The Centre is fully equipped for studies of the fetus and new-born infant. Available are two ultrasound machines which enable the fetus to be observed in real time in situ . A variety of computers and computer programmes are available for both on line analysis of behaviour and image analysis. Equipment is available for the recording and analysis of fetal heart rate and for providing auditory and visual stimulation to the fetus. A purpose built new-born and infant testing laboratory is being completed.
Equipment is available to enable the recording of infant eye movements and sucking behaviour.
The Centre also has access to animal research facilities to examine early developmental processes in a variety of animal species, including amphibians, birds, sheep, dogs. The Research Centre has links with Royal Maternity Hospital, in particular the Maternal-Fetal Medicine Centre. The Centre undertakes collaborative research with Dept. of Agriculture and Agricultural Research Institute of Northern Ireland. The Canine Behaviour Centre is a research unit in the School of Psychology devoted to the study of dog behaviour. A wide variety of pioneering research projects have been undertaken at the Centre.