Applications open for new History of Psychology Centre Advisory Committee

The creation of the new committee is one of the recommendations from a recent report into the BPS archives, to ensure they remain relevant, refreshed and useful to all who wish to use them.

The advisory committee will provide expert advice and guidance to BPS Staff who are responsible for managing the archives, and support the HOPC's vision to be the number one archive for the history of psychology in the UK.

To find out more about the advisory committee please see the terms of reference.

The membership of the committee will be made up of the following roles:

• Chair 
• The History of Psychology Centre Archivist
• The Director of Knowledge & Insight
• A representative from the Research Board
• A representative from the Education & Training Board
• A representative from the Diversity & Inclusion Strategy Board
• A representative from the History and Philosophy of Psychology Section
• Up to two additional members with experience of relevance to the strategic priorities of HOPC
• Three remaining co-opted roles from outside BPS membership to enable a suitable diversity of membership e.g. a medical historian or an archives expert.

Debra Malpass, Director of Knowledge and Insight at the BPS, said:

"We are delighted to open up applications for the new Advisory Committee which will play a vital role in helping to shape and support the BPS archives and the work of the HOPC.

We encourage applications from across our membership and seek members who are active and engaged and willing to be an advocate for the HOPC and to champion its activities both internally within the BPS and externally."

How to apply

Find out more about the role and responsibilities of the Chair of the HOPC Advisory Committee.

Find out more about becoming a member of the HOPC Advisory Committee.

The deadline for all applications is Friday 16 June 2023.

Get in touch

If you would like any further information or would like an informal chat about the Advisory Committee, please email [email protected].