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POWES BPS @powes.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

📣Save the date! POWES 2027 is coming! 🎂It's our 40th anniversary and it's going to be a doozy! 🔭Our theme is 'Feminism Now: past, present and future' 🏟️Venue is Sussex, UK 👀Call for abstracts coming soon- watch this space!

SAVE THE DATE- POWES 2027. A celebration of POWES' 40th year. Feminism now: past, present, and futures. 30th June- 2nd July 2027. Roffey Park venue, Sussex RH12 4TB. Stay tuned for a call for abstracts!

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POWES BPS @powes.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

A quick reminder of our fabulous keynote speakers for #POWES2026! Don't forget to book your place! tinyurl.com/powes2026

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POWES BPS @powes.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

📢 We are delighted to announce our keynote speakers for #POWES2026 ! 🌍https://www.bps.org.uk/event/psychology-women-and-equalities-section-annual-conference-2026

About our POWES 2026 Keynote Speakers
POWES 2026 Conference
1st-3rd July 2026
Roffey Park, RH12 4TB

Dr Geetha Reddy is Senior Lecturer in Applied Psychology at The Open University UK and Principal Investigator of the British Academy-funded EXCAPE-URMI Project and the Open Societal Challenges funded BUSSIN project.

Geetha implements research-led teaching and works to decolonise curriculums across a wide range of psy-disciplines.

Dr Stephanie Davis is Health Justice Researcher at Healing Justice Ldn which focuses on life-affirming, participatory, and collaborative research, and is the author of 'Queer and Trans People of Colour in the UK' (Routledge).

Stephanie's current research focuses on disability justice, how we can respond to our rapidly changing conditions, and who we need to be for these times.

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POWES BPS @powes.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

📢 Feminist Studies Association Small Grants Scheme for BIPOC feminist scholars (UK/Ireland) 🗓️ Apply by 4 June 2026 Funding supports travel, childcare, research costs, equipment & access needs. Eligibility: BIPOC, UK/IE based, feminist research/teaching. 🔗 the-fsa.co.uk/prizes-and-i...

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Small Grants Scheme

Funding Opportunity for BIPOC scholars The FSA awards 2 small grants (2 x £150) and a year’s membership to the FSA to academics based in UK/Ireland who identify as BIPOC (Black, Indigenous an…

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POWES BPS @powes.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

This project is supervised by our committee member Dr. Sofia Persson. Please share with anyone who might be interested, and feel free to reach out to Sofia for more info!

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Psychology | PhD Studentship | Leeds Beckett University

The School of Humanities and Social Sciences is offering five PhD fee-waiver studentships in Psychology for an October 2026 start.

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POWES BPS @powes.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

📢📢 Fee-waived PhD opportunity at Leeds Beckett University! This project focuses on how to reduce rape myth endorsement via mixed-methods research. It would suit a student with an interest in topics such as sex-based violence, feminism, and research methods. www.leedsbeckett.ac.uk/research-deg...

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Psychology | PhD Studentship | Leeds Beckett University

The School of Humanities and Social Sciences is offering five PhD fee-waiver studentships in Psychology for an October 2026 start.

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POWES BPS @powes.bsky.social · 01/04/2026

📢We've extended the submissions deadline for the POWES student prizes until 10th April! 🎓Undergrad and postgrad prizes available 🏆Winners receive a funded conference place to present their paper, a journal sub and an award certificate

POWES STUDENT AWARDS: CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS.
POWES undergraduate gender inequalities award
POWES spotlight on social justic undergraduate award
POWES and Feminism and Psychology postgraduate award

Submit an original, unpublished article that makes an original contribution to the psychology of women, gender theory, practice and beyond.

The winner receives
A funded place at the POWES 2026 conference
The opportunity to present their paper
One- year journal subscription
An award certificate

Deadline extended to 10th April
tinyurl.com/powes2026awards

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POWES BPS @powes.bsky.social · 25/03/2026

Our next Masculinities in Focus online event is coming up in April! Register here: www.bps.org.uk/event/mascul...

BPS POWES Online connection events. Masculinities in Focus- opportunities and challenges for change. 22 April 2026, 2-4pm BST- online.

