Projects & Activities of the IUPsyS 

 
Image4.gif (5404 bytes)Communication:
  • International Journal of Psychology (6 issues per year)
  • Psychology: IUPsyS Global Resource (CD ROM – annual since 2000)
  • IUPsyS NewsLine (electronic newsletter –since 10/2002)
  • IUPsyS Website (several hundred hits/month)
  • Other recent publications – Proceedings, International Congress 2000; History of the International Union of Psychological Science; International Congress of Psychology Abstracts; Directory of Research Institutions; International Handbook of Psychology
  • in development: Conceptual history of psychology
International Networks
  • HealthNet
    International Network of Psychology & the Developing World
  • International Network Project on Psychology in Multidisciplinary Contexts
  • International Network on the Young Child & the Family
Research/Intervention Projects
  • Data Archiving and Data Sharing (CODATA presentation)
  • Research Regulation across Borders (ISSC presentation; grant preparation with IUBS, IAEU, IGU)
  • Psychology in a Multidisciplinary environment (collaborative effort with IBRO and IGU – publications on neuroimaging, ARTS seminar)
  • Measurement of Cognitive Skills Associated with Adult Literacy (project)
  • Psychological Aspects of Global Change (in development: project on water use)
  • Promoting the Exchange of Psychological Expertise in Southern Africa
  • International Network of Psychology and the Developing World
  • HealthNet
Training
  • ARTS (Advanced Research Training Seminars for young scientists from developing countries – held at International Congresses)
  • Capacity building for national associations – held at Congresses and Regional meetings
Congresses
  • Sponsors International Congress of Psychology every 4 years; Co-sponsors regional conferences every 2 years (with IAAP and IACCP)
  • MENA2003 – Middle East and North Africa Regional Conference of Psychology
  • ICP2004 – International Congress of Psychology
Relations with International Bodies
  • International Council of Science (ICSU)
  • Commission on Data for Science and Technology (CODATA)
  • International Social Sciences Council (ISSC)
  • United Nations System Secretariat: Department of Public Information, (ECOSOC)
  • UNESCO
  • World Health Organization (WHO)
  • Global Forum on Health Research

The International Union of Psychological Science
Send comments and information to Merry Bullock, Deputy Secretary-General
http://www.am.org/~IUPsyS./proj-acts.html