Every second year, SASP organises a Summer School for postgraduate students who are members of SASP. It is a fantastic opportunity for postgraduate students from Australasia and overseas to further their knowledge and experience in social psychology and to establish strong networks with academics and postgraduate students in the area.
Aims of the SASP Summer School
1) establish a network of academics and post-graduate students in social psychology in Australia and New Zealand (and cognate organisations with a few places reserved for postgraduate members of the Asian Association of Social Psychology and the European Association of Social Psychology);
2) expand knowledge of social psychology theory and research through instruction and supervision from senior social psychologists drawn from Australia, New Zealand and the rest of the world; and
3) extend research and team working skills through the design of novel social psychological surveys and experiments with oversight from instructors. Additional SASP funds are available to support the completion of the research projects after the summer school (e.g., SASP Small Grant Scheme).
Sponsorship to attend a SASP Summer School
SASP financially supports selected postgraduate students to attend a variety of Summer Schools by assisting with associated fees, registration, and expenses. Applications have previously involved submitting an application form, one reference to the SASP committee, and being a SASP member.
Stay up to date about SASP summer schools and sponsorship opportunities by subscribing to the SASP mailing list.
Host a SASP Summer School
If you are interested in hosting a SASP Summer School, please reach out the to the SASP Executive team listed here.
The latest news about SASP affiliated Summer Schools
- Leuven Social Identity Summer School in August 2025
- SASP support for 2024 EASP Summer School attendance
- Congratulations to the small grant pitch winners of the 2023 SASP Summer School
- Our 2023 SASP Summer School has officially come to a close.
- We are now taking applications for the 2023 SASP Summer School.
Details of previous SASP Summer Schools
2023 SASP Summer School details can be found here.
2018 SASP Summer School details can be found here.
2017 SASP Summer School details can be found here.
| Date | Host Institution & Organiser | Location | Teachers |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | University of Melbourne | Melbourne, VIC | Khandis Blake, Joel Anderson, Michael Thai Nickola Overall, Lydia Woodyatt, Amanda Rotella, Beatrice Alba |
| 2018 | ANU, UQ, and University of Melbourne | Kioloa, NSW | Marc Wilson, Danny Osborne, Emina Subasic, Dominic Packer, Martha Augoustinos, Michael Platow |
| 2016 | University of Melbourne, Australian Catholic University, Deakin, La Trobe, Monash, Swinburne | Warrnambool, VIC | Tegan Cruwys, Alex Haslam, Brock Bastian, Simon Laham, Julie Fitness, and Gery Karantzas. |
| 2014 | UNSW, Tom Denson | Hideaway Retreat, Wentworth Falls, Blue Mountains, NSW | Emma Thomas, Andrew Livingstone, Blake McKimmie, Kip Williams, Jon Maner, Eddie Harmon-Jones, Cindy Harmon-Jones |
| 2012 | UQ, Jolanda Jetten | Stradbroke Island, QLD | Blake McKimmie, Tom Postmes, Kelly Fielding, Heather Smith, Tom Denson, Brian Lickel |
| 2010 | UQ, Jolanda Jetten | Stradbroke Island, QLD | Winnifred Louis, Stephen Wright, Aarti Iyer, Russell Spears, Eric Vanman, Tiffany Ito |
| 2008 | University of Melbourne & ANU | Kioloa, NSW | Ken Mavor, Jolanda Jetten, Jim Liu, ?, Michael Wenzel, Tyler Okimoto |
| 2006 | University of Melbourne & ANU, Michael Platow | Kioloa, NSW | Vance Locke, Lucy Johnston, Martha Augoustinos, Ann Weatherall, Michelle Ryan, Michael Schmidt |
| 2004 | La Trobe University, University of Melbourne & ANU, Julian Oldmeadow, Chris Tanti, Maree Daly | Kioloa, NSW | Craig McGarty, Colin Leach, Deb Terry, Julie Duck, Nick Haslam, Michael Halloran |