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Fraser Carey @frasercarey.bsky.social · 15d

Checked in at the conference venue, and set up our
@bpscyberpsychology.bsky.social stand – check out that shiny new banner 🤩 If you’re attending, come say hi 👋 and find out more about what our section does, how you can get involved, and upcoming events!

#BPSCyberpsychology

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BPS Cyberpsychology @bpscyberpsychology.bsky.social · 15d

🚨Account takeover! Tomorrow, our student rep Fraser, will be attending the BPS Scottish Branch Postgraduate Annual Conference 🎓 Fraser will be giving us the behind-the-scenes and a look at how cyberpsychology is represented at this year’s event - so stay tuned!
#Cyberpsychology #postgrad

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BPS Cyberpsychology @bpscyberpsychology.bsky.social · Jul 8

We’ve arrived in Birmingham ready for our day 1 of #cyber25 tomorrow! But until then we’ll be fuelling up with coffee, pastries and soaking up the lovely sun checking out the sites of the city ☀️☕️

Welcome to Birmingham sign with yellow background and pop art style text.

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Fraser Carey @frasercarey.bsky.social · May 21

Our Cyber section within the Circle community has officially launched! 🤩 Come and say hello, introduce yourself, and let’s chat and connect over all things Cyber! 😊

Beth (she/her) @brthomas.bsky.social · May 21

Wooo circle is open!!! @frasercarey.bsky.social and @raulszekely.bsky.social and I have lots of exciting ideas to use the circle platforms for student members of the cyber section so now is a perfect time to join if you haven’t already (did somebody say online gaming sessions/meet ups 👀🤩)

Dawn Branley-Bell @thecyberpsyche.bsky.social · May 21

Exciting news! The @bpscyberpsychology.bsky.social official online community has just launched for all section members!🎉 Please do join and say hello! You should receive an email invite soon but you can also find out more on the BPS website here: bps.org.uk/online-commu...

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Beth (she/her) @brthomas.bsky.social · May 21

Wooo circle is open!!! @frasercarey.bsky.social and @raulszekely.bsky.social and I have lots of exciting ideas to use the circle platforms for student members of the cyber section so now is a perfect time to join if you haven’t already (did somebody say online gaming sessions/meet ups 👀🤩)

Dawn Branley-Bell @thecyberpsyche.bsky.social · May 21

Exciting news! The @bpscyberpsychology.bsky.social official online community has just launched for all section members!🎉 Please do join and say hello! You should receive an email invite soon but you can also find out more on the BPS website here: bps.org.uk/online-commu...

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Fraser Carey @frasercarey.bsky.social · Apr 24

I was pleased to present a student perspective at the GCU Education Conference 2025 on the role of Bodyswaps VR in enhancing employability through immersive, skills-based learning yesterday! @glasgowcaledonian.bsky.social @gcupsychology.bsky.social

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Beth (she/her) @brthomas.bsky.social · Apr 10

Before the BPS cyber conference in July we were thinking of hosting some online meet ups (would be brill to meet any newcomers attending) so we’re looking for some suggestions about what people might find fun-quizzes, coffee breaks, a gaming sesh? Drop suggestions if you’re interested please ☺️

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BPS Cyberpsychology @bpscyberpsychology.bsky.social · Apr 4

Today our wonderful committee are meeting to discuss all the work we’ve been up to!

We’ll be discussing our annual conference, the cyber bulletin, and all the great work our student representatives have been up to @brthomas.bsky.social @frasercarey.bsky.social @raulszekely.bsky.social #Cyber25

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Fraser Carey @frasercarey.bsky.social · Mar 29

On my way to the @bpsofficial.bsky.social Undergraduate Scotland Conference taking place at Abertay University in Dundee today! I’ll be representing the @bpscyberpsychology.bsky.social section as UG Student Rep! Come say hi for a chat about all things cyber and some goodies!

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BPS Cyberpsychology @bpscyberpsychology.bsky.social · Mar 28

Our undergrad rep @frasercarey.bsky.social will proudly represent us at the BPS Undergraduate Scotland Conference at Abertay University, Dundee, Saturday 29th March. Excited to connect with students and share insights on cyberpsychology! Find more info about here: www.bps.org.uk/event/bps-sc...

BPS Scottish Branch Undergraduate Conference 2025 | BPS

This conference provides a forum for final year psychology students to deliver a conference talk based on their final year thesis/project.

www.bps.org.uk

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Fraser Carey @frasercarey.bsky.social · Mar 27

As the Undergraduate Rep for @bpscyberpsychology.bsky.social, I’m excited to represent them at the BPS Undergraduate Scotland Conference this Saturday at Abertay University, Dundee, 29th March! Looking forward to connecting with students and sharing insights on cyberpsychology!

