Graham Hitch
Encyclopedia
Professor Graham Hitch MA MSc PhD CPsychol is a Professor of psychology
at the University of York
, best known for his work with Alan Baddeley
in developing a Working Memory Model.
He gained a BSc in Physics
from the University of Cambridge
, before gaining an MSc in Experimental Psychology from the University of Sussex
. He then returned to Cambridge to complete his PhD. He has worked as a research fellow
at the University of Sussex
(1971–1972) and the University of Stirling
(1972–1974), and as a scientist on the Medical Research Council of the Applied Psychology Unit
based in Cambridge (1974–1979). He has more recently been employed as a Lecturer at the University of Manchester
(1979–1990), and as a Professor at the University of Lancaster (1991–2000), before moving to the University of York in 2000.
Psychology
Psychology is the study of the mind and behavior. Its immediate goal is to understand individuals and groups by both establishing general principles and researching specific cases. For many, the ultimate goal of psychology is to benefit society...
at the University of York
University of York
The University of York , is an academic institution located in the city of York, England. Established in 1963, the campus university has expanded to more than thirty departments and centres, covering a wide range of subjects...
, best known for his work with Alan Baddeley
Alan Baddeley
Alan David Baddeley FRS, CBE is a British psychologist. He is professor of psychology at the University of York. He is known for his work on working memory, in particular for his multiple components model.-Education:...
in developing a Working Memory Model.
He gained a BSc in Physics
Physics
Physics is a natural science that involves the study of matter and its motion through spacetime, along with related concepts such as energy and force. More broadly, it is the general analysis of nature, conducted in order to understand how the universe behaves.Physics is one of the oldest academic...
from the University of Cambridge
University of Cambridge
The University of Cambridge is a public research university located in Cambridge, United Kingdom. It is the second-oldest university in both the United Kingdom and the English-speaking world , and the seventh-oldest globally...
, before gaining an MSc in Experimental Psychology from the University of Sussex
University of Sussex
The University of Sussex is an English public research university situated next to the East Sussex village of Falmer, within the city of Brighton and Hove. The University received its Royal Charter in August 1961....
. He then returned to Cambridge to complete his PhD. He has worked as a research fellow
Research fellow
The title of research fellow is used to denote a research position at a university or similar institution, usually for academic staff or faculty members. A research fellow may act either as an independent investigator or under the supervision of a principal investigator...
at the University of Sussex
University of Sussex
The University of Sussex is an English public research university situated next to the East Sussex village of Falmer, within the city of Brighton and Hove. The University received its Royal Charter in August 1961....
(1971–1972) and the University of Stirling
University of Stirling
The University of Stirling is a campus university founded by Royal charter in 1967, on the Airthrey Estate in Stirling, Scotland.-History and campus development:...
(1972–1974), and as a scientist on the Medical Research Council of the Applied Psychology Unit
Cognition and Brain Sciences Unit
The ' is a branch of the UK Medical Research Council, based in Cambridge, England. The CBSU is a world-leading centre for cognitive neuroscience, with a mission to improve human health by understanding and enhancing cognition and behaviour in health, disease and disorder...
based in Cambridge (1974–1979). He has more recently been employed as a Lecturer at the University of Manchester
University of Manchester
The University of Manchester is a public research university located in Manchester, United Kingdom. It is a "red brick" university and a member of the Russell Group of research-intensive British universities and the N8 Group...
(1979–1990), and as a Professor at the University of Lancaster (1991–2000), before moving to the University of York in 2000.