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International Association for People-Environment Studies @iaps-association.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

We are preparing the next issue of the IAPS Bulletin (number 54!), and would like to include news from members: new publications, funded projects, funding calls, initiatives, learning resources, awards and appointments, and events. Submit your news here: forms.cloud.microsoft/r/s3WTvEKesq

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International Association for People-Environment Studies @iaps-association.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

Save the date: "Spaces in Transition: Urban Futures, Cultures and Sustainability". An IAPS international symposium in A Coruña, Spain, 14–16 June 2027, organised by the IAPS Sustainability and Culture and Space Networks. Call for papers opens 1 September 2026.

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International Association for People-Environment Studies @iaps-association.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

Eight countries and four continents around one table, which says something about the IAPS community. Between them they cover psychology, urban planning, design and geography. There is a good deal to get on with. Welcome to the new Board, and thanks to everyone who stood for election (4/4)

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International Association for People-Environment Studies @iaps-association.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

They join continuing members Ferdinando Fornara (Italy) and Wouter Poortinga (UK), alongside Agnès Patuano (Netherlands), Jennifer Senick (US) and Giuseppe Carrus (Italy) (3/4)

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International Association for People-Environment Studies @iaps-association.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

Seven new members have been elected: Angela Castrechini (Spain), Kathryn Colley (UK), Zenith Delabrida (Brazil), Cristina García Fontán (Spain), Barbara Goličnik (Slovenia), Raquel Pérez López (Spain) and Seiji Shibata (Japan) (2/4)

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International Association for People-Environment Studies @iaps-association.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

IAPS has a new Board and President! We are pleased that Giuseppe Carrus steps into the role of IAPS President, with Jennifer Senick as Treasurer and Agnès Patuano as Secretary (1/4)

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International Association for People-Environment Studies @iaps-association.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

Phase 1 is short: a 750-word proposal, a CV, and up to ten core references. You also indicate which of the six approach categories (A–F) you fit. Student, faculty and practitioner proposals all welcome. Apply: www.edra.org/page/brill_s... (2/2)

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International Association for People-Environment Studies @iaps-association.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

EDRA's Michael Brill Research Grant for Urban Communication and Community Design is open for Phase 1 applications until 15 October 2026. $3,000 for work connecting communication, design and the social sciences. (1/2)

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acastrechini.bsky.social @acastrechini.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

During #IAPS2026, various #EnvironmentalPsychology #associations met to share updates on goals, membership and challenges, creating new synergies. Countries like UK, Australia, Spain, Italy, Sweden, France, Brazil, Japan, Romania among others. 🌍 @iaps2026.bsky.social @iaps-association.bsky.social

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BPS Environmental Psychology Section @bpsenvpsych.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

Are you presenting a poster at @iaps2026.bsky.social? We are delighted to inform all poster presenters that we are sponsoring 3 x #IAPS2026 Best Poster Awards Best Poster Prize (x1): £50 voucher Runners‑up Prizes (x2): £25 vouchers each

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Jonathan Ulrich @jcmulrich.bsky.social · 27/06/2026

Very excited for #IAPS2026 by @iaps-association.bsky.social next week 😊 Looking forward to meeting many new faces. Please reach out if you want to discuss climate risk perceptions, adaptation and mitigation behavior, or any other topic you care about!

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acastrechini.bsky.social @acastrechini.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

@iaps2026.bsky.social The #IAPS2026 opening ceremony kicked off yesterday afternoon at the University of Surrey. A big thank you to the conference organizers. Attendees from 37 countries. Looking forward to the sessions ahead! 🌿 @uniofsurrey.bsky.social @iaps-association.bsky.social

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International Association for People-Environment Studies @iaps-association.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

Are you at the @iaps2026.bsky.social conference in Guildford this week? 👋 📍 Where have you travelled from? 💼 What brings you to the conference? 🤝 What are you hoping to learn, share, or take away? We'd love to hear from you! Let us know what you are looking forward to

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International Association for People-Environment Studies @iaps-association.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

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Briony Latter @brionylatter.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

My first time at IAPS Conference ☀️ @iaps2026.bsky.social @iaps-association.bsky.social @uniofsurrey.bsky.social I have the pleasure of co-Chairing a symposium (Social influence for climate action: New perspectives on people–environment relations) w/ @samhampton.bsky.social on Thurs (join us!) /1

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International Association for People-Environment Studies @iaps-association.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

🎉 Huge congratulations to Prof David Canter for being inducted into the IAPS Hall of Fame at the @iaps2026.bsky.social 2026 in Surrey! This incredible honour recognises David’s lifelong commitment, groundbreaking research, and profound impact on the field of people-environment studies.

