BPS Environmental Psychology Section
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Published a new article? Interviewed in the media for something? We want to know! Let us help amplify your work and raise the profile of UK #environmentalpsychology.
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From a psychology student to Co-Chair of @bpsenvpsych.bsky.social, in my #BPSCareersFest talk I will share the how to research the wellbeing benefits of biodiversity
If you're entering the world of #environmentalpsychology, join my talk at 11:00 on Friday 13th Feb
www.bps.org.uk/event/bps-ps...
If you're entering the world of #environmentalpsychology, join my talk at 11:00 on Friday 13th Feb
www.bps.org.uk/event/bps-ps...
BPS Psychology Careers Festival 2026 | BPS
Spanning five days of online sessions over four different stages, we'll be covering everything from traditional psychology career routes to new workforce roles.
www.bps.org.uk
February 12, 2026 at 9:26 AM
From a psychology student to Co-Chair of @bpsenvpsych.bsky.social, in my #BPSCareersFest talk I will share the how to research the wellbeing benefits of biodiversity
If you're entering the world of #environmentalpsychology, join my talk at 11:00 on Friday 13th Feb
www.bps.org.uk/event/bps-ps...
If you're entering the world of #environmentalpsychology, join my talk at 11:00 on Friday 13th Feb
www.bps.org.uk/event/bps-ps...
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The HomeLab also sounds like a great opportunity for environment-behavior research. research.umich.edu/research-sto...
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Institute for Social Research HomeLab offers ideal environment for fitness device study
research.umich.edu
October 3, 2025 at 3:01 PM
The HomeLab also sounds like a great opportunity for environment-behavior research. research.umich.edu/research-sto...
@iaps-association.bsky.social @umisr.bsky.social
@iaps-association.bsky.social @umisr.bsky.social
New article! Bibliometric analysis trends in research topics in #envpsy
Ratcliffe et al (2026) Research trends in environmental psychology: a bibliometric analysis of peer-reviewed publications, 2004-2024. Journal of Environmental Psychology, 102927. doi.org/10.1016/j.je...
Ratcliffe et al (2026) Research trends in environmental psychology: a bibliometric analysis of peer-reviewed publications, 2004-2024. Journal of Environmental Psychology, 102927. doi.org/10.1016/j.je...
February 2, 2026 at 8:58 PM
New article! Bibliometric analysis trends in research topics in #envpsy
Ratcliffe et al (2026) Research trends in environmental psychology: a bibliometric analysis of peer-reviewed publications, 2004-2024. Journal of Environmental Psychology, 102927. doi.org/10.1016/j.je...
Ratcliffe et al (2026) Research trends in environmental psychology: a bibliometric analysis of peer-reviewed publications, 2004-2024. Journal of Environmental Psychology, 102927. doi.org/10.1016/j.je...
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Why do people support or oppose bike lanes? 🤔🚲
In an article for The Conversation UK, CAST's Prof Wouter Poortinga (@wouterpoortinga.bsky.social) sheds light on public opinion of bike lanes, referencing his study of UK-based tweets about cycle lanes and LTNs from 2018-2022.
Read the article 👇
In an article for The Conversation UK, CAST's Prof Wouter Poortinga (@wouterpoortinga.bsky.social) sheds light on public opinion of bike lanes, referencing his study of UK-based tweets about cycle lanes and LTNs from 2018-2022.
Read the article 👇
Why do people support or oppose bike lanes? Our research sheds light on public opinion
Research suggests that more consultation about cycle lanes would bring more support for them.
theconversation.com
January 27, 2026 at 1:00 PM
Why do people support or oppose bike lanes? 🤔🚲
In an article for The Conversation UK, CAST's Prof Wouter Poortinga (@wouterpoortinga.bsky.social) sheds light on public opinion of bike lanes, referencing his study of UK-based tweets about cycle lanes and LTNs from 2018-2022.
Read the article 👇
In an article for The Conversation UK, CAST's Prof Wouter Poortinga (@wouterpoortinga.bsky.social) sheds light on public opinion of bike lanes, referencing his study of UK-based tweets about cycle lanes and LTNs from 2018-2022.
Read the article 👇
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Professor Goda Perlaviciute explains how everyone has altruistic, biospheric, hedonic and egoistic values, and why all of them need to be taken into consideration when large-scale infrastructure, transport or sustainable energy projects are being planned.
