The Hungry Mind Lab

About

Researchers at the Hungry Mind Lab at the University of York study the causes and consequences of individual differences in cognitive and social-emotional development across the life course. They integrate ideas and methods across many disciplines, such as psychology, education science, and behavioural genetics. Their main research question is: Why are people so different?

Recent Posts

Education: The Great Equaliser or a Divider?

To be fair to all, education systems may need to adapt to students’ differential learning needs and backgrounds.

Does the Way We Talk Matter for Our Children?

Children who hear less complex language at home may be at a disadvantage when starting school. Interventions can help to combat inequalities in early life language development.

5 Reasons Why We Need to Talk About Genetics

Millions of people have had their DNA genotyped. What can we learn from our genomes about ourselves and other people?

From Report Cards to Real Life

School performance at 16 predicts how life looks in one's 20s. The influence of school grades is independent of getting further education after leaving school.

What Makes Someone an Adult?

There is more to adulthood than marrying, having children, and buying a house. Here are some of the psychological characteristics that make people feel grown-up.

How COVID-19 Widened the Language Gap

New research suggests that COVID-19 measures may have delayed children's language development and increased an existing language gap caused by inequality in society.