Mark Ferguson
@profmarkferguson.bsky.social
Social and environmental psychologist. University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point. Group identities, temporal psychology, collective emotions, and climate change.
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A new article provides evidence that Miles Hewstone was engaging in sexual harassment/assault at Oxford and other universities for 30 years. More women have bravely come forward to describe his behavior. This is the tip of the iceberg since I know other women.
www.thetimes.com/uk/education...
www.thetimes.com/uk/education...
Oxford University ‘withheld information about harassment claims’
Miles Hewstone, who quit in 2019 but retained his emeritus titles for years, is accused of making unwanted advances towards students and researchers
www.thetimes.com
January 16, 2026 at 5:04 PM
A new article provides evidence that Miles Hewstone was engaging in sexual harassment/assault at Oxford and other universities for 30 years. More women have bravely come forward to describe his behavior. This is the tip of the iceberg since I know other women.
www.thetimes.com/uk/education...
www.thetimes.com/uk/education...
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Thanks to Hema for a wonderful collaboration and thanks to all authors for their insightful analyses, taking us back to the classic studies that form the cornerstone of the young field of political psychology.
Introducing our edited book, Political Psychology: Revisiting the Classic Studies! @jolanda-jetten.bsky.social
Each chapter considers an influential early study in the field with a fresh perspective. Published by SAGE: au.sagepub.com/en-gb/anz/po...
Each chapter considers an influential early study in the field with a fresh perspective. Published by SAGE: au.sagepub.com/en-gb/anz/po...
January 7, 2026 at 10:35 AM
Thanks to Hema for a wonderful collaboration and thanks to all authors for their insightful analyses, taking us back to the classic studies that form the cornerstone of the young field of political psychology.
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for anyone making their syllabus this week.
I've been informed the semester starts soon, which means it's time to post this super helpful generic syllabus creator wcaleb.rice.edu/syllabusmake...
Generic Syllabus Maker
wcaleb.rice.edu
January 5, 2026 at 5:45 PM
for anyone making their syllabus this week.
A solid start for those interested in climate psychology.
Day 10 of my "20 days of Climate Starter Packs" features experts at the intersection of mental health, public opinion, behavioural science, collective action and the climate crisis who help us address anxiety, grief, and psychological barriers to action. So vital!
See below for the previous days.
See below for the previous days.
December 30, 2025 at 4:35 PM
A solid start for those interested in climate psychology.
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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...
For anyone who’s interested, I have a new chapter out on a social identity perspective on climate change. www.e-elgar.com/shop/gbp/han...
Handbook of Social Identity Research
‘Much has been written about social identity as an explanatory theoretical framework. This Handbook is indispensable for those interested in the research methods and empirical results used to examine ...
www.e-elgar.com
December 4, 2025 at 8:21 PM
For anyone who’s interested, I have a new chapter out on a social identity perspective on climate change. www.e-elgar.com/shop/gbp/han...
A rare tenured position in a cool little town just the highway. Not a drop of tone deaf funding stuff in the ad. I’d love to see it go to an environmental interested person. 👍🤞
We're hiring at the Associate Professor level in Social Psychology! Join us in our vibrant and wonderful department and area. Contact Markus Brauer, search committee chair, for details (markus.brauer@wisc.edu). Job ad here: shorturl.at/nnvv8
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...
shorturl.at
December 4, 2025 at 8:14 PM
A rare tenured position in a cool little town just the highway. Not a drop of tone deaf funding stuff in the ad. I’d love to see it go to an environmental interested person. 👍🤞
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November 10, 2025 at 2:34 PM
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New environmental psychology jobs: 1 full professor, 2 postdocs:
Lüneburg, Germany is hiring a Full Professor in “Psychology, in particular Behavior Change and Sustainability Transformation”. www.leuphana.de/en/universit...
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Lüneburg, Germany is hiring a Full Professor in “Psychology, in particular Behavior Change and Sustainability Transformation”. www.leuphana.de/en/universit...
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Full Professorship “Psychology, in particular Behavior Change and Sustainability Transformation” (W2/W3)
THE SCHOOL OF SUSTAINABILITY AT LEUPHANA UNIVERSITY LÜNEBURG INVITES APPLICATIONS FOR THE FOLLOWING FULL PROFESSORSHIP:
www.leuphana.de
October 24, 2025 at 2:42 PM
New environmental psychology jobs: 1 full professor, 2 postdocs:
Lüneburg, Germany is hiring a Full Professor in “Psychology, in particular Behavior Change and Sustainability Transformation”. www.leuphana.de/en/universit...
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Lüneburg, Germany is hiring a Full Professor in “Psychology, in particular Behavior Change and Sustainability Transformation”. www.leuphana.de/en/universit...
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Welcome!
This is the official account of the General Meeting of the European Association of Social Psychology 2026.
Here, we'll be sharing all the important updates and information related to the upcoming congress.
Feel free to visit our official website for more details: easp2026strasbourg.com
This is the official account of the General Meeting of the European Association of Social Psychology 2026.
Here, we'll be sharing all the important updates and information related to the upcoming congress.
