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?
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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. 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.

Sign up to our database and we will let you know about studies for your child's age range
17/07/2024

Sign up to our database and we will let you know about studies for your child's age range

ABC Lab Welcome!   Sign up to take part in an online study! ABC Lab featured in Netflix Babies series Children Helping Science – take part in an online study! Parents are often amazed at the kinds of things their children do. Ever wondered, “How did my child learn that?” At the University of ...

Many of our own students volunteer with Families First a small charity based in St Andrews supporting children. You may ...
23/05/2024

Many of our own students volunteer with Families First a small charity based in St Andrews supporting children. You may be interested to read their May newsletter.

Attention all parents of infants - Another exciting week of Baby Bees has arrived! Baby Bee will be this Friday, 26th Ap...
23/04/2024

Attention all parents of infants - Another exciting week of Baby Bees has arrived!

Baby Bee will be this Friday, 26th April at 10:30- 12.30 am.

Baby Bee is community coffee morning for parents + baby as well as expecting parents that is run by the Baby and Child Lab at the University of St Andrews. We offer a chance for parents to meet and socialise over a selection of teas, coffee and biscuits. This week, we have the pleasure of welcoming a music practitioner to our session to do activities with us! Further along in the programme, we will offer other activities during each session for parents to be able to learn a little bit more about what’s currently going on in the ABC Lab. Childcare is also provided for older siblings so parents can spend time with their babies!

There is no sign up necessary to attend Baby Bee, just pop into the lab or St Mary’s Quad Friday morning and a lab volunteer will help guide you to the session. We look forward to welcoming you soon!

For more information and details, click the link here or scan the QR code on the graphic will guide you to the ABC Lab website.
https://developmentlab.wp.st-andrews.ac.uk/conversations/

Attention all parents of infants - our baby group, Baby Bee is back this week!Baby Bee will be running this Friday, 22nd...
20/03/2024

Attention all parents of infants - our baby group, Baby Bee is back this week!

Baby Bee will be running this Friday, 22nd March at 10:30 - 12.30

Baby Bee is community coffee morning for parents + baby as well as expecting parents that is run by the Baby and Child Lab at the University of St Andrews. We offer a chance for parents to meet and socialise over a selection of teas, coffee and biscuits. This semester, we will offer new activities during each session for parents to be able to learn a little bit more about what’s currently going on in the ABC Lab. Childcare is also provided for older siblings so parents can spend time with their babies!

There is no sign up necessary to attend Baby Bee, just pop into the lab or St Mary’s Quad Friday morning and a lab volunteer will help guide you to the session. We look forward to welcoming you soon!

For more information and details, click the link here or scan the QR code to the ABC Lab website.
https://developmentlab.wp.st-andrews.ac.uk/conversations/

Attention all parents of infants - Baby Bee is back this week! Baby Bee will be running this Friday, 8th March at 10:30 ...
06/03/2024

Attention all parents of infants - Baby Bee is back this week!

Baby Bee will be running this Friday, 8th March at 10:30 - 12.30

Baby Bee is community coffee morning for parents + baby as well as expecting parents that is run by the Baby and Child Lab at the University of St Andrews. We offer a chance for parents to meet and socialise over a selection of teas, coffee and biscuits. This semester, we will offer new activities during each session for parents to be able to learn a little bit more about what’s currently going on in the ABC Lab. Childcare is also provided for older siblings so parents can spend time with their babies!

There is no sign up necessary to attend Baby Bee, just pop into the lab or St Mary’s Quad Friday morning and a lab volunteer will help guide you to the session. We look forward to welcoming you soon!

For more information and details, click the link here or scan the QR code on the graphic will guide you to the ABC Lab website.

Baby Bee Announcement: The age range is now birth to 12 months. Baby Bee takes place on Friday mornings every 2nd and 4th week of the month, from 10.30-12.30 2024 Friday Dates: 26th January, 9th and 23rd February, 8th and 22nd March, 12th and 26th April, 10th and 24th May, and 14th and 28th June Bab...

Attention all parents of infants - Baby Bee is back this week! Baby Bee will be running this Friday, 23rd February at 10...
21/02/2024

Attention all parents of infants - Baby Bee is back this week!

Baby Bee will be running this Friday, 23rd February at 10:30 am.

Baby Bee is community coffee morning for parents + baby as well as expecting parents that is run by the Baby and Child Lab at the University of St Andrews. We offer a chance for parents to meet and socialise over a selection of teas, coffee and biscuits. This semester, we will offer new activities during each session for parents to be able to learn a little bit more about what’s currently going on in the ABC Lab. Childcare is also provided for older siblings so parents can spend time with their babies!

