Emerging Researchers Network

UKCP invites all postgraduate and early career researchers to join the new Emerging Researcher Network (ERN). At our first online meeting in November, we will welcome Dr. Amy Pearson (Durham University) to talk about her work in the field of autism and neurodiversity. The learning objectives for that session will be:

• to understand some of the unique experiences that autistic people assigned female at birth can experience across the lifespan
• to describe the impact of masking and stigma on autistic outcomes across the lifespan
• to meet with a wider network of UKCP postgraduate and early career researchers
• to discuss how to overcome barriers and challenges when undertaking research.

ERN meetings will occur quarterly on a Wednesday afternoon. At each meeting, there will be a presentation given by an expert in the field and a Q&A session, followed by an opportunity for emerging researchers to give an overview or ‘mini presentation’ of their own work. Individuals can discuss any challenges or barriers they’re facing in a current project with the expert and wider network and come away with specific tips, advice and guidance.

The expert speaker presentations will alternate between a practical research skill and a thematic or contemporary psychotherapy topic. The first four sessions will cover:

Neurodiversity and research

Psychotherapy topic | 12 November 2025

Reflexivity and the importance of a researcher’s own voice

Research skill | February 2026

Cultural competency and humility in psychotherapy research

Psychotherapy topic | May 2026

Research conference how to’s: submitting abstracts and presenting effectively

Research skill | September 2026

Please note that these topics are subject to change due to speaker availability.

CPD

After this event you will receive a certificate of attendance which you can submit for consideration towards your CPD hours.

Be among the first to receive more information on the ERN and all future events by signing up to our mailing list for the network.