University of St Andrews Baby and Child Lab

University of St Andrews Baby and Child Lab The official page of the University of St Andrews Baby and Child Lab: conducting research into how children learn. Who do children prefer to learn from?

Parents are often amazed at the kinds of things their children do. Ever wondered, “How did my child learn that?”

At the University of St Andrews Baby and Child Lab we are trying to understand just that – how children learn. We are a team of developmental psychologists made up of St Andrews university staff and students, conducting research into the developing minds of children. At what age can th

ey start to remember past experiences? What can they understand about the world around them? These are all questions we try to answer. Using fun, game-like puzzle tasks, we investigate these developmental milestones in children all the way from infancy up until young adulthood. We work with children of all ages at many different places, including Glasgow and Dundee Science Centre, St Andrews Aquarium, and local schools and nurseries in Fife. Alternatively, we also invite you to our purpose-built Baby and Child Lab. Centrally located in the School of Psychology and Neuroscience building in St Mary's Quadrangle on St Andrews' South Street, our spacious facility provides a child-friendly environment in which to conduct our research. On a typical visit you can expect to be greeted by our dedicated Child Lab staff, who will provide you and your child with refreshments in our waiting room and talk to you more about the study. When everyone is ready, we begin the activities in one of our purpose-built research rooms. Sometimes parents prefer to stay beside their children for the duration of the study, but we also have an observation room adjacent to our main space from which you can watch your child's progress. If you have come all the way to the lab to participate, we like to offer your child a special gift as part of their visit as a thank you for taking part and contributing to the world class research we do here. With a collection of toys and games and a motivated and friendly team of staff and volunteers, the Baby and Child Lab is a fantastic environment for our visitors. If you would be interested in getting involved with our work, we would be very happy to add you to our participant database so that we can approach you when future studies come up. Alternatively, you can follow this page for up-to-date information about upcoming projects and outreach activities, such as family days. If you would like to know more, please do get in touch! You can message us on Facebook, or email our Lab Manager at [email protected]. If you are representing an educational establishment in Scotland, the lab is keen to foster close links with you in the interest of future collaboration. Much of our work takes place in schools and nurseries, and we would very much like to create more opportunities for partnership between the university and surrounding clubs and institutions. Please contact the Lab Manager Geraldine at [email protected] if you would be interested in working with us.

Is your child aged between 7-13 years old? Do they fancy some more screen time, for science?! We are looking for partici...
27/05/2025

Is your child aged between 7-13 years old? Do they fancy some more screen time, for science?! We are looking for participants!

If your child would be interested in taking part in a Psychology study (and having the chance to enter a prize draw to win a £50 UK Amazon voucher!), we would love to have them take part in our online study!
More information can be found in the information sheet (first page for parents, second page for the child) via this link: https://research.sc/participant/login/dynamic/3B578D41-8E70-4502-95F1-BC89FAFF228E?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBEwalloWGVIeXRuRjFZRVY4dwEehtlVT3SjE_WpcUQT1DfRS5r8swknn9Rc80XfYiBVDsqZe2JuJG-49ZOZIWw_aem_32tC27J0RU4IadgJ6Slg7w or feel to contact us on the email [email protected] 😊

25/04/2025

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ABC Lab Newsletter – Stay in the LoopWelcome to the first edition of the ABC Lab newsletter – your twice-yearly update o...
31/03/2025

ABC Lab Newsletter – Stay in the Loop

Welcome to the first edition of the ABC Lab newsletter – your twice-yearly update on our research, public engagement, and impact activities. From research to community events, we’re sharing what we’ve been working on and what’s coming next.!

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Parents are often amazed at the kinds of things their children do. Ever wondered, “How did my child learn that?” At the University of St Andrews Baby and Child (ABC) Lab we are trying to understand just that – how children think and learn.

13/02/2025

💡Dundee Science Festival 2025💡

The theme for this years Festival is 'Visions of the Future' which will feature a range of events from building your own small model electric car, to having the opportunity to participate in active research 🧪

The Festival will run at Dundee Science Centre and partner venues from Monday 10th – Sunday 23rd February 2025 for its 15th year🧬

Click the link to access the Festival Programme & book your tickets, and keep an eye on our socials for updates! www.dundeesciencecentre.org.uk/dundee-science-festival-2025/

13/02/2025

A new partnership between our School of Art History and education charity Art UK will help broaden understanding of UK's public art collection. 🖼

Read more 👇

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Invitation for your child to participate in a fun study on imitation abilities at the University of St AndrewsIs your ch...
12/11/2024

