Psychology Week

Alumni panel assembled for Psychology week 2024.

Psychology Week: 3 – 6 November 2025

Psychology Week is an annual event held every November, offering our students a programme of keynote talks, interactive workshops, and networking opportunities. The event is designed to enrich the learning experience for our students studying Psychology and related disciplines, while also helping them explore a wide range of career pathways.

Throughout the week, guest speakers shared their insights, expertise, and personal career journeys – giving students valuable perspectives on how to apply their psychological knowledge in the real world.

This year’s guest speakers included:

  • Professor Steve Peters – Consultant Psychiatrist and author of The Chimp Paradox, the UK’s best-selling self-help book of all time
  • Justin Rollins – Critically acclaimed author
  • Dr Megan Wood – Senior Research Fellow, Bradford Centre for Health Data Science
  • Zahoor Ahmad – Head of Social Mobility, Inclusion and Belonging for the Co-op group
  • Dr Rufus May –  Consultant Clinical Psychologist
  • Professor Peter Hegarty – Open University
Students learning in a lecture theatre.

Psychology Week - November 2025

Here's a snapshot of the week-long event.

The LTU Psychology team with Professor Steve Peters
Keynote speech from Justin Rollins
Psychology students visiting the Psychology Week Careers Fair
Psychology students discovering more more about the SU LTU Psychology Society

Why attend Psychology Week?

Psychology Week aims to get our students thinking beyond the classroom – highlighting the transferable skills gained through a Psychology degree and how to build a future-ready career as a modern psychologist.

Reflecting on this year's inspiring Psychology Week 2025, we've heard from incredible guest speakers alongside our own Leeds Trinity experts, through thought-provoking talks, workshops, research presentations and information fairs.

A huge thank you to everyone who made this year’s Psychology Week such a motivating and memorable one. 

Listen to our own staff and students on the benefits of attending Psychology Week!

Wellbeing Week

Psychology Wellbeing Week was launched in February 2025, offering our students and staff a valuable opportunity to pause, reflect, and connect. The week focused on nurturing psychological and emotional wellbeing, highlighting the importance of health, happiness, and a sense of belonging in both academic and personal life.

The programme featured a range of inclusive and uplifting activities designed to support wellbeing, including:

  • A calming Tai Chi session, promoting both physical and mental relaxation
  • A creative and mindful "Drawing for Wellbeing" workshop
  • A lively and interactive Psychology Quiz, bringing fun and connection
  • Academic skills workshops, providing practical strategies on study techniques, time management, and cultivating self-compassion

The week also featured inspiring keynote talks from:

  • Dr Chandra Grabill, Clinical Psychologist and former Senior Lecturer
  • Georgia Carter, NHS Counsellor
  • Bruce Rainford, Senior Lecturer in Counselling Psychology
Colleagues from the School of Psychology take part in a Tai Chi session