EFPTA - European Federation of Psychology Teachers' Associations
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· Oct 24
📣Keynote Speakers for our Ljubljana 2026 Conference!
We’re delighted that Prof Katja Košir from University of Maribor, & Prof Ana Kozina, Head of the Educational Research Institute Ljubljana, will speak at the #EFPTA Conference, 16-19 April.
Register here www.efpta.org
#PsychologyTeachingInSchools
We’re delighted that Prof Katja Košir from University of Maribor, & Prof Ana Kozina, Head of the Educational Research Institute Ljubljana, will speak at the #EFPTA Conference, 16-19 April.
Register here www.efpta.org
#PsychologyTeachingInSchools
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Sander van der Linden on misinfo
- Rapid repetition to ensire wide spread
- Pre bunking & Psych inoculation
- use of political power to maintain ability to spread misinfo in name of free speech
- questioning the motives & credibility of those who study misinfo
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- Rapid repetition to ensire wide spread
- Pre bunking & Psych inoculation
- use of political power to maintain ability to spread misinfo in name of free speech
- questioning the motives & credibility of those who study misinfo
open.spotify.com/episode/0eqK...
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November 23, 2025 at 2:37 PM
Sander van der Linden on misinfo
- Rapid repetition to ensire wide spread
- Pre bunking & Psych inoculation
- use of political power to maintain ability to spread misinfo in name of free speech
- questioning the motives & credibility of those who study misinfo
open.spotify.com/episode/0eqK...
- Rapid repetition to ensire wide spread
- Pre bunking & Psych inoculation
- use of political power to maintain ability to spread misinfo in name of free speech
- questioning the motives & credibility of those who study misinfo
open.spotify.com/episode/0eqK...
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journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/...
evidence does not glide into policy like a fairy godmother with a wand. It enters a world of political interests, institutional routines, cognitive shortcuts, and competing narratives
evidence does not glide into policy like a fairy godmother with a wand. It enters a world of political interests, institutional routines, cognitive shortcuts, and competing narratives
The Fairy Godmother—and Her Warts - Carol H. Weiss, Erin Murphy-Graham, Anthony Petrosino, Allison G. Gandhi, 2008
Evaluators sometimes wish for a Fairy Godmother who would make decision makers pay attention to evaluation findings when choosing programs to implement. The U.S...
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November 30, 2025 at 2:43 PM
journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/...
evidence does not glide into policy like a fairy godmother with a wand. It enters a world of political interests, institutional routines, cognitive shortcuts, and competing narratives
evidence does not glide into policy like a fairy godmother with a wand. It enters a world of political interests, institutional routines, cognitive shortcuts, and competing narratives
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Rage travels fast online for a reason. Oxford University Press named “rage bait” its Word of the Year, and the psychology behind it is surprisingly revealing. Why it works, how platforms amplify it, & what we can do about it:
#Psychology #RageBait #SocialMedia #DigitalWellbeing #AttentionEconomy
#Psychology #RageBait #SocialMedia #DigitalWellbeing #AttentionEconomy
Why Rage Bait Works
The psychology behind engineered outrage, why it spreads so fast, how it affects us, and what we can do about it
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December 1, 2025 at 10:51 PM
Rage travels fast online for a reason. Oxford University Press named “rage bait” its Word of the Year, and the psychology behind it is surprisingly revealing. Why it works, how platforms amplify it, & what we can do about it:
#Psychology #RageBait #SocialMedia #DigitalWellbeing #AttentionEconomy
#Psychology #RageBait #SocialMedia #DigitalWellbeing #AttentionEconomy
Excellent blog post by Deb Gajic @debgajic.bsky.social & Lyndsey Hayes @cpsychol20lh.bsky.social highlighting students' transition from school-level psychology learning to university, and support offered by the #TeachersToolkit
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#PsychologyTeaching
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#PsychologyTeaching
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December 1, 2025 at 5:46 PM
Excellent blog post by Deb Gajic @debgajic.bsky.social & Lyndsey Hayes @cpsychol20lh.bsky.social highlighting students' transition from school-level psychology learning to university, and support offered by the #TeachersToolkit
@theatp.bsky.social
#PsychologyTeaching
www.bera.ac.uk/blog/bridgin...
@theatp.bsky.social
#PsychologyTeaching
www.bera.ac.uk/blog/bridgin...
