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We're excited to launch Postgraduate Quarterly, a publication created by & for the postgraduate psych community. It brings together research, reflections, & insights from across the postgraduate journey, while championing the voices shaping the future. 👉 https://explore.bps.org.uk/content/bpspgq
"The shocking actions of Pc Greer should be a wake-up call for how the recruitment process is carried out." Dr Adam Mahoney, on the importance of well-resourced in-person psychological testing and taking a cautious approach to any potential AI use in recruitment. 👉 www.scotsman.com/news/readers...
Not offered a place on the Clinical Psychology Doctorate this year? You’re not alone. Our DClinPsy Reflective Space workshop on 4 Aug ’26 is a chance to reflect, process, & feel held within a community of shared understanding & experience. 👉https://www.bps.org.uk/event/dclinpsy-reflective-space-1
Educational research: moving beyond theory, into classrooms, communities & schools. The annual Doctorate in Educational Psychology (DEdPsy) Conference showcased innovative educational psychology research driving meaningful change for children & young people in Wales: www.bps.org.uk/news/educati...
🎉 Congratulations Dr Esther Cohen-Tovee, our next President-Elect! Following a vote of the society's membership, Esther has been elected as President-Elect for 2026-2028. A huge thank you to our members who voted and the candidates who put themselves forward. 👉 www.bps.org.uk/news/results...
Meet Lora Denkovic-Kraljev, host of our Careers Series webinar on Environmental Psychology. Whether you’re exploring Environmental Psychology as a career option or simply curious about the field, this session is a chance to hear from someone working in the area. 👉 www.bps.org.uk/event/career...
As Andy Burnham takes office as Prime Minister and Yvette Cooper becomes Health Secretary, we call on the Government to prioritise mental health, reduce waiting times for support, and invest in the NHS workforce. Because #PsychologyMatters 👉 www.bps.org.uk/news/bps-res...
"The social bonds in football can be harnessed for something good." Dr Martha Newson discusses how psychology research with the Twinning Project is exploring the role of social connection in reducing conflict, improving wellbeing and supporting rehabilitation. 👉 www.bps.org.uk/blog/psychol...
Voting for the next BPS President-Elect closes soon. The successful candidate will serve two years as President-Elect, supporting the current President before going on to serve as President. Meet the candidates: https://www.bps.org.uk/election-2026
Who will be the next BPS President-Elect? Have your say. Jo Hemmings is one of 4 candidates standing for BPS President-Elect. Hear her perspective on the role and her vision for the Society. Explore the candidates’ statements and make your choice: https://www.bps.org.uk/election-2026
Who will be the next BPS President-Elect? Have your say. Rainer Kurz shares what matters to him as a candidate for BPS President-Elect. Explore his full statement and find out more about the election before making your choice. Meet the candidates and vote: https://www.bps.org.uk/election-2026
Who will be the next BPS President-Elect? Hear from Esther Cohen-Tovee on what drives her as a candidate for BPS President-Elect. Explore her full statement & find out more about all 4 candidates before making your choice. Meet the candidates & vote: https://www.bps.org.uk/election-2026
How can psychology help us understand political polarisation? Join our Insight Series on 28 July ’26 as Dr Lita Crociani-Windland & Dr Rosa Maryon explore this psychosocial phenomenon & the divisions we see across social & political spheres. Free for BPS members. 👉 www.bps.org.uk/event/insigh...
Children's health in the UK is in decline. The Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health's latest State of Child Health report makes for stark and concerning reading. We support its call for greater investment in children's health. Full response: www.bps.org.uk/news/bps-sup...
Who will be the next BPS President-Elect? Have your say. Jimmy Petruzzi shares what matters to him as a candidate for BPS President-Elect. Explore his full statement and find out more about the election before making your choice. Meet the candidates and vote: https://www.bps.org.uk/election-2026
Is the cost of attending a conference holding you back presenting your psychology research? Our Early Career Conference Bursary Scheme could help you share your work & attend conferences that matter to your research with up to £500 towards registration & travel. 👉 www.bps.org.uk/early-career...
Are AI chatbots making us lonelier? A study of over 2000 adults found people who felt isolated were more likely to turn to chatbots, but this was later linked to higher levels of loneliness. AI can simulate empathy, but can it replace human connection? Read more: www.bps.org.uk/research-dig...
Four candidates, one important decision. Voting for BPS President-Elect is now open. Which candidate would you like to see representing the society and championing psychology? Don't miss your chance to have your say. Vote now: www.bps.org.uk/election-2026