We spoke with Professor Charline Urbain about her work on sleep-dependent memory processes in child development and her passion for participatory research. She also shared insights from her time as Vice-Rector for Sustainable Development at ULB, where she championed sustainability initiatives and cross-disciplinary collaboration.
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We spoke with Steve Majerus, former president of the BAPS executive committee, about his years in service, his work in working memory research, and his thoughts on where the field is heading. Steve shared insights into the challenges of psychology in Belgium, the importance of targeted memory care, and the power of mathematical modeling. His advice to future scientists? Enjoy the beauty of the journey!
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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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Read the latest interview from our meet the lab series. This interview was part of the April 2024 newsletter.
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Discover the intriguing world of auditory cognitive neuroscience with Prof. A. Calcus in this exclusive interview, where she delves into her ERC starter grant project, exploring adolescence as a potential sensitive period for auditory processing development. Get inspired by her insights on academic careers, multidisciplinary research, and the societal impact of psychological science.
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Explore the multidisciplinary future of Alzheimer’s research with Prof. Loureiro in this interview: Combining cognitive psychology, neuropsychology, and engineering, her approach promises innovative memory care strategies and collaborative advancements in the field.
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David Stawarczyk shares insights on his innovative research in mind wandering and the dynamic nature of cognition, combining subjective experiences with advanced neuroscientific methods. Discover his unique approach and valuable advice for aspiring researchers in this compelling interview.
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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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In this interview, we learn about the research of Prof. O. Collignon from UCLouvain.
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This interview was part of our January 2022 newsletter
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This interview was part of our March 2022 newsletter.
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This interview was published in our July 2022 newsletter.
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This interview is part of the meet the lab series and was published in our October 2021 newsletter.
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