Welcome to the Primate Society of Great Britain (PSGB)
Founded in 1967, the Primate Society of Great Britain (PSGB) is the UK's national primatological society, promoting research into all aspects of primate biology, conservation and management.
The PSGB is dedicated to equality, diversity and inclusion, with a subcommittee focused on embeding EDI into the existing activities of the Society and developing new initiatives to promote and encourage EDI moving forward.
We have an active and thriving membership base that is open to anyone, regardless of education level, career stage, primatological discipline or institution. Join us today.
"Primates are a uniquely fascinating group of animals, providing us with clues about the evolution of human behaviour, social complexity and behavioural flexibility. The study and conservation of primates is therefore crucial, and the Primate Society of Great Britain is committed to working with scientists, students and the public to achieve these aims. Please do consider joining our society as a member, and help us address the threats many primate species face around the world.”
- Professor Bridget Waller, PSGB President
Latest News
PSGB 2026 Conservation Cause
Le Groupe d’Etude et de Recherche sur les Primates de Madagascar (GERP) has been selected as our 2026 Conservation Cause! Please join us in supporting this fantastic organisation, who are working to protect Madagascar's lemur populations: some of the most threatened mammals in the world, with over 95% of species at risk of extinction. Learn more here.
ASAB-PSGB Joint Conference Registration
Registration for the joint ASAB-PSGB winter meeting in Edinburgh in December is now open!
As the venue capacity is limited (300 seats), it will be essential that you book your tickets as soon as you can. Registration will close as soon as capacity is reached. You can then submit abstracts if you plan on presenting by the 15th of August.
As a reminder: attending Day 1 and 2 is free to all (the ASAB part of the meeting; you still need to register), attending Day 3 requires a registration fee (the PSGB part of the meeting).
Members' tickets will be £35 for students and £65 for full or associate members. Get them fast!
Because the theme of the meeting is on social learning and culture, only talks that relate to this theme will be accepted. However, if you would like to present a poster, you can present on any topic within the remit of PSGB.
More details about the meeting at: https://asabpsgbwinter.github.io//2026/
Primatology Profiles
Each month, we are interviewing an individual working in a field related to Primatology to discuss their work and background, ultimately showcasing who they are and what they do.
Through these conversations with a diverse group of contributors, this project recognises Primatology as an intricate and practical field with many forms of engagement. This can range from researchers studying behaviour and physiology to ask questions concerning evolution and ecology, to conservationists working for policy change, and those directly involved with primates day to day in captive care facilities.
To find out more, check out our Primatology Profiles page, or read our first profile from Prof. Jacob Dunn
Winner of the 2026 Napier Medal
We're delighted to announce the winner of the 2026 Napier Medal, Dr Chloe Coxshall, for their PhD thesis: "Same sex sexual behaviour in primates: Evolutionary origins and social functionality".
Congratulations Dr Coxshall on this terrific thesis!
PSGB instituted the Napier Memorial Medal in 1991, in memory of its founding President, Professor John Napier. The medal is offered every two years to a new primatologist to provide encouragement through the public recognition of their work.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Resources!
We are curating resources to support diversity and inclusion within primatology, and these resources can now be found on our website.
The current list includes resources covering selected dimensions of diversity, and is intended as a starting point; it will continue to grow over time to include a broader range of characteristics.
Please check out what we have so far, and share widely with colleagues!
Visit our online store!
We offer a range of clothing and totes, in a variety of sizes and styles, available to buy from here. You can now proudly wear PSGB themed merch wherever you go!
PSGB statement on primates as pets.
The Primate Society of Great Britain is fundamentally opposed to the keeping of primates as pets, and fully supports the banning of this practice.
We recognise at the same time that appropriate measures need to be put in place for the protection, rescue and rehabilitation of the individual animals currently held as pets.
You can read our full statement here.