Speakers: Mapping modern masculinities- Dr Jessica Padgett. No country for (young) men: an online qualitative survey exploring young men's accounts of masculinities- Dr Lucy Eldred. Navigating masculinities: Men's responses to evolving gender norms- Dr Silvia Filippi

Register now! https://www.bps.org.uk/event/masculinities-focus-opportunities-and-challenges-change-1

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The Psychologist @psychmag.bsky.social · 23/03/2026

When politics enters the therapy room… Author, activist and psychotherapist Rahim Thawer on political countertransference. www.bps.org.uk/psychologist...

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When politics enters the therapy room | BPS

Author, activist and psychotherapist Rahim Thawer on political countertransference.

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Sex, Sexualities & Sexual Harm Research @sssh-research.bsky.social · 23/03/2026

Join us online in one week--next Monday, March 30th from 4-5pm--for our next free SSSH! seminar, featuring Isobel Logan and her research on AI-Assisted Flirting and Manipulation. Register to attend online here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/ai-assiste... #AcademicSky #AI #manosphere #freetalks

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BPS Cyberpsychology @bpscyberpsychology.bsky.social · 23/03/2026

The BPS Student Committee Bursary Scheme is back! This scheme invites UK-based Psychology students from underrepresented backgrounds to apply for funding to support with conference attendance - like that of our annual Cyberpsychology section conference in July 🌟 #Cyber26 #Cyberpsychology #BPS

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POWES BPS @powes.bsky.social · 16/02/2026

Thinking about submitting an article for the 2026 POWES Student Prizes? 🏆✨ #POWES2026 is a great opportunity for prize winners to share their research and connect with a network of like-minded feminist researchers. More information: www.bps.org.uk/node/1718#aw... Please repost! 💜🙏

Hear from previous POWES prize winners: "The POWES award was a fantastic opportunity, I gained valuable confidence in presenting and networking. The conference was amazing, the people were lovely and accommodating. Listening to experts in current feminist research taught me about the wider range of academic pathways and encouraged me to further my postgraduate education. I would definitely recommend applying for the award". Kezia Perry, POWES undergraduate student prize winner 2025.

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POWES BPS @powes.bsky.social · 16/02/2026

📢The 2026 POWES Student Prizes are open! 🎓UG & PG dissertation work from 2022-26 🌍Entries from under‑represented students- e.g. Black & minoritised, LGBTQIA+, disabled, based o/s UK or working in a 2nd language, partic. welcome! 🗓 Deadline: 3 April 2026 🔗 Details: www.bps.org.uk/node/1718#aw...

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POWES BPS @powes.bsky.social · 26/02/2026

CALL FOR PAPERS- Special Issue of BPS journal POWER on Feminism in Asia. Details in images/alt text below. Please repost and share with your networks!

Psychology of Women & Equalities Review (POWER) Call for Papers Special issue - Feminism in Asia

The Psychology of Women & Equalities Review (POWER) supports critical feminist debate on the psychology of women and equalities across research, teaching, and professional practice.

This special issue seeks to decentre feminist theory and praxis from the Global North and foreground perspectives on feminism and psychology in Asia. Feminist movements have resonated with diverse marginalised communities, contributing to social transformation. Yet, significant gaps remain in the incorporation of non-Western women’s experiences and

theorising within mainstream feminist and psychological scholarship. Even within the Majority World, hegemonic and dominant community narratives can erase minority voices and present misleading accounts of national homogeneity. The year 2025 witnessed Gen Z led protests across many Asian countries, building on decades of activism and social change. These fissures in the social fabric have emerged from long-standing systemic violence against the most marginalised within South Asia and beyond. Women’s activism continues to shape reform and policy, while LGBTQ+ activism contributes to redefining sexual freedoms and gender roles

This issue intends to address intersections of gender, sexuality, disability, caste, political identity, and other forms of marginalisation through a psychological and feminist lens, whilst acknowledging both global and local feminist imaginaries. While decentring Western feminist paradigms is crucial, it is equally vital to challenge dominant discourses within Asian feminist scholarship.

We welcome submissions from early-career researchers, activists, individuals working in academic-adjacent industries, and academics working in and around Asia.

Topics suggested, but not limited to

Emerging discourse in psychology

Voices of minorities within the nation

Feminism and popular culture

Imagining a psychology of women

Feminism in Education

Psychology’s response to feminist and queer movements

Addressing ethnic violence

Feminist resistance to nationalism

Methodology

We are open to qualitative and innovative methodologies.