These are four values that all of us have
YouTube video by Environmental Psychology Groningen
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January 28, 2026 at 12:02 PM
Professor Goda Perlaviciute explains how everyone has altruistic, biospheric, hedonic and egoistic values, and why all of them need to be taken into consideration when large-scale infrastructure, transport or sustainable energy projects are being planned.
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In person Event: Designing built environments that work for people and planet
Thurs 19 March, BPS London Office
@bpsenvpsych.bsky.social w/ the BPS London & Home Counties Branch invite you to explore how psychology can reshape the spaces where we live, work, and heal
Details: tinyurl.com/2u6y6dcm
Thurs 19 March, BPS London Office
@bpsenvpsych.bsky.social w/ the BPS London & Home Counties Branch invite you to explore how psychology can reshape the spaces where we live, work, and heal
Details: tinyurl.com/2u6y6dcm
Designing built environments that work for people and planet | BPS
The BPS Environmental Psychology Section, jointly with the London and Home Counties Branch, is hosting its first In-person event looking how psychology shapes places.
www.bps.org.uk
January 22, 2026 at 9:08 AM
In person Event: Designing built environments that work for people and planet
Thurs 19 March, BPS London Office
@bpsenvpsych.bsky.social w/ the BPS London & Home Counties Branch invite you to explore how psychology can reshape the spaces where we live, work, and heal
Details: tinyurl.com/2u6y6dcm
Thurs 19 March, BPS London Office
@bpsenvpsych.bsky.social w/ the BPS London & Home Counties Branch invite you to explore how psychology can reshape the spaces where we live, work, and heal
Details: tinyurl.com/2u6y6dcm
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How landscapes influence and reflect mental states…
'A Gap in the Clouds' exhibition in Cambridge @downingcollege.bsky.social
www.bps.org.uk/psychologist...
'A Gap in the Clouds' exhibition in Cambridge @downingcollege.bsky.social
www.bps.org.uk/psychologist...
How landscapes influence and reflect mental states | BPS
'A Gap in the Clouds' exhibition in Cambridge.
www.bps.org.uk
January 26, 2026 at 2:42 PM
How landscapes influence and reflect mental states…
'A Gap in the Clouds' exhibition in Cambridge @downingcollege.bsky.social
www.bps.org.uk/psychologist...
'A Gap in the Clouds' exhibition in Cambridge @downingcollege.bsky.social
www.bps.org.uk/psychologist...
In person Event: Designing built environments that work for people and planet
Thurs 19 March, BPS London Office
@bpsenvpsych.bsky.social w/ the BPS London & Home Counties Branch invite you to explore how psychology can reshape the spaces where we live, work, and heal
Details: tinyurl.com/2u6y6dcm
Thurs 19 March, BPS London Office
@bpsenvpsych.bsky.social w/ the BPS London & Home Counties Branch invite you to explore how psychology can reshape the spaces where we live, work, and heal
Details: tinyurl.com/2u6y6dcm
Designing built environments that work for people and planet | BPS
The BPS Environmental Psychology Section, jointly with the London and Home Counties Branch, is hosting its first In-person event looking how psychology shapes places.
www.bps.org.uk
January 22, 2026 at 9:08 AM
In person Event: Designing built environments that work for people and planet
Thurs 19 March, BPS London Office
@bpsenvpsych.bsky.social w/ the BPS London & Home Counties Branch invite you to explore how psychology can reshape the spaces where we live, work, and heal
Details: tinyurl.com/2u6y6dcm
Thurs 19 March, BPS London Office
@bpsenvpsych.bsky.social w/ the BPS London & Home Counties Branch invite you to explore how psychology can reshape the spaces where we live, work, and heal
Details: tinyurl.com/2u6y6dcm
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Our colleague Linda Steg is among the co-authors on a paper about the role of #behavior in decarbonizing transportation, focusing on "integrating behavioral insights into climate policy design to ensure technical effectiveness, social acceptability & equity" www.nature.com/articles/s44...
January 21, 2026 at 11:03 AM
Our colleague Linda Steg is among the co-authors on a paper about the role of #behavior in decarbonizing transportation, focusing on "integrating behavioral insights into climate policy design to ensure technical effectiveness, social acceptability & equity" www.nature.com/articles/s44...
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Behavioural Science for Biodiversity Conservation Policy Workshop
21 May 2026, Cambridge Uni
Abstracts open until 14 Feb
Details: www.ibppa.org/event-detail...
21 May 2026, Cambridge Uni
Abstracts open until 14 Feb
Details: www.ibppa.org/event-detail...
