Dr Peter Branney awarded honorary life membership of the BPS
Dr Peter Branney, associate professor at the University of Bradford, has been made an honorary life member to honour his fantastic contribution to the society.
10 August 2022
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Dr Branney is a former chair of the BPS Senate and observer of the Board of Trustees, and has also served as honorary treasurer and chair of the Qualitative Methods in Psychology Section
He is known internationally for his innovative research exploring how men and women engage with healthcare, and how to improve people's experiences when accessing healthcare services.
Dr Branney said:
"It's an incredible privilege and I feel honoured to have been made a life member. It really does take a village to raise a child and my contributions to psychology have only been possible because of the wonderful communities of psychologists have taken me under their wing, sharing their experiences, time and, more often than I dare to admit, patience."
Christina Buxton, BPS honorary general secretary, added:
"In my time as a trustee, I have had the pleasure to work with Pete in his capacity as Senate chair and board observer, and latterly as a follow trustee. Pete brings a calm and level-headed approach to discussions, unwaveringly positive Pete offers valuable pragmatic solution focussed interventions when needed most.
"His commitment to the society is exemplary and he a great advocate of moving the society forward with its planned changes for the future.
"It gives me great pleasure to see the award of honorary life member bestowed on Pete in recognition of all that he does, and continues to do, for and on behalf of the society and its members."