We welcome the following submissions

Theoretical and empirical papers.

Reviews of relevant books, films and other popular media.

Short papers, commentaries, interviews and other non-traditional submissions such as art, poetry and photography in our ‘Agora ’section.

Send an abstract between 300-500 words and a 50 word author(s) biography by 15th April 2026.

Important dates

Outcome of abstract selection - 30th May 2026

Full submissions - 10th December 2026

Publication date July 2027 - July 2027

All articles (excluding creative works) will be peer reviewed. Please note, by submitting a manuscript, you will also be invited to peer review other submissions.Submissions should be a maximum of 8,000 words excluding references. Book reviews should be 750-1000 words including references.

Contact the guest editor Dr Sonia Soans via QR Code or use this link

https://shorturl.at/U5yr8

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POWES BPS @powes.bsky.social · 26/02/2026

A reminder about our Masculinities in Focus: Opportunities and Challenges for Change event taking place on 4th March! Details below- please repost! www.bps.org.uk/event/mascul...

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Masculinities in Focus: Opportunities and Challenges for Change | BPS

This is the second in a series of online connection events around the theme "Masculinities in focus: Opportunities and Challenges for Change".

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POWES BPS @powes.bsky.social · 26/02/2026

CALL FOR PAPERS- Special Issue of BPS journal POWER on Feminism in Asia. Details in images/alt text below. Please repost and share with your networks!

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POWES BPS @powes.bsky.social · 25/02/2026

⚠️We've extended the deadline for abstracts for #POWES2026! ⏳New deadline- 13th March ℹ️ Full details here- tinyurl.com/powes2026 🏃‍♀️‍➡️Go go go!

#POWES2026
POWES CONFERENCE 2026
CALL FOR ABSTRACTS ON FEMINIST CONNECTION & SOCIAL JUSTICE
SUBMISSION DEADLINE: EXTENDED TO 13TH MARCH tinyurl.com/powes2026

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POWES BPS @powes.bsky.social · 25/02/2026

⚠️We've extended the deadline for abstracts for #POWES2026! ⏳New deadline- 13th March ℹ️ Full details here- tinyurl.com/powes2026 🏃‍♀️‍➡️Go go go!

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POWES BPS @powes.bsky.social · 16/02/2026

📢Abstract submissions are now OPEN for #powes2026 ⚖️The conference theme this year is 'Feminist Connection and Social Justice' ⏰Submission deadline: 27 February 2026 ℹ️More info: tinyurl.com/powes2026

POWES CONFERENCE 2026 Call for abstracts on feminist connection and social justice. Submission deadline 27th Feb 2026. tinyurl.com/powes2026

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POWES BPS @powes.bsky.social · 16/02/2026

📢Abstract submissions are now OPEN for #powes2026 ✨ ⚖️The conference theme this year is 'Feminist Connection and Social Justice' 📝Abstracts on gender, sexuality and equality related topics 🎓Any career stage! Deadline: 27 February 2026 More info: tinyurl.com/powes2026

#POWES2026 POWES CONFERENCE 2026 CALL FOR ABSTRACTS ON FEMINIST CONNECTION & SOCIAL JUSTICE SUBMISSION DEADLINE: 27TH FEB 2026 tinyurl.com/powes2026

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BPS Cyberpsychology @bpscyberpsychology.bsky.social · 06/02/2026

Saves the Dates - we've outlined all key dates and deadlines for our Section's Annual Conference below! These may be subject to change, but we will update you if they do across our social pages 🌟 More event info @ www.bps.org.uk/event/cyberp... #Cyber26

Graphic titled ‘cyber2026 key dates & deadlines’. A blue background with a list of important conference dates.
5 February: Online submissions system and registration opens.
10 April: Deadline for all submissions and conference ambassador applications (highlighted and circled).
8 May: Notification of outcome.
15 May: First draft conference programme released.
22 June: Deadline for conference registration (highlighted and circled).
At the bottom, contact information is shown: email bps.enquiries@planit-live.com and a link to https://www.bps.org.uk/event/cyberpsychology-section-annual-conference-2026 for more information.

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British Psychological Society @bpsofficial.bsky.social · 03/02/2026

BBC News investigation finds men are profiting by posting videos online they've filmed without consent. "The time is now for the govt to clamp down on social media companies that allow content to be circulated so freely." Dr Hannah Frith @powes.bsky.social chair 👉 www.bps.org.uk/news/bps-res...

