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Fakultätsinterne Vorstellung der Masterarbeitsthemen

Gerne laden wir die Masterstudierenden zur fakultätsinternen Vorstellung der Masterarbeitsthemen (Start FS26) ein.Die Veranstaltung findet am 7. April 2026 von 16:15 – 17:15 Uhr, an der Missionsstrasse 62A im Seminarraum 00.006,…

[Translate to English:] Antrittsvorlesung Jelena Zumbach-Basu
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Inaugural Lecture by Prof. Dr. Jelena Zumbach-Basu

On March 12, 2026, the inaugural lecture by Prof. Dr. Jelena Zumbach-Basu took place at the Alte Universität in Basel. Following a brief introduction by the Dean, Prof. Dr. Rainer Greifeneder, she gave an engaging and multifaceted lecture…

[Translate to English:] SKP 2026
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Steven-Karger-Prize 2026

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Award 2026_Christiane Büttner
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Best Paper Award 2026

Best Paper Award 2026 from the International Society for the Science of Existential Psychology for Research on Everyday Experiences of Social Exclusion

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Efficacy of open-label placebos for premenstrual syndrome: a randomised controlled trial

The publication Efficacy of open-label placebos for premenstrual syndrome: a randomised controlled trial by Dr. Antje Frey Nascimento from the Department of Clinical Psychology and Psychotherapy at the University of Basel was awarded the…

Two people in conversation – symbolic image for the study on willingness to engage with those who hold different views
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Why we talk to people who think differently – or why we don’t

Why are some people willing to engage with those who think differently—while others avoid it? Researchers at the University of Basel have developed a new tool called WEDO (Willingness to Engage with Differently Minded Others) that measures…

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Prof. Dr. Mariëtte van Loon - Professor for Human Development starting on July 1, 2026

The Faculty of Psychology congratulates Prof. Dr. Mariëtte van Loon on her appointment as Assistant Professor with Tenure Track for Human Development as of July 1, 2026. Prof. van Loon researches the development of metacognitive skills in…

[Translate to English:] Wolfers
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Inaugural lecture Prof. Dr. Lara Wolfers

On 17 November 2025, Prof. Dr. Lara Wolfers held her inaugural lecture at the Alte Universität in Basel. After a brief introduction by the dean, Prof. Dr. Rainer Greifeneder, she gave a multifaceted lecture on the topic of Digital Media in…

Schenker-Wicki, Karger, Frey-Nascimento, Greifeneder
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Steven-Karger-Prize-2025 Awarded to Dr. Antje Frey Nascimento

Dies academicus 2025

Greifeneder, Myin-Germeys, Schenker-Wicki
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Prof. Dr. Inez Myin-Germeys receives honorary doctorate from the Faculty of Psychology

Dies academicus 2025

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