Dr Richard A.C. Simpson

Lecturer in Psychology | Human flourishing (well-being) in sport and performance contexts | 📧 [email protected]

[Dr Richard A.C. Simpson @RichSimpson_95]

Connecting with colleagues at Harvard, tracking down my grandfather at MIT, connecting with family, seeing the Red Sox, seeing the wonderful sights of Boston... all crammed into a short stay... but I will be back (superstitiously rubbed the John Harvard statue to be sure!)! 😁

[Dr Richard A.C. Simpson @RichSimpson_95]

Are you (or anyone you know) looking for research expertise that is cutting-edge, evidence-informed, and clearly beneficial for well-being within your organization?📈

Let's have a conversation!📧

#wellbeing #research #psychology #flourishing #sportpsychology #happiness

[BPS Sport & Exercise Psychology (DSEP) @BPS_DSEP]

DSEP 2025 is just around the corner… 😲

And this year, we are very thankful that Dr. Alexander McWilliam (FLPI) will be joining us on the first day of the conference next week! 🤩

He will be providing a service bespoke to the conference, offering support and advice on the day!

[BPS Sport & Exercise Psychology (DSEP) @BPS_DSEP]

Welcome your DSEP 2025 Panel! 🤩

Titled ‘Shaping tomorrow: Allied professionals on the future of applied sport psychology’, discussions will provide insight into the potential expansion of performance psychology into the future

#DSEP2025 ✨

[Dr Richard A.C. Simpson @RichSimpson_95]

All registered #GAMeS2025 👏

You will find me in the Advances in Measurement and Conceptualisation session presenting exciting work on sport and human flourishing!🪷

Do reach out if you're interested in connecting about our work 👋

📧 [email protected]

[The Psychologist @psychmag]

'Beacons Of Hope is about being able to champion sport as a vehicle for change…'
A preview of the @BPSOfficial @BPS_DSEP annual conference in Leeds this December.
https://t.co/Iz6vRBYXS7

[Dr Alex Oliver @DrAlexOliver]

I've just submitted my abstract for @BPS_DSEP Annual Conference at the beginning of December. Always a highlight in the sport psychology calendar. There's still time to sign-up and get your abstracts in!

[BPS Sport & Exercise Psychology (DSEP) @BPS_DSEP]

📧ABSTRACT DEADLINE APPROACHING📧

This is a reminder to submit your abstracts for The Division of Sport & Exercise Psychology [DSEP] Annual Conference 2025 before the deadline of August 1st 📤

https://t.co/dUB5OUcjXH

[Dr Richard A.C. Simpson @RichSimpson_95]

Fantastic day celebrating the achievements of our amazing psychology students!🎓

@LeedsTrinity @LTUPsychology

[BPS Sport & Exercise Psychology (DSEP) @BPS_DSEP]

We are delighted to announce the awards up for grabs at DSEP 2025 later this year! ✨🙌🤩

Make sure you get your abstract submissions in before the deadline 🗞️💫

#DSEP2025

[Dr Richard A.C. Simpson @RichSimpson_95]

Short story time 📚

What has Pandora's box got to do with the DSEP Annual Conference? 👀

Register for DSEP 2025, submit an abstract, and let's explore and find out together!

https://t.co/w7tLoAiNap

[BPS Sport & Exercise Psychology (DSEP) @BPS_DSEP]

💫 NOMINATIONS FOR THE 2025 DSEP AWARDS ARE OPEN 💫

The deadline for nominations is 5 September 2025.

For any queries regarding awards or funding, please contact [email protected].

https://t.co/sTQW7Vd0Jp

[BPS Sport & Exercise Psychology (DSEP) @BPS_DSEP]

🌟 DSEP 2025 REGISTRATION IS NOW LIVE 🌟

Spaces for The Division of Sport & Exercise Psychology [DSEP] Annual Conference 2025 are limited, so please make sure you register promptly via the link below:

https://t.co/etbdEKOZZ4

#DSEP2025 ✨

[BPS Sport & Exercise Psychology (DSEP) @BPS_DSEP]

✨🔦 5PM TODAY🔦✨

Something is on the horizon...

#DSEP2025

[BPS Sport & Exercise Psychology (DSEP) @BPS_DSEP]

✨🔦 5PM TODAY🔦✨

Something is on the horizon...

#DSEP2025

[Dr Richard A.C. Simpson @RichSimpson_95]

@ChloeJWoodhead @FayeDidymus @PhDPotts @DrMelissa_Day @Carnegie_Sport @leedsbeckett Many congratulations, Dr Woodhead (and supervisory team)!!!😃🥳🎓

Thoroughly deserved, Chloe👏Savour every moment of this☺️

[Dr Richard A.C. Simpson @RichSimpson_95]

https://t.co/dNwvGKnzqW

[Dr Richard A.C. Simpson @RichSimpson_95]

The Preparation for AY 2025/26 begins!

As a part of our PSY6033 Sport Psychology in Context module, I am looking for interested parties (practitioners, researchers, trainees, PhD students) who would be keen to contribute to this 'spotlight' initiative. 👇

@BPS_DSEP @CASESsocial

[Dr Richard A.C. Simpson @RichSimpson_95]

https://t.co/QFaTpozxKX

[BPS West Midlands @BPSWestMids]

First up:

'Wellbeing in sport and performance psychology: A wicked problem?'

by @RichSimpson_95, who explores wellbeing as a ‘wicked problem’ in sport and performance psychology and discussing its complexities.

https://t.co/N1OuQ2jhnc