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The BPS member network set up to promote the science, education and application of health psychology www.bps.org.uk/member-networks/divi…

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British Psychological Society @bpsofficial.bsky.social · 14/07/2026
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
BPS election poster: voting open for President-Elect 2026-2028, members vote online with unique code. Closes 22 July at noon.
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BPS Division of Health Psychology @divhealthpsych.bsky.social · 05/05/2026
📣 THIS FRIDAY 12pm 📣 Meet the editors of Health Psychology Update Dr Christine McKnight and Professor Caroline Horton for an engaging session on submitting and publishing your work. Register for your place here ⬇️ www.bps.org.uk/event/stage-... #HealthPsychology #Publishing #Dissertation
A poster advertising an event aimed at Health Psychology students and trainees, on 8 May at 12pm. The detailed information on the poster is available at the link in the post
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BPS Division of Health Psychology @divhealthpsych.bsky.social · 08/04/2026
📣 PRE-CONFERENCE WORKSHOPS Tuesday 9 June at Liverpool John Moores University. You do not need to be attending the conference to register for a place: ◾ Participatory Research: Challenges and Opportunities ◾ Rethinking Communication Skills in Health Psychology www.bps.org.uk/event/divisi...
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BPS Division of Health Psychology @divhealthpsych.bsky.social · 09/02/2026
Join the BPS Ethics Committee! The BPS is looking for a health psychologist to contribute expertise on ethical issues and guidance on education, research training, and professional practice. 📅 Deadline is 13 February! Apply here ⬇️ www.bps.org.uk/ethics-commi...
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The Ethics Committee is recruiting | BPS
The BPS Ethics Committee promotes the ethical practice of psychology and are responsible for the BPS Code of Ethics and Conduct and other ethical guidance.
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UK Health Psychology Network @ukhpn.bsky.social · 23/01/2026
The @divhealthpsych.bsky.social has commissioned a national workforce survey to better understand the roles & career pathways of Health Psychologists in the NHS. 🧠 ⏱️ Takes ~15 mins. Your input will help shape future training & career structures. Please take part! forms.office.com/pages/respon...
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BPS Division of Health Psychology @divhealthpsych.bsky.social · 22/01/2026
✨ Share your insights on health psychology in the NHS ✨ We commissioned a national workforce survey to better understand the roles and career pathways of Health Psychologists working in the NHS.
A poster inviting people to complete a Health Psychology Workforce Survey

The text reads, from top to bottom:

Are you a health psychologist keen to contribute to the profession?

We are looking for insights into your role as a health psychologist working within the NHS.

Help us advise NHS service leads, support health psychologists in the NHS, and inform career guidance for health psychology trainees.

Interested in taking part? Use the link below or scan the QR code to complete our 15 minute survey!

For more information:

Research Assistant Lauryn Walmsley-Rowe Primary Contact lauryn.walmsley-rowe@nhs.net

