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Second Joint Meeting of Spanish Society for Experimental Psychology (SEPEX) and the Belgian Psychological Association (BAPS)

Second Joint Meeting of Spanish Society for Experimental Psychology (SEPEX) and the Belgian Psychological Association (BAPS)

The Second Joint Meeting of the Spanish Society for Experimental Psychology (SEPEX) and the Belgian Association for Psychological Sciences (BAPS) will take place from 9–11 September 2026 in Valencia, Spain. The conference will feature keynote talks by Akira Miyake, Kate Nation, and Agnes Moors, and aims to strengthen collaboration between Spanish and Belgian researchers. The call for symposia opens on 16 January 2026, with a general call for papers to follow in February.

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Response of BAPS on the position of VVKP concerning the future of BFP

Response of BAPS on the position of VVKP concerning the future of BFP

Last week, the Flemish Association for Clinical Psychologists (VVKP) informed the board of the Belgian Federation of Psychologists (BFP) that it intends to vote in favor of dissolving the BFP. The Belgian Association for Psychological Sciences (BAPS) is concerned that this could fragment the psychology landscape in Belgium, leaving psychological research and non-clinical professions without national or European representation. Given the potential impact on our discipline, BAPS wishes to inform you of its response to the VVKP’s position.

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Meet the lab series: Interview with Dr. Benoit Galand

Meet the lab series: Interview with Dr. Benoit Galand

Benoit Galand, Professor of Educational Sciences at UCLouvain, emphasizes the importance of a scientific approach to understanding education, cautioning against broad applications of untested interventions and advocating for evidence-based practices. His research highlights the role of social relationships in student and teacher well-being, the limited predictive power of some psychosocial variables over time, and the complexities of translating research into effective educational policies. Galand is particularly interested in how education can address global crises and improve intervention implementation in real-world settings.

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Meet the lab series: Interview with Prof D. Torta & Dr E. van den Broeke

Meet the lab series: Interview with Prof D. Torta & Dr E. van den Broeke

This insightful interview features Dr. Diana Torta and Dr. Emanuel van den Broeke, a couple renowned for their work in pain research, as they discuss their academic journey and current projects. Dr. Torta, at KULeuven, emphasizes her shift from Parkinson’s to pain research, while Dr. van den Broeke, a postdoc at UCLouvain, focuses on how pain changes the brain. They also share the unique dynamics of being partners in both life and the intensely demanding field of scientific research.

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Consensus statement for the assessment of human research projects by biomedical ethical committees (MEC) vs. non-biomedical ethics committees (non-MEC)

Consensus statement for the assessment of human research projects by biomedical ethical committees (MEC) vs. non-biomedical ethics committees (non-MEC)

In a meeting held on May 5, 2023, representatives from Belgium's MEC and non-MEC psychological and human sciences ethics committees agreed on guidelines for assessing human research projects. The consensus clarifies the scope and limitations for non-MEC committees. This move is expected to standardize the ethical review process across various types of research projects and institutions, ensuring consistency and integrity in the field.

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