In 1995, Social Psychologists from Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand voted to form the Society of Australasian Social Psychologists (SASP). The Society was formed from an informal network of social psychologists in the two countries, who had been meeting at an annual conference since 1972.
One aim of SASP is to facilitate contact between social psychologists around the world. Another is to support undergraduate and postgraduate education in social psychology in Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand. This is achieved through events such as conferences and summer schools, sharing information online, and scholarships and awards.
The current President of SASP is Tom Denson from The University of NSW. The incoming President is Michelle Ryan from Australian National University.
The Secretary is Liz Summerell from Adelaide University. The Treasurer is Brianne Hastie from Murdoch University. The SASP Post-graduate Representative is Eden Clarke from The University of Auckland.
The Communication Officer is Sarah Ratcliffe from The University of Sydney.
Members of SASP are provided discounted conference registration, access to Summer Schools and other events, eligibility for SASP awards, and resources to connect you with your professional peers.
The Society has an email list which circulates information about events, new positions, and other matters of interest. The email list is open to non-members and members.
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