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Prof. Dr. Bettina Pause (Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf, Germany) will give a lecture entitled “The smell of social connectedness: On chemosensory social skills in humans” About the Speaker:Dr. Bettina Pause is a Professor of Biological Psychology at Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf, Germany. Her research focuses on olfactory information processing and social communication through chemical signals. […]

Prof. Dr. Rajita Sinha (Yale University, USA) will give a lecture entitled “The Adaptive Stress Responses and Addiction: Risk and Relapse Outcomes”. About the Speaker:Dr. Rajita Sinha is a Professor of Psychiatry at Yale University and Founder of the Yale Interdisciplinary Stress Center. Her research focuses on the neurobiological mechanisms underlying stress and addiction, particularly […]

Prof. Dr. Ingo Schlupp ( University of Oklahoma, USA) will give a lecture entitled “Instant speciation in a livebearing fish, the Amazon molly”. About the Speaker:Dr. Ingo Schlupp  is a Professor of Biology at the University of Oklahoma and Director of the International Stock Center of Livebearing Fishes. His research focuses on evolutionary biology, behavioral ecology, […]

Prof. Dr. Tânia Brandão (ISPA-Instituto Universitário, Portugal) will give a lecture entitled “Intervenção psicológica em grupo nas doenças crónicas” About the Speaker:Dr. Tânia Brandão is an Assistant Professor at ISPA – Instituto Universitário and co-director of the Master’s Degree in Health Psychology. She is an integrated researcher at the William James Center for Research, where […]

Prof. Dr. Bruce D. Bartholow (University of Iowa, USA) will give a lecture entitled “Reward dysregulation and risk for alcohol use disorder: A neurophysiological approach.” About the Speaker:Dr. Bruce D. Bartholow earned his PhD in Psychology from the University of Missouri (USA) in 2000. He is currently a Professor at the University of Iowa, having […]

Prof. Dr. António Manuel Duarte (University of Lisbon, Portugal) will give a lecture entitled “Psicologia da Apreciação da Arte”. About the Speaker:Dr. António Manuel Duarte is an Associate Professor at the Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences of the University of Lisbon, where his teaching and research focus on the fields of Psychology of Art […]

Congratulations to Professor António J. Santos on being nominated as a Fellow of the International Society for the Study of Behavioural Development.

Prof. Dr. Sara Cruz (University of Aveiro, Portugal) will give a lecture entitled “Neurodevelopment: Research Contributions on Typical and Atypical Development”. About the Speaker:Dr. Sara Cruz is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Education and Psychology, University of Aveiro. Her research lies in (neuro)developmental psychology, examining the interplay between brain function, cognition, and behaviour […]

Prof. Dr. Alex Kacelnik (University of Oxford, UK) will give a lecture entitled “How Parenting, deception, exploitation, reciprocity and vengeance: life in a bird community”. About the Speaker:Dr. Alex Kacelnik is an Emeritus professor of Behavioral Ecology at the University of Oxford (UK). He studied biology in Buenos Aires and completed a doctorate at Oxford […]

O WJCR e o ISPA informam a comunidade académica que o Professor Klaus Fiedler, da Universidade de Heidelberg, faleceu a 14 de maio de 2026. Este acontecimento representa uma grande perda para o campo da cognição social em geral, e em particular na Europa, uma vez que se tratava de um investigador com um papel […]

In the Jornal de Notícias article, P.h.D. student Afonso Borja Santos explores how childhood adversity and masculinity norms may influence youth delinquency and the role of socialisation in shaping behaviour. Read the article with Afonso Borja Santos, HERE.