Invitation for your child to participate in a fun study on imitation abilities at the University of St Andrews
Is your child/ward 2-, 3- or 4-years old?
We are a team of researchers from the University of St Andrews and the University of the West of Scotland, and we are reaching out with an invitation for your child/ward to take part in a fun 'Simon says'-type study, via which we aim to learn more about how young children imitate bodily actions (e.g., raise arm, interlink fingers) as compared to chimpanzees and orangutans. 🦧 (And don't worry, we won't have any nonhuman animals present!)
This study, titled ‘Imitation in 2-, 3- and 4-year-old children’, is divided over two sessions of about 40 minutes each. The two sessions will take place on two different weekdays, at a time convenient for you, at the University of St Andrews Baby and Child (ABC) Lab (School of Psychology and Neuroscience, St Mary’s Quad, South Street, St Andrews, Fife, KY16 9JP), between 9am and 4pm.
We kindly request allocating one hour for each visit. This extra time allows us to address any questions you might have, complete the consent form, and ensure your child/ward feels comfortable before the study begins. Our goal is to ensure a comfortable and enjoyable experience for all participants. You can find more information about the study in our Participant Information Sheet – just scan the QR code below.
Your child/ward will receive stickers as a thank you for taking part in each session. Upon completing the second testing session, they will also be gifted a book and a certificate to celebrate their contribution.
Should you require childcare for siblings and/or a travel stipend, please let us know in advance.
If you would like to take part, email us at [email protected] with your availability during weekdays, and we’ll find a convenient timeslot. We look forward to meeting you!
Best wishes,
University of St Andrews Baby and Child (ABC) Lab

07/11/2024

We're hiring now for a Research Assistant (Educational Psychology)

Temporary (Until 31 July 2025)
36 hrs/week
Glenrothes, Cupar & Rosyth

You will have the opportunity to work with a supportive and highly motivated Educational Psychology Service (EPS).

FCEPS has a tradition of, and ongoing focus on, developing high-quality evidence-informed interventions and effective implementation approaches through the delivery of high-quality applied psychology.

You must be educated to SCQF level 10, which includes an Honours Degree or equivalent in Psychology of at least 2:1

For more information and to apply visit: https://ekmu.fa.em3.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_6009/job/17957/?utm_medium=jobshare

Neuroscience for Kids! We are making Sparkle Amygdala Bottles. Find us at the Science Fair today!
27/10/2024

Neuroscience for Kids! We are making Sparkle Amygdala Bottles. Find us at the Science Fair today!

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Parents are often amazed at the kinds of things their children do. Ever wondered, “How did my child learn that?” At the University of St Andrews Baby and Child Lab we are trying to understand just that – how children learn. We are a team of developmental psychologists made up of St Andrews university staff and students, conducting research into the developing minds of children. Who do children prefer to learn from? At what age can they start to remember past experiences? What can they understand about the world around them? These are all questions we try to answer. Using fun, game-like puzzle tasks, we investigate these developmental milestones in children all the way from infancy up until young adulthood. We work with children of all ages at many different places, including Nibbles 'N' Giggles in St Andrews, Dundee Science Centre, St Andrews Aquarium, and at local schools and nurseries in Fife. Alternatively, we also invite you to our purpose-built Baby and Child Lab. Centrally located in the School of Psychology and Neuroscience building in St Mary's Quadrangle on St Andrews' South Street, our spacious facility provides a child-friendly environment in which to conduct our research. On a typical visit you can expect to be greeted by our dedicated Child Lab staff, who will provide you and your child with refreshments in our waiting room and talk to you more about the study. When everyone is ready, we begin the activities in one of our purpose-built research rooms. Sometimes parents prefer to stay beside their children for the duration of the study, but we also have an observation room adjacent to our main space from which you can watch your child's progress. If you have come all the way to the lab to participate, we like to offer your child a special gift as part of their visit as a thank you for taking part and contributing to the world class research we do here. With a collection of toys and games and a motivated and friendly team of staff and volunteers, the Baby and Child Lab is a fantastic environment for our visitors. If you would be interested in getting involved with our work, we would be very happy to add you to our participant database so that we can approach you when future studies come up. Alternatively, you can follow this page for up-to-date information about upcoming projects and outreach activities, such as family days. If you would like to know more, please do get in touch! You can message us on Facebook, or email our Lab Coordinator Geraldine at [email protected]. If you are representing an educational establishment in Scotland, the lab is keen to foster close links with you in the interest of future collaboration. Much of our work takes place in schools and nurseries, and we would very much like to create more opportunities for partnership between the university and surrounding clubs and institutions. Please contact the Lab Coordinator Geraldine at [email protected] if you would be interested in working with us.