Male Psychology Section Annual Conference 2025
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Male Psychology Section Annual Conference 2025
This two-day event will feature keynote speakers and presenters exploring solutions and actions for a better future within the psychology of men and boys.
- University of Sunderland
Edinburgh Building
City Campus
Chester Road
Sunderland
SR1 3SD
Solutions and Actions for a Better Future
Building on our previous theme of Vulnerable Men and Boys, this year's conference shifts focus towards solutions and actionable strategies to address a broad spectrum of challenges facing men and boys today.
Our goal is to not only highlight the critical issues but to explore interventions, support systems, and positive policy changes that can make a tangible difference in the lives of men and boys across society.
Download the conference programme
Call for Presentations
We invite presentations that focus on practical approaches to improving outcomes for men and boys, backed by research, professional practice, and theory development. Topics for this year's conference include, but are not limited to:
- Mental Health and Suicide Prevention: Strategies for reducing male suicide rates, improving mental health literacy, and early intervention.
- Male Victims of Violence: Effective support systems for male survivors of domestic abuse, sexual violence, and violent crime.
- Education and Work: Addressing educational underachievement, supporting boys in school, and promoting healthier work-life balance for men.
- Fatherhood and Family Breakdown: Solutions for improving father involvement post-separation, reducing conflict, and supporting positive co-parenting.
- Vulnerable Groups: Addressing the needs of men and boys in the care system, prison, probation, and those experiencing homelessness.
- Physical and Sexual Health: Body image issues, substance misuse, and promoting healthier masculinities.
- Intersectionality and Identity: Exploring the unique challenges faced by men across different cultures, ethnicities, and social backgrounds.
Focus on Action
This year's conference will emphasize tangible strategies for change. We are particularly interested in presentations that highlight:
- Policy Recommendations and Advocacy: Practical changes for legislation, service provision, and institutional reform.
- Innovative Programs and Interventions: Case studies of successful initiatives and their impact.
- Collaboration Across Sectors: Opportunities for partnerships between researchers, practitioners, and policymakers.
Who Should Submit?
We encourage submissions from researchers, clinicians, educators, policymakers, and community leaders who are committed to improving the well-being of men and boys through actionable insights and strategies. We are particularly interested in hearing from grassroots organisations that directly work with men and boys, and have valuable insights to share.
Join Us in Creating Change
This conference is not just about highlighting challenges—it's about working together to find solutions. Join us as we create a platform for collaborative learning and action that drives real change for men and boys across all areas of life.
Registration Fees
The registration fee includes daily lunches, refreshments and access to all content.
The registration deadline is 12pm, 23 June, 2025.
All rates listed are inclusive of VAT at 20%, and exclusive of service charge.
| 1-Day Ticket (Attend the conference for 1-day) | |
| Concession (Student) | £90.00 |
| Male Psychology Section Member | £120.00 |
| BPS Member | £150.00 |
| Non-Member | £180.00 |
| 2-Day Ticket (Attend the conference for both days) | |
| Concession (Student) | £150.00 |
| Male Psychology Section Member | £180.00 |
| BPS Member | £210.00 |
| Non-Member | £240.00 |
How to Register
Please note: booking is being provided by Oxford Abstracts on behalf of BPS.
When booking online you will be directed to Oxford Abstracts.
Both the BPS and Oxford Abstracts terms and conditions and privacy policies will apply.
Submission dates
Authors are strongly advised to register on the on-line submission system and begin preparing their submissions well in advance of the following deadlines.
15 April: On-line submissions system opens
04 June: Extended deadline for submissions
06 June: Notification of outcome for all submissions
12pm 23 June: Deadline for Conference Registration
If you wish to submit more than one abstract, please complete individual submissions for each.
Please ensure you read the submission guidelines before submitting, including the reviewer guidelines. These allow you to see how your submissions will be reviewed.
We encourage third sector presentations, as well as academic presentations.
How to submit
Submissions must be made via the online application portal.
Please note: you will need to create an account if this is your first time submitting.
James Fildes | Founder & Managing Director of Space North East, Chair at Washington Mind
For the past 3 years, Space North East has delivered community-led, non-clinical interventions to over a thousand men in the North East of England, yielding life-changing results. For those on waiting lists for therapy, the support is immediate, providing purpose & community in the interim. For those not on waiting lists, it's intervention of a different kind, one that tackles the here & now, creating friendships, and lasting behaviour change. James, Founder & Managing Director of Space North East, will talk about how & why it started, its impact, and the changes they're hoping to make through research partnerships in Academia.
Bursaries
We are pleased to announce that the Male Psychology Section has 5 bursaries available for practitioners working directly with men.
Bursaries are offered on a first come, first served basis, so early applications are encouraged.
Please use our bursary application form to apply.
Parking
Delegates attending the conference at the University of Sunderland City Campus can utilise the JustPark service for parking.
When arriving at the City Campus, look for signage displaying the specific JustPark location ID to use within the app or website. The JustPark location code for the City Campus is 807486.
Train
The City Campus is a short walk (approximately 5-10 minutes) from Sunderland Station.
Upon exiting Sunderland Station, follow signs for the city centre and the University. The campus is easily accessible on foot. Alternatively, the University is also served by the Metro system; Sunderland station has an integrated Metro stop if you prefer to use that for a very short hop or if you are connecting from other local Metro stations.
Want to speak with one of the team?
For any enquiries, please contact bps.enquiries@planit-live.com.