Prof. Dr. David Gonçalves (Ispa – Instituto Universitário, Portugal) will give a lecture entitled “Fish Muay Thai: the Biology of Winning in Siamese Fighting Fish”. About the Speaker:Dr. David Gonçalves is an  Associate Professor at ISPA – Instituto Universitário. His research focuses on the physiological mechanisms and evolutionary implications of animal behavior, with particular emphasis […]

The William James Center for Research (WJCR) is pleased to announce that Joana Dias will defend her Ph.D. thesis on the 24th April 2026, at 14h00 – Sala de Atos Académicos, Universidade de Aveiro. The thesis is entitled “Avaliação dos efeitos de videojogos de ação na cognição: Como os videojogos moldam aspetos emocionais e sociais”, […]

Prof. Dr. Aleksandar Štulhofer (University of Zagreb, Croatia) will give a lecture entitled “How to conceptualize and operationalize positive sexual aging?”. About the Speaker:Dr. Aleksandar Štulhofer is a Full Professor of Sociology at the University of Zagreb. His research focuses on human sexuality, sexual health, intimate relationships, and the social determinants of sexual behavior. He […]

Prof. Dr. Emmanuel Tourinho (Federal University of Pará, Brazil) will give a lecture entitled “Subjectivity and Behavioral Relations”. About the Speaker:Dr. Emmanuel Zagury Tourinho holds a Ph.D. in Psychology (Experimental Psychology) from the University of São Paulo (1994). He is a Full Professor at the Federal University of Pará (UFPA), where he teaches in the […]

Professor Dr. Linda M. Ercoli (University of California, USA) will give a workshop entitled “Cognitive Rehabilitation in Cancer – From Scientific Evidence to Person-centered Clinical Practices” About the instructor: Dr. Ercoli is a retired Health Sciences Clinical Professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Biobehavioral Sciences, in the Semel Institute, at the University of California, Los Angeles. She […]

Prof. Dr. Linda M. Ercoli (University of California, USA) will give a lecture entitled “Cognition and Cancer: Challenges and Interventions” About the Speaker:Dr. Ercoli is a retired Health Sciences Clinical Professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Biobehavioral Sciences, in the Semel Institute, at the University of California, Los Angeles. She is a geriatric neuropsychologist […]

The William James Center for Research (WJCR) is pleased to announce that Luiz Biondi will defend his Ph.D. thesis on the 20th February 2026, at 09h30 – Sala de Atos Académicos, Universidade de Aveiro. The thesis is entitled “Heranças de uma antiga relação ecológica: deteção visual e medo subjetivo de serpentes”, and was scientifically advised […]

Prof. Dr. Gerhard Andersson (Linköping University, Sweden) will give a lecture entitled “Internet interventions in Clinical Psychology: FromNetscape to Artificial Intelligence” About the Speaker:Gerhard Andersson is full professor in clinical psychology at Linköping University, Sweden and also guest professor at Lusófona University in Portugal. He is a trained psychologist and psychotherapist and also practices as […]

Prof. Dr. Emmanuel Tourinho (Federal University of Pará, Brazil) will give a lecture entitled “Cultural Selection – Experimental Studies in Metacontingencies”. About the Speaker:Dr. Emmanuel Zagury Tourinho holds a Ph.D. in Psychology (Experimental Psychology) from the University of São Paulo (1994). He is a Full Professor at the Federal University of Pará (UFPA), where he […]

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. […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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.

Prof. Dr. Suparna Rajaram (Stony Brook University, USA) will give a lecture entitled “Individual and Collective Memory: Social Influences and Cognitive Underpinnings“. When/Where: 7th July 2025, 15h30, at Universidade de Aveiro (5.3.27 DEP). Organized by the William James Center for Research at the University of Aveiro, with the support from the Biblioteca da Universidade de Aveiro.

The William James Center for Research (WJCR) is pleased to announce that Joana Correia Jesus will defend her Ph.D. thesis on the 18th June 2025, at 11h00 – Sala de Atos, Ispa – Instituto Universitário. The thesis is entitled “PortNE – Representações da Negligência em Portugal: Contributos para uma Abordagem Preventiva da Violência nos Idosos”, […]

Professors Dr. Magda Saraiva (Ispa – Instituto Universitário, Portugal), and Dr. Margarida Garrido (Iscte, Portugal) will give a workshop entitle “Fake News: Aceitação e correção de desinformação em contextos de interação social” Guest João Mestre (Jornal Público, Portugal), João Fonseca (Agência Lusa, Portugal), Rita Guerra (Iscte, Portugal), Amanda Seruti (FP ULisboa, Portugal), Catarina Santos (ACSS, […]

