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BPS Developmental Section @bpsdevsection.bsky.social · Sep 11

Impact and Engagement Award winner Emily Farran starting the second day of @bpsdevsection.bsky.social Conference with a fascinating presentation on the importance of spacial reasoning (note the fitting geometric background 😀)

BPS Developmental Section @bpsdevsection.bsky.social · Sep 10

Many congratulations to Margaret Donaldson Early Career Prize winner @lmcguire.bsky.social! Fantastic presentation and research on the development of care and speciesism.

BPS Developmental Section @bpsdevsection.bsky.social · Sep 10

So excited to hear Distinguished Contribution Award winner Cecilia Essau's presentation on Anxiety across development and cultures.

BPS Developmental Section @bpsdevsection.bsky.social · Sep 10

Fantastic morning of award-winning presentations and symposia at the @bpsdevsection.bsky.social conference. Join us @royalholloway.bsky.social

BPS Developmental Section @bpsdevsection.bsky.social · Sep 9

Check out the programme here: bpsdev.org.uk/Programme/1

Programme - BPS Dev 2025

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BPS Developmental Section @bpsdevsection.bsky.social · Sep 9

And we've started! The BPS Developmental Section Conference has finally begun with a day full of exciting pre-conference workshops. Join us today, Wednesday and Thursday for a programme full of exciting developmental research at Royal Holloway, University of London.

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BPS Developmental Section @bpsdevsection.bsky.social · Aug 15

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BPS Developmental Section @bpsdevsection.bsky.social · Aug 15

Are you a developmental psychologist?
Are you interested in finding out more about peer review and publication?

Join The British Journal of Developmental Psychology editors to find out more and hear their top tips during a short webinar: 18th September @15.30 (BST)

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Developmental Psychology ECRs @devpsychecr.bsky.social · May 8

Abstracts have been extended! Haven't submitted yet? Don't worry you have until May 13th! Get yours in now!

#DevPsych #Developmental #Psychology #phdvoice #ResearchConference @bpsdevsection.bsky.social @bpsofficial.bsky.social @bpseastmids.bsky.social

Developmental Psychology ECRs @devpsychecr.bsky.social · Apr 12

My abstract is submitted, but is yours?

All ECRs, PGRs and #Psychology students welcome to attend and present at the BPS #Developmental Conference 2025 on 10th-11th September

Applications open until 22nd April: www.bps.org.uk/event/develo...

@bpsdevsection.bsky.social @bpseastmids.bsky.social

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BPS Developmental Section @bpsdevsection.bsky.social · May 6

Remember that the call for papers for the BPS Developmental Section Conference is still open: www.bps.org.uk/event/develo...

Developmental Psychology Section Annual Conference 2025 | BPS

The BPS Developmental Section Annual Conference 2025 is a 2 day conference of knowledge exchange for academics and practitioners working in the field of Developmental Psychology.

www.bps.org.uk

BPS Developmental Section @bpsdevsection.bsky.social · May 6

Dr Flaminia Ronca (UCL) will present her work on using wearable devices and remote testing to measure physical activity and circadian rhythms, exploring how movement data can enrich our understanding of children’s and young people’s cognitive outcomes.

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BPS Developmental Section @bpsdevsection.bsky.social · May 6

Dr Ori Ossmy (Birkbeck) will showcase the use of virtual reality to study physical activity, with a focus on applications for children with ADHD, highlighting how immersive technologies open new windows into cognitive development.

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BPS Developmental Section @bpsdevsection.bsky.social · May 6

Dr Jakke Tamminen (RHUL) will present findings from the AdSleep project, exploring developmental changes in adolescent sleep patterns and their impact on learning, memory, and education. He will also discuss Snoozify, a smartphone app designed to help teenagers build healthier sleep habits.

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BPS Developmental Section @bpsdevsection.bsky.social · May 6

Want to find out about innovative techniques to test sleep and physical activity in children? Join us at our pre-conference workshop on 9th September at Royal Holloway, University of London, sponsored by the Waterloo Foundation.

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Dawn Watling @dawnwatling.bsky.social · Apr 27

Deadline for the @bpsdevsection.bsky.social Annual Conference has been extended! Submit by the 29th April! We look forward to welcoming you @royalholloway.bsky.social for a free day of workshops on the 9th Sept, followed by two days of great talks the 10-11th Sept! www.bps.org.uk/event/develo...