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Dr Sarah Payne @drsarahpayne.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

And so @iaps2026.bsky.social begins!! Early Career Researcher Workshop kicking things off.. you'll do great! Look forward to everyone joining @iaps-association.bsky.social ceremony later. Hosted by @eprg-surrey.bsky.social @uniofsurrey.bsky.social Thanks to all Mentors for their help today #iaps2026

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IAPS 2026 Conference @iaps2026.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

🌞 #IAPS2026 is next week! While we put the finishing touches to our preparations, here is an overview of the *seven* keynote speakers that we're honoured to host at the conference, individually and in a discussion panel. 🌳 Find out more in the programme: virtual.oxfordabstracts.com/event/75795/...

Prof. Marketta Kyttä - Participatory planning for healthy cities - Keynote speaker, Tues 30 June

Prof. Jenny Roe - Restorative architecture for mental health and wellbeing- Keynote speaker, Weds 1 July

Dr. Charles Ogunbode - Mental weathering: Unpacking the psychological toll of climate change in urban West Africa - Keynote speaker, Thurs 2 July

Keynote Panel - How can people-environment research help promote healthy, green, and equitable communities? - Fri 3 July

Prof. Linda Steg; Daniel Iacofano, PhD; Derviš Hadžimuhamedović; Dr. Jonathan Reeves

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IAPS 2026 Conference @iaps2026.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

Sunny days here at University of Surrey 🌿🌞🦌 We’re eagerly awaiting the arrival of our #IAPS2026 attendees in just a few weeks! Which part of the programme are you most looking forward to? virtual.oxfordabstracts.com/event/75795/... @iaps-association.bsky.social @eprg-surrey.bsky.social

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International Association for People-Environment Studies @iaps-association.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

📢 Presenting a poster at @iaps2026.bsky.social? The @bpsenvpsych.bsky.social is sponsoring 3 Best Poster Awards! 🏆 1 Best Poster: £50 🥈 2 Runner-up awards: £25 Good luck to everyone — we look forward to meeting you at IAPS 2026!

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IAPS 2026 Conference @iaps2026.bsky.social · 18/05/2026

We hope you are looking forward to IAPS 2026 Conference as much as we are. Have you booked your accommodation, yet? We offer on-campus accommdation on our Manor Park campus for £54/night! Booking on-campus accommodation is possible until 17 May Book here: store.surrey.ac.uk/conferences-...

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IAPS Conference 2026

29 June - Friday 3 July 2026, University of Surrey, Guildford, United Kingdom. The theme of IAPS 2026 is Sustainability as Wellbeing: Towards healthy, green, and equitable communities.

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International Association for People-Environment Studies @iaps-association.bsky.social · 18/05/2026

📢 5th PSICAMB Summer School 2026 — applications open For PhDs & early-career researchers in environmental psychology. 📍 Gran Canaria 🗓 31 Aug–4 Sept 💵 €100 (all incl.) 🇬🇧 English More info/signup here 👇 www.psicamb.org/index.php?op...

