Attention and awareness – from the lab to the real world

Professor Polly Dalton
Department of Psychology

Attention shapes our awareness of the world. Whether driving a car or listening to a talk, we need to be able to focus on what is important in order to avoid distraction. But we can’t be too selective in this focus, because this would cause us to miss unexpected yet important changes in the world around us. This lecture considers how we achieve such a fine balance of attentional control.

Admission free but booking is essential.

Inaugural Lecture