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BPS Cyberpsychology @bpscyberpsychology.bsky.social · Feb 15

Meet one of our postgraduate reps @brthomas.bsky.social

“I'm a PhD-er exploring digital gaming and gender identity, drawing from the underpinnings of cyber, feminist, and social psych 🎮 I’m so excited to be one of the postgrad reps for cyber! You can connect with me via X, LinkedIn, or BlueSky 😊🌟l

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BPS Cyberpsychology @bpscyberpsychology.bsky.social · Feb 15

Meet @raulszekely.bsky.social , one of our postgraduate reps!

“I’m interested in VR and its potential to help us experience and understand different perspectives. Let’s connect on Twitter/X @raulszekely1 or BlueSky raulszekely.bsky.social”

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BPS Cyberpsychology @bpscyberpsychology.bsky.social · Feb 15

Meet @frasercarey.bsky.social our undergraduate student rep!

“Cyberpsychology fascinates me as it explores how technology can shape human experiences, thoughts, and behaviours. To get in touch, reach me on Twitter/X @frasercarey or BlueSky @frasercarey.bsky.social! 😄”

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BPS Cyberpsychology @bpscyberpsychology.bsky.social · Feb 15

Introducing our students reps ✨

Join us in welcoming our wonderful student reps to the committee!

@frasercarey.bsky.social
@raulszekely.bsky.social
@brthomas.bsky.social

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Beth (she/her) @brthomas.bsky.social · Feb 5

For any aspiring postgrads: Fully funded PhD studentship opportunity and link below 🚨

#PhD #studentship

Prof Sarah-Jayne Blakemore @sjblakemore.bsky.social · Feb 5

PhD alert!

Fully funded 4-year PhD studentship at Birmingham Uni to work on 'Virtual Reality intervention to address youth gang involvement' under the supervision of the brilliant Dr Stephanie Burnett Heyes 🌟

www.birmingham.ac.uk/research/centre-ub/projects/virtual-reality

Virtual Reality intervention to address youth gang involvement

www.birmingham.ac.uk

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Beth (she/her) @brthomas.bsky.social · Feb 5

For any psych students (and lecturers) interested in cyber here’s a really cool FREE virtual event hosted by the BPS you can attend next week looking at @lindakkaye.bsky.social work on emojis 🤩🌟📖🎮

Link here: www.bps.org.uk/event/virtua...

#cyberpsychology

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Fraser Carey @frasercarey.bsky.social · Feb 5

Event takes place at 5:30pm 😊

Fraser Carey @frasercarey.bsky.social · Feb 5

For any psychology students and lecturers keen on cyberpsychology, there’s an exciting FREE virtual event next week Tue 11th February hosted by the BPS. It’ll dive into @lindakkaye.bsky.social’s fascinating work on emojis 🤩🌟📖🎮💻🖥️

Check it out here: www.bps.org.uk/event/virtua...

#cyberpsychology

https://www.bps.org.uk/event/virtua…

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The XR Research Digest @xrdigest.bsky.social · Feb 3

Does higher visual fidelity in VR affect food choices? A randomised pilot study found that perceived realism, not fidelity, may drive motivation and engagement.

https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0312772

#vr #xr

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Andy Green @agreenpsych.bsky.social · Feb 4

My first published article is now available, outlining the initial two studies from my PhD exploring the use of VR in eyewitness memory research. Full article here: rdcu.be/d8v6u

#Cyberpsychology #VR

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BPS Cyberpsychology @bpscyberpsychology.bsky.social · Feb 1

Hello #AcademicSky 👋🏻

We’ve just moved over here, where we’ll be providing updates on Cyberpsychology and all the hard work of our committee! Interested in the field? Give us a follow!

You can find out more about our section here www.bps.org.uk/member-netwo...

www.bps.org.uk

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Prof Linda K. Kaye @lindakkaye.bsky.social · Jan 7

I'm very much looking forward to this Psych at the Mic event. I'll be sharing my insights from my deep dive into a wide range of literature for my latest book, to help answer the question, "Are emoji emotional?"

www.bps.org.uk/event/virtua...

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Eli Fennell, Ph.D. @elifennellphd.bsky.social · Nov 28

Our mood affects our web browsing patterns, which in turn affects our moods, in a feedback loop that may exacerbate mental health issues, according to new research. #Psychology #Cyberpsychology

Web-browsing patterns reflect and shape mood and mental health - Nature Human Behaviour

In four studies, Kelly and Sharot reveal that web-browsing both reflects and affects mental health. Poorer mental health leads to more negative content consumption, which in turn worsens mood. Highlig...

www.nature.com

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Fraser Carey @frasercarey.bsky.social · Nov 24

If interested, please consider joining the TikTok lived experience roundtable tomorrow on 25th November 6-7pm.

www.beateatingdisorders.org.uk/support-our-...

TikTok Lived Experience Roundtable - Beat

TikTok are consulting with Beat to help improve their platform to make it a safer place for their users.

www.beateatingdisorders.org.uk