Art, Cognition/Creativity and Emotion Research Group
Explore the intersections of art, cognition and emotion with cutting-edge research which redefines creativity and human behaviour.

Who we are
The Art, Cognition/Creativity and Emotion Research Group's (ACErg) interdisciplinary team of psychologists, artists and neuroscientists explores human behaviour. From creativity, to decision-making and evolutionary psychology, our studies bridge internal and external factors like environment, culture and neurocognition.
What we do
ACErg publishes diverse, multidisciplinary research and hosts academic events and exhibitions. Our labs feature advanced tools like biofeedback recorders, EEG and eye-tracking systems, promoting collaboration with global research institutions.
- Beren Barklam
- Susan Cooper
- Edward White
- Sarah Geisemeyer
- Angela Medvedeva
- Wendy Ross
- Jane Trueman
- Rose Turner
- Francesca Zaninotto
- Zoë McHayle