BPS South West Branch

‼️Don't forget our joint in-person Neurodiversity event in Exeter on Wednesday 19th

If you are interested in Neurodiversity then make sure to attend using the link below to register ⬇️

www.bps.org.uk/event/critic...

We look forward to seeing you there 🙌

A critical exploration of neurodiversity | BPS Join us for a full-day event on neurodiversity with expert speakers, lived experience, and critical discussion. Open to all, focused on research and support models.

📣Interested in neurodiversity? Register for our in-person event (9:15am-4:30pm) in Exeter on November 19th!

📚Hosted by the BPS SW Branch & Division of Clinical Psychology SW Branch! A valuable opportunity to discuss research & support for neurodiversity

🖲️Register: www.bps.org.uk/event/critic...

Education in the Age of AI | BPS With two expert psychologists from the field, this event will examine how AI is reshaping university practices, learning environments, and assessment design.

📣Interested in finding out more the role of AI in education? Sign up to our event on 15th Oct 7-8pm!

📚With two expert psychologists from the field, this event will examine how AI is reshaping university practices, learning environments, and assessments.

Register: www.bps.org.uk/event/educat...

🔊Join the BPS South West Committee and gain real insight into psychology while building an inclusive community of members across backgrounds!

🙌 All BPS members are welcome, students, practitioners, academics, early career.

📩 Interested? Drop us a message, or email us at south.west@bps.org.uk

Please share among interested networks @bpsofficial.bsky.social @drshokraneh.bsky.social @lizedwardssmith.bsky.social

Political Polarization: A Complex Symptom | BPS A South West Branch Networking Event.

📣IN-PERSON EVENT REMINDER - Political Polarization: A Complex Symptom📣

Join us! Together with experts, let's understand political polarization & gain a deeper understanding of its diverse processes & real-life implications!

🗓️ 17th June, 6-8pm, Somerset Sight,Taunton

Register➡️ tinyurl.com/yfkb6dua

📣IN-PERSON EVENT REMINDER - Political Polarization: A Complex Symptom

🗓️ 17th June, 6-8pm, Somerset Sight,Taunton

❓ Do you have any questions you'd like to address during this event? Tell us here: form.jotform.com/251021736609...

🖲️ For more details & registration: www.bps.org.uk/event/politi...

Event description on colourful and orange background.

Event details along with related quotes from authors and artists.

📣UPCOMING IN-PERSON EVENT- JUNE 2025📣

📚Exploring the topic of political polarization; the increasing polarity around social and political issues.

🗓️ Register from 10th May: www.bps.org.uk/event/politi...

For more information, please see here: www.bps.org.uk/event/south-...

Are you a South West Branch member looking to grow & develop your career in psychology? Our Coaching & Mentoring scheme could help!

Join our free workshop to learn about the scheme, the benefits of being a coach, mentor or mentee, and how to get involved!

📅 March 25 2025
🕒 5pm
📍 Online – Zoom

Interested (or know someone that is interested) in doing a PhD in weight management? See the following add for more info!

How do weight loss drugs impact commitment to and enactment of behavioural change in people living with obesity? tinyurl.com/4p36ubj5

Deadline: 22.04.2025

The Psychologist | BPS The magazine of the British Psychological Society - in print and online.

What does creativity mean to you? Our 'Voices In Psychology' prompt heads up our homepage.
www.bps.org.uk/psychologist
#PsySciSky

Photo of a woman consoling a man

Is your knowledge of safeguarding up to date?

As psychologists, you know the importance of ensuring best practice, particularly as you engage with dilemmas & grey areas that may come up in your work.

Our #BPSLearn webinar will help you do that & more: learn.bps.org.uk/local/intell...

Cover of the April 2025 edition of The Psychologist. Translucent bubble over pink background, with the headline 'Psychology helps us have conversations beyond our own bubble: We hear from those teaching Psychology at pre-university level'.

Our April edition

www.bps.org.uk/psychologist...

Please share your favourite articles / interviews!

#PsySciSky

Groups of people in a big hall sat around tables discussing topics about climate change.

Speaker at the front of a conference hall stood in front of large screen speaking about climate change topics.

Speaker stood in front of a large screen with slide set about climate change.

Four people sat around a busy table with pens, cups, and notepads, having a serious group discussion about climate change.

We had a brilliant time at the Gathering: Shifting from climate change mitigation to climate change adaptation!

The event featured incredibly insightful speakers & fostered many inspiring discussions throughout the day 🙌

We're excited to apply our learnings moving forward!

This good event coincided with Climate Change Committee’s publication of latest report. Climate action & mutual support for a regenerative culture are vital as we recognise the necessity & capability of both reaching net zero fast & adapting in the face of the harms so far. @bpsofficial.bsky.social

Young girl holding a sign that reads "Go Green" surrounded by other young people, standing in a protest for climate change awareness.

Our first in-person event of 2025!

The Gathering: Shifting from climate change mitigation to climate change adaptation.

This joint event between the BPS South West Branch & The Division of Clinical Psychology South West Branch brings together leading voices in the climate change adaptation space!