It's #EmpathyDay on 11 June and this Thurs 30 May at 3pm GMT we'll be discussing how empathy can be learned through virtual reality. Find the open access paper via the link ⬇️ Join in the discussion using #PsychPaperClub. We hope see you there! BPS LHC Branch PsyPAG @theroseturner

It’s Empathy Day on 11th June. What are your views about projects aimed at enhancing #empathy? Can/should empathy be enhanced? Are there any downsides to developing empathy? #PsychPaperClub

What a fascinating topic. Can anyone recommend further reading on #empathy, #virtualreality #embodiment or #empathytraining? - Chair

Interested in joining our fab committee of #postgrad students and working closely with British Psychological Society ? We will be advertising our committee vacancies soon! #PhDchat

We're so proud of our PsyPAG network made up of hundreds of PsyPAG Alumni We network together, support each other, and represent our peers in order to bring about real change in the BPS If you're interested, we are looking for new reps. Join us: psypag.co.uk/current-availa…

Our psypag team and PsyPAG Alumni are ready to celebrate their successes at the @PsyPAG2019 gala dinner at Sheffield City Hall

So pleased to announce that PsyPAG Annual Conference 2020 will be held at my academic home - the wonderful University of Leeds! We’re so excited to welcome you all there next year @LeedsPsyc Amanda Waterman @PsyPAG2019 🎉

Dr Michelle Newman PsyPAG I recommend it to any PG who will listen. It’s such a delight to see PsyPAG going from strength to strength. I’m so happy that I’ve been a part of that legacy, and that you guys are finding the same support that we found. Happy times.

Any psychology postgrads out there working on ADHD and the ethics of using Ritalin (or similar) for managing in school? PsyPAG

Are you interested in public engagement? @UCLan host Interact 2019 on 4th Sept, with workshops to hone your skills There's £100 bursaries for PGs&ECRs, just explain “Why do I want to go to Interact?" to [email protected] D/L 5pm 31 July stfc.ukri.org/public-engagem…

Our 'Voices In Psychology' programme aims to identify and nurture new writing talent in psychology. This year's question is "What makes a psychologist?" Find details alongside last year's successful entries at thepsychologist.bps.org.uk/volume-32/marc… Deadline 20 September! PsyPAG BPS Student Members

New assistant psychologist post to deliver VR therapy in gameChange. Join the oxford cognitive approaches to psychosis clinical psychology research group: jobs.nhs.uk/xi/vacancy/?va…

Also marks a special moment for Craig Harper and I as our first publication together since meeting at PsyPAG many moons ago. Just goes to show the importance of #PsyPAG for forging life-long connections and the proliferation of research.

Stepping down from PsyPAG? Fear not, we're here!👋Follow PsyPAG Alumni to keep connected to past members #Psychology #ecrchat #clinical😀

I'll say again, PsyPAG Alumni have got a strong track record of going on to great things over the past three decades, and the current crop will be no exception...

Are you enjoying our latest blogs? Whether it's about being an expert by experience, sexual violence in HE, or procrastinating - we love sharing your stories with our 14k followers! Let us amplify your voice. Email [email protected] to discuss your ideas

We'll be launching Gorilla Grant 2019 soon. Granting 100-1000 tokens for PhDs & ECRs. Might Mid Career Researchers help us review the grants? We'll pay in Gorilla Tokens & also you get the experience of reviewing grants. Would you do this? Questions / comments below please!

We have hundreds of pounds to give to postgrads across the UK! Application deadline is 10th October! International Conferences (£300) 🌍 National Conferences (£100) 🇬🇧 Research (£300) 🔬 Study Visits (£200) 👩‍🏫 For more info & to apply: psypag.co.uk/bursaries-2/

Merry Christmas to all Alumni! Please see below for the 2019 PsyPAG Christmas newsletter.

...and finally, the annual newsletter is here! Find out about what PsyPAG have been up to in 2020, our first virtual conference, new micro-grant and much more!