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Developmental Psychology ECRs @devpsychecr.bsky.social · Apr 12

My abstract is submitted, but is yours?

All ECRs, PGRs and #Psychology students welcome to attend and present at the BPS #Developmental Conference 2025 on 10th-11th September

Applications open until 22nd April: www.bps.org.uk/event/develo...

@bpsdevsection.bsky.social @bpseastmids.bsky.social

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BPS Developmental Section @bpsdevsection.bsky.social · Apr 11

There is still time to submit your abstract for the BPS Developmental Section Conference which will take place at Royal Holloway, University of London, from 10th-11th September 2025. Check out the conference website for more information bpsdev.org.uk

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Developmental Psychology ECRs @devpsychecr.bsky.social · Apr 2

Excited for this years BPS Developmental Section conference - it is always a fun event filled with fascinating #developmental research! Hope to see you there this year: www.bps.org.uk/event/develo...

@bpsdevsection.bsky.social @bpsofficial.bsky.social #Psychology #PsychDev #PsychConference

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Helen Spicer-Cain @helensc.bsky.social · Mar 10

The Neurodevelopmental Annual Seminar #NDAS2025 is being held @citystgeorgeslcs.bsky.social this year on 26th June! Call for abstracts below, please come and join us 🙏🏻🙏🏽🙏🏾🙏🏿

#psychology #BSkySpeechies #SLPeeps #BlueskySpeechies

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Developmental Psychology ECRs @devpsychecr.bsky.social · Mar 21

Applications are open for a #psychology #postgrad #reseachfunding opportunity for £7,922.50 and a 13-week fellowship from to support the creation of materials for MPs with POST ! 💻🧑‍🎓
#PhD #research #fellowship @bpsofficial.bsky.social #POST

If you're interested apply by 4th May: shorturl.at/Mk8EI

Joint Postgraduate Award with the Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology | BPS

This grant scheme provides an opportunity for a postgraduate psychologist to be seconded to the Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology (POST).

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Developmental Psychology ECRs @devpsychecr.bsky.social · Mar 21

Are you a #PhD #Student looking for funding?

#Santander is working with 48 UK #Universities to offer £1,000 grants to their #students (incl. #postgrads). Applications are open until the 15th May 2025
#Psychology #PhDFunding #Funding #SantanderOA #UniUk #ResearchFunding #Grant

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Descubre todas las becas y cursos que ofrece el Banco Santander en más de 22 países. Becas de movilidad, becas de estudios, becas de investigación. Inscríbete ahora.

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The Psychologist @psychmag.bsky.social · Mar 21

Neurodivergence - a collection
#NeurodiversityCelebrationWeek
bps.org.uk/collections/...

Neurodivergence | BPS

Articles, interviews and more from The Psychologist and Research Digest.

bps.org.uk

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Developmental Psychology ECRs @devpsychecr.bsky.social · Mar 20

Are you a Early Career #Researcher, #PhD, or #Psychology student? Are you interested in #Developmental Psychology? Join us on social media for news, updates and developmental psychology content! @bpsdevsection.bsky.social @bpsofficial.bsky.social #AcademicSky #AcademicChatter #PhDChat #DevPsych

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Alex Clarke @alexdclarke.bsky.social · Mar 6

Interested in doing a PhD with myself, @gambichiara.bsky.social or @mmrobinson93.bsky.social ? Just 10 days left to apply

Nicole Tang @nkytang.bsky.social · Jan 15

🎓 4 PhD Fellowships at Warwick Psychology for 25/26 entry
www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DLI727/p...

-3 for exciting projects led by Drs Alex Clarke,
@gambichiara.bsky.social & @mmrobinson93.bsky.social

-1 open to applicants with their own choice of supervisor/
proposal.

Closing date: 16 March 2025 at 23:59

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BPS Developmental Section @bpsdevsection.bsky.social · Feb 25

Hear from our prize winners and our keynote speakers Prof Gaia Scerif and @angelicaronald.bsky.social at our Annual Conference at Royal Holloway, University of London

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