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Seeking Editors and Submissions for Positive Work and Organizations: Research and Practice
Positive Work and Organizations: Research and Practice (PWORP) is the bi-annual newsletter of the Work and Organizations Division of IPPA. […]
Call for Submissions: Clinical Applications of Positive Psychology
The Positive Clinical Psychology Division of the International Positive Psychology Association is seeking submissions for its peer-reviewed newsletter publication, […]
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Seeking Editors and Submissions for Positive Work and Organizations: Research and Practice
Positive Work and Organizations: Research and Practice (PWORP) is the bi-annual newsletter of the Work and Organizations Division of IPPA. There are a number of […]
Call for Submissions: Clinical Applications of Positive Psychology
The Positive Clinical Psychology Division of the International Positive Psychology Association is seeking submissions for its peer-reviewed newsletter publication, Clinical Applications of Positive Psychology: […]
IPPAEd Presents a Webinar on International Perspectives on Positive Education
International Perspectives on Positive Education
A webinar presented by IPPA’s Positive Education Division
October 19, 2017* at 7:30 PM EDT
This is a conversation-based webinar based on the panel […]
IPPA Celebrates 10 Years
by James Pawelski, Ph.D. , Executive Director (Volunteer)
Ten years ago, a small group of volunteers with a shared interest in positive psychology set out […]
Positive Psychology Leader Series Fall Lineup 2017
IPPA members can now register for three exciting webinars in the Positive Psychology Leader Series being offered in Fall 2017.
The first will welcome Ryan […]
SIPPA Leadership Team Reports on the Fifth World Congress
The Fifth World Congress was a huge success and was an excellent opportunity for researchers, scholars, and students to learn about new developments in the […]
Recap: Positive Health & Wellness Division Sessions at the Fifth World Congress on Positive Psychology
At the Fifth World Congress on Positive Psychology, the Positive Health & Wellness Division (PH&W) sponsored three major events full of robust research findings […]
IPPA Announces 2017 Award Winners
International Positive Psychology Association Announces 2017 Award Winners
The International Positive Psychology Association (IPPA) welcomed six new Fellows, and honored eight additional members at its […]
Ryan Niemiec, Psy.D. to join Positive Psychology Leader Series
IPPA’s Positive Psychology Leader Series will welcome Dr. Ryan Niemiec on Tuesday, August 29th from 12:00 noon – 1:30 EDT
In this extended webinar, Dr. Niemiec […]
Positive Clinical Intervention Challenge Finalists Announced
The Positive Clinical Psychology Division has concluded the first round of its inaugural intervention design challenge and has identified five finalists who will present […]
Work and Organizations Division at the 5th World Congress
The Work and Organizations Division has multiple opportunities for you to connect with colleagues and learn about the latest research and evidence-based applications of […]
Seeking Editorial Board Members for New Health and Wellness Division Publication
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Apply for SIPPA Membership and Recruitment Co-Chair Positions
We at SIPPA are looking for two students to join our supportive and motivated executive team. Our association is truly international, so you may be located […]
SAS Positive Emotions Post-Conference Report
The Society for Affective Science (SAS) held its annual conference on April 27- 29, 2017 in Boston, MA. At this meeting, IPPA proudly supported […]
Third Issue of Positive Work and Organizations: Research and Practice Published
IPPA’s Work and Organizations Division has released the third issue of their newsletter, Positive Work and Organizations: Research and Practice.
In this issue, readers can […]
SPSP Happiness and Well-Being Post-Conference Report
The Society of Personality and Social Psychology (SPSP) held its annual convention on January 19-21, 2017 in San Antonio, TX. This is the premier […]
Robert Emmons Leader Series Webinar Posted
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Positive Psychology Leader Series Welcomes Dr. Robert Emmons
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Positive Psychology Leader Series Welcomes George Vaillant
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Affiliate Membership Agreement: The Greater Good Science Center
Conferences around the world
4th Canadian Conference On Positive Psychology
The 4th Canadian Conference on Positive Psychology, organized by the Canadian Positive Psychology Association, will be held on May 23-25, 2018 in Toronto, Canada. The conference is […]
PESA Victoria State Conference on Positive Education
The Positive Education Schools Association (PESA)’s Victoria State Chapter will hold a conference at Camberwell Girls Grammar School on Positive Education on November 17, 2017.
