ANVUR Accreditation: Fully Satisfactory Rating for the University of Padua
The University receives the highest rating under the AVA 3 model. The Department of General Psychology, the PhD Programme in Psychological Sciences and the Bachelor's Degree Programme in Techniques and Methods in Psychological Science also receive fully satisfactory ratings
Additional Pre-enrolment Window for Master and Advanced Training Courses – A.Y. 2026/27
The additional pre-enrolment window closes on Monday, 23 November, at 12:30 p.m.
Marta Ghisi, Vice-Rector for the Wellbeing of the Academic Community
Full Professor at the Department of General Psychology and Head of the Hospital Psychology Unit, she will also retain responsibility for master’s programmes, advanced training courses, lifelong learning and micro-credentials
Benessere in Natura
Wellbeing practices promoted by the Resilience Hub, the social innovation lab coordinated by Etifor, TESAF and DPG
Carlo Umiltà: A Legacy That Continues
Saturday, 20 June, from 9:30 a.m., in the Sala dell’Archivio Antico, Palazzo del Bo, Padua
DEPARTMENT OF GENERAL PSYCHOLOGY
NEWS AND EVENTS
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Upcoming IUFRO International Conference
Join us for the IUFRO International Conference Forests in Transition: Integrating Policy,
Innovation, and Inclusion for Resilient Landscapes, taking place on 09-11 February 2027 in Padua, Italy. Hosted at the University of Padua, the event is organized by the Department of Land,Environment, Agricultu
Research highlights
How play influences attention and motor skills in children
Playing can make children more responsive to external stimuli, but can also temporarily reduce their efficiency in activities that require a high level of cognitive control. This is what emerges from two studies by the Department of General Psychology at the University of Padua, published in the sci
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RESONATE Atlas: an interactive atlas of nature-based interventions for health and well-being
RESONATE Atlas is an interactive resource that brings together nature-based interventions implemented around the world and allows users to explore the scientific evidence concerning their impact on human health and well-being. An interactive resource that connects scientific research with practices
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Understanding the body's signals: new research perspectives
Theoretical research by the University of Padua and Aarhus University highlights the role of the interpretation of bodily sensations in the regulation of emotions and in psychological health.A racing heartbeat can be perceived either as a response to enthusiasm or as a sign of danger. What makes the
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A psychological law challenged by… a pea plant!
It takes longer to click on a tiny button in the corner of a screen than on a larger one in the center. This is not just an impression: it is described by Fitts’ law, one of the cornerstones of motor control psychology. Formulated by Paul Fitts in 1954, the law states that the time needed to reach a
