International Psychology Student Congress in Switzerland

Jan. 30th – Feb. 3rd 2023 in Zurich, Switzerland. Virtual Tickets also available.

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The First Winter Congress of the International Psychology Students Initiative is all about connecting and inspiring internationally! Professors from all around the world come together to share their research and knowledge about different topics in psychology from January 30th to February 3rd in Zurich, Switzerland. The FAPS and IPSI invite you to join the First Winter Congress on-site to discuss, connect and enjoy.

The beautiful city of zurich is a perfect place for an international student psychology congress.

At the University of Zurich...

Here you can interact with international and national students on-site! In addition to experiencing exciting lectures up close, a good lunch in the main building of the university and some coffee breaks, fun evening events are planned for all students who want to explore Zurich from not only the academic perspective!  

Example student attending the psychology congress online from home.

...or join online.

If you prefer to not attend the Congress in Zurich, join us online! You can watch and listen to experts, talking about their research and the newest findings and questions in psychology over Zoom. You can easily join individual talks from the comfort of your own home, interact with us and other participants through the chat and meet new peope in breakout rooms! 

Testimonials

"The contribution to the creation of international acquaintances, the stimulation of professional exchange and the bringing together of individuals across countries, which is intended by the Winter Congress, offers a point of reference for future connecting projects."

Andreas Maerker UZH Psychology Professor Ordinarius

Prof. Dr. Dr. Maercker

Professor Ordinarius at the University of Zurich

"It is really impressive that a group of curious and ambitious students would create an opportunity like this to learn, share knowledge, and support one another. I am honored to be a part of this international congress."

Psychology Professor Christopher J. Hopwood, Prof. Dr. at the University of Zurich

Prof. Dr. Hopwood

Professor at the University of Zurich

Who are we?

We are a group of students who are eager to share knowledge and inspire an international exchange in the name of psychology. The psychology association of the University of Zurich (FAPS) and the International Psychology Students Initiative (IPSI) have come together to organise the First Winter Congress in Zurich, Switzerland.

Organizers

First Winter Congress Organisation Committee

This congress is organised by a group of students determined to create the First International Psychology Congress organised completely by students that is not online only. All work is unpaid volunteer work with the goal to make our vision reality.

Psychology Association of the University of Zurich (FAPS)

The main objective of the FAPS is to support psychology students at the University of Zurich in various aspects of their studies and to promote social exchange among them. The FAPS thus pursues the idea of enabling psychology students to enjoy their studies more through its activities.

International Psychology Students Initiative (IPSI)

Our Mission is representing international psychology students in international fields, creating a network among international psychology students, providing them with academic and social opportunities and having a close relationship with the psychology communities of the countries involved.

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