BPS Northern Ireland Branch - NIBPS

02/02/2026

Our professional panel at today’s Flavour of Psychology chaired by our committee member Connor

02/02/2026

Student Panel discussion at today’s Flavour of Psychology

02/02/2026

Fantastic day at our annual Flavour of Psychology hosted by the School of Psychology QUB. We presented to 350 A Level students from all over Northern Ireland. This was the first in a series of events to mark 70 Years of the NIBPS

02/02/2026

Save the Date!

The 2026 All-Ireland Psychology Careers Event is happening on Saturday 07 March at Maynooth University, hosted in partnership with the PSI, the BPS Northern Ireland Branch - NIBPS, and MU Psych Soc .

Don’t miss this fantastic opportunity for and expert advice on careers in .

Registration opens soon—stay tuned for updates!

22/01/2026

Is the cost of attending a conference holding you back presenting your psychology research?

Our Early Career Conference Bursary Scheme could help you share your work, connect with peers, and attend conferences that matter to your research. You'll get up to £250 (UK) or £500 (overseas) towards registration and travel.

Apply by 8 Feb '26: https://www.bps.org.uk/news/applications-are-open-early-career-conference-bursary-scheme-2026?utm_campaign=Awards_and_grants&utm_medium=Social_media&utm_source=OfficialBPS

10/01/2026

For many young footballers, Christmas wasn’t about celebration, it was about being told their dream is over.

"At worst, we have seen young people turn to crime and self-harm, and suffer great psychological trauma after they're released from academies." Stephen Smith, our Division of Sport and Exercise Psychology Chair.

This is why we’re campaigning for psychological support, so that every player has the care they need when the game changes.

🔗 Read Stephen’s The Guardian letter:
https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/jan/07/we-should-support-ex-academy-footballers-properly?utm_campaign=PsychMat&utm_source=OfficialBPS&utm_medium=social

09/01/2026

Congratulations to Donncha who has contributed so much to BPS Northern Ireland Branch - NIBPS over the years

We have great pleasure in inviting you to the Inaugural Lecture of Professor Donncha Hanna.
"From risk to resilience: what science reveals about mental health".

The lecture will take place on Thursday 29 January 2026 at 6.30pm in the Great Hall, Lanyon Building.
Please register at: https://ow.ly/octq50XTuqS

28/12/2025

https://www.bps.org.uk/event/flavour-psychology we are excited to partner with QUB - School of Psychology for A Flavour of Psychology - book your place here

Careers/psychology teachers and AS/A-level students: join free Flavour of Psychology at QUB Whitla Hall, Mon 2 Feb 2026, 9:30–2 (lunch). Explore psychology study & careers.

12/12/2025

Early maths matters! 🌟📐

New research by Dr Paddy O’Connor and recent graduates tested a simple parent questionnaire designed to spot young children who may need extra support with early maths skills.

The hope? That this tool will help families and educators identify challenges sooner—so children can build confidence and enjoy learning maths from the very start. 💛✨

Read more! 👉https://ow.ly/UUcP50XHkbP

08/12/2025

🎉Congratulations to Dr Kathy Ruddy who represented QUB - School of Psychology at our Queen’s TEDx event.

Kathy’s talk was around how we can reprogram the human brain🧠💡.
Catch up on the full event at the recording here! ow.ly/j8OP50XwYCE

02/12/2025

We had a fantastic evening at Malone House launching . The next 12 months will see us collaborate widely with:
QUB - School of Psychology
The Open University in Northern Ireland
Ulster University
Libraries NI
The Psychological Society of Ireland
Daily Mile Network NI and many more!
Special thanks to Prof Nichola Rooney our Chief Psychological Professions Officer and everyone who joined us, our first events will launch very soon.
Follow us on faccebook, X and Instagram for updates
BPS Northern Ireland Branch - NIBPS

.nibps

22/11/2025

https://www.bps.org.uk/event/northern-ireland-branch-member-connection-event-launch-70th-anniversary-programme - Join us on 1st December, make new connections and hear about our plans for 2026! Places limited, bookings close on 25 November at 5pm