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
WIN Study Centre (Well-being Interventions in and with Nature)
Inauguration on 15 May at 3:00 p.m., Room 4T-CLA Via Venezia 16, Padua
DEPARTMENT OF GENERAL PSYCHOLOGY
NEWS AND EVENTS
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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
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Interventions to Reduce Loneliness and Social Isolation Among Caregivers of People with Cognitive Decline: A Systematic Review
How can we support people caring for someone with cognitive decline while reducing their risk of loneliness and social isolation?
Caring for a person with cognitive decline can require an intense and long-term commitment. Caregiving responsibilities may therefore reduce opportunities for social parti
