UoG welcomes psychology students from the University of Amsterdam
Published: 10 January 2019
From 24 October until 29 October Glasgow hosted Psychology students from the University of Amsterdam
Students from the University of Amsterdam were guests of the School of Psychology in October. The aim of the visit was to establish professional connections and exchange ideas regarding the importance of open scientific practices and their implementation in academic curriculums.
During the course of five days the students participated in talks and lab demonstrations on topics ranging from social robotics to neuroimaging techniques. Both parties exchanged knowledge, discussed ongoing research in their respective scientific fields and set the stage for potential collaborations. Fostering international relationships between staff and students is a principle both institutions support and this visit was an active demonstration of its application in practice. The visit exceeded all expectations and hopefully will encourage other institutions to engage in such initiatives. University of Amsterdam students appreciated the insight into the organisation and work ethos of another department that shares similar values with their own.
In addition to the academic/professional aspect of the visit, students also experienced the beauty of Scotland with visits to the main cultural attractions of Glasgow, along with trips to Edinburgh and Loch Lomond. This is the first time students from the University of Amsterdam participated in such a visit and due to its undoubtable success, it is now under discussion to establish student exchange visits as an annual event. The students and staff at the Department of Psychology of the University of Amsterdam are looking forward to this initiative being extended to a residential visit from the students of the Psychological Methods MSc in Glasgow.
Following the visit Lampros Bisdounis, who led the Dutch delegation, thanked the School of Psychology at Glasgow, and especially Prof. Niamh Stack, for their warm welcome as well as the inspiring talks.
First published: 10 January 2019