Beth (she/her)

Beth (she/her)

@brthomas.bsky.social

✨ Executive Function: currently offline, probably on a side quest ✨ Psych PhD candidate exploring identity, gender & gamers @ Edge Hill University. Women in Games Ambassador | BPS Cyberpsychology Student rep (PG) & Social Team https://linktr.ee/brthomas

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Petition: Abolish interest charges on student loans Cancel interest charges on all student loans. We believe placing this burden on the backs of those that want to succeed in life is abhorrent and short-sighted. These charges penalise our brightest and...

Petition: Abolish interest charges on student loans
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/75...

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Graphic titled ‘cyber2026 key dates & deadlines’. A blue background with a list of important conference dates. 5 February: Online submissions system and registration opens. 10 April: Deadline for all submissions and conference ambassador applications (highlighted and circled). 8 May: Notification of outcome. 15 May: First draft conference programme released. 22 June: Deadline for conference registration (highlighted and circled). At the bottom, contact information is shown: email bps.enquiries@planit-live.com and a link to https://www.bps.org.uk/event/cyberpsychology-section-annual-conference-2026 for more information.

Saves the Dates - we've outlined all key dates and deadlines for our Section's Annual Conference below! These may be subject to change, but we will update you if they do across our social pages 🌟

More event info @ www.bps.org.uk/event/cyberp...

#Cyber26

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Call for Abstracts for the BPS Cyberpsychology Section Annual Conference 2026. Conference dates are 6–7 July 2026 in York, UK. Submission deadline is 3 April. Logos for the British Psychological Society Cyberpsychology Section and York St John University appear at the bottom on a purple gradient background. Submission information for the BPS Cyberpsychology Section Annual Conference 2026. Abstracts must be submitted via the online Oxford Abstracts portal. Key dates listed include submission system opening on 5 February, abstract deadline on 10 April, notification on 8 May, draft programme on 15 May, and registration deadline on 22 June. Conference information for the BPS Cyberpsychology Section Annual Conference 2026. Dates are 6–7 July 2026. Venue is the Creative Centre at York St John University, Lord Mayors Walk, York. Image shows the exterior of the Creative Centre building. Abstract guidelines for the BPS Cyberpsychology Section Annual Conference 2026. Abstracts should be up to 250 words, excluding the title, and should include the topic, relevance to the conference theme, and main content. A note advises reading the full submission guidelines before submitting.

📣 Call for Abstracts/Submissions – Now Open! We’re now accepting abstracts for the BPS Cyberpsychology Annual Conference 2026. This is a great opportunity to share your work, connect with peers, and contribute to key conversations shaping the future of cyberpsychology! Scroll for more info

#Cyber26

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Graphic titled Safer Internet Day. A dark blue background with the date February 10th 2026. Graphic features some text that says: The internet is not just a technological space — it is a psychological one too. Creating a safer internet goes beyond cybersecurity measures alone. It requires an understanding of human behaviour, social interaction, identity, power, and vulnerability in digital contexts.

Today is Safer Internet Day 🌐

The internet is not just a technological space - it is a psychological one. The BPS Cyberpsychology Committee is committed to advancing research, practice, and policy that promote safer, more inclusive, and psychologically healthy online spaces.

#SaferInternetDay

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Poster with blue-purple gradient background reading: “11 Feb 2026 – International Day of Women and Girls in Science.” British Psychological Society Cyberpsychology Section logo at bottom. Slide titled “Background” explaining the global gender gap in STEM, noting women remain under-represented. Includes a statement that gender equality is a central UN issue and references a 2013 UN resolution. United Nations logo at bottom. Slide titled “IDWGIS 2026” describing the theme: “Synergizing AI, Social Science, STEM and Finance: Building Inclusive Futures for Women and Girls.” Text explains the need for integrated approaches to inclusive development.

If you didn't know, today is International Day of Women and Girls in Science 🌟

The theme of International Day of Women and Girls in Science (IDWGIS) 2026 is: Synergizing AI, Social Science, STEM and Finance: Building Inclusive Futures for Women and Girls.