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BPS Cyberpsychology @bpscyberpsychology.bsky.social · 11/02/2026

You can find them on LinkedIn tr.ee/EvGeInTdrF and BlueSky @powes.bsky.social Find out more about POWES at: www.bps.org.uk/member-netwo... For more info about this years IDWGIS, head to: www.un.org/en/observanc... #IDWGIS #WomeninSTEM #InternationalDayofWomenandGirlsinScience #Cyberpsychology

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BPS Cyberpsychology @bpscyberpsychology.bsky.social · 11/02/2026

To celebrate #IDWGIS 2026 we're highlighting leading organisations in cyberpsychology, psychology broadly and related fields which champion women who are experts within STEM. We're starting with The Psychology of Women and Equalities Section (#POWES) @powes.bsky.social 🌟

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POWES BPS @powes.bsky.social · 02/02/2026

Happy 🌈LGBT+ History Month 🌈! POWES has compiled a selection of resources that highlight the role of social science in understanding LGBT+ histories & contemporary issues 💡 Check out the LGBT+ History Month section on our Linktree page- we'll be updating all month: linktr.ee/powes_bps

Celebrating LGBT History Month February 2026

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POWES BPS @powes.bsky.social · 09/01/2026

We’re starting the year with some exciting news — save the date for POWES Conference 2026, on 1-3 July! We can’t wait to share more details with you soon and to see you at #POWES2026 💜

SAVE THE DATE! POWES 2026 conference 1-3 July!

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Elizabeth Peel (she/they) @lizpeel.bsky.social · 08/10/2025

Nice post! 📚Congrats again Kath Browne & Emily Kazyak 🌈🦄 Looking forward to the book launch 🚀 in Dublin 🍀 @powes.bsky.social

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POWES BPS @powes.bsky.social · 19/12/2025

POWES member but not getting newsletters? Opt in here: www.bps.org.uk/faqs/how-can... Opted in and still not receiving newsletters? Try whitelisting our email: www.bps.org.uk/faqs/how-do-... For any other issues/queries, please get in touch via DMs!

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POWES BPS @powes.bsky.social · 19/12/2025

🎄Our December newsletter should be in your inbox now! 📆SAVE THE DATE- POWES conference 2026 is 1-3rd July! 📖Latest issue of our journal POWER is now out- see bit.ly/4pf5GVG 🆘Not receiving our newsletters? Help is at hand! ⬇️

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POWES BPS @powes.bsky.social · 03/10/2025

October is #BlackHistoryMonth 🖤💜 We asked our Committee to share books that inspire them to keep learning about Black history & reflecting on how we can amplify Black voices, challenge inequities & dismantle barriers. Here are their recommendations- Let us know what’s on your reading list ⬇️

Black History month book recs-
Open Water by Caleb Azumah Nelson
Their Eyes Were Watching God by Zora Neale Hurston
In The Ditch by Buchi Emecheta
Half Of A Yellow Sun by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
The Long Song by Andrea Levy

Black History Month book recs
Hidden histories: Black in Psychology by Parise Carmichael-Murphy and Dr Adam Danquah
Mental Health and Otherness: Intersections between Gender, Race, Class and Age by Ilana Mountian
The Master's Tools Will Never Dismantle the Master's House by Audre Lorde.

Black History Month book recs
Integrating Multiculturalism and Intersectionality Into the Psychology Curriculum: Strategies for Instructors by Jasmine A Mena and Kathryn Quina
Towards an Aesthetics of the Epistemologies of the South: Manifesto in Twenty-Two Theses by Boaventura de Sousa Santos
Gender Violence and the Prison Industrial Complex by Incite! Women, Gender Non-Conforming, and Trans People of Color Against Violence.

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POWES BPS @powes.bsky.social · 26/09/2025

📢✨ We are seeking to appoint a new co-editor for the Psychology of Women and Equalities Review (POWER)! 📑This BPS journal publishes a range of articles relating to gender & social inequalities in psychology. ⏰Deadline: 31 Oct 2025 ℹ️More info: www.bps.org.uk/news/co-edit...

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Co-Editor vacancy: Psychology of Women and Equalities Review | BPS

POWES are seeking a new co-editor for Psychology of Women and Equalities Review.

