Understanding perception and social processing in the brain: key insights from the Lingnan Cognitive Science Conference

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Issue No. 189 Jun 2025

Keynote speaker Prof Isabel Gauthier (third from right) from Vanderbilt University

Keynote speaker Prof Isabel Gauthier (third from right) from Vanderbilt University

The Cognitive Science Group of Lingnan University’s Department of Psychology hosted a conference titled "Neurocognitive Pathways: Understanding Perception and Social Processing in the Brain" at Lingnan@WestKowloon on 8 May 2025.

 

The conference’s highly esteemed keynote speakers included Prof Isabel Gauthier from Vanderbilt University and Prof Pascal Mamassian from the École Normale Supérieure, Paris. There were also scholars from the UK, Mainland China, and Hong Kong, who discussed their research on social neuroscience and vision science, sparking engaging discussions. 

Prof Pascal Mamassian from the École Normale Supérieure, Paris, discusses his findings.

Prof Pascal Mamassian from the École Normale Supérieure, Paris, discusses his findings.

Prof William Hayward, Chair Professor of Psychology and Dean of the Faculty of Social Sciences, opened the conference with a welcome speech, and was followed by Prof Siu Oi-ling, Lam Woo & Co Ltd Chair Professor of Applied Psychology and Head of the Department of Psychology, Lingnan University.

 

For the first time, eight research students and early-career researchers presented short four-minute talks on their research, which generated enthusiastic questions and warm responses from the audience, adding significant vitality to the conference.

Prof William Hayward, Chair Professor of Psychology and Dean of the Faculty of Social Sciences of Lingnan University, delivers a welcoming speech.

Prof William Hayward, Chair Professor of Psychology and Dean of the Faculty of Social Sciences of Lingnan University, delivers a welcoming speech.

Prof Siu Oi-ling, Lam Woo & Co Ltd Chair Professor of Applied Psychology and Head of the Department of Psychology of Lingnan University speaking at the conference.

Prof Siu Oi-ling, Lam Woo & Co Ltd Chair Professor of Applied Psychology and Head of the Department of Psychology of Lingnan University speaking at the conference.

The Cognitive Science Group, a leading research body of neuroscientists, psychologists, and cognitive scientists in Lingnan's Department of Psychology, concentrates on advancing cognitive science in research and education. The group includes experts such as Prof William Hayward; Prof Alan Lap-fai Lee, Associate Professor, Department of Psychology; Prof Jay Xu Jie, Associate Professor, Department of Psychology; Prof Huang Yi, Assistant Professor, Department of Psychology; Prof Kelvin Lui Fai-hong, Assistant Professor, Department of Psychology; Prof Olivia Ouyang Xiangzi, Assistant Professor, Department of Psychology; and Prof Hezul Ng Tin-yan, Research Assistant Professor, WJLCCPRC.

 

More information: https://cognitive-science.group/conference-2025/.

The "Neurocognitive Pathways: Understanding Perception and Social Processing in the Brain" conference at Lingnan@WestKowloon was held on 8 May 2025.

The "Neurocognitive Pathways: Understanding Perception and Social Processing in the Brain" conference at Lingnan@WestKowloon was held on 8 May 2025.