RHUL PSYCHOLOGY ANNUAL NATIONAL POSTER COMPETITION
This year, the competition will take place on June 15th, 2026.
We will be constantly updating this webpage with information on the competition.
THE COMPETITION
Every year, the Psychology Department at RHUL run a National Psychology competition for schools, enabling Year 12 students to pit their psychology skills and knowledge against pupils from across the UK (and abroad). This year, the competition will take place on Monday, June 15th, 2026.
To enter the competition, students will work in groups to answer the competition question with a video (submitted before the event) and a corresponding poster (to be presented on campus during the Poster Day event).
Students may want to look at findings from psychological studies, think about the application of a psychological theory, or approach it completely differently. It’s an opportunity for you to showcase your understanding of Psychology and its application.
Interested students should inform their teachers to register. Teachers can register their teams comprising 2 to 5 students in each team from their school or college.
Competition Rules & Regulations
THE COMPETITION QUESTION (2026)
“How can psychology help us build a healthier and stronger community?”
KEY DATES:
Registration of Teams: 17th April 2026
Video Submission: 15th May 2026
Poster Presentation & Event-day: 15th June 2026
REGISTRATION
Please read the Competition Rules & Regulations document before registering your Teams.
Changes for 2026!
- Each school/college will only be permitted to enter TWO teams (maximum) for this year’s competition.
Once you have chosen your Team(s), please register them using this Registration Form.
We will be constantly updating this webpage with information on the competition in due course. Any questions? Please do let us know (Psychology.Outreach@rhul.ac.uk).
THE PRIZES
Winning team members/school will receive a share of £150 in gift vouchers, courtesy of the Department of Psychology, Royal Holloway University of London.
Past Competition
2025: "How can psychology shape healthy online behaviours?"