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POWES BPS @powes.bsky.social · 26/09/2025

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POWES BPS @powes.bsky.social · 26/09/2025

🔎Did you get your copy of our September newsletter? 📥 It's packed with updates on events & opportunities, plus a message from our new co-chair! Check your inbox to read the full issue. Not receiving our newsletters? Help is at hand! ⬇️

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POWES BPS @powes.bsky.social · 26/09/2025

📅SAVE THE DATE! ♂️POWES Masculinity Studies event, Nov 19 2025, 2-4pm Topics- 💡Support for men & boys as victims of violence 💡Stability & change in notions of ‘acceptable’ masculinity 💡Men & boys as advocates for gender equality Interested in presenting? Please email POWES.mns@bps.org.uk

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POWES BPS @powes.bsky.social · 26/09/2025

📢 Calling individuals with expertise & experience in feminist research to join our pool of reviewers & judges for the 2026 POWES Awards! More information on what reviewing/judging entails: lnkd.in/egQ98tU5 To get involved, please fill in this form: lnkd.in/emNbTgxs 🙌 Help us spread the word!

Interested in reviewing or judging the POWES 2026 Awards? *POWES Professor Marcia Worrell Mentoring Award *POWES and Feminism & Psychology Postgraduate Award * POWES Spotlight Undergraduate Award * POWES Gender Inequalities Undergraduate Award #BPSPOWES

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POWES BPS @powes.bsky.social · 28/07/2025

Over the years, her openness in sharing opportunities and connecting people has supported many across POWES and beyond. We’re so proud to honour Lisa with this award - a huge congratulations and so well-deserved! 🙌🏼🎊

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POWES BPS @powes.bsky.social · 28/07/2025

Lisa‘s mentorship is grounded in care, generosity and a deep commitment to feminist principles. She creates spaces where people feel seen, supported and able to thrive, especially in environments where that isn’t always easy.

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POWES BPS @powes.bsky.social · 28/07/2025

Last month at #POWES2025, we had the joy of presenting the POWES Prof. Marcia Worrell Mentoring Award to Prof. Lisa Lazard ✨👏 🧵

Professor Lisa Lazard receives the Professor Marcia Worrell Mentoring Award at #POWES 2025

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POWES BPS @powes.bsky.social · 28/07/2025

Such an important and powerful reminder for us as we continue working to build feminist spaces that are accountable and truly transformative 💪🏻💫 #Intersectionality #Feminism #Inclusivity #Diversity

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POWES BPS @powes.bsky.social · 28/07/2025

Bipasha highlighted how systemic forces are ✨interlocking✨(not merely additive) and stressed that social justice must center (true) intersectionality at its core beyond neoliberal approaches to diversity and inclusivity.

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POWES BPS @powes.bsky.social · 28/07/2025

Starting the week thinking about Dr. Bipasha Ahmed’s keynote at #POWES2025 on how white feminism and the misappropriation of intersectionality shape power dynamics within the UK’s Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) sector. 🧵

Dr Bipasha Ahmed's #POWES2025 keynote on 'White Feminism and the Misappropriation of Intersectionality: Power Dynamics in the UK's Violence Against Women and Girls Sector'

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POWES BPS @powes.bsky.social · 09/07/2025

PS: It really is quite brief and will (genuinely) only take 5 minutes!

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POWES BPS @powes.bsky.social · 09/07/2025

#POWES2025 folks, you may have received an email this week asking for ✨your feedback✨ on the conference. Positive feedback lets us know what we should keep doing and constructive feedback helps us improve your conference experience. So regardless, we’d love to hear from you 💜💛

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POWES BPS @powes.bsky.social · 09/07/2025

✨Quick shout out to all #POWES2025 conference presenters✨ If you’re thinking about developing your presentation into a publication, consider submitting to PoWER. PoWER is a great home for feminist research and accepts submissions on a rolling basis. More info: explore.bps.org.uk/content/bpsp...

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POWES BPS @powes.bsky.social · 04/07/2025

Finally, Flora Tietgen presented "Exploring psychological violence and (non) support-seeking: immigrant women's experiences of intimate partner violence in Iceland" #POWES2025

Flora Tietgen presents work on immigrant women's experiences of intimate partner violence in Iceland.

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