* The British Psychological Society
The UK's voice and home of psychology
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Championing psychology since 1901, we represent and promote psychology, psychologists and the wider psychological professions. Our membership is diverse, but we all share a passion for psychology and the impact it has on individuals and society.
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* The British Psychological Society
Psychology Matters
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Showcasing the incredible power of psychology.
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The BPS produces a wide variety of publications..
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Join one of our member networks to build your psychological community.
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Boost your career with one of our career progression development courses.
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Discover how to apply to be included in one of our registers or directories.
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Join the conversation on Member Connect
Our online communities are a space to connect, share ideas, access resources and discuss the latest advances in psychology.
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Find jobs in psychology
Search for the latest openings on our Jobs in Psychology career board.
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The Psychologist
To improve your conversation skills, ditch āboomeraskingā
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People who ask questions, then answer the questions themselves are seen as disinterested in conversation partners and liked less
[Read more](https://www.bps.org.uk/research-digest/improve-your-conversation-skills-ditch-boomerasking)
* [BPS welcomes publication of blueprint for Young Futures hubs](https://www.bps.org.uk/news/bps-welcomes-publication-blueprint-young-futures-hubs)
20 Mar 2025
A blueprint setting out a vision for a nationwide network of hubs supporting the mental healthā¦
* Children, young people and families
* [BPS responds to the government's welfare reform proposals](https://www.bps.org.uk/news/bps-responds-governments-welfare-reform-proposals)
19 Mar 2025
"Everyone living with a mental health condition deserves support," says the BPS. ā¦
* Mental health
* Physical Disabilities
* Psychology Matters
* [BPS supports new report from the Children and Young Peopleās Coalition](https://www.bps.org.uk/news/bps-supports-new-report-children-and-young-peoples-coalition)
18 Mar 2025
"The scale of the issues facing babies', children and young peopleās mental health services shouldā¦
* Children, young people and families
* Education
* Psychology Matters
* [BPS and Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology joint award launched](https://www.bps.org.uk/news/bps-and-parliamentary-office-science-and-technology-joint-award-launched)
14 Mar 2025
Apply for this yearās joint Postgraduate Award with the Parliamentary Office of Science and Technologyā¦
* BPS updates
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* Division of Coaching Psychology
Online workshop
[Integrating socio-cognitive mindfulness and coaching psychology: an intervention development study](https://www.bps.org.uk/event/integrating-socio-cognitive-mindfulness-and-coaching-psychology-intervention-development)
24 Mar 2025 ā¢ 10:00-11:30
This is the Second of our bimonthly Journal Clubs where you will gain increased competence andā¦
* Coaching
Free (Coaching Psychology members only)
* Online workshop
[Workshop to inform changes to Ofsted education inspections](https://www.bps.org.uk/event/workshop-inform-changes-ofsted-education-inspections)
24 Mar 2025 ā¢ 14:00-15:00
The workshop is an opportunity to inform the BPSā response to Ofstedās new consultation on proposedā¦
* Education
Free (BPS Members only)
* South West of England Branch
Online workshop
[South West Branch Coaching & Mentoring Networking Event](https://www.bps.org.uk/event/south-west-branch-coaching-mentoring-networking-event)
25 Mar 2025 ā¢ 17:00-19:00
Join our free online workshop to learn how the scheme works, the benefits of being a coach, mentorā¦
* Coaching
Free (South West Branch Members only)
* Political Psychology Section
In person
[Political Psychology Section Networking Event](https://www.bps.org.uk/event/political-psychology-section-networking-event)
26 Mar 2025 ā¢ 12:00-15:00
Join us in London for this free in person networking event for students or early career professionalsā¦
* Government and politics
Free
[See all events](/events)