Effectively communicating psychological research and practice to a wider audience
- Research
About
David Robson is an award winning author and science writer at the BBC and the New Scientist. He regularly writes about the work and the research of psychologists for a global audience. In this event, he will talk about his work as a science communicator and journalist, and how to explain psychological research and practice to non-technical audiences. His talk will be followed by a moderated discussion, with plenty of time for Q&A from the audience.
We want to get to as many audience questions as possible, so if you have questions for David, please ask them here. We will be collating questions in advance, and there will be opportunities to ask questions at the end of the session.
Please use the form below to submit any questions you might have. Your questions will help shape the discussion and ensure that we cover the topics most relevant to you.
Who is This For
This event is for anyone interested in explaining their work to a non-psychological audience, particularly those involved in broader science communication. It's ideal for professionals who need to ensure their research and advice are understood by people from diverse backgrounds and knowledge levels, including psychologists, educators, healthcare professionals, and interdisciplinary collaborators. The session is intended to be useful for people of all ages and at all stages of their careers.
Learning Outcomes
Participants will discuss how to:
- Communicate complex psychological concepts clearly.
- Tailor explanations to different audience backgrounds.
- Engage diverse audiences.
- Provide clear and practical examples and advice.
- Reduce jargon, and know when to use psychological terms.
- Use statistics and research findings effectively, and know when not to use them.
Location:
- BPS London Office
30 Tabernacle St
London
EC2A 4UE
How to attend
Registration is required.
Contact us
If you have any questions please contact us at [email protected].
Registration
Registration must be made online.
Registration will close at 09:00BST 28 October 2024.
Cost
Please note: all rates listed are inclusive of VAT at 20%.
| Delegate category | Registration fee |
| BPS Member | £30 |
| Non-BPS Member | £48 |
| DOP Member | Free |
| Student / Concession | £12 |
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Speakers
David Robson
David Robson is an award-winning science writer specialising in the extremes of the human brain, body and behaviour.
After graduating with a degree in mathematics from Cambridge University, he worked as a features editor at New Scientist for five years, before moving to BBC Future, where he was a senior journalist for five years. His writing has also appeared in the Guardian, the Atlantic, Aeon, Men's Health and many more outlets. In 2021, David received awards from the Association of British Science Writers and the UK Medical Journalists' Association for his writing on misinformation and risk communication during the COVID pandemic, and in 2022, he was a finalist for the Best British Science Journalist of the Year Award.
David's first book, The Intelligence Trap, was published in 2019, and received worldwide media attention. His second book The Expectation Effect was a BBC Radio 4 Book of the Week and won the British Psychological Society Book Award. His third book, The Laws of Connection, was published on June 4 (US) and June 6 (UK).