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Psychologist becomes Royal Society Fellow
Professor John Morton OBE has been elected as a Fellow of the Royal Society. He is one of 44 new Fellows and eight new Foreign Members chosen by the organisation for such distinction in 2011.
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Psychologists share research award
Two psychologists are to share the 2010 Outstanding Doctoral Research award, presented by the British Psychological Society's Research Board.
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The Psychologist OLD
The Psychologist is the monthly pub
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Exercise improves child and adult well-being
How physical activity can improve children's and adult's psychological well-being has been explored at the British Psychological Society's Annual Conference in Glasgow.
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Care home design influences resident's activity
Altering the layout of furniture in living areas in a care home can positively influence activity and social interactions in residents with dementia.
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Better school buildings improve pupil behaviour and learning
New school buildings are viewed by students and staff much more positively than older buildings and contribute to reducing negative behaviour, increasing student self-esteem and encouraging students to engage more with school.
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Quarterlife Crises Can Be Good For You
Quarterlife crises can be good for you.
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Football video gamers reach fever pitch
Playing football video games induces stronger emotional and physical responses than playing violent video games.
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Feel the burn and feel better
Strenuous exercise may be unpleasant at the time but once you have recovered it leads to improvements in mood compared to less strenuous exercise.
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Society office staff vacancies
With approximately 50,000 members, The British Psychological Society is the professional body for psychologists in the UK and the largest psychology community in Europe.
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Memory 'is not like a video tape'
Memory does not work like a video tape, but is rather constructive and reconstructive, an expert has said.
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Swearing 'can help to relieve pain'
People who swear infrequently may find that using foul language helps to relieve pain, new research suggests.Dr Richard Stephens and Claudia Umland of Keele University found, however, that those who use such words regularly will not feel the benef
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Improved journal access for members of the Society
Members of the British Psychological Society are to gain greater access to online journals thanks to a trial arrangement set up with leading research database EBSCO.
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Academic award for Psychologist
A prestigious prize for a PhD thesis has been collected by a Research Fellow and former University of Sussex doctoral student.
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Annual Conference 2011
This year we are celebrating the 110th Anniversary of the Society at our flagship conference. Visit our dedicated Annual Conference 2011 website for more information.
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Win a signed copy of The Rough Guide to Psychology
The competition: Who is the famous psychologist from psychology's past pictured on the back of the book?
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Society helps depressed men with gardening project grant
A British Psychological Society Public Engagement grant and the North East London NHS Foundation Trust have helped to launch a gardening initiative aimed at assisting men in Barking and Dagenham who are at risk of depression and possible suicide.
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History of Psychology Centre
The History of Psychology Centre (HoPC) is responsible for preserving and promoting the history of
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Media services for members
The Society’s Press Centre helps promote Member Network events, psychological research and expertise, and public engagement to the media and wider audiences. If you have a news story for us to consider for release 
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Boards and committees
The Society has a number of boards and committees that run and influence its activities. These include:
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Change of career
Thinking of changing your career? There are many reasons why you might want to consider a change of career. Maybe you would like to increase your earning potential? Perhaps you feel stuck in a rut?
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Developmental Psychology Section
The Developmental Psychology Section provides a forum to exchange ideas and promote
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Member Networks
The Society has a number of Member Networks, which include:
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BPS POST Postgraduate Award
The Award provides an opportunity for a postgraduate psychologist to be seconded to the Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology (POST) to assist in providing objective briefing material for MPs and Peers on a psychological topic.
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Lifetime Achievement Award
Professional Practice Board - Lifetime Achievement Award This annual award recognises and celebrates unusually significant and sustained contributions in a career as a practitioner of applied psychology.
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