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✨ From attention and cognitive load to the power of repeated practice (aka SLOP), Dr @mikehobbiss.bsky.social shares how to help students truly understand and retain concepts. Join us for some game-changing teaching ideas! Listen here 👇
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November 19, 2025 at 6:05 PM
✨ From attention and cognitive load to the power of repeated practice (aka SLOP), Dr @mikehobbiss.bsky.social shares how to help students truly understand and retain concepts. Join us for some game-changing teaching ideas! Listen here 👇
changingstatesofmind.libsyn.com/slop-the-pow...
changingstatesofmind.libsyn.com/slop-the-pow...
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Today in Psychology (20th November 1875), Wilhelm Wundt is widely reported to have delivered his first lecture at the University of Leipzig. His tenure at Leipzig represented a truly landmark moment in the history of psychology.
#psychology #PsychologyStudent #PsychologyMajor #PsychologyFacts
#psychology #PsychologyStudent #PsychologyMajor #PsychologyFacts
History of Psychology Information Guide
Learn all about the fascinating history of psychology.
www.all-about-psychology.com
November 20, 2025 at 6:39 AM
Today in Psychology (20th November 1875), Wilhelm Wundt is widely reported to have delivered his first lecture at the University of Leipzig. His tenure at Leipzig represented a truly landmark moment in the history of psychology.
#psychology #PsychologyStudent #PsychologyMajor #PsychologyFacts
#psychology #PsychologyStudent #PsychologyMajor #PsychologyFacts
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We have had a fantastic day at our CPD event Supporting a Diverse Student Population held at the BPS Leicester Office.
Dr Andrew Holliman from UCL discussed supporting student transitions to HE, and then Dr Elisa Back from Kingston University discussed supporting neurodivergent students in HE
Dr Andrew Holliman from UCL discussed supporting student transitions to HE, and then Dr Elisa Back from Kingston University discussed supporting neurodivergent students in HE
November 21, 2025 at 6:27 PM
We have had a fantastic day at our CPD event Supporting a Diverse Student Population held at the BPS Leicester Office.
Dr Andrew Holliman from UCL discussed supporting student transitions to HE, and then Dr Elisa Back from Kingston University discussed supporting neurodivergent students in HE
Dr Andrew Holliman from UCL discussed supporting student transitions to HE, and then Dr Elisa Back from Kingston University discussed supporting neurodivergent students in HE
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Missing the ATP Conference buzz? ❄️ While we await the 2026 details, revisit the best of 2025!
All breakout resources have been uploaded so you can refresh your teaching for the final push before Christmas! 🎄 Find them in the MyATP area on the website.
#ATPConf25 #TheATP #PsychologyTeacher #CPD
All breakout resources have been uploaded so you can refresh your teaching for the final push before Christmas! 🎄 Find them in the MyATP area on the website.
#ATPConf25 #TheATP #PsychologyTeacher #CPD
November 23, 2025 at 6:34 PM
Missing the ATP Conference buzz? ❄️ While we await the 2026 details, revisit the best of 2025!
All breakout resources have been uploaded so you can refresh your teaching for the final push before Christmas! 🎄 Find them in the MyATP area on the website.
#ATPConf25 #TheATP #PsychologyTeacher #CPD
All breakout resources have been uploaded so you can refresh your teaching for the final push before Christmas! 🎄 Find them in the MyATP area on the website.
#ATPConf25 #TheATP #PsychologyTeacher #CPD
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💡 Have an idea or something you want to share with your community?
Why not write for us?
We support your development as a writer, and see it as a shared process.
It'd be great to hear from some of our existing writers about their experiences.
If you want to write for us, DM us here!
#edpsychs
Why not write for us?
We support your development as a writer, and see it as a shared process.
It'd be great to hear from some of our existing writers about their experiences.
If you want to write for us, DM us here!
#edpsychs
November 26, 2025 at 3:36 PM
💡 Have an idea or something you want to share with your community?
Why not write for us?
We support your development as a writer, and see it as a shared process.
It'd be great to hear from some of our existing writers about their experiences.
If you want to write for us, DM us here!
#edpsychs
Why not write for us?
We support your development as a writer, and see it as a shared process.
It'd be great to hear from some of our existing writers about their experiences.
If you want to write for us, DM us here!