Professor Dr. Suparna Rajaram (Stony Brook University, USA) will give a workshop entitled “Collaborative Remembering & the Social Mind ”. Synopsis:We are excited to host a one-day, in-person workshop with Prof. Suparna Rajaram, a leading memory and social cognition expert. Her groundbreaking work on collaborative remembering and related processes continues to shape the way we […]

At a time when data management is an increasing requirement in research, Ispa – University Institute is organizing an essential workshop for those who produce science with rigor and responsibility. This session, promoted by Ispa’s Ethics Council, is aimed at faculty members, researchers, and PhD students. Synopsis:📌 Clarify the role of DMPs (Data Management Plans) […]

Prof. Dr. Denise Bodden (Utrecht University, Netherlands) will give a lecture entitled “Parent counseling based on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy“. When/Where: 6th June 2025, 15h30 – 16h30, at Universidade de Aveiro (5.3.27 DEP).

Professor Miguel Basto Pereira (WJCR, ISPA) is the first Portuguese researcher to be distinguished with the 2025 ESC Early Career Award by the European Society of Criminology (ESC). This award recognizes the scientific excellence of researchers in the field of criminology within the first ten years after completing their doctorate. Please find detailed information:HERE

Guest Professors Dr. Rui Sousa Silva (Universidade do Porto, Portugal) and Rebecca Tipton (University of Manchester, England) integrate the panel “Translating the Méndez Principles into Practice.” Synopsis:This workshop will focus on multilingual translation applied to justice, particularly on adapting the Méndez Principles — a set of international guidelines for conducting human rights-based interviews. When/Where: 29th […]

Guest speaker Professor Dr. Rui Paulo (Birmingham City University, England) integrates the panel “Metodologias de Investigação na área da Entrevista Investigativa”. Synopsis:This workshop will explore the challenges and advancements in conducting interviews with crime victims and witnesses. Topics such as methodological designs, data collection and analysis, and new investigative approaches will be addressed. When/Where: 28th […]

The William James Center for Research (WJCR) is pleased to announce that João Martins will defend his Ph.D. thesis on the 21st May 2025, at 10h00 – Sala de Atos, Ispa – Instituto Universitário. The thesis is entitled “From people to places: the role of perceived personality in forming impressions of tourist destinations”, and was […]

Prof. Dr. Enrique Merino-Tejedor (Faculty of Education at Segovia, Spain) will give a lecture entitled “Career adaptability and emotional intelligence: the keys to career and personal development“. When/Where: 21st May 2025, 15h30 – 16h30, at Universidade de Aveiro (5.3.27 DEP).

Prof. Dr. Michael Regenwetter (University of Illinois, USA) will give a lecture entitled “Wait, what are you saying, exactly?” A Theoretical Framework for Codifying and Evaluating Verbal Hypotheses about proportions. When/Where: 28th April 2025, 14h30 – 15h30, at Universidade de Aveiro (5.1.52 DEP). Zoom link: : https://videoconf-colibri.zoom.us/j/93727412594pwd=2smc7kPqlGfDjkBA9oLH2azSolkAax.1 Zoom password: 205331

The William James Center for Research (WJCR) is pleased to announce that Sara Félix will defend her Ph.D. thesis on the 7th April 2025, at 09h30 – 5.3.27 Amphitheater, Universidade de Aveiro. The thesis is entitled “The animacy effect in memory: Contributions to retrospective memory and novel insights in prospective memory across ages and tasks”, […]

Professor Dr. Michel Regenwetter (Department of Psychology – University of Illinois, USA) will give a workshop entitled “Heterogeneity of Behavior: Order-Constrained Modeling and Data Analytics”. Synopsis:. This workshop addresses a conceptual, mathematical, and statistical framework to model heterogeneity of behavior and better understand the scope of psychological theory. . Workshop participants will learn to move […]

O Programa MOON é um programa novo de prevenção da violência sexual que surge da necessidade urgente de combater esta forma de violência. Em apenas cinco sessões online, que podes completar ao teu ritmo, vais poder aprender como reconhecer situações de risco; quando deves intervir para ajudar e como podes fazê-lo! Se tens interesse, pelo […]