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About the Centre

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Philosophy, Psychology, Neuroscience Seminars

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Illusion of the Fortnight Seminar

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Projects and Collaborations

News and Events

  • 11 Mar

    Professor Macpherson awarded RSE grant

    For a project on New Foundations of the Structure of Perception with collaborator Professor EJ Green from Johns Hopkins University.
  • 02 Dec

    Perception Census wins prize

    at the Hidden REF Competition
  • 19 May

    Augmented Reality Policy Launch

    Researchers will be launching their new augmented reality (AR) policy report at the Advanced Research Centre, on 23 May, where they will share the story of their research network, the research findings, and discuss their policy recommendations.
Full CSPE News and Events listings
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Public Engagement

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Research and Study Opportunities

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The Illusions Index

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Extreme Imagination Art Exhibition

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Additional Resources