Cambridge-LSE Behavioural Science for Biodiversity Conservation Policy Workshop | IBPPA
www.ibppa.org
January 22, 2026 at 9:00 AM
Behavioural Science for Biodiversity Conservation Policy Workshop
21 May 2026, Cambridge Uni
Abstracts open until 14 Feb
Details: www.ibppa.org/event-detail...
21 May 2026, Cambridge Uni
Abstracts open until 14 Feb
Details: www.ibppa.org/event-detail...
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**JOB OPENING: Assistant Professor in Social Psychology / Environmental Psychology**
Deadline: 25 January
Details here: jobs.lse.ac.uk/Vacancies/I/...
Deadline: 25 January
Details here: jobs.lse.ac.uk/Vacancies/I/...
Assistant Professor in Social Psychology/ Environmental Psychology
Assistant Professor in Social Psychology/ Environmental Psychology,
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jobs.lse.ac.uk
December 1, 2025 at 12:32 PM
**JOB OPENING: Assistant Professor in Social Psychology / Environmental Psychology**
Deadline: 25 January
Details here: jobs.lse.ac.uk/Vacancies/I/...
Deadline: 25 January
Details here: jobs.lse.ac.uk/Vacancies/I/...
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Join our upcoming workshops exploring the development of a mental health and climate change indicator.
🗓️ Workshops:
Option 1: 27 Jan | 20:00-21-30 GMT
Option 2: 29 Jan | 09:00-10:30 GMT
Both sessions are identical for global accessibility.
Learn more: buff.ly/GD2Vq7q
🗓️ Workshops:
Option 1: 27 Jan | 20:00-21-30 GMT
Option 2: 29 Jan | 09:00-10:30 GMT
Both sessions are identical for global accessibility.
Learn more: buff.ly/GD2Vq7q
January 15, 2026 at 2:32 PM
Join our upcoming workshops exploring the development of a mental health and climate change indicator.
🗓️ Workshops:
Option 1: 27 Jan | 20:00-21-30 GMT
Option 2: 29 Jan | 09:00-10:30 GMT
Both sessions are identical for global accessibility.
Learn more: buff.ly/GD2Vq7q
🗓️ Workshops:
Option 1: 27 Jan | 20:00-21-30 GMT
Option 2: 29 Jan | 09:00-10:30 GMT
Both sessions are identical for global accessibility.
Learn more: buff.ly/GD2Vq7q
Online Event: 'Climate and Nature Briefing'
Led by @bpsofficial.bsky.social Division of Clinical Psychology, SW Branch
20 January 2026 7:00pm - 8:30pm
See you there!!
Register: www.bps.org.uk/event/westmi...
Led by @bpsofficial.bsky.social Division of Clinical Psychology, SW Branch
20 January 2026 7:00pm - 8:30pm
See you there!!
Register: www.bps.org.uk/event/westmi...
The Westminster Briefing on Climate and Nature: what are the implications for government policy and clinical psychological practice? | BPS
A DCP South West Connection Event.
www.bps.org.uk
January 13, 2026 at 1:53 PM
Online Event: 'Climate and Nature Briefing'
Led by @bpsofficial.bsky.social Division of Clinical Psychology, SW Branch
20 January 2026 7:00pm - 8:30pm
See you there!!
Register: www.bps.org.uk/event/westmi...
Led by @bpsofficial.bsky.social Division of Clinical Psychology, SW Branch
20 January 2026 7:00pm - 8:30pm
See you there!!
Register: www.bps.org.uk/event/westmi...
The GREENIN Micro-Network Plus has mini-fellowships for short-term placements, training visits, or skill development activities related to indoor greening and air quality.
www.greenin.uk/mini-fellows...
Application Deadline 31 January 2026
www.greenin.uk/mini-fellows...
Application Deadline 31 January 2026
Training fellowship | Advance Your Skills Today — GREENIN
Explore GREENIN's training fellowships supporting interdisciplinary growth and early-career development in sustainable building and indoor greening.
www.greenin.uk
January 13, 2026 at 12:47 PM
The GREENIN Micro-Network Plus has mini-fellowships for short-term placements, training visits, or skill development activities related to indoor greening and air quality.
www.greenin.uk/mini-fellows...
Application Deadline 31 January 2026
www.greenin.uk/mini-fellows...
Application Deadline 31 January 2026
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Want to publish in environmental psychology?
Join us for a practical webinar covering manuscript preparation, common pitfalls to avoid, and what editors really look for in submissions.
