The School of Psychology at Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington focuses on understanding human nature and behavior, addressing some of science's most challenging questions. Recognized as New Zealand's top school for research quality and output, students are taught by academic staff at the forefront of their fields.
UW Psychology generates ground-breaking insights into the mind, brain, and behavior through our mission to: Promote social equity, Optimize human potential by increasing one's resilience and Understand the mind through behavior and brain science.
The Institute of Psychology was created in 1920 and is the birthplace of French psychology. It was the first institution to train psychologists at the university level. The Institute has 4,000 students studying psychology from the undergraduate to the post-graduate level. It is one of the only training and research centers in France to offer a broad range of courses in the other subdisciplines that lead to the many careers in psychology. In addition, the Institute of Psychology sets itself apart through its experimental, clinical and applied research on societal issues and in the fields of health and education.
Designed for individuals and teams, this Harvard Online course taught by preeminent Harvard Professor Mahzarin Banaji teaches the science of implicit bias and strategies to counter the impact of bias in the workplace.