#IDWGIS #Cyberpsychology

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1 month ago
Announcement that the conference website is live for the BPS Cyberpsychology Section Annual Conference 2026, taking place 6–7 July 2026 in York, UK. Background image shows York cityscape with the River Ouse, flowers in the foreground, and York Minster. British Psychological Society Cyberpsychology Section and York St John University logos appear at the bottom.

🚨 The BPS Cyberpsychology Annual Conference 2026 website is NOW LIVE 🚨

We’re excited to officially launch the site for the BPS Cyberpsychology Annual Conference 2026, taking place across two days in York on 6–7 July 2026!

#Cyber26

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We've had quite a few questions recently about how to join our section, so we've put together this thread for more info for those who are interested in being part of our community shaping, and exploring research across #cyberpsychology and related disciplines ☺️👇️
#BPS #PsychologyCommunity

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3 months ago
Graphic image with bold text 'Save the Date'. The background image is of the York Minster in the UK. The top text reads 'BPS Cyberpsychology Section Annual Conference 2026' below this text reads '6-7 July, 2026 | York, UK'.

We’re SO excited to announce that the BPS Cyberpsychology Section Annual Conference 2026 will be hosted at York St. John University!

📅 When? Monday 6th - Tuesday 7th July, 2026
📍 Where? York, UK

More details, including registration and call for submissions, coming soon!

#Cyber26 #Cyberpsychology

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1 month ago

Did you know, we have a dedicated Careers and Outreach team on our committee? ...who ensure we spread the word about cyberpsychology as much as possible!

#cyberpsychology #BPS #cyberpsychologycareers

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Opportunity to showcase your brand at the BPS Cyberpsychology Section Annual Conference 2026 to expert researchers, and our wider cyber community 🗣️ We have a range of sponsorship tiers, to learn more get in touch with our team: cyber.mns@bps.org.uk

#Cyber26 #Exhibit #Conference #Cyberpsychology

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3 months ago

#Cyber26 announced next year!! Save the date! 👏☺️

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3 months ago

very excited!!!! 🥳

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3 months ago

keeping my mouth sealed - untill monday 🤐🥳

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Stardew Valley is one of my favourite games, so I'm very grateful to have been able to contribute a chapter to The Psychgeist of Pop Culture: Stardew Valley 🌾👩‍🌾

🐓🌟 The PDF is free to download, and you can purchase the book to support the series here: playstorypress.org/books/the-ps...

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A graphic guide titled “Cyber Section Newsletter” with instructions for ensuring receipt of the cyber psychology bulletin. Step 1 shows the British Psychological Society website header with a blue box around the “My BPS” button and an arrow pointing to it. Step 2 displays a screenshot of the “My BPS” account dashboard with a blue box highlighting the “Preferences” option. Hand-drawn arrows and text label each step. A continuation of the step-by-step guide within the “My BPS” account. Step 3 shows the “Preferences” section with a boxed area labeled “Email” and a checked option reading “Please send me information by email.” Hand-drawn arrows point to the checkbox. Below, Step 4 highlights a boxed “Cyberpsychology Section” option with a checked “Latest news” box. Text at the bottom states that setup is complete and encourages the reader to watch their inbox.

🗣️ Did you know you we have a section newsletter, updating our members about upcoming events, news and committee activities? If you're a member and you've not received the Bulletin before, or you're a new section member, make sure you don’t miss out on our upcoming issue using the guide below 🌟

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3 months ago

Would love this!!! 🙏

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Another, longer, virtual event series could be Pomodoro Party/Writing Sessions ⏳📝

Like mini writing retreats, using productivity techniques like body-doubling - creating a space for finally starting (or finishing) that thing we’ve all said “we’ll get done by monday” for the last three months!

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One idea we have for a casual event, hosted virtually via our Circle page, is a Cyber Coffee & Chat ☕ 💻

These would be occasional informal catch ups for our member community. These could be a relaxed 30-45 minute morning or lunchtime period where section members can drop in, connect, and catch up.