Project Lead: Julie Hedayioglu julie.hedayioglu@nhs.net

Project Lead: Elizabeth Jenkinson Elizabeth2.Jenkinson@uwe.ac.uk

https://forms.office.com/e/QNcSTW3L2h
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BPS Division of Health Psychology @divhealthpsych.bsky.social · 21/01/2026
📣 NEW ABSTRACT DEADLINE 📣 You now have until Sunday 1 February 2026 to send us your abstracts and present at our Annual Conference in Liverpool. Submit your work now ⬇️ www.bps.org.uk/event/divisi... #HealthPsychology #Conference #DHP
An image showing an audience watching a talk at a conference. The text above says 'Division of Health Psychology Annual Conference 2026' and then in larger text 'Deadline extended'
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BPS Division of Health Psychology @divhealthpsych.bsky.social · 14/01/2026
Keeping your New Year's resolutions on track can be hard, even for those of us in health psychology! So if you need a helping hand (or a new research area to explore), here are 5 books by psychologists on popular resolution topics: sleep, stress, drinking, exercise and eating.
A pile of books on a wooden table, with the words "5 health psychology books for the New Year" in text above
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Roseanna Brady @roseannab.bsky.social · 05/01/2026
How do health psychologists maintain professional and ethical standards while working as consultants? Dr Paul Chadwick and colleagues address this important question here. link.springer.com/chapter/10.1... @bsphn.bsky.social @springernature.com @divhealthpsych.bsky.social @bpsofficial.bsky.social
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Ethics and the Consultancy Process
Health psychologists who undertake consultancy are required to work within the boundaries of ethical practice. However, a standardised framework for how to think about and implement ethical practice i...
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BPS Division of Health Psychology @divhealthpsych.bsky.social · 23/12/2025
🎉 Congrats to our winners! DHP Chair's Mentoring Award winner - Dr Liz Jenkinson DHP Excellence in Health Psychology Early Career Award winner - Dr Nicola O'Donnell DHP Doctoral and Stage 2 Research Award winner - Dr Angela Long DHP MSc Research Award winner - Faye Doughty
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BPS Division of Health Psychology @divhealthpsych.bsky.social · 08/12/2025
📣 Join the DHP Standing Conference Scientific Committee We're looking for: Qualified health psychologist committee member Early career researcher committee member (1/3)
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BPS Division of Health Psychology @divhealthpsych.bsky.social · 29/10/2025
The Division of Health Psychology has commissioned a national workforce survey to better understand the roles and career pathways of Health Psychologists working in the NHS. (1/3) #HealthPsychology
A recruitment poster that reads:

Health Psychology Workforce Survey

Are you a health psychologist keen to contribute to the profession?

We are looking for insights into your role as a health psychologist working within the NHS.

Help us advise NHS service leads, support health psychologists in the NHS, and inform career guidance for health psychology trainees.

Interested in taking part? Use the link below or scan the QR code to complete our 15 minute survey!

For more information:

Research Assistant: Lauryn Walmsley-Rowe Primary Contact
lauryn.walmsley-rowe@nhs.net
Project Lead: Julie Hedayioglu
julie.hedayioglu@nhs.net
Project Lead: Elizabeth Jenkinson
Elizabeth2.Jenkinson@uwe.ac.uk

(The survey link is included at the end, but this can be found in the third post in this thread).
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Dr Kevin Turner @kevinvestig8s.bsky.social · 30/09/2025
#Livedexperiences of #PrEP use amongst #malesexworkers reveals barriers, #stigma and gaps in access-reminding us that #healthequity starts with [1] asking, [2] listening and [3] responding to #realvoices. @uwebristolofficial.bsky.social @bpsofficial.bsky.social @divhealthpsych.bsky.social
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Dr Kevin Turner @kevinvestig8s.bsky.social · 07/10/2025
The @bpsofficial.bsky.social @divhealthpsych.bsky.social Wales is hosting an online engagement event focusing on the role of #healthpsychology in improving patient experiences in #sexualhealth services. For more information and to register visit:: www.bps.org.uk/event/using-...
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Using health psychology to improve the experiences of clients in sexual health services | BPS
We are pleased to announce our connection event on health psychology within sexual health services. We have 2 speakers who will introduce their work followed by a group discussion.
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BPS Division of Health Psychology @divhealthpsych.bsky.social · 25/09/2025
*BREAKING NEWS* Our conference website is now LIVE! The DHP Annual Conference will be held on Wed 10th and Thurs 11th June 2026 at the Holiday Inn, Liverpool! Submissions are open from now until Sunday 26th January 2026! www.bps.org.uk/event/divisi...
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Division of Health Psychology Annual Conference 2026 | BPS
The DHP Annual Conference is back. This year we make our way to Liverpool for a gathering of academics and practitioners dedicated to advancing research, practice, and policy.
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Prof Andrew R Thompson @profandrewthompson.bsky.social · 31/08/2025
#BJHP special issue: Applying Health Psychology to Appearance & Body Image Associated with Visible Difference- @drlaurashepherd.bsky.social @dianaharcourt.bsky.social @divhealthpsych.bsky.social @ehps.bsky.social Abstracts 1/11 manuscripts by 1/4/26 bpspsychub.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/hub/journal/...
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<em>British Journal of Health Psychology</em> | Wiley Online Library
<em>British Journal of Health Psychology</em> is an international journal publishing original research on all aspects of psychology related to health and illness.
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BPS Division of Health Psychology @divhealthpsych.bsky.social · 20/06/2025
Join our committee! We're looking for two EDI leads - interested or experienced in: 🤝 Member engagement (including EDI) 📝 Chairing meetings 🗫 Stakeholder engagement 💼 Leadership skills 🎟️ Organising events 📅 Strategic planning Apply online www.bps.org.uk/news/volunte...
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Volunteer role: Appointed Member for Division of Health Psychology Committee | BPS
There are 2 positions available on our committee.
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BPS Division of Health Psychology @divhealthpsych.bsky.social · 13/06/2025
🌟 DHP members! 🌟 New issue of Health Psychology Update out now! This month, you can hear from the new HPU editors Professor Caroline Horton and @drcmcknight.bsky.social, our outgoing DHP chair @aims-aubeeluck.bsky.social and our incoming chair Amy Baraniak!
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Edited by: Caroline Horton and Christine McKnight
Online ISSN: 2396-8729
Print ISSN: 0954-2027

