The European Federation of Psychology Students’ Associations (EFPSA) was established in 1987, at the first International Congress of Psychology Students in Portugal. EFPSA represents a highly diverse network of psychology students working on a voluntary basis by and for psychology students of Europe. The Federation currently consists of 31 psychology Member Organisations and one Observer Organisation.
Currently EFPSA organises around eight events across Europe. Additionally, EFPSA also hosts several online resources and runs its own training service, a research programme, a fully-reviewed, open-access Journal, facilitates studying, working and travelling abroad and makes a positive impact on society through social impact campaigns. Altogether EFPSA has positioned itself to provide psychology students with unique and exciting opportunities for academic, professional and personal development. Stimulated by its mission, vision and values, EFPSA continues to expand its presence and visibility within student communities, refine its activities and develop an unrivalled portfolio of opportunities and membership for European psychology students.
At the heart of all EFPSA activities are four core goals:
– To serve psychology students
– To contribute to society
– To improve psychology
– To link professionals, academics and students
Mission
Our mission is to bring psychology students together on a European level to enrich their concept and application of psychology and encourage skill development in order to contribute to the improvement of the field; have a positive impact on society and its perception of psychology; support scientific and social interaction; and cultural exchange between psychology students, academics and professionals. How do we implement this? By consistently developing our services, events and the quality of interaction between European psychology students and their national, regional and local associations, we create an encouraging environment for psychology as a professional and scientific field in Europe.
Vision
Our vision is to have a psychologically aware society where the misconceptions that surround it are diminished in order to enhance general well-being; to provide services and events that accommodate the vast expanse of needs of psychology students to develop themselves professionally; and reach interconnectedness across all of Europe.
Values
Association
As an organisation, to be connected both internally and externally, within the EFPSA working community and with organisations who share a similar mission and values.
Clarity
To have an integral, coherent and consistent approach to all aspects of our operations.
Diversity
To accept the differences; to respect and welcome them as valuable assets.
Fortitude
To have courage in adversity and unforeseen circumstances.