❓ Plus live Q&A.
https://ow.ly/MHQc50XVpwb
The Centre for Climate Change and Social Transformations (CAST)
Join us for a practical webinar covering manuscript preparation, common pitfalls to avoid, and what editors really look for in submissions.
❓ Plus live Q&A.
https://ow.ly/MHQc50XVpwb
The Centre for Climate Change and Social Transformations (CAST)
January 12, 2026 at 2:35 PM
Want to publish in environmental psychology?
Join us for a practical webinar covering manuscript preparation, common pitfalls to avoid, and what editors really look for in submissions.
❓ Plus live Q&A.
https://ow.ly/MHQc50XVpwb
The Centre for Climate Change and Social Transformations (CAST)
Join us for a practical webinar covering manuscript preparation, common pitfalls to avoid, and what editors really look for in submissions.
❓ Plus live Q&A.
https://ow.ly/MHQc50XVpwb
The Centre for Climate Change and Social Transformations (CAST)
Research in #EnvironmentalPsychology shows the transformative power of spending time in #nature. From boosting mental & physical wellbeing to fostering resilience and deep reflection, nature plays a vital role in helping us heal and grow.
💬 How has nature helped you?
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
💬 How has nature helped you?
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Catherine marks birthday with message on healing power of nature
The message is part of a video series which has seen Catherine reflect on the importance of nature to her, during her recovery from cancer treatment.
www.bbc.co.uk
January 9, 2026 at 5:26 PM
Research in #EnvironmentalPsychology shows the transformative power of spending time in #nature. From boosting mental & physical wellbeing to fostering resilience and deep reflection, nature plays a vital role in helping us heal and grow.
💬 How has nature helped you?
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
💬 How has nature helped you?
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Don’t miss out! Be sure to submit your abstract by this Friday, 9 January, 23:59 GMT. We welcome submissions for individual posters, individual talks, symposia, panel discussions, and our Early Career Researchers Workshop.
👉 stories.surrey.ac.uk/iaps2026/#se...
👉 stories.surrey.ac.uk/iaps2026/#se...
January 5, 2026 at 12:05 PM
Don’t miss out! Be sure to submit your abstract by this Friday, 9 January, 23:59 GMT. We welcome submissions for individual posters, individual talks, symposia, panel discussions, and our Early Career Researchers Workshop.
👉 stories.surrey.ac.uk/iaps2026/#se...
👉 stories.surrey.ac.uk/iaps2026/#se...
**Job** Wilder Communities Manager with Somerset Wildlife Trust
Details: www.somersetwildlife.org/jobs/wilder-...
Deadline: Sunday 11 January 2026
Details: www.somersetwildlife.org/jobs/wilder-...
Deadline: Sunday 11 January 2026
Wilder Communities Manager (Maternity Cover) | Somerset Wildlife Trust
The Wilder Communities Manager is a critical post developing and leading the delivery of our Wilder Communities workstreams, ensuring that diverse communities across Somerset are supported to take pra...
www.somersetwildlife.org
January 5, 2026 at 2:37 PM
**Job** Wilder Communities Manager with Somerset Wildlife Trust
Details: www.somersetwildlife.org/jobs/wilder-...
Deadline: Sunday 11 January 2026
Details: www.somersetwildlife.org/jobs/wilder-...
Deadline: Sunday 11 January 2026
PhD position 'Visual and acoustic dimensions of forest change: Linking long-term monitoring data, perception and well-being' @uni-freiburg.de
Candidates with an MSc in environmental psychology welcomed. German language is an asset.
Deadline: 25 January 2026
Apply: uni-freiburg.de/stellenangeb...
Candidates with an MSc in environmental psychology welcomed. German language is an asset.
Deadline: 25 January 2026
Apply: uni-freiburg.de/stellenangeb...
Universität Freiburg
uni-freiburg.de
January 5, 2026 at 1:53 PM
PhD position 'Visual and acoustic dimensions of forest change: Linking long-term monitoring data, perception and well-being' @uni-freiburg.de
Candidates with an MSc in environmental psychology welcomed. German language is an asset.
Deadline: 25 January 2026
Apply: uni-freiburg.de/stellenangeb...
Candidates with an MSc in environmental psychology welcomed. German language is an asset.
Deadline: 25 January 2026
Apply: uni-freiburg.de/stellenangeb...