Feel free to visit our official website for more details: easp2026strasbourg.com
Get ready to present your research, engage with cutting-edge research in the field, connect with the social psychology community, find new collaborators, expand your network, and much more!
easp2026strasbourg.com
October 17, 2025 at 2:40 PM
Welcome!
This is the official account of the General Meeting of the European Association of Social Psychology 2026.
Here, we'll be sharing all the important updates and information related to the upcoming congress.
Feel free to visit our official website for more details: easp2026strasbourg.com
This is the official account of the General Meeting of the European Association of Social Psychology 2026.
Here, we'll be sharing all the important updates and information related to the upcoming congress.
Feel free to visit our official website for more details: easp2026strasbourg.com
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We are hiring! Two Assistant Professor roles are available in our Department, one in Psychology (closing date 16th Oct), the other in Clinical and Community Psychology (closing date 3rd Oct). All information is at www.ul.ie/vacancies, informal enquiries to hodpsych@ul.ie
#PsychologyJobs #JobFairy
#PsychologyJobs #JobFairy
Join the team in UL
www.ul.ie
September 25, 2025 at 1:30 PM
We are hiring! Two Assistant Professor roles are available in our Department, one in Psychology (closing date 16th Oct), the other in Clinical and Community Psychology (closing date 3rd Oct). All information is at www.ul.ie/vacancies, informal enquiries to hodpsych@ul.ie
#PsychologyJobs #JobFairy
#PsychologyJobs #JobFairy
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New #SPSP2026 Submission Opportunity: SPSP is now seeking abstracts for our robust preconference agenda! These mini-conferences give attendees the chance to showcase their work to peers who share their interests.
Learn more + submit here: ow.ly/8aQk50WUxPM
Learn more + submit here: ow.ly/8aQk50WUxPM
September 10, 2025 at 4:43 PM
New #SPSP2026 Submission Opportunity: SPSP is now seeking abstracts for our robust preconference agenda! These mini-conferences give attendees the chance to showcase their work to peers who share their interests.
Learn more + submit here: ow.ly/8aQk50WUxPM
Learn more + submit here: ow.ly/8aQk50WUxPM
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Our new study shows that grieving climate losses together isn’t just about sorrow—it can also help build the collective strength we need for change.
This is one of my favourite papers. Check it out
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This is one of my favourite papers. Check it out
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🚨New article! Collectively mourning climate change supports wellbeing & climate action. Our study explores how collective mourning builds capacity for change.
With @stephanieannolsen.bsky.social, @ashleecunsolo.bsky.social , Jodi Lammiman, @sherilee.bsky.social
Read: rdcu.be/eAFpZ
A thread…
With @stephanieannolsen.bsky.social, @ashleecunsolo.bsky.social , Jodi Lammiman, @sherilee.bsky.social
Read: rdcu.be/eAFpZ
A thread…
September 7, 2025 at 7:29 PM
Our new study shows that grieving climate losses together isn’t just about sorrow—it can also help build the collective strength we need for change.
This is one of my favourite papers. Check it out
👇👇👇
This is one of my favourite papers. Check it out
👇👇👇
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My department is hiring an assistant professor of environmental behavioral sciences. The research area is open but we are particularly interested in people with research on collective action or computational social sciences.
Happy to answer questions about the Doerr School or the department.
Happy to answer questions about the Doerr School or the department.
Stanford | Faculty Positions: Details - Assistant Professor, Department of Environmental Social Sciences (Environmental Behavioral Sciences)
facultypositions.stanford.edu
September 7, 2025 at 2:45 PM
My department is hiring an assistant professor of environmental behavioral sciences. The research area is open but we are particularly interested in people with research on collective action or computational social sciences.
Happy to answer questions about the Doerr School or the department.
Happy to answer questions about the Doerr School or the department.
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In this @pnas.org Letter, we respond to a comment on our paper about behavioral interventions to motivate action on climate change. In new analyses exploring individual differences, we find that our leading interventions were effective across the political spectrum. 🧵⤵️
www.pnas.org/doi/epdf/10....
www.pnas.org/doi/epdf/10....
September 5, 2025 at 3:48 PM
In this @pnas.org Letter, we respond to a comment on our paper about behavioral interventions to motivate action on climate change. In new analyses exploring individual differences, we find that our leading interventions were effective across the political spectrum. 🧵⤵️
www.pnas.org/doi/epdf/10....
www.pnas.org/doi/epdf/10....
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We're hiring TWO social psychologists (one health, one any area of social) at U of Utah! Pls share widely, and reach out if you have any questions! utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/186...
Assistant Professor in Social Psychology
utah.peopleadmin.com
September 5, 2025 at 4:52 PM
We're hiring TWO social psychologists (one health, one any area of social) at U of Utah! Pls share widely, and reach out if you have any questions! utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/186...
@stysyropoulos.bsky.social - when are SPSP sustainability preconference submissions due this year?
September 4, 2025 at 5:57 PM
@stysyropoulos.bsky.social - when are SPSP sustainability preconference submissions due this year?
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Lots more in the full paper!
Shout out to Sanguk Lee for doing an amazing job leading the way on this project!