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3 months ago
Graphic with large bold text reading “what do you want?” with a yellow underline beneath “you.” Below it: “future cyber section member events.” A row of oval labels lists options including “online learning?”, “coffee mornings?”, “networking?”, “writing sessions?” and “feedback ideas?” At the bottom left is the British Psychological Society Cyberpsychology Section logo featuring a small illustrated figure with a laptop. At the bottom right is a stylized calendar with a blue pushpin.

🗣️ We want to hear your thoughts about future cyber section events!

We've been putting together some ideas, but we want to plan things that you want to be part of - so we’d love to hear your feedback about the kind of events our members would enjoy and be interested in attending 🌟

#Cyberpsychology

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3 months ago

Super handy!!

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🚨 Quick Update! 🚨

We’re still currently unable to access our BlueSky messages. If you’ve messaged us and haven’t heard back, that’s why!

We have created a handy LinkTree (found in our bio) which will take you to our other socials where you can message us.

Thanks so much for your understanding! 💙

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3 months ago

Deadline next week!! Don't forget to register your interest to join the BPS AI task group if you haven't already 📢

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We’ve been made aware we might be having some issues with our contact emails - we might be the cyber section but it seems we get tech issues just like everyone else 👩‍💻 If you’ve emailed us recently and not received a reply please message our page on LinkedIn so we can get back to you ASAP!

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3 months ago

📢 Call for Papers: Special Issue on AI & Technology in the Social World

Psicologia Sociale – Social Psychology Theory & Research is seeking submissions on how AI and tech shape social life: relationships, perceptions, ethical/moral implications etc.

More info here: drive.google.com/file/d/1cNEX...

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📣 PhD/ECR researchers who are a part of the BPS Cyberpsychology section - several small grants are open to support your research and/or dissemination of research! The deadline is 5/12/25 so make sure to put something in soon.

#Cyberpsychology #PhDers #PhDfunding #ECRs #scholarshipopportunities

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4 months ago
Woman with medium length copper, curled hair smiling, she has a small silver nose ring/piercing and is wearing a long sleeved slightly sheer brown top with black geometrical pattern/shapes.

👋 Meet the Committee!

Today we're introducing Dr Dawn Branley-Bell (@thecyberpsyche.bsky.social) who serves as Past Chair on the BPS Cyberpsychology Section Committee. Dawn has chaired our section for the past 3 years, completing her term at the 2025 conference in Birmingham 🌟

#Cyberpsychology

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4 months ago

Should we do a 're-introducing the committee' post for @daniellehope25.bsky.social? 😆 Don't let the change name stop you from keeping up with Dr Danielle (now) Hope's exciting research and work!

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4 months ago
Graphic announcement for an opportunity from the British Psychological Society titled “Call for cyber psychologists.” It invites psychologists to join the BPS AI task group to help shape BPS guidance on how psychologists understand, respond to, and engage with AI technology in clinical and applied settings. The deadline for statements of interest is the 5th of December 2025. It provides application details at bit.ly/bps-AI-task-group and contact information for the practice team at PracticeTeam@bps.org.uk. The graphic design features dark blue and teal abstract wave patterns with light green and white text, and the British Psychological Society logo at the bottom left.

🌟Excellent opportunity for Cyber section members🌟

The BPS is seeking members to join the #AI Task Group, which will play a central role in shaping guidelines for psychologists working with AI.

🔗 Full details, contact info, and interest submission form at: bit.ly/bps-AI-task-group

#Cyberpsychology

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Understanding The Needs Of Video Game Digital Communities — Shine A Light Gaming Gaming communities need leaders who can keep people safe. But most community managers and moderators get zero training before they start. Players expect freedom and protection from harassment and hate...

There is a disconnect between what digital leaders face and how they’re trained, representing a systemic failure that requires investment in training and ongoing support to sustain leaders, protect communities, and ensure the viability of digital gaming spaces.

www.salgaming.com/news/underst...

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