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International Association for People-Environment Studies @iaps-association.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

Post 3/3 📅 2026 program (Apr–Dec): 📝 International article selection 🛠️ Student workshops 🏆 Student competition 🎤 Final event: presentations, exhibition & awards Calls now open: please share with colleagues & students!👥 📩 iapscultureandspacenetwork@gmail.com 🌐 iapscultureandspace.net (3/3)

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International Association for People-Environment Studies @iaps-association.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

Since 2012, this platform has connected architects, researchers & students in interdisciplinary dialogue on the built environment — drawing on layered cities like Istanbul to explore urban complexity, memory, ecology & spatial practice in the Anthropocene. 🌆(2/3)

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International Association for People-Environment Studies @iaps-association.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

🌍 The 5th Culture & Space Meetings is now open! ✨ "Multiple Ecological Perspectives on Palimpsest Cities in the Anthropocene" 🏛️ Hosted by Özyeğin University, Faculty of Architecture & Design, via the IAPS-CS Culture & Space Network. 🧵(1/3)👇

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International Association for People-Environment Studies @iaps-association.bsky.social · 28/04/2026

📢 Could your institution host the 2028 IAPS Conference? The call is now open! If your research group has the vision and capacity to bring our community together, we want to hear from you. Stage 1 deadline: 20 May 2026 More details here 👉 iaps-association.org/blog/%f0%9f%...

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International Association for People-Environment Studies @iaps-association.bsky.social · 29/04/2026

🎉 Welcoming the new IAPS Board for 2026–2030! Seven new members have been appointed, representing Spain, Brasil, the UK, Slovenia, and Japan Congratulations to all, and thank you to the Elections Committee for their work! Full announcement 👉 iaps-association.org/blog/%f0%9f%...

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IAPS 2026 Conference @iaps2026.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

We’re pleased to share the programme for #IAPS2026! 400+ presentations, including keynotes, symposia, individual talks, flash sessions, posters, and more: virtual.oxfordabstracts.com/e/iaps2026/p... We can’t wait to see you here! @iaps-association.bsky.social @uniofsurrey.bsky.social

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International Association for People-Environment Studies @iaps-association.bsky.social · 02/04/2026

🚨 IAPS Board Elections 2026–2030: Nominations are open for IAPS' new board. Help shape a diverse global organisation 🌍 📝 Apply with short statement + nomination 📅 Deadline: 22 April Submissions: admin@iaps-association.org Step up or nominate someone 🙌 Details: iaps-association.org?p=4131&previ...

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🚨 IAPS Board Elections 2026–2030: Call for Nominations

We’re inviting IAPS members to step forward and shape the future of our global community 🌍 This year, 7 Board positions are open, including 6 new roles (Thematic IAPS profiles for IAPS Board elections...

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IAPS 2026 Conference @iaps2026.bsky.social · 24/03/2026

⏰ There's just one week to go until the deadline for presenters to register for IAPS 2026! ✨ Presenters of accepted submissions must register and pay by 31 March 2026 to be included in the programme; the registration link is provided in the decision email.

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International Association for People-Environment Studies @iaps-association.bsky.social · 16/03/2026

Save the date 📅 – the next International Conference on Environmental Psychology (ICEP 2027) will take place 20-23 June 2027 in Wrocław, Poland (“Environmental Psychology Beyond Academic Walls”). ICEP is officially affiliated with Div4 of @iaapsy.bsky.social More details to follow!

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International Association for People-Environment Studies @iaps-association.bsky.social · 12/03/2026

The high quality of applications reflects the strength, diversity, and global reach of early career scholarship in people-environment studies and related fields. We look forward to welcoming the awardees and supporting meaningful exchange, collaboration, and learning through the workshop ✨ (2/2)

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International Association for People-Environment Studies @iaps-association.bsky.social · 12/03/2026

Following a competitive review process, IAPS has awarded 8 travel grants to support participation in the upcoming Early Career Researcher Workshop (ECW), at the 29th IAPS conference (@iaps2026.bsky.social) (1/2)

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International Association for People-Environment Studies @iaps-association.bsky.social · 04/03/2026

The first articles from Environmental Psychology Open (EPO) are now available EPO is a Diamond Open Access journal covering the full spectrum of environmental psychology, with no fees. The journal supports open science practices Learn more and explore the first articles here👇 epo.publia.org/epo

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International Association for People-Environment Studies @iaps-association.bsky.social · 02/03/2026

We are open to dialogue and please feel free to either contact @iaps2026.bsky.social or the IAPS board to discuss further (4/4)

