The Society · Governance
Governance and council
The Society is governed by a council of seven, elected by the membership for three-year terms. Council papers are published to members within ten working days of each meeting.
Council
Elected at the annual general meeting each October. One lay member is appointed, not elected.
| Role | Name | Affiliation | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chair | Dorota Styk | Founder and Research Scientist | to 2028 |
| Vice-chair | Prof. Amara Okonjo | UCL Division of Psychology | to 2027 |
| Honorary treasurer | Dr Rhys Vaughan-Lee | Camden & Islington NHS FT | to 2027 |
| Membership secretary | Dr Ines Karlsson | King's College London | to 2028 |
| Education committee chair | Dr Felix Nwachukwu | University of Manchester | to 2026 |
| Grants panel chair | Prof. Margaret Ó Dálaigh | University of Edinburgh | to 2027 |
| Lay member | Sunita Bhardwaj | Appointed, lived experience | to 2026 |
Committees and what they decide
- 1CouncilEvent and collaboration proposals, the annual budget, and anything the membership refers to it. Meets termly.
- 2Education committeeCourse proposals, fees, accreditation and fee waivers. Meets monthly.
- 3Grants panelBoth grant rounds, read blind where co-applicants permit. Meets twice a year.
- 4AuditMonthly review of what has been listed and circulated. Reports exceptions to council.
Council dates
Michaelmas14 October
Hilary10 February
Trinity9 June
Standing in an election
Any full member of two years' standing may stand. Nominations need two seconders and close six weeks before the AGM.
Ask about nominations