academic staff frequently feature within the wider press and media. Below are some examples of their latest appearances:

Research showcase

Research from the Department of Psychosocial and Psychoanalytic Studies examines key issues with real-world impact.

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Contact us
Departmental Director of Research Dr Julie Walsh
University of Essex
Department of Psychosocial and Psychoanalytic Studies University of Essex
Wivenhoe Park, Colchester, CO4 3SQ
Telephone: 01206 873640