BPS North East of England Student Connections Conference
- Careers and professional development
Join us at Teesside University for a day packed with inspiration, where you will dive into ground breaking psychological research and practice happening in the North East of England and beyond.
Are you passionate about psychology or curious about what it has to offer? Don't miss this incredible one-day conference designed to ignite your interest and expand your horizons!
Our six dynamic keynote speakers from top North East universities will cover a fascinating range of topics, showcasing the diverse and impactful work psychologists do.
Discover how psychology shapes our world, explore various career paths, and learn about the exciting study opportunities available. Plus, enjoy a complimentary lunch and wrap up the day with a valuable networking session to connect with like-minded peers and professionals. Whether you're a college student, an undergraduate, or simply considering a future in psychology, this is the perfect event for you. Come along and let your journey into the world of psychology begin!
Location:
Teesside University
The Curve
Southfield Road
Middlesbrough
TS1 3JN
(No1 on this campus map)
Registration
Registration must be made online.
Registration for this event will close at 10:00 GMT on Monday 3rd March 2025.
Returning customers (members and non-members)
In order to register for the event you will need to sign in using your BPS website login details.
We have implemented a new Membership Database and if you haven't received your pre-registration email you will need to request your unique registration link.
Once you have the link, you can complete your registration on our portal.
Once you have registered on the portal please use your username and password to log in and register for the event.
If you have forgotten your login details, you can reset your username or password.
New customers (members and non-members)
If you are not a returning customer, you will need to create your BPS account on the portal. The process is straightforward and takes just a few minutes.
Once you have registered on the portal please use your username and password to log in and register for the event.
The day will comprise of 40 minute talks covering Occupational Psychology, Clinical Psychology, Forensic Psychology, Health Psychology and more.
| Time | Details |
| 9:45 | Welcome and Introduction Prof Tammi Walker (Durham University, Chair BPS North East of England Branch) |
| 10:00 - 10:40 | Talk 1: Smoking as an addiction – How can health psychology improve health care services? Dr Anna Haste (Teesside University) |
| 10:40 - 11:20 | Talk 2: Title TBC – Forensic Psychology Dr Alice Bennett (HMP Frankland) |
| 11:20 - 11:30 | Comfort Break |
| 11:30 - 12:10 | Talk 3: Occupational Psychology in practice: Addressing risks to worker health and wellbeing Prof Fiona Earle (University of Hull) |
| 12:10 - 12:50 | Talk 4 - TBC |
| 12:50 - 13:30 | Lunch Break |
| 13:30 - 14:10 | Talk 5: Title TBC - Neurodiversity Prof Lorna Hamilton (York St John University) |
| 14:10 - 14:40 | Talk 6 - TBC |
| 14:40 | Closing Address |
| Stick around if you can for two bonus sessions that will further support your journey into Psychology | |
| 15:00 - 15:20 | 'Reflections of an Early-Career Clinician/Researcher - What I Wish I Knew' Maxime Levasseur (Assistant Psychologist – Community Acquired Brain Injury Service at Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS) |
| 15:20 - 16:00 | Meet and Greet! Networking Session |
Get in touch
Contact for queries: [email protected].