The British Psychological SocietyThe Alternative Handbook 2025-2026
The latest edition of the Alternative Handbook has been published. It captures the voices of trainees enrolled on a UK Doctorate in Clinical Psychology course, to help future trainees make informed decisions about their journey into clinical psychology.
The British Psychological SocietyStrategy and Governance Review
The Board of Trustees have decided to review the BPS’s Strategy for the next five years. We'd like to hear from as many members as possible throughout the review.
The British Psychological SocietyThe BPS Psychology Careers Festival is returning for the fourth year running
Spanning five days of sessions over four different virtual stages, we'll be covering everything from traditional psychology career routes to wider psychological workforce roles, psychology-inspired occupations, education and research.
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The benefits of mentorship: Conquering psychology graduate fears19 Feb 2026Hannah Treagus, psychology student at the University of St Andrews, reflects on the benefits of…- Careers and professional development
BPS welcomes government investment in the EP workforce18 Feb 2026The government has announced a long term commitment to growing the Educational Psychology workforce…- Children, young people and families
- Education
- Psychology Matters: “It was amazing how much the audience knew about our role”17 Feb 2026Dr Helena Bunn shares her experience of representing the BPS at the Labour Party Conference.…
- Education
BPS Book Award nominations – opening soon for 202616 Feb 2026Nominate an inspiring psychology book for a BPS Book Award …- Books and reading
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Online workshopLunch & Learn: Workplace Stress24 Feb 2026 • 11:30am-12:30pmJoin fellow occupational psychologists for an informal, practice-focused discussion on supporting…- Stress and anxiety
- Work and occupational
Free (registration required)
Online workshopShare & Learn Lunchtime Connection Event from DOPNI24 Feb 2026 • 1:00pm-2:00pmJoin us for an informal action learning set session where we can discuss those tricky issues that…- Work and occupational
Free (registration required)
WebinarInsight Series - Episode One: Psychological Perspectives on the Climate and Biodiversity Crisis.24 Feb 2026 • 6:00pm-7:00pmJoin us for this Insight Series episode on the climate and biodiversity crisis, hosted by Dr Geraldine…- Climate and environment
Members: Free | Non-Members: £10
In personTrauma Bond- Inside the Psychology of Staying BPS Talk -Psych in the Pub Series24 Feb 2026 • 6:30pm-8:00pmPsych in the Pub: Dr Mia Pal explores trauma bonding as a survival-based attachment mechanism…- Crisis, disaster and trauma
- Developmental
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