There is no sign up necessary to attend Baby Bee, just pop into the lab or St Mary’s Quad Friday morning and a lab volunteer will help guide you to the session. We look forward to welcoming you soon!

For more information and details, click the link here or scan the QR code on the graphic will guide you to the ABC Lab website.
https://developmentlab.wp.st-andrews.ac.uk/conversations/

Book-In-A Nook! We are thrilled to announce the launch of our new outreach reading initiative, tailored for Primary 1 to...
12/02/2024

Book-In-A Nook! We are thrilled to announce the launch of our new outreach reading initiative, tailored for Primary 1 to Primary 3 classes in Scottish primary schools, in collaboration with Canongate Primary School, St Andrews. This program is designed to enhance literacy rates, cognitive development, and instill a love for reading from an early age. We aim to create a reading-friendly environment that benefits a child's educational journey.

06/02/2024
Dear Parents and Guardians,The University of St Andrews Baby & Child (ABC) Lab would like to invite you and your child(r...
30/01/2024

Dear Parents and Guardians,
The University of St Andrews Baby & Child (ABC) Lab would like to invite you and your child(ren) to join
our child research database https://standrews.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9MoC10GL5FsWsqp so that we can send you to send you specially tailored updates about the studies that are in your child(ren)’s age group.

Attention all parents of infants! This Friday, 8th December at 10:30 am, marks the final Baby Bee session for this semes...
05/12/2023

Attention all parents of infants!

This Friday, 8th December at 10:30 am, marks the final Baby Bee session for this semester. Baby Bee is a parent + baby and expecting parent community coffee morning that is run out of the Baby and Child Lab at the University of St Andrews. To celebrate the festive season, we will have mince pies and hot chocolate for parents along with our usual tea and coffee selection.
Childcare is provided for older siblings so parents can spend time with their babies.

There is no sign up necessary to attend Baby Bee, just pop into the lab or St Mary’s Quad Friday morning and a lab volunteer will help guide you to the session. We look forward to welcoming you soon!
For more information and details, click the link here or scan the QR code on the graphic will guide you to the ABC Lab website. https://developmentlab.wp.st-andrews.ac.uk/conversations/

Baby Bee is a free baby group especially for new babies and parents. We are meeting this Friday10th Nov at 10.30-12.30
07/11/2023

Baby Bee is a free baby group especially for new babies and parents. We are meeting this Friday10th Nov at 10.30-12.30

Baby Bee Baby Bee takes place on Friday mornings every 2nd and 4th week of the month, from 10.30-12.30 2023 Friday Dates: 8th and 22nd September, 13th and 27th October, 10th and 24th November, and 8th and 22nd December. Baby Bee is a FREE group for pregnant mums and those with newborns (up to -6ish....

Baby Bee takes place this Friday 27th from 10.30-12.30Baby Bee is a FREE group for pregnant mums and those with newborns...
25/10/2023

Baby Bee takes place this Friday 27th from 10.30-12.30
Baby Bee is a FREE group for pregnant mums and those with newborns (up to -6ish months) in the ABC lab. The aim of the group is to provide a quiet and calm space for you and your babies, and to connect with others in the local and wider community.

Calling all Newborns! Baby Group 13 October. Baby Bee takes place on Friday mornings every 2nd and 4th week of the month...
10/10/2023

Calling all Newborns! Baby Group 13 October. Baby Bee takes place on Friday mornings every 2nd and 4th week of the month, from 10.30-12.30

2023 Friday Dates: 8th and 22nd September, 13th and 27th October, 10th and 24th November, and 8th and 22nd December.

Baby Bee is a FREE group for pregnant mums and those with newborns (up to -6ish months) in the ABC lab. The aim of the group is to provide a quiet and calm space for you and your babies, and to connect with others in the local and wider community.

Baby Bee Baby Bee takes place on Friday mornings every 2nd and 4th week of the month, from 10.30-12.30 2023 Friday Dates: 8th and 22nd September, 13th and 27th October, 10th and 24th November, and 8th and 22nd December. Baby Bee is a FREE group for pregnant mums and those with newborns (up to -6ish....

Wanted Parents for New Study! Do you have 15-20 mins to take part in this survey?Calling all UK-based parents aged 18+! ...
27/09/2023

Wanted Parents for New Study! Do you have 15-20 mins to take part in this survey?

Calling all UK-based parents aged 18+! Participate in an online study on parental attitudes regarding infant / child playtime. Study link: https://standrews.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3C4uyReZwwECusS

Playtime allows young children to interact and make sense of the world. Different parents encourage different kinds of play in infants and young children, thus, their attitudes surrounding playtime is an important avenue of research. Additionally, other factors such as the COVID-19 pandemic, may have influenced these attitudes. Help us better understand this aspect of parenthood by following the link below to participate!

