Professional Recognition and Service

Conor’s professional work includes contributions to psychological societies, editorial and peer-review activity, academic leadership, and public service.

Professional Standing

  • Chartered Psychologist (CPsychol), British Psychological Society, 2005–present.
  • Chartered Psychologist (C.Psychol., Ps.S.I.), Psychological Society of Ireland, 2017–present.
  • Registered Psychologist, Psychological Society of Ireland, 2006–2016.
  • Chartered Scientist (CSci), Science Council, 2007–present.
  • Associate Fellow (AFBPsS), British Psychological Society, 2007–present.
  • Associate Fellow (A.F.Ps.S.I.), Psychological Society of Ireland, 2007–present.

Recognition

  • 2026: Trinity Civic Engagement Awards nomination for The Seeing Beyond Sight Project, in partnership with Vision Ireland and Féach.
  • 2025: Trinity Civic Engagement Awards nomination for A Pilot Study for an Inclusive Easy Read Bureau in Ireland.
  • 2024: Research Ally recognition through the Irish Research Council Researcher of the Year Awards.
  • 2011: Psychological Society of Ireland Society Recognition Award for being a founding member of the Division of Teachers and Researchers in Psychology.

Memberships and Professional Society Service

  • International Member, American Psychological Association, 2026–present.
  • Committee Member, Standing Conference on Teacher Education, North and South (SCoTENS), 2025–present.
  • Member, International Association for the Scientific Study of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IASSIDD), 2024–present.
  • Member, Psychology of Education Section, British Psychological Society, 2013–present.
  • Member, Division of Academics, Researchers and Teachers in Psychology (DARTP), British Psychological Society, 2008–present.
  • Founding Member, Division of Teachers and Researchers in Psychology, Psychological Society of Ireland, 2008–present.
  • Founding Member, Coaching Special Interest Group, Psychological Society of Ireland, 2008–present.
  • Member, Division of Work and Organisational Psychology, Psychological Society of Ireland, 2008–present.
  • Member, Child and Adolescent Special Interest Group, Psychological Society of Ireland, 2016–present.

Editorial Work

Current Appointments

  • Editorial Board, Societies, 2020–present.

Peer Review

Conor has reviewed research across education, psychology, inclusion, well-being, and professional practice.  His reviewing record includes the journals listed below.

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  • Aggressive Behavior.
  • The Journal of Psychologists and Counsellors in Schools (previously Australian Journal of Guidance and Counselling).
  • British Journal of Developmental Psychology.
  • Child Welfare Journal.
  • Childcare in Practice.
  • Current Issues in Education.
  • Cyberpsychology: Journal of Psychosocial Research on Cyberspace.
  • Cyberpsychology, Behavior, and Social Networking.
  • Educational Psychology.
  • Educational Research.
  • First Monday.
  • The International Journal of Bullying Prevention.
  • The International Journal of Human Resources Development and Management (IJHRDM).
  • The International Journal of Inclusive Education.
  • The International Journal of Mobile Learning and Organisation.
  • The International Journal of Manpower.
  • The International Journal of Mental Health Promotion.
  • The International Journal on School Climate and Violence Prevention.
  • Irish Educational Studies.
  • The Irish Journal of Psychology.
  • The Journal of Community and Applied Social Psychology.
  • The Journal of Emotional and Behavioural Disorders.
  • The Journal of Technology in Human Services.
  • Policing: A Journal of Policy and Practice.
  • Psychological Reports.
  • Psychiatria Danubina.
  • Psychology, Health and Medicine.
  • SAGE Open.
  • Social, Behaviour and Personality.
  • Youth and Society.

Book and publishing review contributions include McGraw-Hill and PsycCRITIQUES – Contemporary Psychology: APA Review of Books, alongside service as a Consulting Reader for Psychological Reports.

Leadership and Public Service

  • Member, Board of Management, Coláiste Pobail Fóla, 2026–present.
  • Chairperson, Board of Management, Scoil Aoife Community National School, 2023–present.
  • Member, Board of Management, Scoil / Colaiste Eoin (Special School), 2023–present.
  • Chairperson, Board of Management, Citywest and Saggart Community National School, 2019–present.
  • Trustee and board service with 22q11 Ireland and the European 22q Alliance.

Earlier Professional Service

  • Executive Committee, Educational Studies Association of Ireland, 2020–2022.
  • Psychological Society of Ireland committee service, 2003–2013, including psychometric testing, external relations, conference organisation, media representation, and the public understanding of psychology.
  • British Psychological Society Northern Ireland Branch Committee, 2000–2004, including postgraduate representation, press and media work, and newsletter editing.
  • Committee Member and Ireland Representative, Psychology Postgraduate Affairs Group (PSYPAG), 2000–2002.
  • University of Ulster (Magee) Psychological Society: Secretary, 1998–1999, and Assistant Secretary, 1997–1998.

Consultancy and Career History

Conor has been a co-founding director and Company Secretary of Behavioural Insights Limited since 2014.  He previously held these roles with Selection by Design (2008–2015), working in psychometric consultancy, assessment, and professional training.

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