Connecting communities through psychology and social changes
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About
You are invited to the BPS Welsh Branch 2023 Annual Conference Conference which will be held on Saturday 10 June 2023 at the University of Wales Trinity St David, Swansea Campus.
The conference aims to explore community and build a network of connected communities through psychology and practice within the psychological framework in Wales, across specialisms, divisions and communities.
If you are an undergraduate or postgraduate student or early career psychologist ready to share your ideas with your peers, this is an excellent opportunity!
The BPS Welsh Branch conference celebrates the rich diversity of research in Wales and is an opportunity to present your own findings and hear about the work of others.
·You can register just to attend (opens 31 March), or to present (deadline for submissions is 10 April)
·There will also be keynote speakers and prizes awarded in various categories!
Careers Fair
Over an extended lunch break the Futures Fair hosts representatives from all of the major Divisions of the BPS where you can meet practitioners to discuss their profession and to get careers advice.
Submissions
Key submission dates
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March 2023 |
Online submission system opens |
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16 April 2023 |
The deadline for Submissions |
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5 May 2023 |
Notification of Submission Outcomes |
Authors are strongly advised to register on the on-line submission system and begin preparing their submissions well in advance of the following deadlines
If you wish to submit more than one abstract, please complete individual submissions for each.
How to Submit
Please ensure you read the submission guidelines below before submitting, including the reviewer guidelines. These allow you to see how your submissions will be reviewed.
Please make your submissions via the online application portal by clicking the 'Submission' button below. You will need to create an account if this is your first time submitting.
If you any queries about submissions please contact us at [email protected]
Registration
Registration is available online only and will open on 31st March.
All rates listed are inclusive of VAT at 20%.
| Delegate Category | Registration Fees (Incl. VAT at 20%) |
| BPS Member | £10 |
| Non-BPS Member | £15 |
Returning Customers (members and non-members)
In order to register for the event you will need to sign in using your BPS website log in 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 log-in details, you can reset your username or password here.
Non-returning 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.
Programme
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09:00 |
Registration and coffee |
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09:40 |
Welcome |
Dr Nicky Hayes, BPS President |
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09:45 |
The last taboo? Biopsychosocial aspects of women's reproductive health |
Dr Deborah Lancastle, Associate Professor of Psychology, University of South Wales |
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10:30 - 11:30 |
Parallel Sessions 1 Development isn't a linear process: Developing circles of support as educational psychologists Abigail Wright Neath Port Talbot Council Exploring the impact of being a Youth Ambassador for Huntington's Disease: an interpretative phenomenological analysis Carly Evans University of Wales Trinity Saint David Xplore! Science Discovery Centre: A qualitative exploration of parental experiences of informal science Fern Mitchell Wrexham Glyndŵr University Session chair/discussant: Dr Ceri Phelps |
Parallel Session 2 Playing predictably: Ensemble-musicians demonstrate larger N400 effects than non-musicians Anne-Lise Rhodes Aberystwyth University What is the state of play? Exploring attitudes towards women's rugby in Wales Bethan Smith University of Wales Trinity Saint David
Let's not overreact: The delicate balance between interoception and mindfulness on emotional eating Catrin Lloyd Brown Swansea University Session Chair/discussant: Dr Kate Williams |
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11:30-11:45 |
Coffee Break |
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11:45 – 12:15 |
The social psychological implications of pandemic precautions. |
Dr Nicky Hayes, BPS President |
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12:15 – 13:00 |
BPS Careers talk |
BPS Careers team online |
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13:00 - 14:15 |
Lunch and posters Exploring the Factors that Affect LiNX Powered Wheelchair Technology Acceptance and Use Lucy Fishleigh University of South Wales A Mixed Methods Evaluation of Walking Football in the Welsh Coalfields Regions Egan Goodison University of South Wales The Barriers and Facilitators to Engaging Male Extra-Care Tenants in Social Activities Alessia Evans University of South Wales An evaluation of the impact of the Swansea Dementia Hwb Kyra Quarterly University of Wales Trinity Saint David |
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14:15 - 15:15 |
Parallel Sessions 3 Exploration of parental experiences of diagnosis and early management of FPIES in the United Kingdom Rebecca Bakr Cardiff Metropolitan University Are CYP with ALN at a systemic disadvantage regarding Welsh language opportunities? Eleri Davies Cardiff University The Psychosocial Cancer Evaluation Toolkit Zoe Cooke University of Wales Trinity Saint David
Session chair/discussant: Dr Paul Hutchings |
Parallel Session 4 The effectiveness of Virtual Reality technology in promoting emotional wellbeing Laura Fleetwood CTM UHB Exploring the lived experience of therapeutic practitioners who practice through the medium of Welsh Haf Rhys University of South Wales The Effect of Social Acceptance on Reasoning Task Performance in Undergraduate Students Lloyd Thomas University of Wales Trinity Saint David Session chair/discussant: Dr Katie Sullivan |
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15:15 - 15:30 |
Coffee Break |
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15:30 - 16:00 |
The changing face(s) of work: Integrity, ethics, and wellbeing |
Dr Ceri Phelps, Principal Lecturer, University of Wales Trinity Saint David |
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16:00 |
Closing remarks |
Speakers
To be announced
Location
UWTSD IQ Campus
Waterfront
IQ Campus University of Wales Trinity
Swansea
SA1 8EW
Have a query?
Contact us at [email protected]