#edpsychs
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🎄 Weihnachts-Special! 1️⃣ Warum #Weihnachten (gefühlt) jedes Jahr schneller kommt, erklärt unsere Autorin Martina Grunenberg. Habt ihr heute mit großer Vorfreude das 1. Türchen aufgemacht und gleichzeitig gedacht, dass Weihnachten immer früher kommt? Ihr seid nicht allein! de.in-mind.org/blog/...
December 1, 2025 at 12:04 PM
🎄 Weihnachts-Special! 1️⃣ Warum #Weihnachten (gefühlt) jedes Jahr schneller kommt, erklärt unsere Autorin Martina Grunenberg. Habt ihr heute mit großer Vorfreude das 1. Türchen aufgemacht und gleichzeitig gedacht, dass Weihnachten immer früher kommt? Ihr seid nicht allein! de.in-mind.org/blog/...
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Happy St Andrew's Day to our Scottish colleagues in the ATPS! 🏴
November 30, 2025 at 3:41 PM
Happy St Andrew's Day to our Scottish colleagues in the ATPS! 🏴
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📋 New project page
Anita and Ruth are working to develop a tool designed to promote refection on psychological safety, within supervision.
To participate you can trial using the tool and then complete a survey.
More info here: edpsy.org.uk/blog/2025/pr...
#edpsychs #supervision
Anita and Ruth are working to develop a tool designed to promote refection on psychological safety, within supervision.
To participate you can trial using the tool and then complete a survey.
More info here: edpsy.org.uk/blog/2025/pr...
#edpsychs #supervision
December 1, 2025 at 10:08 AM
📋 New project page
Anita and Ruth are working to develop a tool designed to promote refection on psychological safety, within supervision.
To participate you can trial using the tool and then complete a survey.
More info here: edpsy.org.uk/blog/2025/pr...
#edpsychs #supervision
Anita and Ruth are working to develop a tool designed to promote refection on psychological safety, within supervision.
To participate you can trial using the tool and then complete a survey.
More info here: edpsy.org.uk/blog/2025/pr...
#edpsychs #supervision
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A slick illusion makes episodic childhood memories easier to grasp, according to new research: www.bps.org.uk/research-dig...
Embodying your younger self’s face boosts childhood memory recall | BPS
A slick illusion makes episodic childhood memories easier to grasp, according to new research.
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December 1, 2025 at 3:25 PM
A slick illusion makes episodic childhood memories easier to grasp, according to new research: www.bps.org.uk/research-dig...
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Anyone out there involved in psychological research and / or practice around homesickness/ identity / integration etc for international students? We have a submission that I think is really interesting from the personal perspective, but which could perhaps do with links to any professional activity.
December 1, 2025 at 3:48 PM
Anyone out there involved in psychological research and / or practice around homesickness/ identity / integration etc for international students? We have a submission that I think is really interesting from the personal perspective, but which could perhaps do with links to any professional activity.
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Any environmental psychologists who have a place identity, place attachment perspective to add?
Anyone out there involved in psychological research and / or practice around homesickness/ identity / integration etc for international students? We have a submission that I think is really interesting from the personal perspective, but which could perhaps do with links to any professional activity.
December 1, 2025 at 4:20 PM
Any environmental psychologists who have a place identity, place attachment perspective to add?
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Europe needs to act
Risk factors like cost of living, ageing, and digitalisation are growing
A stronger EU vision on inclusion, housing, and fair work is essential
More from Eurofound's Hans Dubois
🔗 https://www.mentalhealtheurope.org/europe-needs-to-act-hans-dubois-eurofound-guest-blog/
Risk factors like cost of living, ageing, and digitalisation are growing
A stronger EU vision on inclusion, housing, and fair work is essential
More from Eurofound's Hans Dubois
🔗 https://www.mentalhealtheurope.org/europe-needs-to-act-hans-dubois-eurofound-guest-blog/
Europe Needs to Act - Hans Dubois Eurofound Guest Blog - Mental Health Europe
In this guest blog post, Hans Dubois (Senior Research Manager at Eurofound), explores his recent report on mental health and risk groups
www.mentalhealtheurope.org
October 14, 2025 at 9:56 AM
Europe needs to act
Risk factors like cost of living, ageing, and digitalisation are growing
A stronger EU vision on inclusion, housing, and fair work is essential
More from Eurofound's Hans Dubois
🔗 https://www.mentalhealtheurope.org/europe-needs-to-act-hans-dubois-eurofound-guest-blog/
Risk factors like cost of living, ageing, and digitalisation are growing
A stronger EU vision on inclusion, housing, and fair work is essential
More from Eurofound's Hans Dubois
🔗 https://www.mentalhealtheurope.org/europe-needs-to-act-hans-dubois-eurofound-guest-blog/
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@theatp.bsky.social Thanks for such a fantastic issue of the ATP Today magazine! It was jam packed with lots of inspiring articles inc ones by Claire Barker from @bps-dartp.bsky.social and Dr Emma James from @sunray-york.bsky.social!
