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EFPTA - European Federation of Psychology Teachers' Associations
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Join us in Ljubljana at EFPTA 2026 Conference - “Why (learning) psychology matters”!
Enjoy excellent keynotes & workshops, and network with psychology teachers from countries across Europe and beyond!

efpta.org/join-us-in-ljubljana-in-april-2026/ #PsychologyTeachingInSchools #EFPTAljubljana2026
efptateachpsych.bsky.social
Join us in Ljubljana at EFPTA 2026 Conference - “Why (learning) psychology matters”!
Enjoy excellent keynotes & workshops, and network with psychology teachers from countries across Europe and beyond!

efpta.org/join-us-in-ljubljana-in-april-2026/ #PsychologyTeachingInSchools #EFPTAljubljana2026
February 6, 2026 at 12:06 AM
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atpscot.bsky.social
Join this online networking session for #psychology teachers in Scotland!

*share your experiences & strategies for Higher & Nat 5 Psychology prelims.
*hear about support from #BPS
*connect with psychology teachers in Europe

To get the link just email [email protected].
Hope to see you there!
February 5, 2026 at 11:27 PM
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euerasmusplus.bsky.social
#EITA2025 honoured educators shaping the future of teaching.

As we mark the International Day of Education, see how #ErasmusPlus connects and inspires teachers across Europe.

👀 Discover the skills that drive great teaching 👇
January 24, 2026 at 5:38 PM
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badideas.bsky.social
A video of Alex Pretti reading out the final salute of an unnamed veteran he cared for until the end of his life in the ICU, posted to Facebook by his son.
January 25, 2026 at 1:18 AM
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cast-centre.bsky.social
New paper: CAST's Dr John Kenny & Prof Steve Fisher's journal article on "Europeans’ climate consciousness: increased yet more politicised" was published last month, using the European Social Survey from 2016-17 and 2020-22 📣

Read the paper 👇 doi.org/10.1080/0964...

Key findings thread 🧵
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January 9, 2026 at 1:01 PM
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ess-survey.bsky.social
Analysis of panel #survey #data measuring public #attitudes towards education, #employment and family has been undertaken for a new report.

The report was produced for the Make it Strong theme as part of the Infra4NextGen project, funded by @scienceinnovation.ec.europa.eu 🇪🇺.

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Make it Strong: New analysis of education, employment and family data | Infra4NextGen
A new Infra4NextGen report that analyses panel survey data collected on the Make it Strong theme over the past two years is now available.
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January 22, 2026 at 12:15 PM
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📣 Call for Abstracts – ESHMS 2026

Submit your work to the ESHMS Conference in Hamburg (19–21 Aug 2026), themed Mental Health in Times of Uncertainty.

🗓️ Deadline: 15 Feb 2026

🔗 Info + submission: www.uke.de/english/depa...

#ESHMS2026 #HealthSociology #MentalHealth
December 9, 2025 at 12:31 PM
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esci.eu
Science communication isn’t just facts — inclusive, identity-centered approaches are reshaping how researchers connect with communities and build trust. Read how diverse voices enrich outreach👇
phys.org/news/2026-01...
Science is best communicated through identity and culture: How researchers are ensuring STEM serves their communities
Lived experiences shape how science is conducted. This matters because who gets to speak for science steers which problems are prioritized, how evidence is translated into practice and who ultimately ...
phys.org
January 20, 2026 at 10:51 AM
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esci.eu
Our take on:
What is science communication 🧪 🗣️

There are so many ways to communicate science, which is what makes this field so creative and exciting. What activities or elements are part of science communication for you?

#ScienceCommunication #SciComm
January 22, 2026 at 2:36 PM
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in-mindmagazine.bsky.social
🚨 𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗶𝘀𝘀𝘂𝗲: 𝗖𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗯𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 🚨

While awareness has reduced mental health stigma, misinformation is spreading fast. To counter this, we are launching a special issue in clinical psychology: “Reality Check: What Clinical Science Really Tells Us About Promoting Mental Health”.
January 12, 2026 at 10:00 AM
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EVERYDAY PHILOSOPHY: What drives people to commit the worst acts imaginable?

✏️ @nigelwarburton.bsky.social
Everyday philosophy: How do ordinary people become evil?
Dehumanisation, obedience and lack of empathy: what drives people to commit the worst acts imaginable
www.thenewworld.co.uk
January 25, 2026 at 11:00 AM
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New research suggests civil conversations often have more impact than we anticipate: www.bps.org.uk/research-dig...
We underestimate how much civil discussion can change minds | BPS
New research suggests civil conversations often have more impact than we anticipate.
www.bps.org.uk
January 16, 2026 at 12:00 PM
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Teachers are victims of wider system failure, which means they have the impossible task of meeting pupils’ increasingly complex needs without the proper support, says this researcher
The real reason teachers are leaving? Systemic failure
Teachers are victims of wider system failure that means they have the impossible task of meeting pupils' increasingly complex needs without the proper support, says this researcher
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January 10, 2026 at 5:05 PM
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theatp.bsky.social
🏆 Help your students take on The Big Psychology Challenge! Cardiff University is looking for the next generation of researchers to solve real-world problems.

