Past European Semesters of Psychology
European Semester of Psychology in Hungary
The Contribution of Psychological Science to the Social Challenges of Our Time.
July – December 2025
The program featured a variety of hybrid activities, including lectures, seminars, webinars, and presentations by leading Hungarian researchers and practitioners.
The events also benefited from the active participation of EFPA directors, fostering an international exchange of knowledge and expertise.
Some of the highlights of the program included:
“Trauma-Informed Disaster and Crisis Intervention” – A conference by the Disaster, Trauma, and Crisis Psychology Section of MPT.
“How Can Psychology Support the Spread of Environmentally Conscious Behaviors?” – A workshop hosted by the Sustainability and Psychology Research Group.
“Role of Ethics in Modern Work Organizations” – A conference organised by the Organisational Psychology Section of MPT.
“Life and Achievements of Flóra Kozmutza” – Celebrating the legacy of a major expert in Hungarian psychology of special education.
European Semester of Psychology in Estonia
Psychology under construction: mental health services and research responding to societal challenges
July – December 2024
The focus of this European Semester were the challenges faced by psychology (as a profession as well as a research field) facing changing societal challenges.
The activities included hybrid lectures, seminars, webinars, and presentations by Estonian researchers and practitioners.
The topics included: work and organizational psychology (with a focus on the advent of digital work and AI); challenges posed to mental health services by the war in Ukraine.
About psychology in Estonia
Find here resources shared by the Estonian Union of Psychologists :
- Jüri Allik - Psychology in Estonia during the past 30 years
- Kairi Kreegipuu et al. – Psychology in the University of Tartu
- Jaan Aru – Natural and artificial intelligence lab
- René Mõttus – Personality trait differences among 250+ jobs
- Kelli Lehto – Mental health research in the Estonian Biobank
- Psychological research in Estonia.pdf
European Semester of Psychology in Albania
“Challenges of the Psychological Service, Examples of Successful Cases of a Good Application Practice”
January – June 2024
The theme of the European Semester aimed to highlight the challenges and difficulties encountered in a country in relation to the implementation and institutionalization of psychology. This decision came based on the history of the rise of the psychologist profession in Albania as a profession in recent years in an effort to provide a quality psychological service in: education, health, organizations, community and more.
Some specific activities, open to European associates, were been planned.
More information on the website of the European Semester of Psychology in Albania: https://esp2024albania.com/
European Semester of Psychology in Italy
“Psychological science and profession for increasing health in society”
July – December 2023
The theme of our European Semester emphasizes the role of our discipline in providing scientific grounding for the interventions aimed at enhancing physical and mental health in all the fields of professional psychology: education, training, social groups and community, work and organizations, forensic and clinical settings.
In the 2nd European Semester, we are glad to share presentations of Italian advances in academic research and professional practice with our European colleagues and to receive their feedback and new inputs.
European Semester of Psychology in Serbia
January – June 2023
In the year of the celebration of the 70th anniversary of the founding of Serbian Psychological Society (SPS), the Society had a great pleasure to organise the European Semester of Psychology in the first half of 2023 (January-June 2023).
The European Semester of Psychology, named New Horizons of Psychology as science and practice represented challenges for psychologists in the context of political crises, climate change, (post)pandemic and digital world which requires a new understanding of psychological phenomena as well as the innovative approaches for practice and changes of legislative for practitioners.
More information on the website of the European Semester of Psychology in Serbia: http://esp2023serbia.com/
European Semester of Psychology in Lithuania
July - December 2022
The Lithuanian Psychological Association (LPA) is the biggest psychologists association in Lithuania, consisting of more than 800 individual members, including psychologists working in state institutions, in private practice or academic field.
The meetings and conference during the semester were:
- EFPA Executive Council Meeting (15-17/11/22)
- EFPA Presidents Council Meeting (17-18/11/22)
- International conference of War and Trauma (17/11/22)
- Collaboration conference Technologies in the provision of psychological assistance (22/11/22)
European Semester of Psychology in Ukraine
Ukraine Psychology. The new age: The power of unity
July - December 2019
From July to December 2019 Ukraine hosted the European Psychological Semester and organised 20 different events with 1.500 participants.
Most psychologists for the first time learned about EFPA and EuroPsy. Many have also gained understanding of the National Psychology Association (NPA), which is already developing several international projects and has initiatives in the legislative field and postgraduate training of psychologists.
European Semester of Psychology in Cyprus
Psychology Bridging the Gap
July - December 2018
The theme of the European Semester highlighted the central role that psychology can and should have in addressing key societal issues.
Therefore, the planned activities were mainly around building on existing and forming new collaborations with community actors, as well as with European colleagues, and showcasing what psychology has to offer.
In addition to the EFPA events, CYPSA planned an array of events during the Semester. Notable events were the seminar on psychology and inclusion in the school system on 5/10/18 with the contribution of members of the SC of Psychology and Health, and a conference titled “Psychology and Health: Best Practices in Practice” held on 20-21/11/18 with contributions for members of the SC on Psychology and Health, but also local experts on health from the field of psychology and other professions
The meetings and conference during the semester were:
- EFPA Executive Council Meeting (15-17/11/22)
- EFPA Presidents Council Meeting (17-18/11/22)
- International conference of War and Trauma (17/11/22)
- Collaboration conference Technologies in the provision of psychological assistance (22/11/22)
European Semester of Psychology in UK
Psychology Moving Humanity Forward
January - June 2018
The BPS was honoured to host European colleagues in the UK, working together to share psychological science and professional practice across EFPA.
European Semester of Psychology in Czech Republic
January - June 2017
The Czech Republic participated in ESP as part of this broader European initiative, focusing on presenting its professional structures, academic contributions, and applied psychological services. The programme highlighted:
- the historical development of Czech psychology and its European links,
- current achievements in research and practice,
- cooperation between academic, clinical, and professional institutions,
- and the organisation of events aimed at both experts and the public.
Key Themes and Contributions
Within the ESP framework, the Czech contribution emphasised:
- the integration of psychology into health care, education, and social services,
- the role of professional organisations in supporting psychologists,
- and the importance of international collaboration and knowledge sharing.
The initiative also supported activities such as conferences, workshops, and meetings of EFPA bodies, fostering networking and visibility of Czech psychology at the European level.
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