Can AI write a psychology book?

This question captured my imagination for quite some time. As a psychologist deeply immersed in both the intricacies of the human mind and the rapid advancements of technology, I found myself standing at a crossroads of psychology and technology.

Cevdet Acarsoy • December 18, 2023

Connecting over pizza with fellow early-career researchers

Last November the annual VNOP-CAS Research Days took place. The emphasis of the event is on early-career researchers – the first day is only open to PhDs and postdocs – so it’s a perfect opportunity to connect and form lasting connections.

Iris Langereis • December 12, 2023

There is No Scientific News II. The hunt for the newest of the newest research threatens the accumulation of knowledge

The desperate hunt for the latest and newest scientific findings, by journalists as well as scientists, frustrates the accumulation of knowledge. Preprints and Google Scholar only make it worse. This is my second call for slow science…

Jos Brosschot • December 04, 2023

Political instability and student and staff mental health

Urgent action is needed to improve the mental health of international students and staff whose countries are hit by a large-scale crisis.

Sepideh Saadat • September 21, 2023

Money as motivation for lifestyle change

A large body of research, confirmed by painful personal experience, has established without a doubt: maintaining a healthy lifestyle is tough. Money is here to the rescue! This blog explains how you can reap the benefits of health-promoting financial incentives.

David de Buisonjé • September 14, 2023

Talking about the loss of a parent

Recent years have seen increased awareness of grief, especially around days such as Mother's Day and Father's Day. People who are bereaved seem to feel a need to share their stories and experiences. How can we start the conversation about the loss of a parent?

Carline van Heijningen • May 10, 2023

Some things are better in person: comparing online and in-person mindfulness meditation

Mindfulness meditation has received increasing research interest over the last 20 years. Thanks to mindfulness apps, stress relief is available to everyone, at our fingertips. But how does this experience compare to ‘old-school’ mindfulness meditation?

Jorre Vande Ryse • May 08, 2023

Change the world by meditating

“Modern problems require modern solutions”. In a rapidly changing world we face many challenges, from climate change to pandemics, famine, and wars. They all require us to invent, create, and think outside the box: a process referred to as divergent thinking.

Lilian Betscher • May 03, 2023

Who gets caught by the emotion?

Have you ever stepped in front of an audience and immediately spotted this person who didn’t seem happy with your talk? Or are you someone who is drawn to an encouraging face? What is it that makes people more likely to attend to different emotional expressions?

Julia Folz • May 01, 2023