Brisbane Experimental Psychology Student Initiative (BEPSI)
brisepsi.bsky.social
Brisbane Experimental Psychology Student Initiative (BEPSI)
@brisepsi.bsky.social
Cross-institutional collaboration for all things experimental psychology in Brisbane (Meanjin). Run by grad students with monthly meetings in-person & online for researchers of all stages. Join us! > tinyurl.com/BrisExpPsych
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I just created a series of seven deep-dive videos about AI, which I've posted to youtube and now here. 😊

Targeted to laypeople, they explore how LLMs work, what they can do, and what impacts they have on learning, well-being, disinformation, the workplace, the economy, and the environment.
Part 1: How do LLMs work?
YouTube video by Andrew Perfors
www.youtube.com
January 22, 2026 at 12:45 AM
Maths! And Brains! In Melbourne!! Swoon 🧠

ECRs, you only have until 20th Feb to submit your abstracts. Registration is free (but you must attend) & prizes awarded to the highest quality posters and flash talks.

Submit your abstracts here & see 👇 for more lnkd.in/dZtndkH3
📢Maths in the Brain Workshop 2026 in Melbourne.

We will bring together researchers across Australia with a shared interest in understanding the brain from a quantitative perspective.

This year's keynote is delivered by Professor James Cole, University College London.

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February 16, 2026 at 12:43 PM
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"The Self-Evidencing Agent" - my new book - is out now with @mitpress.bsky.social

Can be purchased, or just download the whole thing for free, via the 'Open Access' option.

I'm grateful to @anilseth.bsky.social and Karl Friston for the generous endorsements.

mitpress.mit.edu/978026255389...
The Self-Evidencing Agent
What is it to be a human individual, an agent? According to Jakob Hohwy, it is to “self-evidence,” to actively seek out sensory evidence for one&...
mitpress.mit.edu
February 7, 2026 at 8:21 AM
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The Australasian Experimental Psychology Conference (EPC) and Asia Pacific Conference on Vision (APCV) are holding a joint meeting in 2026, to be held at the University of Auckland from July 1-4. Abstract submissions now open!
visualneuroscience.auckland.ac.nz/epc-apcv-2026/
February 10, 2026 at 8:55 PM
If you're hoping to have a little help getting to @expsyanz.bsky.social in New Zealand, don't miss the deadline for applying for a Student Travel Award! You have until next Friday 27th Feb 👇
Coming to APCV & EPC from outside of Auckland, New Zealand? Here is some more information about Student Travel Awards.

More available on our website:
visualneuroscience.auckland.ac.nz/epc-apcv-2026/
February 16, 2026 at 6:31 AM
Wow, hello Bluesky! We're the Brisbane Experimental Psychology Student Initiative (BEPSI)

We host monthly meetings with fresh research (cog, dev, comp, clin, neuro, forensic, psychophys) followed by wholesome networking (summer lawn bowls, so good)

1st meeting Weds 27th Feb 4pm - more soon! 🧠🤗
February 16, 2026 at 6:24 AM