Bruce Hood

Professor of Developmental Psychology in Society, University of Bristol, UK

Bruce Hood is professor of developmental psychology in society at the University of Bristol in the UK and a well-known science communicator. His most recent book The Science of Happiness: Seven Lessons for Living Well (2024) is published by Simon & Schuster.

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Written by Bruce Hood

A vibrant parade with people dressed in colourful, clown-like costumes riding decorated bicycles. They are smiling and laughing as they ride through a crowd of onlookers. Various decorations such as flowers, balloons, and banners add to the festive atmosphere. Trees line the background of the street.

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Wellbeing

Learning to be happier

In order to help improve my students’ mental health, I offered a course on the science of happiness. It worked – but why?

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Black-and-white photo of two young girls indoors, one shouting angrily while holding a toy as the other looks down.

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Meaning and the good life

Do we possess our possessions or do they possess us?

Bruce Hood