New to this annual Festival? Or a returning supporter? Well, Save the Dates! Join us & celebrate Scotland's shared values with Europe. Programme goes live on Feb 27 🗓️ & most events are free or low cost - with something for everyone! Talks, Walks, Films, Music & More! #Scotland #Europe Image: B Speed

Call for posters! Proposals welcome on any topic relevant to school psychology education - present to psychology teachers from many countries! If accepted you can register at Earlybird rate! (already paid full rate? see details) Visit efpta.org for more info - submit your poster, book your place!

Join us in Ljubljana at EFPTA 2026 Conference - “Why (learning) psychology matters”! Enjoy excellent keynotes & workshops, and network with psychology teachers from countries across Europe and beyond! efpta.org/join-us-in-ljubljana-in-april-2026/ #PsychologyTeachingInSchools #EFPTAljubljana2026

Researchers areworking to develop new potential treatments to limit the enzyme PTP1B, which may contribute to memory loss in Alzheimer’s disease.

Thank you to everyone who took part in the ATPS online event on 7th Feb! We had great discussions re exam technique, research methods, marking & moderation. Thanks also for input from #PsychEmail, #ATPuk, #BPSScotland, #StrathclydeUni, and #EFPTA, the European federation that we all belong to. 🙂

Join us in Ljubljana at EFPTA 2026 Conference - “Why (learning) psychology matters”! Enjoy excellent keynotes & workshops, and network with psychology teachers from countries across Europe and beyond! efpta.org/join-us-in-ljubljana-in-april-2026/ #PsychologyTeachingInSchools #EFPTAljubljana2026

Join this online networking session for #psychology teachers in Scotland! *share your experiences & strategies for Higher & Nat 5 Psychology prelims. *hear about support from #BPS *connect with psychology teachers in Europe To get the link just email [email protected]. Hope to see you there!

#EITA2025 honoured educators shaping the future of teaching. As we mark the International Day of Education, see how #ErasmusPlus connects and inspires teachers across Europe. 👀 Discover the skills that drive great teaching 👇

A video of Alex Pretti reading out the final salute of an unnamed veteran he cared for until the end of his life in the ICU, posted to Facebook by his son.

New paper: CAST's Dr John Kenny & Prof Steve Fisher's journal article on "Europeans’ climate consciousness: increased yet more politicised" was published last month, using the European Social Survey from 2016-17 and 2020-22 📣 Read the paper 👇 doi.org/10.1080/0964... Key findings thread 🧵

Analysis of panel #survey #data measuring public #attitudes towards education, #employment and family has been undertaken for a new report. The report was produced for the Make it Strong theme as part of the Infra4NextGen project, funded by @scienceinnovation.ec.europa.eu 🇪🇺. buff.ly/4oK0zaU

📣 Call for Abstracts – ESHMS 2026 Submit your work to the ESHMS Conference in Hamburg (19–21 Aug 2026), themed Mental Health in Times of Uncertainty. 🗓️ Deadline: 15 Feb 2026 🔗 Info + submission: www.uke.de/english/depa... #ESHMS2026 #HealthSociology #MentalHealth

Science communication isn’t just facts — inclusive, identity-centered approaches are reshaping how researchers connect with communities and build trust. Read how diverse voices enrich outreach👇 phys.org/news/2026-01...

Our take on: What is science communication 🧪 🗣️ There are so many ways to communicate science, which is what makes this field so creative and exciting. What activities or elements are part of science communication for you? #ScienceCommunication #SciComm

🚨 𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗶𝘀𝘀𝘂𝗲: 𝗖𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗯𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 🚨 While awareness has reduced mental health stigma, misinformation is spreading fast. To counter this, we are launching a special issue in clinical psychology: “Reality Check: What Clinical Science Really Tells Us About Promoting Mental Health”.

EVERYDAY PHILOSOPHY: What drives people to commit the worst acts imaginable? ✏️ @nigelwarburton.bsky.social

New research suggests civil conversations often have more impact than we anticipate: www.bps.org.uk/research-dig...

