🎉 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...

“Those that apply for PIP should not feel demeaned and deterred from applying” Thank you, Baroness Bennett for highlighting our views that everyone who has been signed off with long-term sickness, deserves support in last night's House of Lords Universal Credit debate.

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

‘I was with students when I found out I had won… it was an emotional experience!’ @cpsychol20lh.bsky.social meets Holly Jackson – winner of the 2026 @bps-dartp.bsky.social Helen Kitching Award (Psychology Teacher of the Year, ages 14-19). www.bps.org.uk/psychologist...

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Lyndsey Hayes, Chartered Psychologist, Fellow, and member of the British Psychological Society’s Division for Academics, Researchers and Teachers in Psychology (DART-P), meets Holly Jackson – winner o...

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Thanks for the shout out about my interview with Holly as the first @bps-dartp.bsky.social Helen Kitching Teacher of the Year! @psychmag.bsky.social! What an honour it was to meet and interview her! I also interviewed her for the next issue of the @theatp.bsky.social Today magazine!

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As Winner of the Helen Kitching Award, we were so happy to welcome Holly to our annual ATP Conference last weekend. Thank you for hosting your workshop, Holly, and once again, we wish you congratulations!

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...

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

My latest show review for the BPS is up makes for a heartfelt summer watch! See www.bps.org.uk/psychologist...

One person’s irrationality becomes another’s coping mechanism | BPS

Chrissie Fitch (Associate Editor, Culture) on the BBC's 'Small Prophets': a warm and whimsical tale of grief, dementia and magical realism.

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As easy as 1, 2, 3. Voting is now open for the next BPS President-Elect. Who represents the Society over the coming years is up to you, our members. Find out more about the candidates and have your say: www.bps.org.uk/election-2026

Our final conference programme is now live! We have such an exciting range of keynotes, talks, and posters in our line up. We really hope to see you in Lancaster on 22nd and 23rd June! Registration deadline is 8th June - don't miss out! www.bps.org.uk/event/divisi...

Psychology isn't just about intervention; it's about building the conditions for healthier lives from the very start. Andrew Holliman shares how psychology and higher education can contribute to public health at every level: #PsychologyMatters

A huge thank you to our volunteers. This #VolunteersWeek, our President Roman Raczka recognises the incredible contributions our members make by giving their time and expertise. Your work makes a real difference; we appreciate it. 👉 www.bps.org.uk/news/huge-thank-you-our-incredible-volunteers

"For many students, controlling food feels like the only thing they can control." Eating disorders are complex emotional coping mechanisms, not "issues with food." Dr. Paul Jenkins shares how teachers can approach vulnerable students with compassion changingstatesofmind.libsyn.com/a-teachers-g...

Psychology in the Classroom: A teacher's guide to eating disorders

As a teenager I knew plenty of girls at school with eating disorders.  As a new teacher I was really worried about how to support any young person who might disclose they had an eating disorder.  In…

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"Heat can also disturb sleep and place extra strain on the body. High pollen counts cause allergies, leading to inflammation, stress, and depression. There is nothing like feeling down when everyone around you is feeling benefits of summer to make you feel even worse." www.bps.org.uk/psychologist...

I'm really looking forward to @theatp.bsky.social conference again this year. Always a highlight of the year. If you are a #psychology teacher and haven't been then I strongly recommend it. @bps-dartp.bsky.social

Educational Psychologist Dr Abigail Wright shares her work with young children & families in Wales, showing the impact of early years educational psychology. This is why recent BPS-funded @edupolicyinst.bsky.social research on disparities in EP provision is important. #PsychologyMatters

When I was a psychology student in the early 1990s there was a big push for a law to prevent anyone putting a notice on their door to announce they were a counsellor of *anything* without any relevant qualifications. It never happened, and…. now we have the internet. So here we are.

Calls for 'urgent action' on baby-sleep industry after BBC investigation

The BBC investigation revealed how some self-described sleep experts have been giving new parents advice that goes against NHS guidelines.

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On the OUPBlog: Discover the three key factors that help children thrive in their family relationships in this new article by Sarah Foley, Rachel Latham, and Susan Imrie: oxford.ly/4uPP3Ty

Really looking forward to the DART-P conference. There's still another couple of days until the deadline, so please consider submitting an abstract! And there's a keynote talk from Dr Edward Edgerton from @uniwestscotland.bsky.social 👏

BPS Division of Academics, Researchers, & Teachers in Psychology@bps-dartp.bsky.social · 3mo ago

Final call for all remaining abstracts to be submitted! :) Our submissions deadline is Sunday 17th May - find out more about our 2026 conference and how to submit here: www.bps.org.uk/event/divisi...

@katyburgess.bsky.social Congratulations! Very well deserved! 👏

T-FΨN (Teaching-Focused University Network)@t-fun.bsky.social · 3mo ago

We are writing to share happy news. One of the co-founders of this network, @katyburgess.bsky.social, has just been awarded @bps-dartp.bsky.social's Higher Education Psychology Teacher of the Year Award! We hope you'll join us in congratulating Katy warmly. Congratulations Dr Burgess! 🥳🎉👏

‘Moving mental health from a scheduled lesson to an organic culture marks a fundamental change in how we perceive education…’ John Olusola Ojo from Liverpool’s Mental Health Support Team (MHST) explains why emotional literacy belongs at the heart of prevention. www.bps.org.uk/psychologist...

🎙️ #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek2026 - Take Action:, dive into an episode of #PsychologyintheClassroom with Dr. Julia Badger on bullying. Explore how inclusive definitions and new concepts like counter connecting reshape our understanding. changingstatesofmind.libsyn.com/unpacking-th...

‘Teaching locally and globally’ – EFPTA webinar, 19 May 2026. Explore the 'International Competences for Undergraduate Psychology (ICUP)’ model with Prof Lenka Sokolová - how it supports curriculum & course design for psychology education. Register here: forms.cloud.microsoft/pages/respon...

I’ve just booked my place on the @efptateachpsych.bsky.social Teaching locally and globally’ webinar on 19th May at 4pm. I can’t wait! 🎉

There is still time to submit an abstract to our conference! For the full list of conference themes and to submit an abstract, click here: www.bps.org.uk/event/divisi...

If teachers don’t experience the benefits of wellbeing initiatives themselves, those programs are doomed to fail. True change starts with staff first. It’s time to stop treating positive education as “just another add-on.” 🔥 changingstatesofmind.libsyn.com/how-can-posi... #Psychologyintheclassroom

I’m delighted to say that @theatp.bsky.social and @atpscot.bsky.social have a brand-new public Facebook page! Come and join us over there and ask your fellow psychology colleagues to join us! Here’s the link: www.facebook.com/share/1J7oNy... See you there! 😊

📣 Attention Psychology Teacher Trainees! 🧠🎓 Get exclusive discounts for the ATP Psychology Teachers' Conference 2026! Boost your career & network! Email atpmembership@gmail.com for discount codes. #PsychologyTeacher #ITT #TraineeTeacher #TeacherTraining #atpconf26

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Psychology in the Classroom

Psychology in the Classroom: bridging the gap between educational science and daily teaching practice. Hosted by Lucinda Powell, the show provides expert insights in education by translating complex…

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🌟 Excited to share my chat with Hannah Brownhill, a positive psychology practitioner who’s transforming wellbeing in schools! Discover how positive education can help students and staff flourish. Tune in for practical insights and inspiring stories. 🎧 #psychologyinthclassroom