February is LGBT+ History Month, and this year it focuses on the theme of Science and Innovation 🌈🌟 LGBT+ people have always shaped scientific progress even if history hasn’t always recorded their contributions, or has tried to erase them after the fact. #LGBTQHistoryMonth #Cyberpsychology

We're excited to announce our first keynote for our annual conference in July 🌟 Paul Cairns is Professor of Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) at the University of York. He has been investigating players experiences of digital games for over twenty years. #Cyber26 #Cyberpsychology

Every year we are grateful for our dedicated cyber conference team, and our annual conference is truly one of our proudest achievements as a section! But don’t just listen to us, here's what one of our attendees of #Cyber25 had to say🌟 🔗 Find our more about #Cyber26: www.bps.org.uk/event/cyberp...

Did you know, we have a dedicated Careers and Outreach team on our committee? Dr Paul Marsden (CPsychol) is a #consumerpsychologist who is broadly interested in the psychology of emerging technology, such as how new technology like #AI is reshaping how we think, feel, and behave. #Cyberpsychology

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 finishing our spotlight with Women in CyberSecurity (WiCyS)🌟 #Cybersecurity #WomeninCybersecurity #IDWGIS

To celebrate #IDWGIS 2026 we're highlighting leading organisations in cyberpsychology, psychology broadly and related fields which champion women who are experts within STEM. Next we're spotlighting Code First Girls 🌟 #Womenwhocode #CodeFirstGirls #IDWGIS

To celebrate #IDWGIS 2026 we're highlighting leading organisations in cyberpsychology, psychology broadly and related fields which champion women who are experts within STEM. Next we're spotlighting Women in Games (WIGJ) @womeningames.bsky.social 🌟 #WomeninGames #Cyberpsychology

To celebrate #IDWGIS 2026 we're highlighting leading organisations in cyberpsychology, psychology broadly and related fields which champion women who are experts within STEM. Women in Tech® is an international organisation on a mission to close the gender gap and to help women embrace technology 🌟

To celebrate #IDWGIS 2026 we're highlighting leading organisations in cyberpsychology, psychology broadly and related fields which champion women who are experts within STEM. Next we're spotlighting Women in AI 🌟 #WomeninAI #AI #IDWGIS

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 🌟

If you didn't know, today is International Day of Women and Girls in Science 🌟 The theme of International Day of Women and Girls in Science (IDWGIS) 2026 is: Synergizing AI, Social Science, STEM and Finance: Building Inclusive Futures for Women and Girls. #IDWGIS #Cyberpsychology

Today is Safer Internet Day 🌐 The internet is not just a technological space - it is a psychological one. The BPS Cyberpsychology Committee is committed to advancing research, practice, and policy that promote safer, more inclusive, and psychologically healthy online spaces. #SaferInternetDay

📣 Call for Abstracts/Submissions – Now Open! We’re now accepting abstracts for the BPS Cyberpsychology Annual Conference 2026. This is a great opportunity to share your work, connect with peers, and contribute to key conversations shaping the future of cyberpsychology! Scroll for more info #Cyber26

Member opportunity: the BPS is seeking feedback on a new government consultation regarding early years screen time and usage 🗣️ More details below...

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

🚨 The BPS Cyberpsychology Annual Conference 2026 website is NOW LIVE 🚨 We’re excited to officially launch the site for the BPS Cyberpsychology Annual Conference 2026, taking place across two days in York on 6–7 July 2026! #Cyber26

NEW Cyberpsychology Resource spotlight 📚🖥️ We’re highlighting the newly published Research Handbook on Cyberpsychology, edited by Michelle F. Wright, published as part of Research Handbooks on Social Psychology series with Edward Elgar Publishing! find the handbook @ www.e-elgar.com/shop/gbp/res...

We've had quite a few questions recently about how to join our section, so we've put together this thread for more info for those who are interested in being part of our community shaping, and exploring research across #cyberpsychology and related disciplines ☺️👇️ #BPS #PsychologyCommunity

Did you know, we have a dedicated Careers and Outreach team on our committee? ...who ensure we spread the word about cyberpsychology as much as possible! #cyberpsychology #BPS #cyberpsychologycareers

We’re looking for a PhD student to join the social-ABI-lity research project in the @abicommlab.bsky.social! 👉 Focus areas: 🧠 Brain injury 📱 Social Media 🤝 Co-design 💡 Interested? Get in touch with me to find out more!

Sounds like a great opportunity that may be of interest to our followers 👀⬇️

📢 Cyber section members: the latest edition of the Cyberpsychology Bulletin is out! This issue features work on everything from influencer culture to digital infidelity💡 Want to contribute to a future issue? Keep an eye out for our next call for submissions #Cyberpsychology #CyberBulletin

If you teach cyberpsychology, support student careers, or are a cyberpsychology student - check out this freely-available resource for prospective pathways available in Cyberpsychology by @lindakkaye.bsky.social 🌟 🖇️ lindakkaye.wixsite.com/dr-linda-kay... #cyberpsychology #careersincyberpsychology

🎉 Welcome 2026 – Happy New Year from BPS Cyberpsychology! 🎉 We’re excited about what’s ahead for the BPS Cyberpsychology community in 2026. We have lots of updates coming soon 📣 If you have anything you’d like us to share, please get in touch—we’d be happy to feature them on our social channels.🚀

We will be taking a short posting break over the holidays from tomorrow to recharge and enjoy the festive season ✨🎄 We want to say a HUGE thank you to all our members for your continued support this year! We’ll be back posting in early January, until then we wish you a restful holiday period 🌟

Videogames are more than just entertainment - they can be tools for mental health and inclusion. Did you know video games can support gender identity development? @bpscyberpsychology.bsky.social I have joined the gaming world! 🎮 Read the article for free: doi.org/10.1080/2689...

