News from the Union
In Memoriam Prof. Dr. Robert Roe
Publish Date: 27 Feb, 2016
It is with great shock and a profound sense of loss that IUPsyS received the sad news that Professor Dr Robert Roe passed away on 22 February 2016. In a distinguished career, spanning some five decades of significant scientific and applied knowledge and experience, Professor Roe impacted countless people and various...Read More
Call for Nominations – 2016 Klaus J. Jacobs Research Prize
Publish Date: 9 Feb, 2016
The Jacobs Foundation has issued a call for nominations for the 2016 Klaus J. Jacobs Research Prize. The prize honours outstanding scientific contributions of scholars in any discipline that aims at improving the development and living conditions of children and youth. The Jacobs Foundation will accept nominations until 15...Read More
2016 IUPsyS Message
Publish Date: 5 Jan, 2016
Saths Cooper highlights the IUPsyS activities and impacts during 2015 in his year end message - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pWymdxYslUERead More
4th International Workshop on Psychological Intervention After Disasters (PIAD)
Publish Date: 9 Nov, 2015
The 4th International Workshop on Psychological Intervention After Disasters (PIAD) is taking place between 9-12 November 2015 in Taipei, Taiwan. More details of the programme can be found here: PIAD 2015 Programme BookRead More
Past President Silbereisen received the 2015 Mentoring Prize of the German Psychological Society
Publish Date: 31 Jul, 2015
Past President Silbereisen received the 2015 Mentoring Prize of the German Psychological Society in recognition of his exemplary work in supporting the careers of young developmental scientists, nationally and internationally.Read More
Torture and Human Rights Abuses – Comment by IUPsyS President Saths Cooper
Publish Date: 17 Jul, 2015
The New York Times article of 30 April 2015 ('American Psychological Association Bolstered C.I.A. Torture Program, Report Says') has resurrected the spectre of psychologists' involvement in torture and other human rights abuses in an era of prevailing global insecurity occasioned by terror and its consequences. When...Read More
Final Announcement – 4th International Workshop on Psychological Intervention After Disasters, November 9–12, 2015 Taipei, Taiwan
Publish Date: 12 Jun, 2015
In the last decade, more than 40% of the natural disasters around the world occurred in the Asia-Pacific region, causing untold damage, loss of life, and hardship. The majority of countries in this region often lack an advanced infrastructure or responsive rescue systems. This will be the fourth in the series of workshops for...Read More
4th International Workshop on Psychological Intervention After Disasters, November 9–12, 2015 Taipei, Taiwan – First Announcement
Publish Date: 26 May, 2015
n the last decade, more than 40% of the natural disasters around the world occurred in the Asia-Pacific region, causing untold damage, loss of life, and hardship. The majority of countries in this region often lack an advanced infrastructure or responsive rescue systems. This will be the fourth in the series of workshops for...Read More
Lancet Psychiatry – WHO’s Global Clinical Practice Network for mental health
Publish Date: 13 May, 2015
An article regarding the WHO’s Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Global Clinical Practice Network (GCPN) has just been published in Lancet Psychiatry. The article can be accessed at: http://www.thelancet.com/journals/lanpsy/article/PIIS2215-0366%2815%2900183-2/fulltext. The GCPN was established by WHO’s...Read More
IUPsyS offers condolences following acts of terror in Paris
Publish Date: 10 Jan, 2015
On behalf of the International Union of Psychological Science (IUPsyS), I offer heartfelt condolences to the families, friends and colleagues of all those who lost their lives to the heinous acts of terror perpetrated in the heart of France over the last few days. The murders in Paris represent an unconscionable attack on all...Read More