Health Psychology Update is produced by the Division of Health Psychology (DHP) of the British Psychological Society and is designed to serve as a forum for discussion of issues related to the scientific analysis of psychological processes of health, illness and health care and the development of professional skills in research, practice, consultancy and teaching/training. 

Health Psychology Update aims to: 

disseminate information to the membership on behalf of the DHP relating to the training and continuing professional development of health psychologists at all levels of competence 

stimulate debate among the membership and provide a forum for the discussion of issues relating to teaching, research, consultancy and the practice of health psychology 

disseminate information, which may have an impact on members with respect to changes in national and regional practice and policy
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BPS Division of Health Psychology @divhealthpsych.bsky.social · 12/06/2025
The @bps-swoe.bsky.social is holding an event for BPS members on political polarization on 17 June in Taunton, Somerset with @mvdct.bsky.social, @rosamaryon.bsky.social, Dr Ioannis Costas Batlle, Dr Helen Haste and Dr Lita Crociani Windland ⬇️ www.bps.org.uk/event/politi...
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Political Polarization: A Complex Symptom | BPS
A South West Branch Networking Event.
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Dr Georgina Wren @wrengeorgina.bsky.social · 06/06/2025
Great two days at the @divhealthpsych.bsky.social conference in Cardiff, sharing our CRUK-funded co-production project. Brilliant discussion on cancer screening inequalities and community involvement. Thanks to @universityofleeds.bsky.social for the grant, and the BENE-FIT team for your hard work!
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Pooja Schmill @poojsaurus.bsky.social · 05/06/2025
@natashaseaton.bsky.social & I sharing our work at the @divhealthpsych.bsky.social conference in Cardiff! 👩🏻‍🔬
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Caroline E Brett @cebretthealth.bsky.social · 05/06/2025
Well that’s a wrap for #DHPCONF. See you all next year in Liverpool!
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Caroline E Brett @cebretthealth.bsky.social · 04/06/2025
Keynote Tushna Vandrevala talking about health inequalities and community assets #DHPCONF #DHP2025
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Caroline E Brett @cebretthealth.bsky.social · 04/06/2025
First up an audience with Jane Ogden #DHPCONF #DHP2025
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Caroline E Brett @cebretthealth.bsky.social · 05/06/2025
Day 2 at #DHPCONF kicked off with an encouraging keynote from Adrian Whittington (England) and Ruth Crowder (Wales) on psychological workforce and the value of health psychology @divhealthpsych.bsky.social
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Caroline E Brett @cebretthealth.bsky.social · 04/06/2025
Kicking off the DHP conference 2025!! @divhealthpsych.bsky.social
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Dr Christine McKnight @drcmcknight.bsky.social · 04/06/2025
Great to be here at BPS DHP Conference @divhealthpsych.bsky.social
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Caroline E Brett @cebretthealth.bsky.social · 02/06/2025
First ever visit to Cardiff, for #dhpconf, and it’s great to see the weather being obliging 😍 Looking forward to seeing lots of lovely health psychologists @divhealthpsych.bsky.social
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BPS Division of Health Psychology @divhealthpsych.bsky.social · 02/06/2025
We can't wait to see you at our annual conference this week 🎉 Please do tag us in any posts - we would love to see what you're up to and how you are finding the conference!
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BPS Division of Health Psychology @divhealthpsych.bsky.social · 22/05/2025
🌟 Don't forget to send us your questions for Jane Ogden! 🌟 Email Emily Arden-Close, DHP Conference Lead, eardenclose@bournemouth.ac.uk by Friday 23rd May.
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BPS Division of Health Psychology @divhealthpsych.bsky.social · 16/05/2025
Alongside the conference, an evening gala dinner will be taking place, free of charge. To register for the gala dinner, please make sure you answer the relevant questions on the registration form! www.bps.org.uk/event/divisi... #HealthPsychology #AnnualConference #DHP
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Division of Health Psychology Annual Conference 2025 | BPS
This year we make our way to Cardiff for a gathering of academics and practitioners dedicated to advancing research, practice, and policy.
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Dr Georgina Wren @wrengeorgina.bsky.social · 15/05/2025
Really looking forward to presenting my poster at the DHP Annual Conference in a few weeks time, and seeing lots of familiar faces! 👋
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BPS Division of Health Psychology @divhealthpsych.bsky.social · 14/05/2025
DHP members! Come and meet us at our Annual Meeting tomorrow at 2pm 👋
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BPS Division of Health Psychology @divhealthpsych.bsky.social · 14/05/2025
📣 1 week left 📣 You have until 21 May 2025 to register for the Division of Health Psychology Annual Conference. We will be joined by Gareth Roderique-Davies, @psych-tush.bsky.social, @janeogden.bsky.social and Adrian Whittington! Get your tickets now 👇 www.bps.org.uk/event/divisi...
