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.
"The UK's national primatological society, the PSGB is dedicated to the advancement of primate research, conservation and captive care. In addition to supporting and promoting such work, the Society produces its own publication, Primate Eye, and celebrates and showcases primatology through its scientific meetings.
Please do consider becoming a member of our vibrant Society. By engaging with the work of PSGB you will be helping us address the pressures that are faced by primates around the world.”
- Professor Stuart Semple, PSGB President
Latest News
Applications are now open for our 2025 Field Skills Workshop!
Applications are now open for our 2025 Field Skills Workshop, hosted at London Zoo (a ZSL Zoo). This workshop aims to provide access and training in primatological field skills, specifically for those who would face economic, time, or other constraints to accessing similar opportunities. For more information about eligibility and how to apply, check our the PSGB Field Skills Workshop Page.
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.
PSGB Meetings
Thank you to everyone that joined us this year in Bristol for the annual PSGB meeting. If you have any feedback or thoughts on how the meeting went, please don't hesitate to get in touch. Or if you are thinking about hosting a meeting, send an email to see what is required to [email protected].
To keep updated on our PSGB events, head to our meetings page 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!
