EMPOWER - an EHPS Group

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The EMPOWER network is an European Health Psychology affilited society for early-mid career researchers (post-PhD) to network, collaborate, and develop skills on their journey to becoming leaders in the field of health psychology.

Important update for our members: Newsletter guidelines and item submission ➡️ Following the suggestions outlined by the Communications Task and Finish Group at the 2025 conference in Groningen, the following changes to the newsletter have been implemented, effective from this week:

Update: Newsletter guidelines and item submission

Following the suggestions outlined by the Communications Task and Finish Group at the 2025 conference in Groningen, the following changes to the newsletter have been implemented, effective from this week:

- At the bottom of the newsletter, we now include a link to a webpage outlining the requirements for newsletter items, such as the announcement being from an EHPS entity (e.g., subcommittee, SIG) or relevant to the EHPS membership.

- Newsletter items can be submitted by EHPS members through the form embedded in this website. Items submitted by Wednesday midnight will be included in the newsletter on Friday. Newsletter item submissions by email will no longer be accepted.

- Any questions about eligibility of newsletter items or about this procedure should be addressed to the EHPS Secretary, Laura M. König

This update concludes the implementation of the suggestions generated by the Communications Task and Finish Group. Other implemented suggestions were:

    A bridge from the EHPS Bluesky account to Mastodon
    Setting up an EHPS Linkedin page.

The EHPS Bluesky account and Linkedin page are linked at the bottom of every newsletter.

I would like to thank the members of the group, Melanie Bamert, Dr. Michèle Birtel, Dr. Maya Braun, Imogen Freethy, Kelly Lloyd, Professor Barbara Mullan and Dr. Emma Norris, for their work, as well as all EHPS members who took part in our survey that informed the suggestions.

Laura M. König
EHPS Secretary

✨️ We’re looking for new EMPOWER Committee members! Our European network for early- and mid-career health psychology researchers is recruiting 1 Social Media & Engagement Officer and 2 Events Officers. Apply here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F... Deadline: Dec 31, 2025 ✨️

EMPOWER Committee Election

The European network for postdoctoral Early career & Mid-career researchers in health PsychOlogy focusing on Well-being & Empowerment of Researchers (EMPOWER) is a low-threshold, supportive network fo...

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The EHPS was sorry to hear of the recent passing of Professor Gerjo Kok. He was active in the society for many years, including hosting the conference in Maastricht in 2007, and more recently through many contributions on the EHPS Fellows Committee. He also was a Fellow of the society since 2013.

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The EHPS Mentoring Standing Committee is seeking to fill the roles of 🗒️ Secretary/ Treasurer and 🤝 Matching Officer. Express your interest by detailing your reason for applying and what you bring to the role, together with a short CV, in an email to mentoring@ehps.net by the 17th of November 2025.

Join the EHPS Mentoring Standing Committee as Matching Officer!
Are you organized and passionate about bringing EHPS people together? We are seeking a dedicated Matching Officer to closely work together in a team of two matching officers taking care of matching different mentee/mentor pairs for our mentoring programme.
In this vital role, you will:
• Closely work together with the other Matching Officer
• Prepare mentor and mentee application templates to facilitate effective matching
• Review applications for completeness and suitability
• Match mentors and mentees based on relevant criteria
• Follow up with mentor and mentee pairs during the first three months
This is a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact within the EHPS, collaborate with like-minded professionals, and support the advancement of the mentoring programme across Europe. The term for the role is two years in the first instance.
Would you like to discuss the role? Get in touch with the EHPS Mentoring Standing Committee Chair, Dr Eleni Karasouli (eleni.karasouli@dmu.ac.uk)
Would you like to find out more about the Mentoring Programme? Visit ehps.net/mentoring.
Ready to take on this rewarding challenge? Express your interest today by sending no more than a couple of paragraphs detailing your reason for applying and what you bring to the role, together with a short CV to mentoring@ehps.net by the 17th of November 2025.
We look forward to hearing from you!
 Join the EHPS Mentoring Standing Committee as Secretary/Treasurer! 
Are you organized, detail-oriented, and passionate about contributing to the EHPS? We are seeking a dedicated Secretary/Treasurer to play a pivotal role in supporting the Chair and ensuring the smooth running of our Standing Committee. 
In this vital role, you will: 
• Assist the Chair with administrative and strategic support 
• Organize and coordinate committee meetings, prepare agendas, and record minutes 
• Manage communications for new committee members 
• Oversee financial transactions and maintain accurate records 
• Prepare financial reports and contribute to the committee's strategic goals 

This is a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact within EHPS, collaborate with like-minded professionals, and support the advancement of the mentoring programme across Europe. The term for the role is two years in the first instance. 
Would you like to discuss the role? Get in touch with the EHPS Mentoring Standing Committee Chair, Dr Eleni Karasouli (eleni.karasouli@dmu.ac.uk) 
Would you like to find out more about the Mentoring Programme? Visit Mentoring | EHPS.net 
Ready to take on this rewarding challenge? Express your interest today by sending no more than a couple of paragraphs detailing your reason for applying and what you bring to the role, together with a short CV to mentoring@ehps.net by 17th November 2025. 
We look forward to hearing from you!

Have you signed up yet? We have a few spots left in out grant writing workshop for early-to mid-career researchers @ehps2025.bsky.social! Hear from experts Robert West, Eline Smit, Falko Sniehotta, Benjamin Schüz, Sarah Stutterheim, Emely de Vet & James Green! Go go go!! bit.ly/EMPR25

EMPOWER 2025 - Grant Writing Forum

Welcome! We are glad you are interested in applying for the first ever EMPOWER pre-conference workshop. The target group for this workshop is post-PhD early career and mid-career researchers in health...

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Almost the end of early registration @EHPS2025! Don’t miss the first-ever EMPOWER Workshop! A Grant Writing Workshop for early-to mid-career researchers with experts: Robert West, Eline Smit, Susan Michie, Falko Sniehotta, Benjamin Schüz, Sarah Stutterheim, Emely de Vet & James Green bit.ly/EMPR25

EMPOWER 2025 - Grant Writing Forum

Welcome! We are glad you are interested in applying for the first ever EMPOWER pre-conference workshop. The target group for this workshop is post-PhD early career and mid-career researchers in health...

docs.google.com