Mete Sefa Uysal

Now published in Annual Review:
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If you face the paywall, try the pre-print version instead:
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<em>British Journal of Social Psychology</em> | Wiley Online Library Anticipating, considering and incorporating possible futures are central components of human social life. Our social actions, beliefs, values and interactions are all oriented towards, or away from, ...

No time like the future? Towards a generative, prospective and possibilities-focussed ‘futures social psychology’

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Thank you for the kind words Samreen! It was lovely to meet you and hear your exciting work!

This summer I got to present my ongoing PhD study, befriend some of the most incredible Social Psychologists, and witness their inspiring work!
Kudos to @metesefauysal.bsky.social @yasemingacar.bsky.social and @swedishprotests.bsky.social for creating this inclusive and enriching space!

Why do people riot? An expert in crowd psychology explains why some peaceful protests turn violent, and why riots can spread.

An expert in crowd psychology explains why some peaceful protests turn violent, and why riots can spread.

‪@gaza40.bsky.social‬

More than 40 students trapped in #Gaza with scholarships to UK Universities are asking for a safe route to come & study. Over 4,800 UK university staff urge the UK Home Office & FCDO to allow biometric visa deferrals & open a safe route.

Read the letter: bit.ly/3IYjqVl

Open letter from UK university staff: Request for biometric deferral and safe evacuation of incoming Palestinian students and scholars from Gaza to UK Universities

Almost 5,000 (!!) UK university workers sign letter in support of Gaza students with UK university places. This letter shows the huge level of support for these students and the urgent need for the government to enable them to get here: www.brismes.ac.uk/news/open-le...

Climate Privilege: Defensive disbelief in climate change science Two studies investigated climate privilege--an idea derived from existing research on racial and economic privilege. U.S. citizens consume a larger th…

Two experiments find that reminding U.S participants that the U.S. is disproportionately responsible for climate change leads conservatives (but not liberals) to show *reduced* preferences for environmentally friendly consumption
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My University has opened a virtual scholar scheme for scholars from Gaza. Please share widely and help stop scholasticide. www.exeter.ac.uk/faculties/ha...

We’re launching a bold new series that celebrates and promotes African Science. In our debut episode, Shaun for Thought speaks with Prof. Kevin Durrheim about pioneering ideas that shape the future of the continent.

🔗 UJML Podcast on Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/5w1u...

"One day when it's safe, when there is no personal downside to calling a thing what it is, when it's too late to hold anyone accountable, everyone will have always been against this"

York. View from the river Ouse.

Our department @yorkpsychology.bsky.social has 2 open lecturer positions (=tenure-track Assistant Prof). Social psych is one of the priority areas, so consider applying if you study social behavior, incl. intergroup relations, culture, environmental or media psych.

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My term as @polpsyispp.bsky.social ECC Chair has come to an end. It’s been a great experience and honor to serve, especially alongside this fantastic group.

Here’s a (not-so-great but very real) photo from our ECC dinner — full of good conversations and laughter.

Thank you all for this year! 💙

Columbia punishes students involved in pro-Palestinian protest It comes as Columbia seeks a deal with the Trump administration to reinstate millions in federal funding.

Columbia just expelled or suspended 80 students for protesting in favor of Palestinian rights. Suspended students can only be readmitted if they "apologize"--otherwise the suspension converts to an expulsion.

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Congratulations Christina 🎉

What I found for 3 quid in our local flea market

@alexhaslam.bsky.social

Call for open-rank academic position in Environmental Psychology and Sustainability

Rare open-rank researcher job in environmental psychology, Copenhagen employment.ku.dk/all-vacancie...

Women scientists promote their research online less often than men, study finds Many women scientists are staying silent online—and it could be costing them professionally. A new University of Michigan study finds that women are about 28% less likely than men to promote their sci...

Study (N=23M posts; 3.5M scientists) finds women 28% less likely to promote papers on X. Women from elite universities in top-tier journals least likely to promote their work. (Why? Women get backlash for self-promoting & X is not a safe place for women). phys.org/news/2025-07...

PhD Position in Crowd Psychology: www.fz-juelich.de/en/careers/j...

@crowdsidentities.bsky.social

Vegans! Please consider participating in our online study on communicating about veganism 🌱 prize draw £25 voucher

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Stay tuned ⌛ @yasemingacar.bsky.social @swedishprotests.bsky.social

It will be available for pre-order starting in September!
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Collective Memory, Social Identity and Collective Future Imagination in the Crowd: A Case of Anti‐Right‐Wing Protests in Germany In the early 2024, over three million people in Germany took to the streets to protest a secret plan by right-wing extremists to deport individuals with migration background, publicised as ‘re-migrat...

Collective Memory, Social Identity and Collective Future Imagination in the Crowd: A Case of Anti-Right-Wing Protests in Germany

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Join us Sunday morning at #ISPP2025 to talk about prefiguration with @fmsmallfield.bsky.social @daclarkecruz.bsky.social @yasemingacar.bsky.social

My chapter with @hemapreya.bsky.social and Dr. Olivia Evans appears as Chapter 5📖 Excited to read the contributions of others on Crowds, Leadership, and Social Movements from around the world!

Stay tuned ⌛ @yasemingacar.bsky.social @swedishprotests.bsky.social

It will be available for pre-order starting in September!
www.routledge.com/Social-Psych...

Room change -> RB211 in 30 minutes!

Tomorrow we bring together editors with ECRs! Come and ask your questions to @mjbsp.bsky.social, @lizsuhay.bsky.social, @rezartabilali.bsky.social, and Ana Figueiredo!