Faculty
The Faculty of Psychology is one of the seven faculties of the University of Basel and is committed to the maxim of the University of Basel's strategic plan Strengthening Strengths. With its excellent and productive research, the Faculty of Psychology is an important pillar of the University of Basel's focus on life sciences. With its evidence-based research and teaching, it contributes to the high standards of the University of Basel and sees itself as a research and teaching institution that plays a significant and sustainable role in shaping the international research field. It is committed to transdisciplinary research projects, in particular with various departments of the Faculty of Medicine and the Faculty of Economics. It uniquely integrates clinical research, health research and research in the life sciences.
The strengths of the Faculty of Psychology lie equally in research and teaching. The research and teaching achievements of the Faculty of Psychology represent added value for scientific research and social benefit. Both strengthen the reputation of the University of Basel. The Faculty of Psychology has played a pioneering role in the introduction of Bachelor's and Master's degree programs in psychology and also holds a special position as an independent faculty.
In recent years, the Faculty of Psychology has developed into one of the most successful psychological institutions in Switzerland in terms of research and teaching. The research work of the Faculty of Psychology has produced important new findings in many areas of psychology. In addition, the Faculty of Psychology has succeeded in establishing a high-quality Bachelor's and Master's program in psychology in Switzerland, which is also clearly reflected in the awards it has received in recent years. The student numbers in psychology at Bachelor's, Master's, doctoral and postgraduate levels are impressive confirmation of the attractiveness and quality of the study program.
The Faculty of Psychology considers the safeguarding and further expansion of gender and diversity-related equal opportunities and inclusion to be an important and central component of the faculty culture. The aim is to make the structures as well as the organizational and academic culture free of discrimination, equality-oriented and family-friendly throughout and to noticeably increase the proportion of women at the various qualification levels. This goal is implemented in organization, teaching, promotion of junior researchers and research through measures that can be summarized as visibility, self-evidence and assurance. The Faculty of Psychology's equality plan includes both faculty objectives and measures as well as offers from the University of Basel's Diversity Office, with regular exchanges between the Faculty of Psychology's Diversity Officer and the Diversity Office ensuring coordination and further development. The Faculty of Psychology recognizes the importance of making its scientific and academic activities sustainable, taking responsibility for reducingCO2 emissions and supporting strategic planning. The Faculty of Psychology has set itself the goal of reducing flight-related CO2 emissions by 50%.