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Lecture: Evolution of the Primate Visual System for Threat Detection

Prof. Dr. Rafael Maior (University of Brasília, Brazil) will give a lecture entitled “Evolution of the Primate Visual System for Threat Detection”. About the Speaker:Dr. Rafael Maior is an Associate Professor at the Dept. of Physiological Sciences (University of Brasília, Brazil). He holds a B.A. in Psychology from the University of Brasília (2003), an M.Sc. […]

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Ciência Aberta UA -WORKSHOP

O Centro de Competências para a Gestão de Dados de Investigação da Universidade de Aveiro (UAveiro RDM Center) irá realizar quatro workshop em dois dias, aberto a todas as pessoas interessadas em questões de Ciência Aberta. Objectivos: .Compreender os conceitos e etapas fundamentais associados aos dados de investigação, incluindo os diferentes tipos de dados e […]

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Quando os dados não chegam: o equilíbrio adaptativo entre intuição e análise

In the Human Resources article, Dr. Filipe Loureiro discusses how the most effective decisions emerge from a dynamic balance between intuition and analysis, where human insight and data-driven logic work together to navigate complexity, foster innovation, and enhance decision quality. Read the article with Dr. Filipe Loureiro, HERE.

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Workshop on Linear Mixed Models: An introduction and Starter Tutorial

Professor Dr. Anthony Little (Bath University), and Ph.D. student Jênnyfer Freitas (Universidade de Aveiro) will give a workshop entitled “Linear Mixed Models: An introduction and Starter Tutorial” About the instructors: Dr. Anthony Little is a Reader in Psychology at the University of Bath. His research focuses on human perception, particularly how we interpret faces and […]

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Semana C&T 2025: Estratégias de Estudo – Dicas da investigação para um estudo eficiente

A Semana da Ciência e Tecnologia 2025 irá decorrer de 24 a 30 de novembro 2025. Neste âmbito, os investigadores WJCR Ana Lapa e Filipe Loureiro irão dar uma palestra sobre as estratégias que a investigação em memória tem demonstrado serem as mais eficazes para um estudo e uma aprendizagem bem-sucedidos e pô-las em prática […]

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Lecture: Investir cedo: o valor da prevenção em saúde mental infantil

Prof. Dr. Filipa Sampaio (Uppsala University, Sweden) will give a lecture entitled “Investir cedo: o valor da prevenção em saúde mental infantil”. When/Where: 18th November 2025, 14h30, at Ispa – Instituto Universitário (Sala de Atos). Abstract:Mental health problems among children and adolescents have been increasing, representing one of the main causes of suffering and long-term social […]

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International Conference: Post-SESP Attitudes Meeting – Ispa

The WJCR is pleased to announce that the “Post-SESP Attitudes Meeting – Ispa” will take place on the 20th October 2025 in Ispa – Instituto Universitário (Lisbon, Portugal). When/ Where?20th October 2025, 9h30 – 18h30Ispa – Instituto Universitário, Sala de Atos (210) and Vitor Almada Auditorium NOTE: Attendance is free of charge but registration is mandatory.You can […]

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Lecture: Frequentist Statistics and Scientific Claims: Statistical Power and Researcher Degrees of Freedom in Single-Study and Multi-Study Empirical Cases

Prof. Dr. Duane T. Wegener (The Ohio State University, USA) will give a lecture entitled “Frequentist Statistics and Scientific Claims: Statistical Power and Researcher Degrees of Freedom in Single-Study and Multi-Study Empirical Cases”. When/Where: 20th October 2025, 14h30 – 16h00, at Ispa – Instituto Universitário (Vítor Almada Auditorium). Abstract:In traditional research methods, statistical conclusion validity was […]

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Ph.D. Viva Examination – Mariana Martins

The William James Center for Research (WJCR) is pleased to announce that Mariana Martins will defend her Ph.D. thesis on the 30th October 2025, at 15h00 – Sala de Atos, Ispa – Instituto Universitário. The thesis is entitled “Development of Sympathy during Childhood: Attachment Relationships, Feelings of Guilt and Respect”, and was scientifically advised by […]

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What is “Attachment” in adults?

In the Inspire the Mind article, Dr. Marian Bakermans-Kranenburg explores “Attachment” relationships from infancy to adulthood. Read the article with Dr. Marian Bakermans-Kranenburg, HERE.