October 17, 2025 at 12:03 PM
@theatp.bsky.social Thanks for such a fantastic issue of the ATP Today magazine! It was jam packed with lots of inspiring articles inc ones by Claire Barker from @bps-dartp.bsky.social and Dr Emma James from @sunray-york.bsky.social!
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Thanks for your wonderful review of #ATPToday @cpsychol20lh.bsky.social
If you're interested in receiving next quarter's magazine, then sign up for ATP membership here: www.theatp.uk/atp-membersh... Membership will also get you discount to the conference, and some wonderful CPD opportunities.
If you're interested in receiving next quarter's magazine, then sign up for ATP membership here: www.theatp.uk/atp-membersh... Membership will also get you discount to the conference, and some wonderful CPD opportunities.
October 30, 2025 at 10:27 AM
Thanks for your wonderful review of #ATPToday @cpsychol20lh.bsky.social
If you're interested in receiving next quarter's magazine, then sign up for ATP membership here: www.theatp.uk/atp-membersh... Membership will also get you discount to the conference, and some wonderful CPD opportunities.
If you're interested in receiving next quarter's magazine, then sign up for ATP membership here: www.theatp.uk/atp-membersh... Membership will also get you discount to the conference, and some wonderful CPD opportunities.
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Looking forward to the EFPTA 2026 Conference - see details below for Keynote speakers, and link to registration
EFPTA - European Federation of Psychology Teachers' Associations
@efptateachpsych.bsky.social
· Oct 24
📣Keynote Speakers for our Ljubljana 2026 Conference!
We’re delighted that Prof Katja Košir from University of Maribor, & Prof Ana Kozina, Head of the Educational Research Institute Ljubljana, will speak at the #EFPTA Conference, 16-19 April.
Register here www.efpta.org
#PsychologyTeachingInSchools
We’re delighted that Prof Katja Košir from University of Maribor, & Prof Ana Kozina, Head of the Educational Research Institute Ljubljana, will speak at the #EFPTA Conference, 16-19 April.
Register here www.efpta.org
#PsychologyTeachingInSchools
October 30, 2025 at 10:29 AM
Looking forward to the EFPTA 2026 Conference - see details below for Keynote speakers, and link to registration
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🎤 Give your ideas the platform they deserve - we want to hear from you!
We are thrilled to announce that Lyndsey & Chrissy are co-editing ATP Today (Feb '26).
💣Copy deadline: Friday, 19th December
💎Contributions to: editor@theatp.uk
#ATPToday For more info, visit: www.theatp.uk/get-involved/
We are thrilled to announce that Lyndsey & Chrissy are co-editing ATP Today (Feb '26).
💣Copy deadline: Friday, 19th December
💎Contributions to: editor@theatp.uk
#ATPToday For more info, visit: www.theatp.uk/get-involved/
Get involved
www.theatp.uk
October 30, 2025 at 6:45 PM
🎤 Give your ideas the platform they deserve - we want to hear from you!
We are thrilled to announce that Lyndsey & Chrissy are co-editing ATP Today (Feb '26).
💣Copy deadline: Friday, 19th December
💎Contributions to: editor@theatp.uk
#ATPToday For more info, visit: www.theatp.uk/get-involved/
We are thrilled to announce that Lyndsey & Chrissy are co-editing ATP Today (Feb '26).
💣Copy deadline: Friday, 19th December
💎Contributions to: editor@theatp.uk
#ATPToday For more info, visit: www.theatp.uk/get-involved/
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Exciting times with the new ATP Today magazine release! Have you explored it yet? There's always one standout article that captures our interest. Which one is your favorite, and what did you enjoy most? Let's share our thoughts and recommendations!