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International Association for People-Environment Studies @iaps-association.bsky.social · 02/03/2026

Organising a conference is complex and involves continuous trade-offs. Given infrastructure, technological capacity & available resources, an in-person format was judged the most feasible way to deliver a high-quality event for participants (3/4)

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International Association for People-Environment Studies @iaps-association.bsky.social · 02/03/2026

@iaps2026.bsky.social is guided by the ACCESS Guiding Principles, which promote a reflexive approach to inclusivity, co-creation & environmental sustainability (accessnetwork.uk/guiding-prin...). The framework is not prescriptive, and external constraints sometimes require difficult decisions (2/4)

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International Association for People-Environment Studies @iaps-association.bsky.social · 02/03/2026

Thanks for raising this. We do value accessibility and inclusivity. IAPS conferences are organised by local hosts in ongoing dialogue with the IAPS Board, and inclusivity is integral to these discussions (1/4)

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International Association for People-Environment Studies @iaps-association.bsky.social · 17/02/2026

#EnvironmentalPsychology in China has grown through decades of pioneering scholarship and collaboration. In IAPS Bulletin 53, Xu Leiqing and Wu Jianping trace the field’s development -from early courses and textbooks to the Environment-Behavior Research Association (EBRA) 🌍 📖 tinyurl.com/524p4mdb

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International Association for People-Environment Studies @iaps-association.bsky.social · 05/02/2026

This is reflected in our latest Bulletin #53, with articles on: 🧠 Environmental Psychology in China 🌿 New reflections on “nature” 🏙️ Practice insights from Gehl 🔗 Networks, research & emerging scholars 📖 Read about it here: iaps-association.org/wp-content/u... (2/2)

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International Association for People-Environment Studies @iaps-association.bsky.social · 05/02/2026

Humans in, with, as nature 🌍🌿 Editorial address by Adina Dumitru At @iaps-association.bsky.social, our strength is not just what we study, it is how we think together 🤝 Across disciplines & cultures, we explore people-environment relationships that are rigorous, reflective & meaningful ✨(1/2)

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International Association for People-Environment Studies @iaps-association.bsky.social · 14/01/2026

📘 IAPS Bulletin 53 is out! (👉 iaps-association.org/wp-content/u...). This issue contains contributions on how people understand & engage with #Nature & the #BuiltEnvironment. Highlights include an editorial address, reflection of nature in #EnvironmentalPsychology, and #EnvPsy in #China (1/2)

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International Association for People-Environment Studies @iaps-association.bsky.social · 14/01/2026

We’re sorry to hear you're disappointed. Accessibility & inclusivity are very important to IAPS. However, decisions on format depend on many factors. While the conference is under the auspices of IAPS, it is organised independently. Please feel free to contact the organisers to share your feedback.

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International Association for People-Environment Studies @iaps-association.bsky.social · 14/01/2026

IAPS Bulletin 53 also features: ✓ PhD thesis summaries ✓ ICEP & EDRA conference reports ✓ My Favourite Book or Paper ✓ News, projects, journals & member publications ✓ Upcoming conferences, inc the 29th @iaps2026.bsky.social in Surrey Read about it here 👉 iaps-association.org/wp-content/u... (2/2)

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IAPS 2026 Conference @iaps2026.bsky.social · 12/01/2026

Our Call is now closed. We received 700+ submissions - thank you! Completed submissions will now proceed to peer review, with decisions expected in late Feb/early March. Due to capacity limits we will inevitably have to make some difficult decisions between the many high-quality submissions.

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IAPS 2026 Conference @iaps2026.bsky.social · 05/01/2026

Don’t miss out! Be sure to submit your abstract by this Friday, 9 January, 23:59 GMT. We welcome submissions for individual posters, individual talks, symposia, panel discussions, and our Early Career Researchers Workshop. 👉 stories.surrey.ac.uk/iaps2026/#se...

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IAPS Conference 2026

29 June - Friday 3 July 2026, University of Surrey, Guildford, United Kingdom. The theme of IAPS 2026 is Sustainability as Wellbeing: Towards healthy, green, and equitable communities.

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