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
Call for Workshops - Open!
Calls for workshops are now open for the PSGB meeting held in collaboration with National Museum Cardiff and University of South Wales. You can find more information including forms on our meetings page. Deadline 15th October.
The conference will take place on Thursday 27th & Friday 28th November 2025.
Enter our T-Shirt design competition!
We are looking for primate artwork to put on our t-shirts. Sales of PSGB merchandise form a critical part of our fundraising, and you will be helping us to raise money to support primate conservation, research and captive care.
PSGB council will select a shortlist of three designs, which will be put to a public vote.
The winner will also receive a print of their own T-shirt and publicity on our social media pages.
For more info, including how to enter, follow the link below:
PSGB statement on the BBC monkey torture investigation.
The PSGB was shocked and saddened to read the article published by the BBC about their investigation into monkey torture rings. We wholeheartedly condemn the cruel acts and call for swift action against those involved. Read our full statement here.
Our 2025 Conservation Cause
The Mountain Marmoset Conservation Program (MMCP, Brazil) has been selected as our 2025 Conservation cause! Please join us in supporting this fantastic organisation working to conserve two endemic and endangered marmoset species, in the highly-threatened Atlantic rainforest of Brazil (a habitat which also hosts a range of other primate species). Learn more here.
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.
Brand new online store!
We are delighted to announce the launch of our new online merchandise store which you can view here. We now offer a range of clothing and totes, in a variety of sizes and styles, available to buy. You can now proudly wear PSGB themed merch! We thank you in advance for checking out our store. More designs are to come!