This […]
Gratitude & Well-Being at Work Conference
The Greater Good Science Center at the University of California, Berkeley will hold a one day conference on Gratitude and Well-being at Work on […]
9th European Conference on Positive Psychology
The European Network for Positive Psychology (ENPP) will hold their 9th conference in Budapest, Hungary from June 27-30, 2018. The European Conference on Positive […]
4th Educating for Resilience Conference
The Canadian Positive Psychology Association will hold the 4th Educating for Resilience Conference on November 10, 2017, in Toronto, ON Canada. This conference is for […]
First African Positive Psychology Conference
The First African Positive Psychology Conference (APPC) is presented by North-West University and the University of Johannesburg. It will take place in Potchesfstroom, South Africa, from […]
7th International Conference on Gross National Happiness
The 7th International Conference on Gross National Happiness (GNH) will be held in Thimphu, Bhutan from November 7 – 9, 2017. The conference is […]
Positive Psychology Conferences in 2018
Many positive psychology associations will be holding conferences in 2018. You can now save the date for the following events:
First African Positive Psychology Conference […]
International Conference on Well-being in Education Systems
The Department of Education and Learning at the University of Applied Sciences and Arts of Southern Switzerland (SUPSI) will hold an International Conference on Well-being […]
Positive Education Summit to be Organized by David L. Cooperrider Center For Appreciative Inquiry
The David L. Cooperrider Center for Appreciative Inquiry at Champlain College’s Stiller School of Business recently received a $1 million gift to be used for organizing […]
Other News
Applying the Science of Gratitude in Education
A workshop hosted by the Greater Good Science Center on “Applying the Science of Gratitude in Education” will take place in Seattle, WA on […]
Call for Papers: Latin American Journal of Positive Psychology
The Latin American Journal of Positive Psychology (Revista Latinoamericana de Psicología Positiva) has an open call for papers for their next issue. Researchers are […]
UNESCO Chair on Education for Global Peace Sustainability
A proposal for a UNESCO Chair on Education for Global Peace Sustainability was recently accepted, which will integrate peace education and positive psychology. The Chair […]
Job Opportunity: Assistant Psychology Professor, Wake Forest University
Wake Forest University is accepting applications for the tenure-track position of Assistant Professor of Psychology that will focus on a research program on the “science of well-being […]
Positive Youth Development in Venezuela
A new initiative has launched in Venezuela to support the positive development of adolescents. The website, Desarrollo Positivo Adolescente Venezuela, is a collaboration between Universidad Metropolitana […]
CQUniversity Launches Graduate Certificate in Positive Psychology
Central Queensland University (CQUniversity) in Australia has launched a new distance education Graduate Certificate in Positive Psychology.
This is a four-course program that can be taken […]
Post-doctoral Fellowship at North-West University
A post-doctoral fellowship is available with the positive psychology team of the Africa Unit for Transdisciplinary Health Research (AUTHeR) of the North-West University, Potchefstroom […]
Polish Positive Psychology Association Book Awards
The Polish Positive Psychology Association has announced two award winners in publishing on the topic of positive psychology in 2017.
In the scientific book category, the […]
Submission Reminder: Middle East Journal of Positive Psychology
The Middle East Journal of Positive Psychology has an open call for abstracts for 2017. Manuscripts in both English and Arabic are invited for […]
Scientific Association of Positive Psychology (SAPP) registers in Iran
The Scientific Association of Positive Psychology (SAPP) for the academic study of positive psychology recently registered at Arak University in Iran.
Dr. Saeed Mousavipour, Alireza […]
Penn Launches Foundations of Positive Psychology Online Course Specialization
The University of Pennsylvania has launched a series of massive open online courses (MOOCs) on Coursera.org. These courses can be taken individually or all together […]
2017 World Happiness Report
Coinciding with the United Nations’ International Day of Happiness (March 20, 2017), the Sustainable Development Solutions Network has published the 2017 World Happiness Report. […]
The State of Positive Education Report Published
The World Education Summit and the International Positive Education Network (IPEN) have published a report on the State of Positive Education. The report examines […]
Bucks New University Launching MSc Mental Health and Well-Being in Education
Starting in September 2017, Bucks New University will be launching a Master of Science program in Mental Health and Well-being in Education. This is a […]
Journal of Well-being Assessment Accepting Submissions
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Online Course on Positive Psychology from Metropolitan University
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