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News and Announcements from the BPS Developmental Psychology Section. Please also check out our website: www.bps.org.uk/member-networks/deve…

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BPS Developmental Section @bpsdevsection.bsky.social · 05/09/2026
Another wonderful and inspiring conference. Thank you so much, @dramypearson.bsky.social, for the excellent organisation!
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BPS Developmental Section @bpsdevsection.bsky.social · 05/09/2026
Many congratulations also to our poster prize winners, Rachel Preston (City St George) and Shiying Chen (Durham)! Well done!
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BPS Developmental Section @bpsdevsection.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
What a treat to hear this year's Distinguished Contribution Award winner, Prof @debbieriby.bsky.social! Huge congratulations on your award!
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BPS Developmental Section @bpsdevsection.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
Fantastic presentation of this year's Neil O'Connor Award winner Alex Hendry. Many congratulations, Alex!
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BPS Developmental Section @bpsdevsection.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
We start the 2nd day of our conference with Margaret Donaldson Award winner, Hana D'Souza from @cardiffbabylab.bsky.social. Many congratulations, Hana!
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BPS Developmental Section @bpsdevsection.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
Huge congratulations to the 2026 Impact and Engagement Award winners Vicky Armstrong and @hellosephine.bsky.social for their amazing @artatthestart.bsky.social
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BPS Developmental Section @bpsdevsection.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
Lovely welcome from Durham's VC Prof Karen O'Brien and our conference organizer @dramypearson.bsky.social
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BPS Developmental Section @bpsdevsection.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
Welcome to this year's BPS Developmental Section Conference in beautiful Durham!
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BPS Developmental Section @bpsdevsection.bsky.social · 15/04/2026
Do you know somebody who made an outstanding contribution to developmental psychology? Last chance to nominate them for our Distinguished Contribution Award (deadline 30th April 2026): www.bps.org.uk/member-netwo...
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BPS Developmental Section @bpsdevsection.bsky.social · 09/04/2026
Deadline for abstract submissions: May 15 2026
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BPS Developmental Section @bpsdevsection.bsky.social · 09/04/2026
We are delighted to announce that the 2026 BPS Developmental Section Annual Conference will take place in Durham from September 3 to 4 (with a workshop day on September 2). Please check out www.bps.org.uk/event/develo...
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BPS Developmental Section @bpsdevsection.bsky.social · 24/02/2026
Do you know a person who has made substantial contributions to developmental psychology or society (using developmental psychology). Please consider nominating them for the Developmental Section's Distinguished Contributions Award at www.bps.org.uk/member-netwo... (closing date: 26/02/2026)
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BPS Developmental Section @bpsdevsection.bsky.social · 18/02/2026
Session 2 (10-10.45am): Kevin Browne (University of Nottingham): TBA Ryuta Kuwamizu (University of Tsukuba): Spontaneous eye blink rate is associated with prefrontal cognitive development in early childhood Bethan Grimes: TBA
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BPS Developmental Section @bpsdevsection.bsky.social · 18/02/2026
Session 1 (9.05-50am): Kento Suzuki (PSU): Cultivating flourishing in Japanese mamilies Nadja Reissland (Durham): Can we talk about fetal consciousness? Hiroshi Nitta (Kyoto): Development of self-face processing and self-recognition in early childhood
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BPS Developmental Section @bpsdevsection.bsky.social · 18/02/2026
This workshop includes fantastic speakers from the JSDP and the BPS Developmental section. Many thanks to the organizers and chairs, Kaichi Yanaoka (Osaka Kyoiku University, Japan) & Yukari Tanaka (Kyoto University, Japan)
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BPS Developmental Section @bpsdevsection.bsky.social · 18/02/2026
Please consider joining at zoom.us/j/9519352161... Meeting ID: 951 9352 1617 Passcord: 108876
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BPS Developmental Section @bpsdevsection.bsky.social · 18/02/2026
Our Japanese sister society, the JSDP, as organized a joint online workshop on ‘Connecting Minds and Societies: Developmental Psychology in the UK and Japan: BPS Developmental Section - JSDP joint online workshop 2026’ Date & Time: 9.00-11.00 (BST), on 3th March 2026
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BPS Developmental Section @bpsdevsection.bsky.social · 07/12/2025
Scholarship and Research Fund for PGRs and ECRs: The Developmental Psychology Section offers several small grants for pump-priming and dissemination of research for members early in their career or undertaking a PhD. Deadline: 19 December 2025. Check out www.bps.org.uk/member-netwo...
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BPS Developmental Section @bpsdevsection.bsky.social · 11/09/2025
Impact and Engagement Award winner Emily Farran starting the second day of @bpsdevsection.bsky.social Conference with a fascinating presentation on the importance of spacial reasoning (note the fitting geometric background 😀)
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BPS Developmental Section @bpsdevsection.bsky.social · 10/09/2025
Many congratulations to Margaret Donaldson Early Career Prize winner @lmcguire.bsky.social! Fantastic presentation and research on the development of care and speciesism.
