CeSCuP Seminar: The epidemics of hate speech? The dynamics and emotional nature of derogatory language (Wednesday 20/02/19)
The epidemics of hate speech? The dynamics and emotional nature of derogatory language Pr. Michal Bilewicz (University of Warsaw) Abstract: Exposure to violent language about minorities and immigrant groups increases prejudice and leads to discriminatory behavior. As an effect, people exposed to hate speech use it more often. This suggest that hate speech can spread […]
CeSCuP Seminar: Populism and the Wealth Paradox: Economic Prosperity and the Hardening of Attitudes (tuesday 19/02/19)
Populism and the Wealth Paradox: Economic Prosperity and the Hardening of Attitudes Dr Frank Mols (University of Queensland, Australia) Abstract: The West is currently in the grip of a perfect storm: a lingering economic recession, a global refugee crisis, declining faith in multiculturalism, and the rise of populist anti-immigration parties. These developments seem to […]
CeSCuP seminar: Emotional synchronization, social integration and health (tuesday 05/02/19)
Emotional synchronization, social integration and health Bernard Rimé, UCLouvain, IPSY (Psychological Sciences Research Institute) Abstract: The social sharing of emotions, whether in person-to-person or in collective situations, fosters openness to others and social integration. We are currently investigating this process in light of the concept of emotional synchronization. I will present ongoing research […]
CeSCuP Seminar: The Psychology of phishing (tuesday 18/12/18)
The Psychology of Phishing By Emmanuel Nicaise (MD) Abstract: You just received an email with the subject: “Password check required immediately”. You’re surprised, curious, maybe anxious even. You open the email and see that your ULB account has been compromised and you need to change it immediately for security reason. You click on the link http://password.ulb.oc.be/reset, […]
Presenting, it’s a skill!
Presenting, it’s a skill! During this presentation I will provide some tips and tricks on how to present well. Some skills were taught to me during a class in university, some were skills I developed over time. Not only will there be some time devoted to the practical aspects (e.g., how to make good slides), […]
Joint CeSCuP-STRIGES-MSH Seminar – Annique Smeding
Exemples et réflexions sur les attitudes et les stéréotypes de genre dans une perspective de cognition sociale située Sur la base d’études récentes ou en cours ciblant spécifiquement les stéréotypes de genre, ce séminaire visera plus globalement à présenter la pertinence d’une inscription de l’étude des stéréotypes et des attitudes dans une perspective de […]
Departmental Seminar – Cristina Aelenei & Robin Wollast
A l’occasion du dernier séminaire de l’année, nous accueillons exceptionnellement deux présentations pour un séminaire de clôture centré sur le parcours académique: *** TALK 1 (12:30 à 13h15): Inégalités de genre dans les choix académiques: enjeux identitaires et de compétence Cristina Aelenei1 La meilleure réussite scolaire des filles est attestée à l’heure actuelle par la quasi-totalité des […]
Departmental Seminar – Sandy Schumann
Radical News? Muslim Immigrants’ Television Use and Support for Terrorism By Sandy Schumann (in coll. with Danny Osbourne, Benjamin Fell, & Miles Hewstone) Public opinion polls of Muslim immigrants in the West show that the overwhelming majority rejects terrorism. We focus on the small proportion that endorses terrorist action; they may facilitate the […]
