Psychologists take top prize · Issue 869, by Hazel Plush

Two researchers from Cardiff University’s School of Psychology have been awarded medals for their “outstanding contribution” to the field.

The British Psychological Society presented fellow Dr Chris Chambers with the Spearman Award as a public recognition of his extensive published material.

The Biotechnology and Biological Sciences researcher described his work on human cognition as being “important for perception, attention, and higher cognitive abilities”.

His associate Dr Petroc Sumner, a school lecturer, was also awarded the David Marr Medal from the Applied Vision Association.

Dr Sumner said: “It is an accolade for the excellence of vision sciences in Cardiff.”

Head of Psychology, Professor Dylan Jones, added: “It is important to recognise that in a School like ours, research excellence is the rule, not the exception.”