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Chartered Psychologist, BPS Fellow, Psychology Teacher, ATP Committee member, ATP Today Magazine Editorial Team Lead and BPS Media Spokesperson.
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CPS20lh @cpsychol20lh.bsky.social · Aug 7
Wow! 😮 Over the last year, @bpsofficial.bsky.social @theatp.bsky.social @bps-dartp.bsky.social Teachers’ Toolkit
has had 5,888 views and 6,833 downloads! 🎉

Huge thanks to all who have supported it! ❤️

The next update is coming soon!

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Teachers' toolkit | BPS
We’ve teamed up with the Association for the Teaching of Psychology (ATP) to create a free toolkit to support your teaching.
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British Psychological Society @bpsofficial.bsky.social · 1d
For #WorldMentalHealthDay, we’re highlighting Prof Mark Wetherell’s research on how the body responds to stress.

Discover the longer-term consequences of stress: https://www.bps.org.uk/psychologist/bear-necessities-stress?utm_medium=social&utm_source=bpsofficial.bsky.social&utm_campaign=PsychMagRD
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The Psychologist @psychmag.bsky.social · 2d
'If the NHS is to thrive over the next decade, psychology must be at its heart' - @bpsofficial.bsky.social respond to the 10-year plan.
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'If the NHS is to thrive over the next decade, psychology must be at its heart' | BPS
BPS President and Consultant Lead Clinical Psychologist Dr Roman Raczka said for too long, mental health had been treated as the poor relation of the NHS - underfunded, understaffed, and left out of l...
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edpsy @edpsy.bsky.social · 2d
🌟New blog

Tina from @panspandasuk.bsky.social writes for us on PANS PANDAS Awareness Day (today!)

Reflecting on some of the nuances of these conditions, the progress made and the steps still needed.

Read here: edpsy.org.uk/blog/2025/pa...

#edpsychs #PANS #PANDAS
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The Psychologist @psychmag.bsky.social · 2d
'The ambassadors are phenomenal…'
The @bpsofficial.bsky.social Student Ambassador programme, and the forthcoming Careers Festival.
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'The ambassadors are phenomenal' | BPS
The British Psychological Society's Student Ambassador programme, and the forthcoming Careers Festival.
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British Psychological Society @bpsofficial.bsky.social · 2d
Do you work late every night?

This #NationalWorkLifeWeek, Dr Claire Plumbly explores how staying beyond your hours keeps your nervous system stuck in stress mode impacting your focus & emotional regulation.

Creating a healthy work-life balance: www.bps.org.uk/news/psychol...
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T-FΨN (Teaching-Focused University Network) @t-fun.bsky.social · 2d
1 week to go until our next T-FUN talk!

Prof Wendy Garnham will be sharing about ‘Active Learning as an Educational Imperative’ on Thurs 16 Oct 13:30–15:00 (BST).

To join this online event please subscribe to our mailing list buff.ly/zcNUK5P

#Psychology #HigherEd #Teaching #Scholarship
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The Psychologist @psychmag.bsky.social · 2d
Special prize for the first person to work out how many people who feature on Celebrity Traitors have also had a mention in The Psychologist...
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The Psychologist | BPS
The magazine of the British Psychological Society - in print and online.
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Lucinda Powell @lucindap0well.bsky.social · 2d
🎧This week 2 interviews with Profs Silke Paulmann & @louise-psychol.bsky.social recorded at the #BPSPES2025 conference—covering AI in assessment feedback & the emotional signals in teacher communication. Tune in and start transforming education today!🎓
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British Psychological Society @bpsofficial.bsky.social · 3d
This #BlackHistoryMonth, we celebrate Dr Waveney Bushell.

As the UK's first Black female educational psychologist, she championed Black children’s education & paved the way for future generations.

Read her inspiring story: www.bps.org.uk/psychologist...
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Dr Carolina Kuepper-Tetzel @drckt.bsky.social · 3d
I have recently updated my "Time Management and Study Skills For Students" resource. It comes with slides for teaching and activities for students. Feel free to browse and use: sway.cloud.microsoft/BysO9ChOrHMQ...
Time Management & Study Skills For Students
One of the biggest challenges with learning is to get organised and to stick with a healthy study routine. It is easy to feel overwhelmed. In Level 2 Psychology we introduced Time Management & Study S
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Lucinda Powell @lucindap0well.bsky.social · 4d
💡 How do schools decide which mental health programs to adopt when resources are tight? Hear @annieobrien.bsky.social & Charlotte Bagnall discuss balancing costs, benefits, and real-world constraints to help educators make smarter choices. #psychologyintheclassroom
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CPS20lh @cpsychol20lh.bsky.social · 6d
@bps-dartp.bsky.social @theatp.bsky.social Happy world teachers’ day everyone! You are amazing!
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AQA @aqaeducation.bsky.social · 6d
Happy World Teachers' Day!