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BPS Division of Health Psychology @divhealthpsych.bsky.social · 09/05/2025
We are thrilled to have @janeogden.bsky.social at this year's DHP Conference! 🎉 In "Jane Ogden: As Yet Untitled", Jane will answer questions from attendees. Send your questions to Emily Arden-Close, DHP Conference Lead, eardenclose@bournemouth.ac.uk by Friday 23rd May.
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BPS Division of Health Psychology @divhealthpsych.bsky.social · 08/05/2025
🚨 Last chance to have your say on the BPS health psychology qualifications! Deadline is midday on 12 May ⬇️
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Dr Emma Norris @emmajnorris.bsky.social · 30/04/2025
Health psychology researchers! Please tell us about your awareness and use of Open Science behaviours for this @ehpsopenscisig.bsky.social study psychologygalway.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_... @ehps.bsky.social @divhealthpsych.bsky.social @ehpsdigihealth.bsky.social @ehpscreaters.bsky.social
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BPS Division of Health Psychology @divhealthpsych.bsky.social · 28/04/2025
Meet the DHP! Division of Health Psychology members can meet the DHP committee at our annual meeting on 15 May. We will discuss: 📰 Dissemination of information 👥 Connection with membership 💼 Demonstration of value offered to membership Register now 👇 www.bps.org.uk/event/divisi...
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Division of Health Psychology Annual Meeting | BPS
Join the DHP committee and fellow members for this annual meeting to review DHP activities over the past 12 months.
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Rory O’Connor @roryoc.bsky.social · 23/04/2025
Please share! 🆕 Fully funded PhD scholarship by Scottish charity Men Matter Scotland Social inequality and male suicide: Risk factors & interventions Supervised by Dr Susie Bennett & myself Closing: 11th June 2025, autumn 2025 start. Open to UK students only. www.findaphd.com/phds/project...
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Professor Yvonne Wren @yvonnewren.bsky.social · 23/04/2025
Are you a health or social care professional in the South west and interested in developing research methods skills? Opportunity for an @chcr-uwe.bsky.social Personal Research Training award. Deadline 30th April so act quickly.
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UWE Health & Care Research @chcr-uwe.bsky.social · 11/04/2025
Do you have any research planned or in progress that might be of interest to @chcr-uwe.bsky.social? Submit an abstract for poster presentation at our conference by Thursday 24th April 2025 here: uwe.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_... And don't forget to register for the conference! 👇
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BPS Division of Health Psychology @divhealthpsych.bsky.social · 25/04/2025
🌟 DHP member event 🌟 Are you a Division of Health Psychology member involved in EDI work? Connect with the DHP EDI Taskforce at our free online networking event on 7 May. Register here ⬇️ www.bps.org.uk/event/health... #HealthPsychology #EDI #Networking
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Health Psychology EDI networking event | BPS
This online networking event is to connect DHP members involved in EDI work and to provide an opportunity for them to connect with the DHP EDI taskforce.
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British Psychological Society @bpsofficial.bsky.social · 25/04/2025
Could you drive forward initiatives that champion equality, diversity and inclusion across the society? Applications are now open for a Chair to lead our Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion Board. Make a meaningful contribution: www.bps.org.uk/elections-2025
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British Psychological Society @bpsofficial.bsky.social · 23/04/2025
Could you play a key role in shaping the future of the British Psychological Society? We're looking for passionate individuals to join our Board of Trustees. Deadline for completed nominations: 28 May '25. Ready to get involved? 👉 www.bps.org.uk/elections-2025
Join our board of trustees and contribute to the future of the society. 
bps.org.uk/elections-2025
Nominations open. Orange with black and white text and BPS logo.
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BPS Division of Health Psychology @divhealthpsych.bsky.social · 23/04/2025
📣 Job opportunity closing 25 April! Royal Free London is looking for a Band 7 Practitioner Psychologist / Accredited CBT Therapist for the renal weight loss/liver transplant ward - the team are very open to hearing from health psychologists Details here ⬇️ www.royalfree.nhs.uk/working-here...
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Our current vacancies | Royal Free London
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BPS Division of Health Psychology @divhealthpsych.bsky.social · 11/04/2025
🎉 Stage 2 graduation ceremony announcement! If you have recently completed or are planning to attend a viva on 7/8 May AND are also coming to our conference, then make sure you register for the graduation!
A pale peach graphic with a watercolour background. There is an orange banner a third of the way down with the text "Stage 2 Graduation" in white text. Above that in a smaller font is Division of Health Psychology.