Details here: www.cardiff.ac.uk/psychology/a...

#Psychology #AlevelPsychology #STEM
The Big Psychology Challenge 2026
Take on The Big Psychology Challenge and get a taste of university life at one of Europe’s leading brain research facilities.
www.cardiff.ac.uk
January 17, 2026 at 11:35 AM
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Keep an eye on EFPTA Conference updates!
efpta.org/join-us-in-ljubljana-in-april-2026/

Hope to see you in Ljubljana, 16-19 April!

#EFPTAljubljana2026
#TeachPsychology
January 25, 2026 at 2:39 PM
efptateachpsych.bsky.social
Keep an eye on EFPTA Conference updates!
efpta.org/join-us-in-ljubljana-in-april-2026/

Hope to see you in Ljubljana, 16-19 April!

#EFPTAljubljana2026
#TeachPsychology
January 25, 2026 at 2:39 PM
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Looking forward to the EFPTA 2026 Conference - see details below for Keynote speakers, and link to registration
efptateachpsych.bsky.social EFPTA - European Federation of Psychology Teachers' Associations @efptateachpsych.bsky.social · Oct 24
📣Keynote Speakers for our Ljubljana 2026 Conference!

We’re delighted that Prof Katja Košir from University of Maribor, & Prof Ana Kozina, Head of the Educational Research Institute Ljubljana, will speak at the #EFPTA Conference, 16-19 April.
Register here www.efpta.org
#PsychologyTeachingInSchools
October 30, 2025 at 10:29 AM
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EFPTA 2026 Ljubljana 16-19 April – EarlyBird rate ends 31 January!
Still time to book your place at the lower rate (thanks if you have already!) forms.gle/yRZLRameYmFu...

We have a great programme in store for you – fab keynotes, exciting & varied workshops.

Full info efpta.org
#TeachPsychology
January 25, 2026 at 12:20 PM
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mentalhealtheurope.bsky.social
Discrimination of those with lived experience of mental health fuels exclusion and worsens well-being 🫂

Tackling discrimination can and will improve mental health across Europe

🔗 https://www.mentalhealtheurope.org/europe-needs-to-act-hans-dubois-eurofound-guest-blog/
Europe needs to strengthen resilience by improving living and working conditions, and enhanced employment and social inclusion.
October 8, 2025 at 8:04 AM
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felly500.bsky.social
Sander van der Linden on misinfo
- Rapid repetition to ensire wide spread
- Pre bunking & Psych inoculation
- use of political power to maintain ability to spread misinfo in name of free speech
- questioning the motives & credibility of those who study misinfo

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November 23, 2025 at 2:37 PM
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journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/...

evidence does not glide into policy like a fairy godmother with a wand. It enters a world of political interests, institutional routines, cognitive shortcuts, and competing narratives
The Fairy Godmother—and Her Warts - Carol H. Weiss, Erin Murphy-Graham, Anthony Petrosino, Allison G. Gandhi, 2008
Evaluators sometimes wish for a Fairy Godmother who would make decision makers pay attention to evaluation findings when choosing programs to implement. The U.S...
journals.sagepub.com
November 30, 2025 at 2:43 PM
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allaboutpsychology.bsky.social
Rage travels fast online for a reason. Oxford University Press named “rage bait” its Word of the Year, and the psychology behind it is surprisingly revealing. Why it works, how platforms amplify it, & what we can do about it:

#Psychology #RageBait #SocialMedia #DigitalWellbeing #AttentionEconomy
Why Rage Bait Works
The psychology behind engineered outrage, why it spreads so fast, how it affects us, and what we can do about it
allaboutpsychology.substack.com
December 1, 2025 at 10:51 PM
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Excellent blog post by Deb Gajic @debgajic.bsky.social & Lyndsey Hayes @cpsychol20lh.bsky.social highlighting students' transition from school-level psychology learning to university, and support offered by the #TeachersToolkit
@theatp.bsky.social
#PsychologyTeaching

www.bera.ac.uk/blog/bridgin...
December 1, 2025 at 5:46 PM
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✨ From attention and cognitive load to the power of repeated practice (aka SLOP), Dr @mikehobbiss.bsky.social shares how to help students truly understand and retain concepts. Join us for some game-changing teaching ideas! Listen here 👇
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November 19, 2025 at 6:05 PM
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allaboutpsychology.bsky.social
Today in Psychology (20th November 1875), Wilhelm Wundt is widely reported to have delivered his first lecture at the University of Leipzig. His tenure at Leipzig represented a truly landmark moment in the history of psychology.

#psychology #PsychologyStudent #PsychologyMajor #PsychologyFacts
History of Psychology Information Guide
Learn all about the fascinating history of psychology.
www.all-about-psychology.com
November 20, 2025 at 6:39 AM