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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, […]