Posted on February 27, 2025
Prof David Maree, Head of the Interdisciplinary School of Psychology (ISOP) invites you to join him for the first ISOP Seminar (Hybrid) on Tuesday, 13 May 2025
Posted on February 10, 2025
Colleagues/Students/Professionals, you are invited to attend a free online One-Day International Conference on Tuesday, 25 Feb 2025, entitled "Sustainable Development as a Fourth Paradigm for Twenty-First Century Careers: The Precious Contribution of Active Lives for the Construction of Decent...
Posted on February 10, 2025
Dr Jumoke I. Oladele designed a mental well-being scale, as part of her PhD Psychology thesis. Dr Oladele is a Far Leaf Scholar, through the Future Africa Research Leadership Fellowship at the University of Pretoria
Posted on February 07, 2025
The University of Pretoria (UP) improved its score in 22 out of 31 subjects when compared to 2024 in the 2025 Times Higher Education (THE) Subject Rankings, which were released on 22 January 2025.
Posted on January 22, 2025
Dr Jarred H. Martin has been invited to join the Editorial Board for Methods in Psychology. The journal publishes new, updated, adapted and innovative research methodologies and methods, analytical methods, and research practices across the breadth of psychological research.
Posted on December 03, 2024
Being able to reframe negative events in a positive manner, actively cope with everyday challenges, and find comfort in spiritual faith and practices is how we create hope – and how we make today matter.
Posted on November 29, 2024
The theme for World Diabetes Day from 2024 to 2026 is ‘Diabetes and Well-being’, which highlights a crucial yet often overlooked aspect of diabetes care – mental health.
Posted on October 23, 2024
Millions of people use minibus taxis to get around South Africa every day. These “pillars of public transport” (which are privately owned and run rather than operated by the state) account for 66.5% of all public transport on the country’s roads. The vast majority of minibus...
Posted on October 14, 2024
Each day, we make thousands of decisions, starting with what to have for breakfast and what to wear. We make so many decisions that we don’t keep count. But it’s important to understand the way we make choices. This is because the approach we take can influence our mental health. Over...
Posted on September 26, 2024
Psychology staff play a crucial role in guiding future students by sharing insights drawn from both academic and practical experiences
Posted on September 19, 2024
KLS 872 (Professional Development and Clinical Practice) is a year-long module that aims to equip us, as MA Clinical Psychology students, with the professional knowledge and skills required to competently practice clinical psychology. We thus work as Student Psychologists, under the supervision...
Posted on September 17, 2024
Millions of people use minibus taxis to get around South Africa every day. These “pillars of public transport” (which are privately owned and run rather than operated by the state) account for 66.5% of all public transport on the country’s roads.
Posted on September 17, 2024
Millions of people use minibus taxis to get around South Africa every day. These “pillars of public transport” (which are privately owned and run rather than operated by the state) account for 66.5% of all public transport on the country’s roads.
Posted on August 24, 2024
The Interdisciplinary School of Psychology (ISOP) hosted Prof Anastassios (Tassos) Matsopoulos on Wednesday, 14 Aug 2024, during a virtual presentation on the topic of Erasmus Mundus Joint Master's: Resilience in Educational Contexts
Posted on August 13, 2024
In a world where individuals’ achievements often take centre stage, the relational well-being of women remains a vital yet frequently overlooked aspect of societal health. Relational well-being, encompasses the quality of relationships, social connections, and supportive environments, which...
Posted on July 30, 2024
Adolescence is synonymous with rapid cognitive, physical and psychosocial growth. During this crucial developmental phase, the role of friendships cannot be overstated. Every year on July 30, the world celebrates International Friendship Day, and I’d like to highlight the importance of...
Posted on July 29, 2024
The 27th biennial meeting of the International Society for the Study of Behavioural Development (ISSBD), held from 16 – 20 June 2024, in Lisbon, Portugal, featured a symposium dedicated to examining the impact of climate change on youth worldwide. Among the esteemed presenters was Prof....
Posted on July 18, 2024
The recent publication of Outright International’s report, Health Ethics and the Eradication of Conversion Practices in Africa, draws needed attention to the prevalence of conversion practices in Africa, particularly within the context of healthcare settings.
Posted on July 16, 2024
Welcome to the Interdisciplinary School of Psychology (ISOP). The ISOP comprises three Psychology departments at the University of Pretoria (UP), and the purpose of ISOP is to provide a virtual structure for collaboration on teaching, research and practice. The three departments are: -...
Posted on July 11, 2024
The 2025 UP Doctoral Research Scholarship is now open for the 2025 Application Period.
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