November 2, 2025 at 9:30 AM
Exciting times with the new ATP Today magazine release! Have you explored it yet? There's always one standout article that captures our interest. Which one is your favorite, and what did you enjoy most? Let's share our thoughts and recommendations!
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📢 WAMH Webinar — 12 Nov 11:00–12:30
“Stronger Communities for Stronger Minds” – priorities for the next Welsh Government & alignment with new mental health strategies.
Manifesto: www.mind.org.uk/media/ul2jnp...
Register: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/wamh-stron...
“Stronger Communities for Stronger Minds” – priorities for the next Welsh Government & alignment with new mental health strategies.
Manifesto: www.mind.org.uk/media/ul2jnp...
Register: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/wamh-stron...
www.mind.org.uk
November 2, 2025 at 8:42 AM
📢 WAMH Webinar — 12 Nov 11:00–12:30
“Stronger Communities for Stronger Minds” – priorities for the next Welsh Government & alignment with new mental health strategies.
Manifesto: www.mind.org.uk/media/ul2jnp...
Register: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/wamh-stron...
“Stronger Communities for Stronger Minds” – priorities for the next Welsh Government & alignment with new mental health strategies.
Manifesto: www.mind.org.uk/media/ul2jnp...
Register: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/wamh-stron...
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EFPTA 2026 – call for submissions!
Join us 16-19 April in Ljubljana.
Psychology teachers, researchers, students - we welcome workshops, symposia, short talks, on any topic relevant to conference theme, “Why (learning) psychology matters”.
Apply via website
efpta.org/join-us-in-l...
#TeachPsychology
Join us 16-19 April in Ljubljana.
Psychology teachers, researchers, students - we welcome workshops, symposia, short talks, on any topic relevant to conference theme, “Why (learning) psychology matters”.
Apply via website
efpta.org/join-us-in-l...
#TeachPsychology
October 31, 2025 at 10:03 AM
EFPTA 2026 – call for submissions!
Join us 16-19 April in Ljubljana.
Psychology teachers, researchers, students - we welcome workshops, symposia, short talks, on any topic relevant to conference theme, “Why (learning) psychology matters”.
Apply via website
efpta.org/join-us-in-l...
#TeachPsychology
Join us 16-19 April in Ljubljana.
Psychology teachers, researchers, students - we welcome workshops, symposia, short talks, on any topic relevant to conference theme, “Why (learning) psychology matters”.
Apply via website
efpta.org/join-us-in-l...
#TeachPsychology
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Research that analysed our #data on climate change and welfare policies in a political context was referenced in a UN report published last week.
The findings were included in a report written by the Special Rapporteur on extreme poverty and human rights, @deschuttero.bsky.social.
The findings were included in a report written by the Special Rapporteur on extreme poverty and human rights, @deschuttero.bsky.social.
Welfare cuts are fuelling far right rise, warns UN expert
NEW YORK – NEW YORK – The rolling back of protections for people living in poverty has created fertile ground for far-right movements across the world, warned the Special Rapporteur on extreme poverty and human rights, Olivier De Schutter, in a new report presented to the General Assembly today.
buff.ly
October 30, 2025 at 12:15 PM
Research that analysed our #data on climate change and welfare policies in a political context was referenced in a UN report published last week.
The findings were included in a report written by the Special Rapporteur on extreme poverty and human rights, @deschuttero.bsky.social.
The findings were included in a report written by the Special Rapporteur on extreme poverty and human rights, @deschuttero.bsky.social.
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Data collected in Wave 5 of our self-completion panel survey (CRONOS-3) has now been published.
Questions focused on artificial intelligence (AI), how panellists think they are viewed by other people, climate change policy proposals, mental health, financial security and many more.
Questions focused on artificial intelligence (AI), how panellists think they are viewed by other people, climate change policy proposals, mental health, financial security and many more.
Latest panel survey data highlights the position of younger Europeans | Infra4NextGen
Data collected in Wave 5 of the self-completion panel survey undertaken as part of the Infra4NextGen project has been published today (Friday 17 October).
buff.ly
October 22, 2025 at 11:30 AM
Data collected in Wave 5 of our self-completion panel survey (CRONOS-3) has now been published.
Questions focused on artificial intelligence (AI), how panellists think they are viewed by other people, climate change policy proposals, mental health, financial security and many more.
Questions focused on artificial intelligence (AI), how panellists think they are viewed by other people, climate change policy proposals, mental health, financial security and many more.