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Dear all, the 29th IAPS 2026 Conference will take place from Monday 29 June to Friday 3 July 2026. There are just a few days left to make a submission to the conference, including to our Early Career Researchers Workshop. The Call for Submissions closes THIS Friday ( 9 January 2026)
January 5, 2026 at 11:06 AM
Dear all, the 29th IAPS 2026 Conference will take place from Monday 29 June to Friday 3 July 2026. There are just a few days left to make a submission to the conference, including to our Early Career Researchers Workshop. The Call for Submissions closes THIS Friday ( 9 January 2026)
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We are hiring an Associate Prof in Social Psychology at UW-Madison! All areas of specialization are open. It’s a quick turnaround time for apps (due Jan 9th) but we are excited to add someone to our area!! Please apply and spread the word! jobs.wisc.edu/jobs/associa...
Associate Professor - Madison, Wisconsin, United States
Current Employees: If you are currently employed at any of the Universities of Wisconsin, log in to Workday to apply through the internal application process.Job Category:FacultyEmployment Type:Regula...
jobs.wisc.edu
December 15, 2025 at 6:57 PM
We are hiring an Associate Prof in Social Psychology at UW-Madison! All areas of specialization are open. It’s a quick turnaround time for apps (due Jan 9th) but we are excited to add someone to our area!! Please apply and spread the word! jobs.wisc.edu/jobs/associa...
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Congrats to Magie Junker on her 1st PhD paper 🎉, published in Environmental Education Research
The study explores how children connected with nature during Generation Wild (designed & delivered by @wwtworldwide.bsky.social ) using photo-elicitation interviews 📸🌿
👉 🔗 doi.org/10.1080/1350...
(1/3)
The study explores how children connected with nature during Generation Wild (designed & delivered by @wwtworldwide.bsky.social ) using photo-elicitation interviews 📸🌿
👉 🔗 doi.org/10.1080/1350...
(1/3)
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December 15, 2025 at 7:58 PM
Congrats to Magie Junker on her 1st PhD paper 🎉, published in Environmental Education Research
The study explores how children connected with nature during Generation Wild (designed & delivered by @wwtworldwide.bsky.social ) using photo-elicitation interviews 📸🌿
👉 🔗 doi.org/10.1080/1350...
(1/3)
The study explores how children connected with nature during Generation Wild (designed & delivered by @wwtworldwide.bsky.social ) using photo-elicitation interviews 📸🌿
👉 🔗 doi.org/10.1080/1350...
(1/3)
Proud to share the first #PsychologyMatters blog post from @bpsenvpsych.bsky.social !
PhD student George Murrell explores how connecting with nature can help tackle loneliness.
🌱 Read the full post here: www.bps.org.uk/blog/psychol...
PhD student George Murrell explores how connecting with nature can help tackle loneliness.
🌱 Read the full post here: www.bps.org.uk/blog/psychol...
Psychology Matters: The role of nature in tackling loneliness | BPS
There’s growing evidence that access to green spaces could provide a remedy for growing levels of loneliness in our society, says George Murrell.
www.bps.org.uk
December 11, 2025 at 1:54 PM
Proud to share the first #PsychologyMatters blog post from @bpsenvpsych.bsky.social !
PhD student George Murrell explores how connecting with nature can help tackle loneliness.
🌱 Read the full post here: www.bps.org.uk/blog/psychol...
PhD student George Murrell explores how connecting with nature can help tackle loneliness.
🌱 Read the full post here: www.bps.org.uk/blog/psychol...
📣10 x PhD opportunities available📣 TEN!!! 👀
There are 10 (!) #PhD positions available through the ECCO project (which our colleagues Lise Jans and Ellen van der Werff are part of) on #sustainable transitions - deadline to apply is 15 February: www.collectievekracht.eu/ecco/ecco+pr...
@collectievekracht.bsky.social
@collectievekracht.bsky.social
December 10, 2025 at 8:58 AM
📣10 x PhD opportunities available📣 TEN!!! 👀
📣PhD position opportunity📣 University of Groningen offering a phd in 'Motivating people to contribute to societal transitions' (deadline 15 Feb)
More info here: werkenbij.rug.nl/vacature/phd...
deadline: 15 February, 2025
More info here: werkenbij.rug.nl/vacature/phd...
deadline: 15 February, 2025
PhD position Motivating people to contribute to societal transitions - Rijksuniversiteit Groningen
werkenbij.rug.nl
December 8, 2025 at 1:58 PM
📣PhD position opportunity📣 University of Groningen offering a phd in 'Motivating people to contribute to societal transitions' (deadline 15 Feb)
More info here: werkenbij.rug.nl/vacature/phd...
deadline: 15 February, 2025
More info here: werkenbij.rug.nl/vacature/phd...
deadline: 15 February, 2025