Don't fulfil the criteria? Spread the word instead by sharing this post with friends and family you think would be interested!

This study is part of a project by Dr Eve Holden and Yong Farah Meor Amri from the School of Psychology and Neuroscience at the University of St Andrews (in collaboration with Dr Joanna Buryn-Weitzel).

Thank you so much for your time.

New dates added: Baby GroupBaby Bee is a FREE group for our pregnant mums and those with newborns (up to -6ishmonths). C...
13/09/2023

New dates added: Baby Group
Baby Bee is a FREE group for our pregnant mums and those with newborns (up to -6ishmonths). Come along and connect with each other. 2023 Friday Dates: 22nd September, 13th and 27th October, 10th and 24th November, and 8th and 22nd December. https://developmentlab.wp.st-andrews.ac.uk/conversations/

Baby Group on this Friday 25 August! More info here
22/08/2023

Baby Group on this Friday 25 August! More info here

Baby Bee Baby Bee takes place on Friday mornings every 2nd and 4th week of the month, from 10.30-12.30 2023 Friday Dates: 14th and 28th July, 11th and 25th August, 8th and 22nd September. Baby Bee is a FREE group for pregnant mums and those with newborns (up to -6ish months) in the ABC lab. The aim....

Calling all 5-year-olds! Join us for an engaging online experience with live experimenter. Every participating child wil...
16/08/2023

Calling all 5-year-olds! Join us for an engaging online experience with live experimenter. Every participating child will receive a £5 Amazon gift voucher. Discover how you can take part by visiting this link:

Story Time Children’s judgments of others’ reasons for not fulfilling their obligations Length: 15–20 minutes. Reimbursement for taking part: £5 Amazon Gift Voucher Devices: Laptops, Desktop Computers and Tablets, Smartphones.… Date 22 May 2023 CategoryAges 3 - 5

Baby Bee Group for infants meets this Friday 11th. More info here
08/08/2023

Baby Bee Group for infants meets this Friday 11th. More info here

Baby Bee Baby Bee takes place on Friday mornings every 2nd and 4th week of the month, from 10.30-12.30 2023 Friday Dates: 14th and 28th July, 11th and 25th August, 8th and 22nd September. Baby Bee is a FREE group for pregnant mums and those with newborns (up to -6ish months) in the ABC lab. The aim....

Baby Bee, our free group for parents with infants, is on tomorrow 14 July 10.30 am -12.30am. More info here:
13/07/2023

Baby Bee, our free group for parents with infants, is on tomorrow 14 July 10.30 am -12.30am. More info here:

Baby Bee Baby Bee takes place on Friday mornings every 2nd and 4th week of the month, from 10.30-12.30 Baby Bee is a FREE group for pregnant mums and those with newborns (up to -6ish months) in the ABC lab. The aim of the group is to provide a quiet and calm space for you and your babies, and to con...

Wanted: 5-year-olds for a new study carried out online with a live experimenter! Please find more info here:
29/06/2023

Wanted: 5-year-olds for a new study carried out online with a live experimenter! Please find more info here:

Story Time Geraldine Brown Monday 22 May 2023 Share this with Facebook Share this with Twitter Share this with Facebook Messenger Share this with Facebook Messenger Share this with LinkedIn Share this with WhatsApp Share this with Email Children’s judgments of others’ reasons for not fulfilling ...

Dear Parents and Guardians,The University of St Andrews Baby & Child (ABC) Lab would like to invite you and your child(r...
26/06/2023

Dear Parents and Guardians,
The University of St Andrews Baby & Child (ABC) Lab would like to invite you and your child(ren) to join
our child research database https://standrews.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9MoC10GL5FsWsqp so that we can send you to send you specially tailored updates about the studies that are in your child(ren)’s age group.

Free event for children aged 5-12. Please register to attend using the email given below.
21/06/2023

Free event for children aged 5-12. Please register to attend using the email given below.

Join us for a gathering of new parents and their precious newborns! Our Baby Group, specifically designed for the tinies...
20/06/2023

Join us for a gathering of new parents and their precious newborns! Our Baby Group, specifically designed for the tiniest members of our community, will take place this Friday, 23 June, from 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM, FREE admission. Find details here https://developmentlab.wp.st-andrews.ac.uk/conversations/

Join us for a gathering of new parents and their precious newborns! Our Baby Group, specifically designed for the tinies...
08/06/2023

Join us for a gathering of new parents and their precious newborns! Our Baby Group, specifically designed for the tiniest members of our community, will take place this Friday, 9 June, from 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM, FREE admission. Find details here https://developmentlab.wp.st-andrews.ac.uk/conversations/

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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.

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