CeSCuP seminar – The attack of September 11, 2001: Flashbulb memories, collective memory and bearing witness (Tuesday 26/03/19, 12:30pm)
The attack of September 11, 2001: Flashbulb memories, collective memory and bearing witness Pr. William Hirst (The New School, Department of Psychology, New York) Abstract: Even after substantial delays, people can remember both the details of the event of the attack of September 11, but also where they were when they learned about an event. Building […]
CeSCuP Seminar: A psychological approach to social recognition: The role of respect and self-respect for individuals and society (Tuesday 12/03/19)
A psychological approach to social recognition: The role of respect and self-respect for individuals and society Dr. Daniela Renger (Social and Political Psychology, Kiel University, Germany) Inspired by recognition theory of social philosopher Axel Honneth (1995), my research revolves around the empirical investigation of equality-based respect and its internalization as self-respect. Together with colleagues […]
International Francqui professorship final symposium: The Social Psychology of Inequalities
On Friday 5th of April 2019, as part of the Francqui international professorship attributed to Prof. Jolanda Jetten, will organize a symposium on the social psychology of inequalities. Four outstanding international scholars have been invited to talk about this topic. The symposium will take place in the Rubens room of the beautiful Palais des Académies/Paleis […]
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), […]