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BPS Developmental Section @bpsdevsection.bsky.social · 10/09/2025
So excited to hear Distinguished Contribution Award winner Cecilia Essau's presentation on Anxiety across development and cultures.
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BPS Developmental Section @bpsdevsection.bsky.social · 10/09/2025
Fantastic morning of award-winning presentations and symposia at the @bpsdevsection.bsky.social conference. Join us @royalholloway.bsky.social
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BPS Developmental Section @bpsdevsection.bsky.social · 09/09/2025
Check out the programme here: bpsdev.org.uk/Programme/1
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Programme - BPS Dev 2025
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BPS Developmental Section @bpsdevsection.bsky.social · 09/09/2025
And we've started! The BPS Developmental Section Conference has finally begun with a day full of exciting pre-conference workshops. Join us today, Wednesday and Thursday for a programme full of exciting developmental research at Royal Holloway, University of London.
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BPS Developmental Section @bpsdevsection.bsky.social · 15/08/2025
Registration required: events.teams.microsoft.com/event/f1bea5...
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BPS Developmental Section @bpsdevsection.bsky.social · 15/08/2025
Are you a developmental psychologist? Are you interested in finding out more about peer review and publication? Join The British Journal of Developmental Psychology editors to find out more and hear their top tips during a short webinar: 18th September @15.30 (BST)
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Developmental Psychology ECRs @devpsychecr.bsky.social · 08/05/2025
Abstracts have been extended! Haven't submitted yet? Don't worry you have until May 13th! Get yours in now! #DevPsych #Developmental #Psychology #phdvoice #ResearchConference @bpsdevsection.bsky.social @bpsofficial.bsky.social @bpseastmids.bsky.social
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BPS Developmental Section @bpsdevsection.bsky.social · 06/05/2025
Remember that the call for papers for the BPS Developmental Section Conference is still open: www.bps.org.uk/event/develo...
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Developmental Psychology Section Annual Conference 2025 | BPS
The BPS Developmental Section Annual Conference 2025 is a 2 day conference of knowledge exchange for academics and practitioners working in the field of Developmental Psychology.
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BPS Developmental Section @bpsdevsection.bsky.social · 06/05/2025
Dr Flaminia Ronca (UCL) will present her work on using wearable devices and remote testing to measure physical activity and circadian rhythms, exploring how movement data can enrich our understanding of children’s and young people’s cognitive outcomes.
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BPS Developmental Section @bpsdevsection.bsky.social · 06/05/2025
Dr Ori Ossmy (Birkbeck) will showcase the use of virtual reality to study physical activity, with a focus on applications for children with ADHD, highlighting how immersive technologies open new windows into cognitive development.
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BPS Developmental Section @bpsdevsection.bsky.social · 06/05/2025
Dr Jakke Tamminen (RHUL) will present findings from the AdSleep project, exploring developmental changes in adolescent sleep patterns and their impact on learning, memory, and education. He will also discuss Snoozify, a smartphone app designed to help teenagers build healthier sleep habits.
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BPS Developmental Section @bpsdevsection.bsky.social · 06/05/2025
Want to find out about innovative techniques to test sleep and physical activity in children? Join us at our pre-conference workshop on 9th September at Royal Holloway, University of London, sponsored by the Waterloo Foundation.
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Dawn Watling @dawnwatling.bsky.social · 27/04/2025
Deadline for the @bpsdevsection.bsky.social Annual Conference has been extended! Submit by the 29th April! We look forward to welcoming you @royalholloway.bsky.social for a free day of workshops on the 9th Sept, followed by two days of great talks the 10-11th Sept! www.bps.org.uk/event/develo...
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Developmental Psychology Section Annual Conference 2025 | BPS
The BPS Developmental Section Annual Conference 2025 is a 2 day conference of knowledge exchange for academics and practitioners working in the field of Developmental Psychology.