Teachers are victims of wider system failure, which means they have the impossible task of meeting pupils’ increasingly complex needs without the proper support, says this researcher

🏆 Help your students take on The Big Psychology Challenge! Cardiff University is looking for the next generation of researchers to solve real-world problems. Details here: www.cardiff.ac.uk/psychology/a... #Psychology #AlevelPsychology #STEM

Keep an eye on EFPTA Conference updates! efpta.org/join-us-in-ljubljana-in-april-2026/ Hope to see you in Ljubljana, 16-19 April! #EFPTAljubljana2026 #TeachPsychology

Keep an eye on EFPTA Conference updates! efpta.org/join-us-in-ljubljana-in-april-2026/ Hope to see you in Ljubljana, 16-19 April! #EFPTAljubljana2026 #TeachPsychology

Looking forward to the EFPTA 2026 Conference - see details below for Keynote speakers, and link to registration

EFPTA 2026 Ljubljana 16-19 April – EarlyBird rate ends 31 January! Still time to book your place at the lower rate (thanks if you have already!) forms.gle/yRZLRameYmFu... We have a great programme in store for you – fab keynotes, exciting & varied workshops. Full info efpta.org #TeachPsychology

Discrimination of those with lived experience of mental health fuels exclusion and worsens well-being 🫂 Tackling discrimination can and will improve mental health across Europe 🔗 https://www.mentalhealtheurope.org/europe-needs-to-act-hans-dubois-eurofound-guest-blog/

Sander van der Linden on misinfo - Rapid repetition to ensire wide spread - Pre bunking & Psych inoculation - use of political power to maintain ability to spread misinfo in name of free speech - questioning the motives & credibility of those who study misinfo open.spotify.com/episode/0eqK...

journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/... evidence does not glide into policy like a fairy godmother with a wand. It enters a world of political interests, institutional routines, cognitive shortcuts, and competing narratives

Rage travels fast online for a reason. Oxford University Press named “rage bait” its Word of the Year, and the psychology behind it is surprisingly revealing. Why it works, how platforms amplify it, & what we can do about it: #Psychology #RageBait #SocialMedia #DigitalWellbeing #AttentionEconomy

Excellent blog post by Deb Gajic @debgajic.bsky.social & Lyndsey Hayes @cpsychol20lh.bsky.social highlighting students' transition from school-level psychology learning to university, and support offered by the #TeachersToolkit @theatp.bsky.social #PsychologyTeaching www.bera.ac.uk/blog/bridgin...

✨ From attention and cognitive load to the power of repeated practice (aka SLOP), Dr @mikehobbiss.bsky.social shares how to help students truly understand and retain concepts. Join us for some game-changing teaching ideas! Listen here 👇 changingstatesofmind.libsyn.com/slop-the-pow...

Today in Psychology (20th November 1875), Wilhelm Wundt is widely reported to have delivered his first lecture at the University of Leipzig. His tenure at Leipzig represented a truly landmark moment in the history of psychology. #psychology #PsychologyStudent #PsychologyMajor #PsychologyFacts

We have had a fantastic day at our CPD event Supporting a Diverse Student Population held at the BPS Leicester Office. Dr Andrew Holliman from UCL discussed supporting student transitions to HE, and then Dr Elisa Back from Kingston University discussed supporting neurodivergent students in HE

Missing the ATP Conference buzz? ❄️ While we await the 2026 details, revisit the best of 2025! All breakout resources have been uploaded so you can refresh your teaching for the final push before Christmas! 🎄 Find them in the MyATP area on the website. #ATPConf25 #TheATP #PsychologyTeacher #CPD

💡 Have an idea or something you want to share with your community? Why not write for us? We support your development as a writer, and see it as a shared process. It'd be great to hear from some of our existing writers about their experiences. If you want to write for us, DM us here! #edpsychs

🎄 Weihnachts-Special! 1️⃣ Warum #Weihnachten (gefühlt) jedes Jahr schneller kommt, erklärt unsere Autorin Martina Grunenberg. Habt ihr heute mit großer Vorfreude das 1. Türchen aufgemacht und gleichzeitig gedacht, dass Weihnachten immer früher kommt? Ihr seid nicht allein! de.in-mind.org/blog/...

