We are delighted to announce that the BPS Cognitive Section Annual Conference 2025 will be held at Liverpool Hope University on 26th -28th August.
The conference will showcase novel empirical findings relating to the field of cognitive psychology.
Researchers are encouraged to showcase their latest findings, work in progress and also engage in meaningful discussions that bridge the gap between traditional and contemporary perspectives in cognitive psychology.
The conference seeks to foster a vibrant exchange of ideas, encouraging professionals to explore the frontiers of cognitive research and contribute to a better understanding of the human mind in the face of old and contemporary challenges.
If you have an queries about the conference, please contact Dr Dan Clark (clarkd@hope.ac.uk) or Dr Catherine Thompson (thompsc1@hope.ac.uk).
We hope to see you in August.
We are excited to announce keynote speakers.
Prof Sarah Bate - Bournemouth University
Prof Sarah Bate is a lead researcher at the Centre for Face Processing Disorders at Bournemouth and the author of Face Recognition and its Disorders (Palgrave-Macmillan). Prof Bate's current research focuses on face-processing impairments in adults and children with developmental or acquired prosopagnosia (face blindness). Much of her work utilizes eye-movement technology to investigate these impairments. In addition to providing theoretical insights into the nature of prosopagnosia and its potential sub-classifications, this research contributes to the development of remediation techniques that may be beneficial for individuals with acquired and neurodevelopmental disorders affecting face processing.
Prof Henry Otgaar - Maastricht University
Prof Henry Otgaar works as a research professor at the Leuven Institute of Criminology (KU Leuven) and as a professor of Legal Psychology at the section Forensic Psychology, Maastricht University. Furthermore, he is a visiting fellow at the City University London and the Center of Memory and the Law (London). Prof Otgaar’s research concentrates on developmental changes in memory from childhood to adulthood. Specifically, he is interested in factors that relate to the development of memory illusions. He collaborates with research groups in the United Kingdom, Belgium, Canada, Sweden, and North America.
We welcome submissions for posters, presentations, and symposia from any area of cognitive psychology. Submissions should contribute to advancing the field of cognitive psychology showcasing theoretical debates, methodological advances, or novel empirical findings, and can include work in progress. We also welcome the submission of symposia.
Please see below for the key information regarding submissions.
Key Submissions Dates
- 31st March 2025: Online submission system opens
- 18th April 2025: The deadline for submissions
- 31st May 2025: Notifications of submission outcome
If you wish to submit more than one abstract, please complete individual submissions for each.
The submission portal will open on Monday 31st March 2025.
