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  • Message from the IUPsyS President on the Proposed Standing Committee on Governance

    Publish Date: 21 Oct, 2025

    We are pleased to share a short video message from IUPsyS President, Professor Germán Gutiérrez, regarding the upcoming vote on the creation of the Standing Committee on Governance. Watch the Presidential Message here.  This development represents an important step toward strengthening the Union’s governance framework...Read More

  • IUPsyS Statement for World Mental Health Day 2025

    Publish Date: 10 Oct, 2025

    IUPsyS Statement for World Mental Health Day 2025 This World Mental Health Day, the International Union of Psychological Science (IUPsyS) joins the global community under the World Health Organization’s theme: “Mental Health in Humanitarian Emergencies: Access to Services for All.” Across the globe, communities face...Read More

  • In Memoriam – Géry d’Ydewalle (1946-2025)

    Publish Date: 16 Sep, 2025

    In Memoriam Géry d'Ydewalle (1946-2025)   The International Union of Psychological Science and the psychological community at large deeply mourn the loss of Géry d'Ydewalle, who passed away on August 19, 2025, aged 78. Our friend Géry was an exceptionally dedicated servant of psychology, not only through his...Read More

  • Webinar: Introducing the EQUIP Foundational Helping Skills Training Manual

    Publish Date: 5 Sep, 2025

    The International Union of Psychological Science (IUPsyS) is collaborating with the World Health Organization (WHO) on the roll-out of the Ensuring Quality in Psychosocial and Mental Health Care (EQUIP) initiative with our National and Regional Members.  As part of this ongoing engagement, we are pleased to draw your...Read More

  • Call For Bids For The International Congress Of Psychology 2032

    Publish Date: 24 Jun, 2025

    Join a distinguished tradition that has shaped global psychology since 1889.  Click to see the Call For Bids For The International Congress Of Psychology 2032 Letter of intent submission deadline: October 31, 2025Read More

  • Webinar: Regional Psychological Organisations: Imperatives for Transforming the Disaster Mental Health Landscape

    Publish Date: 19 Apr, 2025

    A webinar, Regional Psychological Organisations: Imperatives for Transforming the Disaster Mental Health Landscape, will take place on April 30, 2025, from 13:00-14:30 EST. Further details can be viewed on the flyer. Registration details are here. Read More

  • In Memoriam: Rubén Ardila

    Publish Date: 20 Jan, 2025

    Professor Rubén Ardila, a distinguished Colombian psychologist born in 1942, passed away on January 14, 2025. Internationally acclaimed as one of the foremost figures in Latin American psychology, his unparalleled academic and scientific contributions have left an indelible mark on the field. Professor Ardila devoted his life...Read More

  • 2025 IUPsyS Extraordinary Assembly – Reminder and Submission Extension

    Publish Date: 16 Jan, 2025

    A reminder that the IUPsyS Extraordinary Assembly is scheduled for January 31, 2025, at 12:00 (noon) UTC. The 2025 Assembly will be held virtually, and Zoom details will be emailed to members. The Union has sent a Consultative Communique to its National, Regional, and International Affiliate Members for their input before the...Read More

  • IV Latin American and Caribbean Summit, San José, Costa Rica, November 13-15, 2024

    Publish Date: 12 Nov, 2024

    The International Union of Psychological Science congratulates the co-conveners of the IV Latin American and Caribbean Summit in San José, Costa Rica, from November 13-15, 2024. This distinguished event, hosted by the Colegio de Profesionales en Psicología de Costa Rica, will convene leaders, scholars, and practitioners in...Read More

  • Presidential IUPsyS Post-Assembly Communiqué

    Publish Date: 10 Oct, 2024

    Presidential IUPsyS Post-Assembly Communiqué  ICP2024 We are immensely proud of the success and quality of the International Congress of Psychology held in Prague, Czech Republic. The academic program, the enthusiastic engagement of the participants, and the outstanding organization made this a historic ICP, especially...Read More