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Applications open soon for the Early Career Conference Bursary Scheme | BPS
14+ hour, 54+ min ago (169+ words) Open to all UK early career psychologists and early career researchers Applications are open soon for the Early Career Conference Bursary Scheme. This Bursary is available to support members of the society, who are UK early career psychologists, Early career…...
The rhythm of my son's once familiar voice had changed into something I could recognise, yet not fully understand' | BPS
1+ day, 14+ hour ago (1212+ words) Fatemeh Hajiali, a British Psychological Society member, with a mother's story of migration, identity, and invisible loss. The first time my son spoke to me in fluent British English, I couldn't help but smile. It was a moment filled with…...
Psychology is where my values, experiences, and desire to support others could come together" | BPS
2+ day, 14+ hour ago (1101+ words) Tell me about yourself" what did you do before the psychology conversion course? I was born in Brazil into a culturally diverse family: my father is Italian, while my mother's heritage includes German, French, and Indigenous roots. Growing up in…...
DOP Committee Strategy Update: May 2026 | BPS
2+ day, 14+ hour ago (357+ words) Liza Walter-Nelson, DOP Chair, shares her reflections from the recent DOP committee meeting. Recently, the Division of Occupational Psychology Committee came together in person at the BPS London office for a full strategy day. The day brought together existing and…...
How psychologists build understanding across all areas of work | BPS
2+ day, 14+ hour ago (568+ words) Members of the Division of Occupational Psychology outline some of the areas where psychology is having a substantial impact in the world of work. The Division of Occupational Psychology (DOP) has continued to collaborate with the Health and Wellbeing at…...
Putting the focus on the LGBTQ+ community | BPS
3+ day, 14+ hour ago (351+ words) Ahead of Pride Month in June, we wanted to highlight what the BPS and some of its network groups are doing to amplify the voice of the LGBTQ+ community. June is Pride Month, a time for individuals from the LGBTQ…...
Member voice shapes BPS response to Schools White Paper | BPS
1+ week, 1+ day ago (183+ words) The BPS has submitted its response to the government consultation. The BPS has submitted its response to the government consultation on it's'Schools White Paper: Every child achieving and thriving. Our submission is informed by evidence, expertise and lived experience contributed…...
BPS responds to Government's new Mental Health Strategy | BPS
1+ week, 4+ day ago (163+ words) The government has announced a new call for evidence which will inform the new mental health strategy for England The government has announced it will launch a new mental health strategy. Responding to the news, President of the British Psychological…...
The Fear Trap: Simplifying work with Fear and Anxiety using Emotion Science | BPS
1+ week, 4+ day ago (561+ words) Fear is a commonly experienced emotion for all human beings. Problems with fear and anxiety make up a sizeable proportion of presentations seen in clinical practice, and are indicated in many of the difficulties seen in education, social care, work…...
The Power of Self-Kindness during exam season | BPS
2+ week, 14+ hour ago (409+ words) Placement students at the Sussex Centre for Research on Kindness emphasise the importance of being kind to ourselves during exam season. Here, we see self-kindness being composed of two elements: self-compassion (the emotion-based, cognitive and mindful practice) and self-care (action-based…...