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BPS accreditation for CITY College
a great achievement for our Psychology Department We are pleased to announce that the Psychology Department at CITY College has become the first in Greece and in the region to be granted the prestigious accreditation of the British Psychological Society (BPS) for the undergraduate (BSc in Psychology) programmes it offers. The award was made following a panel visit of BPS representatives to our main campus in Thessaloniki the previous month. The British Psychological Society (BPS) is the representative body for psychology and psychologists in the UK and promotes excellence and ethical professional practice and education. Accreditation is the means by which the Society reaches a view on whether psychology courses are suitable to support students’ achievement of learning outcomes, and are supported by an appropriate resource base. The Society approved for the first time last year an International accreditation scheme for programmes offered abroad. Our Bachelor programme and the provision offered to students met the rigorous criteria set by BPS. The BPS accreditation is a definite hallmark of quality for psychology. It is of immense importance of the recognition of our graduates’ professional rights and indicates that the programmes support quality learning, are well-resourced, and cover in depth the curriculum endorsed by the Society. The BPS accreditation team commended the Psychology Department for their student-centered approach, their engagement with the community, their interactive teaching in class, the feedback provided to students, the robust tutoring system, their proactive approach to employability, and for acting as a regional hub for dissemination of best Teaching & Learning practice. Dr Ana Vivas, Head of the Psychology Department commented on this success: "I am delighted the BPS has recognised our continuous efforts and work in educating ethical and very well prepared psychologists! The BPS is a reference point for Psychology in the UK, and has very high standards, and so this accreditation is a huge achievement for our department, and CITY College. As usual this is the result of a remarkable team effort, and the dedication and commitment of many people at CITY College. Well done to all!"
11/05/2015
'Psychology for All' open seminar series
May 2015 The following events are going to take place in Greek. FREE ENTRANCE Online Participation Form Watch the seminar live Information / Registrations: T: 2310 224 421 E: stververidou@citycollege.sheffield.eu
22/04/2015
'Psychology for All' open seminar series (22 April 2015)
The following event is going to take place in Greek. FREE ENTRANCE Online Participation Form Watch the seminar live Information / Registrations: T: 2310 224 421 E: stververidou@citycollege.sheffield.eu
08/04/2015
Dr Lazuras Presents his Research on Bullying at Pinewood International School
Conducting Research with Societal Impact Accepting the invitation of School Advisors and the Observatory for School Violence and Bullying of Central Macedonia, Dr Lambros Lazuras, Lecturer in the Psychology Department, presented his research on bullying and cyberbullying in elementary and high school students of Pinewood, The American International School of Thessaloniki on Thursday 2.4.2015. Dr Lazuras talked about the similarities and differences between face-to-face bullying and cyberbullying, addressed the psychological consequences of cyberbullying victimization, and provided parents, teachers, and students with evidence-based recommendations and guidelines for the effective prevention of cyberbullying incidents. Dr Lazuras is a social psychologist interested in the drivers of risk and deviant behaviours, including cyberbullying among young people and adults. He has co-authored a book about cyberbullying in Greek, and published several articles about adolescent cyberbullying in international scientific journals.
03/04/2015
New Masters programmes in Neuropsychology
The Psychology Department of the University of Sheffield International Faculty, CITY College, is happy to announce the launch of two new postgraduate programmes in its portfolio, responding to the strong demand for studies in Neuropsychology: the MA in Clinical Neuropsychology and the MSc in Cognitive Neuropsychology The MA in Clinical Neuropsychology focuses on the understanding behavioural and cognitive deficits that follow damage to the brain in clinical populations such as neurological patients (e.g., stroke and epilepsy), people with neurodegenerative and psychiatric disorders, and children with neurodevelopmental conditions. This course equips students with all the skills and knowledge required to pursue a career in Clinical Neuropsychology. Clinical neuropsychologists use tools of neuropsychological assessment to map the cognitive profile of patients and children with brain injury and develop rehabilitation programmes and interventions to improve the cognitive function and quality of life of these patients. The Msc in Cognitive Neuropsychology is a research-oriented degree that provides strong research skills in Neuropsychology allowing students to further pursue a PhD in Neuropsychology and Neuroscience. The programme focuses on understanding brain-behaviour relations in neurological patients (e.g., stroke and epilepsy), people with neurodegenerative and psychiatric disorders, and children with neurodevelopmental conditions. The programme also includes practical knowledge in neuropsychological assessment and rehabilitation. The programme is completed with the submission of a dissertation on Neurospychology/Neuroscience, which equips students with advanced research skills in designing and implementing independent research in this fast-developing field. Students of both Master programmes will be trained to use state-of-art equipment to train brain activity and measure psychophysiological responses in our brand new Neurofeedback Laboratory - recently added to our premises -, as well as practical training on Neuropsychological Assessment. Both programmes are open to candidates with a degree in psychology as well as graduates and professionals from health-related disciplines. The programmes will be taught in English and will be offered both in full-time and part-time mode, starting the academic year 2015-16. Classes will be taking place on weekdays during afternoon hours. Interested candidates may contact the Psychology Department or our Admissions team at admissions@citycollege.sheffield.eu.
