The International Union of Psychological Science (IUPsyS) works to promote the development, representation and advancement of psychology as a basic and applied science nationally, regionally, and internationally. The main activities of the IUPsyS focus on fostering the development of the science and practice of psychology. Read more.
Apply for a unique opportunity to work with the World Health Organization (WHO) in the Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse. The 12-month fellowship includes a stipend and could involve a limited amount of travel to WHO in Geneva, Switzerland (COVID permitting). Deadline to apply: April 16, 2021. Read more here.
The IUPsyS has recently completed an in-depth strategic review process and developed new Strategic and Action Plans. Core strategic priorities are the growth of our global footprint, impact, and visibility, and to better serve our members. To facilitate this, we are in the process of creating a new web portal, and developing a digital communication and marketing strategy, as well as a new brand identity. Communication is critical to IUPsyS achieving its strategic objectives and we are thus searching for a Digital Communications Officer who will help us do so.
The essential skills and attributes of the successful applicant include a track record of excellence in communications, an eye for clean and compelling design, good technological skills, efficiency and good process management skills, strong collaborative skills, and strategic knowledge of psychology, related fields and/or NGOs.
The deadline for applications is 26 March 2021.
18 FEBRUARY 2021
13:00-14:00 UTC*
*Please note this is the UTC (Coordinated Universal Time) and attendees may need to adjust their diaries to follow this in their own time zone
This exciting webinar hosted by the International Union of Psychological Science (IUPsyS) is aimed at new researchers. A panel, consisting of the Editor-in-Chief and Associate Editors of the International Journal of Psychology (IJP), will provide practical advice on how to get your research findings published, including the steps and processes from starting to draft to submitting a paper to a journal for publication. The panel will provide useful hints and tips on the review process and the stages that submitted papers go through before appearing in print. The webinar will be introduced and chaired by Professor Pam Maras, President of the International Journal of Psychological Science. There will be the opportunity to ask questions and the webinar will be recorded in order to provide an important resource for emerging authors. This webinar will be held via Zoom and live-streamed to the IUPsyS Facebook page. Register in advance for this meeting using this link. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. For more details, click here.
World Mental Health Day is observed annually on 10 October to raise awareness of and improve mental health around the world. This year the focus is on https://www.who.int/campaigns/world-mental-health-day/world-mental-health-day-2020. IUPsyS strongly supports the call for increased investment in essential mental health and psychosocial services, which have been disrupted globally by the COVID-19 pandemic and at a time when they are most needed. #worldmentalhealthday #mental health #COVID19.
