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.
Posted on June 26, 2024
Studying abroad had always been a dream of mine, and when the opportunity to study in Lithuania came up, I knew I had to seize it. As a student with a physical disability from South Africa, I was eager to experience academic enrichment, cultural immersion, and personal growth in a new...
Posted on June 26, 2024
UP's top environmental psychology and urban planning MA students join DAAD Germany exchange, fostering global learning.
Posted on December 21, 2023
In the intricate tapestry of South African society, the threads of gender-based violence (GBV) weave a dark narrative that leaves an indelible mark on the collective psyche. The long-term psychological effects of GBV reverberate far beyond the immediate victims, permeating the cultural fabric and...
Posted on December 21, 2023
Dr Marilyn Saunders recently obtained a PhD in Psychology from UP at the age of 62 – and she’s just getting started. She’s on a mission to assist couples who cannot afford psychologists to save their marriages.
Posted on September 19, 2023
On the 19th of September 2023, Dr Jarred Martin was elected to the position of Vice-Chair for the Sexuality and Gender Division (SGD) of the Psychological Society of South Africa (PsySSA).
Posted on August 04, 2023
This book has a focus on the training and practice of psychotherapy in post-Apartheid South Africa, with particular reference to case studies, controversies and contemplations. The authors’ are all South Africans who are trained in the art of psychotherapy and have been working with a...
Posted on July 21, 2023
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, people with diabetes are 2 to 3 times more likely to have depression than people without diabetes. Only 25% to 50% of people with diabetes who have depression get diagnosed and treated. In South Africa, these figures are likely to be...
Posted on June 28, 2023
A new hate crimes bill is inching closer to the possibility of becoming law in South Africa. The bill entrenches human dignity as a foundational value of the country by providing for penalties for explicit acts of violence and discrimination motivated by prejudice and intolerance.
Posted on May 17, 2023
In alignment with the Department of Psychology’s strategic goals of building and supporting creative, innovative, and transformative approaches to research, both within the discipline of Psychology as well as the Social Sciences and Humanities, more broadly, the Department hosted the...
Posted on May 17, 2023
As the Prevention and Combating of Hate Crimes and Hate Speech Bill inches its way towards enactment we are reminded of the need for the legal articulation of constitutionally enshrined protections in South Africa.
Posted on March 07, 2023
Dr Jarred Martin will chair the online panel "Coming out: Personal Reflections and Professional Guidance for Psychology Professionals".
Posted on January 23, 2023
Students are often faced with high academic pressures that create high levels of distress and anxiety, leading to low levels of psychological well-being. International students, in particular, are more susceptible to threats to their psychological well-being as their immigrant status in host...
Posted on January 16, 2023
The Psychological Society of South Africa (PsySSA) held its 26th annual congress and scientific conference from 12 to 14 October 2022, at Emperor’s Palace, in Johannesburg. Staff members and students from the Department of Psychology presented a number of scientific papers and participated...
Posted on January 16, 2023
This article depicts the experience of MA Clinical Psychology students during their Practicum Component at the 1 Military Hospital at Thaba Tshwane, Pretoria.
Posted on January 16, 2023
Globally, there is a focus in improving access to mental health care to most vulnerable populations.
Posted on January 16, 2023
Teachers can be regarded as a backbone of children’s education and play an important role in children’s lives. They have various roles and responsibilities in the school system that can contribute to the experience of stress and negative emotional reactions.
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