Journal version: doi.org/10.1038/s415...
Ungated version: osf.io/ybdx9
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Shout out to Sanguk Lee for doing an amazing job leading the way on this project!
Journal version: doi.org/10.1038/s415...
Ungated version: osf.io/ybdx9
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Variations in climate change belief systems across 110 geographic areas - Nature Climate Change
Climate beliefs do not exist in isolation but form an interconnected network known as a belief system. This study analyses the density and inconsistency of belief systems and their associations with i...
doi.org
September 4, 2025 at 2:08 PM
Lots more in the full paper!
Shout out to Sanguk Lee for doing an amazing job leading the way on this project!
Journal version: doi.org/10.1038/s415...
Ungated version: osf.io/ybdx9
/end
Shout out to Sanguk Lee for doing an amazing job leading the way on this project!
Journal version: doi.org/10.1038/s415...
Ungated version: osf.io/ybdx9
/end
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The psych job market may not be dead... but it is gravely injured 😬 So far it's looking like the Trump administration's attacks on higher ed/research are going to have more than 2x the impact on the job market as the covid-19 pandemic. #psychjobs #neurojobs #academicjobs
September 3, 2025 at 6:27 PM
The psych job market may not be dead... but it is gravely injured 😬 So far it's looking like the Trump administration's attacks on higher ed/research are going to have more than 2x the impact on the job market as the covid-19 pandemic. #psychjobs #neurojobs #academicjobs
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Want to do a PhD with me and the Emotions in Context Lab? We’re looking for new grad students to join us next fall! Check out the lab website to learn what we’re working on now and in the near future: www.emotionsincontextlab.com/join/
Join – EMIC
www.emotionsincontextlab.com
August 31, 2025 at 9:36 PM
Want to do a PhD with me and the Emotions in Context Lab? We’re looking for new grad students to join us next fall! Check out the lab website to learn what we’re working on now and in the near future: www.emotionsincontextlab.com/join/
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Will is an amazing supervisor who will support you and cheer you on every step of the way. My career wouldn’t be where it is if it wasn’t for him. This is an amazing opportunity for anyone looking for a PhD or a postdoc in social/environmental psych.
🚨 We’re hiring! 🚨
The Social&Environmental Psychology Group @ruhr-uni-bochum.de is recruiting 2 PhDs and 1 Postdoc
as part of the ERC-funded SUSCON project on sustainable consumption.
Details here:
PhDs:👉 jobs.ruhr-uni-bochum.de/jobposting/7...
Postdoc:👉 jobs.ruhr-uni-bochum.de/jobposting/e...
The Social&Environmental Psychology Group @ruhr-uni-bochum.de is recruiting 2 PhDs and 1 Postdoc
as part of the ERC-funded SUSCON project on sustainable consumption.
Details here:
PhDs:👉 jobs.ruhr-uni-bochum.de/jobposting/7...
Postdoc:👉 jobs.ruhr-uni-bochum.de/jobposting/e...
Doctoral Researcher (m,f,x)
jobs.ruhr-uni-bochum.de
August 31, 2025 at 10:32 PM
Will is an amazing supervisor who will support you and cheer you on every step of the way. My career wouldn’t be where it is if it wasn’t for him. This is an amazing opportunity for anyone looking for a PhD or a postdoc in social/environmental psych.
Hey @socialbrain.bsky.social, any chance that there will be an update or sequel to Social: Why Our Brains are Wired to Connect? That book made social neuroscience very accessible, but we’ve likely learned A LOT over the past 12+ years. It’d be really cool to see how you’d write it today. 🙏
August 19, 2025 at 2:22 PM
Hey @socialbrain.bsky.social, any chance that there will be an update or sequel to Social: Why Our Brains are Wired to Connect? That book made social neuroscience very accessible, but we’ve likely learned A LOT over the past 12+ years. It’d be really cool to see how you’d write it today. 🙏
This is an important and deeply troubling read for those in the environmental psychology community.
A prominent psychology professor was fired for sexual harassment. I know of many cases like this that have gone unreported or people are actively pressured to cover it up.
Read the full case and comments here: www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...
Read the full case and comments here: www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...
Here’s some news that I’ve been waiting years to share: Robert Gifford, formerly a professor of environmental psychology at the University of Victoria, was fired for sexual misconduct and sexual… | Je...
Here’s some news that I’ve been waiting years to share: Robert Gifford, formerly a professor of environmental psychology at the University of Victoria, was fired for sexual misconduct and sexual haras...
www.linkedin.com
August 16, 2025 at 5:55 PM
This is an important and deeply troubling read for those in the environmental psychology community.
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Hey, #environmentalpsychology experts - any suggestions for Steve here?
Help please 😁. I’m co-designing a new module for 3rd year psychology undergrads on “The Psychology of Sustainability”.
I’d love to hear your advice and ideas for making it extra-brilliant by way of: themes, content, essential references, resources, materials.
I’d love to hear your advice and ideas for making it extra-brilliant by way of: themes, content, essential references, resources, materials.
July 28, 2025 at 2:35 PM
Hey, #environmentalpsychology experts - any suggestions for Steve here?