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
Winter Meeting Program Now Live & Early Bird Tickets End Friday!
Early Bird ticket sales close on Friday for the 2025 PSGB winter meeting, held in collaboration with the National Museum Cardiff and the University of South Wales. We offer additional discounts for students and members, and have arranged discounted accommodation with local hotels (whilst availability lasts).
To get your ticket, head over to our Meetings page!
The conference will take place on Thursday 27th & Friday 28th November 2025.
For this year's winter meeting, we thank both Royal Society Publishing, Cambridge University Press, Springer, and Technosmart for their kind sponsorship.
Winning designs announced!
We are delighted to announce the winning designs for our t-shirt design contest!
The first-place winner, and 'council's choice' will be available for printing from our online shop in the near future.
Both winning designs, and the designs in 2nd and 3rd place, can be found on our Fundraising Page:
Dame Jane Goodall
It is with profound sadness that the Primate Society of Great Britain (PSGB) acknowledges the passing of Dame Jane Goodall, who died on 1 October 2025 at the age of 91.
Dr Goodall was a pioneering primatologist who revolutionised our field. Her groundbreaking work in Gombe, Tanzania, on the behaviour of chimpanzees, set a framework for animal behaviour science for years to come. Beyond her scientific contributions, she inspired millions worldwide through her voice for primate conservation and education.
We extend our deepest condolences to Dr Goodall’s family, colleagues, and all those mourning her loss. As we reflect on her extraordinary legacy, the PSGB reaffirms our commitment to supporting the research, conservation and captive care of primates.
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!
