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 main 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 committee
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 Digital Officer is Anna Klas from Deakin University. The Communication Officer is Sarah Ratcliffe from The University of Sydney.
SASP Membership
Membership can be completed online in four easy steps.
By becoming a SASP member, you will have access to
- Reduced rates to SASP conferences
- Opportunity to attend Summer Schools around the world including those hosted by EASP, AASP, and SPSP
- Eligibility for SASP travel awards and funding
- Access to social psychology networks and resources, including a range of opportunities to make connections with your professional peers
- Latest information on social psychology events, jobs, and news
- Eligibility for SASP achievement awards, including the Outstanding Career, Early Career, and Outstanding Postgraduate Research awards