Opportunity to showcase your brand at the BPS Cyberpsychology Section Annual Conference 2026 to expert researchers, and our wider cyber community 🗣️ We have a range of sponsorship tiers, to learn more get in touch with our team: [email protected] #Cyber26 #Exhibit #Conference #Cyberpsychology

We can't make a landing site for conference updates and details here on BlueSky, so we've shared our events pages to our other socials platforms below ☺️ 💙 LinkedIn Conference Event Page: www.linkedin.com/events/bpscy... 🌟 FaceBook Conference Event Page: www.facebook.com/events/14045...

We’re SO excited to announce that the BPS Cyberpsychology Section Annual Conference 2026 will be hosted at York St. John University! 📅 When? Monday 6th - Tuesday 7th July, 2026 📍 Where? York, UK More details, including registration and call for submissions, coming soon! #Cyber26 #Cyberpsychology

🌟 We’ve got a VERY exciting announcement coming monday 🌟

🗣️ Did you know you we have a section newsletter, updating our members about upcoming events, news and committee activities? If you're a member and you've not received the Bulletin before, or you're a new section member, make sure you don’t miss out on our upcoming issue using the guide below 🌟

I would definitely appreciate this right now 🙃. Finding the time to write at the moment is so difficult so would definitely love a writing session

🗣️ We want to hear your thoughts about future cyber section events! We've been putting together some ideas, but we want to plan things that you want to be part of - so we’d love to hear your feedback about the kind of events our members would enjoy and be interested in attending 🌟 #Cyberpsychology

🚨 Quick Update! 🚨 We’re still currently unable to access our BlueSky messages. If you’ve messaged us and haven’t heard back, that’s why! We have created a handy LinkTree (found in our bio) which will take you to our other socials where you can message us. Thanks so much for your understanding! 💙

We’ve been made aware we might be having some issues with our contact emails - we might be the cyber section but it seems we get tech issues just like everyone else 👩‍💻 If you’ve emailed us recently and not received a reply please message our page on LinkedIn so we can get back to you ASAP!

Deadline next week!! Don't forget to register your interest to join the BPS AI task group if you haven't already 📢

📢 Call for Papers: Special Issue on AI & Technology in the Social World Psicologia Sociale – Social Psychology Theory & Research is seeking submissions on how AI and tech shape social life: relationships, perceptions, ethical/moral implications etc. More info here: drive.google.com/file/d/1cNEX...

Want to join us in #teamcyber? We have 6 volunteer roles available on our committee to help support our member network 🌟 🔗 For more details, eligibility and how to apply head to: bit.ly/cybervolunteerroles #BPS #Cyberpsychology #BPSmembernetworks

Exciting News! We are now offering several small grant funding opportunities to our section members who are post-graduate (PhD) or early career researchers 🌟 For full details and how to apply, visit our micro-site and head to the 'Funding' tab @ bit.ly/4hVNVbD #Cyberpsychology #ECRs #PhD #grants

For those in our wider community currently based in the games industry/workforce please do take the time to complete the Ukie census survey! This data is cruical to inform policy, practice and real change 🎮 🔗 Link to Survey: bit.ly/ukiecensus25 #Cyberpsychology #GamesIndustry #VideoGames #UKIE

'Psychology will play a key role in the future of human rights conversations…' Dr Shakiba Moghadam, @bpsofficial.bsky.social Human Rights Coordinating Group Chair, and Group Member Dr Carlotta Raby, met to discuss human rights, psychology and where the field is heading www.bps.org.uk/psychologist...

👋 Meet the Committee! We started our ‘Meet the Committee’ series by featuring our first co-chair, so today we’re finishing our recent stream of current committee member introductions by introducing Dr. Dave Harley - who serves as Co-chair on the BPS #Cyberpsychology Section Committee!

Should we do a 're-introducing the committee' post for @daniellehope25.bsky.social? 😆 Don't let the change name stop you from keeping up with Dr Danielle (now) Hope's exciting research and work!

👋 Meet the Committee! Today we're introducing Dr Dawn Branley-Bell (@thecyberpsyche.bsky.social) who serves as Past Chair on the BPS Cyberpsychology Section Committee. Dawn has chaired our section for the past 3 years, completing her term at the 2025 conference in Birmingham 🌟 #Cyberpsychology

#Socialmedia plays a key role in our lives, and this day serves as an important reminder to use these as spaces for positivity and support. Promoting #kindness online is more than being polite - it's about working together to shape digital environments that foster positivity and belonging 🌻

In #Cyberpsychology, a wide range of research exploring social media highlights both the benefits and on-going challenges of these platforms. We know these can be important spaces for fostering connection and community, but are also where bullying, exclusion, and harm occur. #socialmediakindessday

Ahead of Sunday we wanted to post our support for Social Media Kindness Day - in our section community we are committed to championing empathy, respect, and kindness online 🌐💛 #socialmediakindnessday

🌟Excellent opportunity for Cyber section members🌟 The BPS is seeking members to join the #AI Task Group, which will play a central role in shaping guidelines for psychologists working with AI. 🔗 Full details, contact info, and interest submission form at: bit.ly/bps-AI-task-group #Cyberpsychology

👋 Meet the Committee! Today we are introducing Carol Brooks, a Cyber and Organisational Psychologist who serves on the Careers, Industry and Outreach team on the BPS Cyberpsychology Section Committee, as well as a reviewer for the Cyberpsychology bulletin 🌟 #Cyberpsychology #CyberBulletin

If you want to find out more about Catherines research, check out her latest empiricle research paper - using mixed-methods, to explore the impact of a co-designed #socialconnectivity app on #OlderAdults and #digitalloneliness below 🤩 @catherinetalbot.bsky.social #cyberpsychology #digitalhealth