Hi all! We are the Lecture Committee of 2024/2025!

This year we will present a series of four lectures, each designed to explore thought-provoking topics that you may have not encountered before. From mind-bending psychological phenomena to cutting-edge research, these lectures will explore it all! Join us for a journey into the mind’s hidden corners – who knows what we'll discover along the way?

Now let us introduce ourselves! First up, we have our Chair, Tisya! While this is the first time they’ve been the chair of a committee, Tisya fulfils the role while also having fun with the members. They are the captain of our crew and absolutely slaying it. They’re always stress-baking (which is a lot) but that means more treats for the committee! If they were to give a lecture idea, it would be on ‘third spaces’ and how they affect the development and wellbeing of children.

Next we have Fae, our Secretary! Her mind is always racing at the speed of light to effortlessly upkeep the core essentials of the committee. Despite being a first year, she brings initiative and direction to the group. In her freetime, she loves getting lost in the celestial ocean of stars and diving into literature about her quirky, little fixations. Her idea for a lecture would be related to “Different Sleep Stages and Parasomnia”.

Our Treasurer is Annick, our little grandma of the group! She has a cabinet dedicated to tea, another to funky mugs and a basket full of knitting projects. She loves ‘study sessions’ (hanging out with a laptop open) or going to a café with friends. Her experience with organising has led to a wonderful budget, and free drinks for those that come to our lectures ;). Her idea for a lecture would be “the Importance of Animals in your Life”.

Next, is one of our Externals, Edith! She knocks at professors doors so they can please please please speak at our event and second guesses every word in the email. She very much likes a good board of cheese and an evening of quality time. If Annick gets to be grandma, she claims the mom position! Lately she is very into neuroscience and neuropsychology but has a crisis about her future every week. So ask her again tomorrow :). A lecture about how our daily habits (sleep, diet, stress) affects our mental health would make her very very happy.

Reneta completes our External Affair team and despite being a “dry texter”, she has taken on the responsibility of navigating the world of external affairs, reaching out to speakers and venues. She is managing! Reneta enjoys music, cats, yapping and is a big-time plant mom. Although she is passionate about neuroscience, if given a chance to present a topic she is definitely choosing “Why the Egyptians were right for worshipping cats”.

And last and certainly not least is Skylor, our promotion! He is the creative mind of our committee. He thinks visually and is able to quickly bring new ideas to the table and give them a canvas. Skylor is ambitious and likes to make people laugh, which may or may not work but he will keep trying. He is very interested in forensic psychology, especially in regards to the offender, so his idea for a lecture would be “Mental illness and violent offences”.

Throughout the year, the Lecture Committee organises different lectures with very interesting psychology-related topics. These lectures are held by an expert from his/her field. 

Email: lecturecommittee@vipsite.nl