01/04/2015
Dr Ypsilanti talks about 'The Socio-emotional Development of Preschoolers' at the Psychology for all series
The ‘Psychology for all series’ hosted Dr Antonia Ypsilanti, Lecturer at our Psychology Department, who delivered an interesting talk on 'Socio-emotional Development of Preschoolers' on Wednesday 18 March 2015 at our main campus in Thessaloniki. With many parents of small children attending, Dr Ypsilanti discussed the different factors that influence preschoolers’ social and emotional development such as their temperament, the type of parenting experienced by the children as well as the attachment. “Research reveals that the child’s secure attachment and bonding to its mother has a positive impact on the child’s social and emotional development’ note Dr Ypsilanti. During her presentation Dr Ypsilanti identified the positive and negative practices of parenting with respect to their children’s’ social and emotional adaptation. The event was well-attended and created an opportunity for the audience to discuss with the speaker issues they are facing with their preschoolers. Watch Dr Ypsilanti’s presentation: Watch previous ‘Psychology for all’ events’
26/03/2015
'Psychology for All' open seminar series (1 April 2015)
The following event is going to take place in Greek. FREE ENTRANCE Online Participation Form Watch the seminar live Information / Registrations: T: 2310 224 421 E: stververidou@citycollege.sheffield.eu
25/03/2015
'Psychology for All' open seminar series (April 2015)
The following events are going to take place in Greek. FREE ENTRANCE Online Participation Form Watch the seminar live Information / Registrations: T: 2310 224 421 E: stververidou@citycollege.sheffield.eu
23/03/2015
Dr Kalyva talks about Behavioural Problems at the Psychology for all series
Dr Frosso Kalyva, Senior Lecturer at our Psychology Department made a very interesting presentation entitled 'Behavioural problems and ways to address them' in the frame of the ‘Psychology for all’ series. The event took place on Wednesday, 4 March 2015 at our main campus in Thessaloniki and was well-attended. Dr Kalyva discussed the increase of stress during childhood and adolescence that may lead to behavioural problems, together with parenting techniques and personality characteristics. In her presentation Dr Kalyva suggested ways in which behavioural problems can be addressed in the family and also at school where young people spend most of their day. Dr Kalyva also referred to victimisation as one of the main behavioural problems in today’s world. The presentation was highly interactive and engaging. The audience found Dr Kalyva’s presentation particularly enlightening and helpful.
13/03/2015
Talk on ‘Effective methods to Quit Smoking’ by Dr Lazuras
Dr Lambros Lazuras, Lecturer at our Psychology Department and Researcher at SEERC delivered another interesting presentation on quitting smoking, this time in the frame of the ‘Psychology for all’ series. The event took place at our main campus in Thessaloniki, 18 February 2015. In his presentation entitled ‘Quit smoking and start running… Effective ways to quit smoking’ Dr Lazuras discussed what smoking is, why it is harmful and why people continue to smoke. He also presented a series of options for those wishing to quit and ways they could prepare to make the process easier. The lecture also touched upon the question whether smoking is a matter of the mind, a question that generated interesting discussion among the speaker and the audience. Dr Lazuras’ talk was particularly enlightening and informative and took place with great success. Watch Dr Lazuras’ presentation: Watch previous ‘Psychology for all’ events’
05/03/2015
'Psychology for All' open seminar series (March 2015)
March 2015 FREE ENTRANCE Online Participation Form Information / Registrations: T: 2310 224 421 E: stververidou@city.academic.gr
26/02/2015
‘Psychology for all’ talk on Loss and Grief
Mr. Miltiadis Stabliakas, Psychologist, dealt with ‘Loss and Grief’ in his talk that took place in the frame of ‘Psychology for all’ series 28 January 2015 at our main campus in Thessaloniki. In his insightful presentation Mr. Stabliakas discussed the importance of loss, the stages of grief and the point where grievers overcome their loss and trauma. The speaker attempted to answer the questions that torture people experiencing loss and to identify the point when grief becomes dysfunctional. Mr. Stabliakas held a very interesting discussion with the audience that was particularly interested in the topic of the presentation.
09/02/2015
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