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EPIC is comprised of academic staff on the Education track who are dedicated to the scholarship of teaching and learning.

The work of EPIC focuses on enhancing teaching and learning practices in higher education through research and shared practices across the university and beyond. Their four main themes are;

1. Diversity and Inclusion in Higher Education - Identity, diversity, belonging, inclusive practices, internationalisation, and addressing inequalities.
2. Personality and Psychological Influences on Student Success and Wellbeing – Exploring the influence of personality traits on learning, stress, coping, wellbeing and transitional experiences.
3. Enhancing Educational Practices through Research and Innovation - Improving educational practices by utilizing advanced research methods in psychology, both quantitative and qualitative.
4. Leveraging Technology and AI in Education - Exploring the integration of technology, particularly Generative AI in educational settings, to enhance learning and teaching, while maintaining rigorous academic standards.

Current Research Projects

Male motivations for studying BSc psychology

Psychologists at QUB School of Psychology are working alongside colleagues at UU and OU on a project which seeks to understand male student’s beliefs about studying Psychology, and the extent to which they believe that there is a stigma associated with studying Psychology at degree level. This follows on from previous qualitative work, led by researchers from QUB school of Psychology, with sixth-year students across NI. This research sought to understand young males’ reasons for not choosing to study Psychology at degree level. Insights from these projects will be used to inform university and BPS policies around student recruitment, as well as helping to inform careers teachers working in post-primary education about the nature of psychology as a degree subject.