Following the ongoing commitment of the EASP to diversity and inclusion and the ambassadorship project aimed at supporting underrepresented regions, the EASP Summer School was organised in Košice, Slovakia. This event marks the first time such a prestigious gathering has been hosted in the region, reflecting the dedication to fostering academic collaboration and cultural exchange.

It was organised by the Institute of Social Sciences of the Centre of Social and Psychological Sciences of the Slovak Academy of Sciences and the Department of Psychology at the Faculty of Arts of Pavol Jozef Šafárik University in Košice, in cooperation with the University of Groningen in the Netherlands, brought together 60 doctoral students from these countries worldwide.

This endeavour began as an initial effort led by Jana Papcunová as the local organiser and Yasin Koc as the academic content coordinator. Recognizing the scale of the task, we later welcomed Bibiána Kováčová Holevová to our organising team, making this a true collaboration of efforts. The project, which fostered not only professional growth but also enduring friendships, was set in motion in September 2024 following the EASP General Meeting in Krakow, facilitated by the Meetings Officer, Claudia Manzi. Her support helped transform this ambitious idea into a meaningful and successful event, reinforcing the community spirit that lies at the heart of EASP.

You can read all about the Summer School by downloading the attachment below.