News, announcements, and research updates from the Perspectives in Body Image Network.
September 2027
The second PiBI conference will take place online in September 2027. Full details, dates, and registration will be announced in late 2026. Join the network to receive announcements directly to your inbox.
Ongoing
Each year, PiBI collects a "big research news" update from members — sharing what they have been working on. Members on the mailing list will receive the next roundup when it is published.
September 2025
The inaugural Perspectives in Body Image conference brought together over 150 researchers from around the world across three days online. Keynote speakers Tracy Tylka and Anne Becker opened and closed the programme. Talks and posters covered topics spanning positive body image, cross-cultural appearance pressures, eating disorders, and more. View the conference website ↗
2025
The Perspectives in Body Image research network was established to create an ongoing community from the inaugural conference. Membership is free and open to researchers and practitioners with an interest in body image and appearance pressures. Join the network →
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