Happy St Andrew's Day to our Scottish colleagues in the ATPS! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

📋 New project page Anita and Ruth are working to develop a tool designed to promote refection on psychological safety, within supervision. To participate you can trial using the tool and then complete a survey. More info here: edpsy.org.uk/blog/2025/pr... #edpsychs #supervision

A slick illusion makes episodic childhood memories easier to grasp, according to new research: www.bps.org.uk/research-dig...

Anyone out there involved in psychological research and / or practice around homesickness/ identity / integration etc for international students? We have a submission that I think is really interesting from the personal perspective, but which could perhaps do with links to any professional activity.

Any environmental psychologists who have a place identity, place attachment perspective to add?

Europe needs to act Risk factors like cost of living, ageing, and digitalisation are growing A stronger EU vision on inclusion, housing, and fair work is essential More from Eurofound's Hans Dubois 🔗 https://www.mentalhealtheurope.org/europe-needs-to-act-hans-dubois-eurofound-guest-blog/

@theatp.bsky.social Thanks for such a fantastic issue of the ATP Today magazine! It was jam packed with lots of inspiring articles inc ones by Claire Barker from @bps-dartp.bsky.social and Dr Emma James from @sunray-york.bsky.social!

Thanks for your wonderful review of #ATPToday @cpsychol20lh.bsky.social If you're interested in receiving next quarter's magazine, then sign up for ATP membership here: www.theatp.uk/atp-membersh... Membership will also get you discount to the conference, and some wonderful CPD opportunities.

🎤 Give your ideas the platform they deserve - we want to hear from you! We are thrilled to announce that Lyndsey & Chrissy are co-editing ATP Today (Feb '26). 💣Copy deadline: Friday, 19th December 💎Contributions to: [email protected] #ATPToday For more info, visit: www.theatp.uk/get-involved/

Exciting times with the new ATP Today magazine release! Have you explored it yet? There's always one standout article that captures our interest. Which one is your favorite, and what did you enjoy most? Let's share our thoughts and recommendations!

📢 WAMH Webinar — 12 Nov 11:00–12:30 “Stronger Communities for Stronger Minds” – priorities for the next Welsh Government & alignment with new mental health strategies. Manifesto: www.mind.org.uk/media/ul2jnp... Register: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/wamh-stron...

EFPTA 2026 – call for submissions! Join us 16-19 April in Ljubljana. Psychology teachers, researchers, students - we welcome workshops, symposia, short talks, on any topic relevant to conference theme, “Why (learning) psychology matters”. Apply via website efpta.org/join-us-in-l... #TeachPsychology

Research that analysed our #data on climate change and welfare policies in a political context was referenced in a UN report published last week. The findings were included in a report written by the Special Rapporteur on extreme poverty and human rights, @deschuttero.bsky.social.

Data collected in Wave 5 of our self-completion panel survey (CRONOS-3) has now been published. Questions focused on artificial intelligence (AI), how panellists think they are viewed by other people, climate change policy proposals, mental health, financial security and many more.

📢 JOB KLAXON📢 Leuphana Universität Lüneburg (Germany) is inviting applications for a Full Professorship in “Psychology, in particular Behavior Change and Sustainability Transformation.”: More info here: www.leuphana.de/en/universit... #EnvironmentalPsychology

From Houdini’s ghost hunts to the psychology of fear, illusion, and belief, explore the eerie side of the mind this Halloween. 👻 Read The Halloween Psychology Collection: allaboutpsychology.substack.com/p/the-hallow... #Halloween #Psychology #Fear #Houdini #Paranormal #Creeps #Curiosity