Underneath the orange banner to the left is the text in purple "Celebrating candidates who have completed their stage 2 independent route qualification" and underneath in bold and larger font "Deadline: 21 May 2025". To the right is a circular photo frame that contains some gold balloons.

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BPS Division of Health Psychology @divhealthpsych.bsky.social · 10/04/2025
Job opportunity, ideal for health psychologists! The University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust is looking for a Clinical/Counselling Psychologist to lead on 2 new projects to enhance psychosocial support for cancer patients. Deadline: 28 April! www.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/jo...
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BPS Division of Health Psychology @divhealthpsych.bsky.social · 07/04/2025
📣 BPS qualifications consultation #healthpsychology If you're a health psychology student at undergraduate, MSc or Stage 2, a DHP member, course leader, or anyone else interested in the future of BPS qualifications please complete this survey ⬇️ questionpro.eu/a/TakeSurvey...
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Behavioural Research UK (BR-UK) @behaviourresuk.bsky.social · 19/03/2025
Join us on the 24th March at 11am for our webinar on the importance of #EDII in Behavioural Research, with speakers @julzealejandre.bsky.social, Niamh Hart, Sancha Martin, Ann Phoenix & @lesleyuttley.bsky.social Sign up here: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
A blue slide with the text Behavioural Research UK: Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Intersectionality in Behavioural Research. Speakers: Dr Julze Alejandre, Dr Niamh Hart, Sancha Martin (University of Edinburgh), Professor Ann Phoenix (University College London) and Dr Lesley Uttley (University of Sheffield). And the BR-UK logo.
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Dr Emma Norris @emmajnorris.bsky.social · 13/03/2025
Join us to discuss Transparency and Openness Promotion (TOP) guidelines: what they are, why they're important and how journals are currently addressing these in health psychology/behavioural medicine 👇 @ehpscreaters.bsky.social @ehps.bsky.social @ehpssynergy.bsky.social @divhealthpsych.bsky.social
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