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Developmental Psychology ECRs @devpsychecr.bsky.social · 12/04/2025
My abstract is submitted, but is yours? All ECRs, PGRs and #Psychology students welcome to attend and present at the BPS #Developmental Conference 2025 on 10th-11th September Applications open until 22nd April: www.bps.org.uk/event/develo... @bpsdevsection.bsky.social @bpseastmids.bsky.social
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BPS Developmental Section @bpsdevsection.bsky.social · 11/04/2025
There is still time to submit your abstract for the BPS Developmental Section Conference which will take place at Royal Holloway, University of London, from 10th-11th September 2025. Check out the conference website for more information bpsdev.org.uk
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Developmental Psychology ECRs @devpsychecr.bsky.social · 02/04/2025
Excited for this years BPS Developmental Section conference - it is always a fun event filled with fascinating #developmental research! Hope to see you there this year: www.bps.org.uk/event/develo... @bpsdevsection.bsky.social @bpsofficial.bsky.social #Psychology #PsychDev #PsychConference
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Helen Spicer-Cain @helensc.bsky.social · 10/03/2025
The Neurodevelopmental Annual Seminar #NDAS2025 is being held @citystgeorgeslcs.bsky.social this year on 26th June! Call for abstracts below, please come and join us 🙏🏻🙏🏽🙏🏾🙏🏿 #psychology #BSkySpeechies #SLPeeps #BlueskySpeechies
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Developmental Psychology ECRs @devpsychecr.bsky.social · 21/03/2025
Applications are open for a #psychology #postgrad #reseachfunding opportunity for £7,922.50 and a 13-week fellowship from to support the creation of materials for MPs with POST ! 💻🧑‍🎓 #PhD #research #fellowship @bpsofficial.bsky.social #POST If you're interested apply by 4th May: shorturl.at/Mk8EI
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Joint Postgraduate Award with the Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology | BPS
This grant scheme provides an opportunity for a postgraduate psychologist to be seconded to the Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology (POST).
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Developmental Psychology ECRs @devpsychecr.bsky.social · 21/03/2025
Are you a #PhD #Student looking for funding? #Santander is working with 48 UK #Universities to offer £1,000 grants to their #students (incl. #postgrads). Applications are open until the 15th May 2025 #Psychology #PhDFunding #Funding #SantanderOA #UniUk #ResearchFunding #Grant shorturl.at/dqdtQ
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The Psychologist @psychmag.bsky.social · 21/03/2025
Neurodivergence - a collection #NeurodiversityCelebrationWeek bps.org.uk/collections/...
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Neurodivergence | BPS
Articles, interviews and more from The Psychologist and Research Digest.
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Developmental Psychology ECRs @devpsychecr.bsky.social · 20/03/2025
Are you a Early Career #Researcher, #PhD, or #Psychology student? Are you interested in #Developmental Psychology? Join us on social media for news, updates and developmental psychology content! @bpsdevsection.bsky.social @bpsofficial.bsky.social #AcademicSky #AcademicChatter #PhDChat #DevPsych
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Alex Clarke @alexdclarke.bsky.social · 06/03/2025
Interested in doing a PhD with myself, @gambichiara.bsky.social or @mmrobinson93.bsky.social ? Just 10 days left to apply
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BPS Developmental Section @bpsdevsection.bsky.social · 25/02/2025
Hear from our prize winners and our keynote speakers Prof Gaia Scerif and @angelicaronald.bsky.social at our Annual Conference at Royal Holloway, University of London
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BPS Developmental Section @bpsdevsection.bsky.social · 25/02/2025
We will announce the winner of this year's Neil O'Connor Award soon...
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BPS Developmental Section @bpsdevsection.bsky.social · 25/02/2025
Delighted to announce the 2025 winners of the @bpsdevsection.bsky.social awards! Congratulations to Prof Cecilia Essau for winning the Distinguished Contribution Award, @lmcguire.bsky.social for winning the Margaret Donaldson Prize, and Prof Emily Farran for winning the Impact and Engagement Award!
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BPS Developmental Section @bpsdevsection.bsky.social · 06/02/2025
Join us on 4th March 2025, 3-5PM for an online networking event on Co-Production in Developmental Psychology, exclusively for @bpsdevpsych.bsky.social members! Our free event will feature engaging speakers who bring diverse perspectives on co-production. Register at forms.office.com/e/dABxWA6SeM
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Saloni Krishnan @salonikrishnan.bsky.social · 25/09/2024
I'm recruiting an RA to work on a project focusing on how being motivated modulates language learning, particularly in neurodivergent children - Please repost/ share! www.ucl.ac.uk/work-at-ucl/...
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UCL is consistently ranked as one of the top ten universities in the world (QS World University Rankings 2010-2022) and is No.2 in the UK for research power (Research Excellence Framework 2021).
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Josie Booth @drjosienbooth.bsky.social · 19/09/2024
Just over a week left to apply - fixed term developmental psychology teaching focused post until July 2027! Come and join our fantastic team! www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DJR010/t... @bpsdevsection.bsky.social
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Teaching Fellow in Developmental Psychology in Education at The University of Edinburgh
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BPS Developmental Section @bpsdevsection.bsky.social · 13/09/2024
Fantastic to hear from our Keynote speaker Camilla Gilmore about mathematical cognition at #BPSDevCon24
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BPS Developmental Section @bpsdevsection.bsky.social · 12/09/2024
Congratulations to Mary Hanley, the 2024 Impact and Engagement Award winner who is presenting now at #BPSDevCon24
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