Thank you to all teachers and all the work you do.
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British Psychological Society @bpsofficial.bsky.social · 6d
What should the Government prioritise in the Autumn Budget?

We’re submitting to HM Treasury to ensure psychology’s voice is heard.

BPS members, share your views: https://forms.office.com/e/K2xBB4prXs?utm_campaign=PsychMat&utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=social

Deadline: 8 Oct ’25
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Phil Plait @philplait.bsky.social · 7d
Oh dang. This is an excellent analogy.
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Richard Kadrey @richardkadrey.bsky.social · 7d
The mystery of medical diagnosis!
Anyone: Why are there suddenly so many AHDH diagnoses? Dr. Jen: Same reason there are suddenly more stars after we built telescopes.
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CPS20lh @cpsychol20lh.bsky.social · 8d
I’m delighted to say that I have completed my @mhfaengland.bsky.social Youth certificate refresher course today! It was very thorough and engaging and my Instructor was great! 😊

Everyone should get this training! It’s so valuable!
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T-FΨN (Teaching-Focused University Network) @t-fun.bsky.social · 9d
2 weeks to go until our next T-FUN talk!

Prof Wendy Garnham will be sharing about ‘Active Learning as an Educational Imperative’ on Thurs 16 Oct 13:30–15:00 (BST).

To join this online event please subscribe to our mailing list buff.ly/zcNUK5P

#Psychology #HigherEd #Teaching #Scholarship
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Gilly Forrester @gillyforrester.bsky.social · 9d
Thank you BBC Radio Sussex for inviting me to share my thoughts about the legendary Jane Goodall this morning - you can listen at 11:09
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The Psychologist @psychmag.bsky.social · 9d
RIP Jane Goodall... this documentary made a deep impression on me
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A public and private persona | BPS
Kirsty Graham (University of York) examines the contradictions in a new documentary about Jane Goodall.
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Gilly Forrester @gillyforrester.bsky.social · 9d
Today we must say goodbye to Jane Goodall. However, for millions like me, her messaging and her work to learn about and conserve chimpanzees will continue. Thank you Jane, for a lifetime of dedication, passion and tireless effort to help us to connect with and protect our cousins.
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Lucinda Powell @lucindap0well.bsky.social · 9d
🎧 Join me for a fascinating discussion on #MentalHealth & wellbeing programs in schools! We dive into the real challenges of evaluating these interventions in dynamic school environments. You won’t want to miss the insights 👇 #psychologyintheclassroom
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BPS Division of Academics, Researchers, & Teachers in Psychology @bps-dartp.bsky.social · 9d
Did you know there is still time to nominate someone (or yourself!) for the DARTP Higher Education and The Helen Kitching Psychology Teacher of the Year awards 2025/2026. The deadline is 10th October so get nominating! Find out more here:

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Division of Academics, Researchers, and Teachers in Psychology | BPS
The DARTP promotes the professional interests of psychologists who teach and/or conduct research, whether in a university, school, college or any other academic environment.
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Tes magazine @tesmagazine.bsky.social · 10d
Some trainee teachers are missing out on crucial practical strategies for supporting pupils with SEND, warns Ofsted
Ofsted finds gaps in SEND training for trainee teachers
Inspectors praise overall coverage of SEND in ITT programmes but warn of patchy mentor knowledge and limited practical strategies in some providers
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BPS Division of Academics, Researchers, & Teachers in Psychology @bps-dartp.bsky.social · 10d
We are delighted to announce that registrations are now open for our latest CPD event: Supporting a Diverse Student Population. This event will take place at the BPS Leicester Office on Friday 21st November. To find out more and register, click here: lnkd.in/ekqBBWxu.
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University of Sussex @sussex.ac.uk · 11d
Learn how the human brain evolved as Sussex psychologist Professor @gillyforrester.bsky.social shows @jimalkhalili.bsky.social how primates tackle survival challenges in Secrets of the Brain. Watch now on iPlayer: www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/epis...
Secrets of the Brain - Series 1: Episode 2
From playing computer games with chimpanzees to studying modern relationships, Jim Al-Khalili investigates how the brain evolved and how it differs from AI.
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