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Welcome to IAPS!
IAPS is an International association gathering all those disciplines which share a fundamental interest in environment and behaviour studies: environmental psychology, geography, architecture, urban design, sociology, social psychology, interior design, planning…
Bulletin 37
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What does IAPS do?
IAPS aims to promote dialogue, research, collaboration, dissemination in the field of environment and behaviour studies; as such it coordinates and encourages a number of activities, such as:
IAPS Congress, every 2 years. This is the main event (up to 450 participants) hosted by one of the IAPS members, revolving around a theme of crucial importance to human development and the environment. Several activities are part of the Congress, such as Network Meetings, Young Researchers’ Workshop, Photographic Exhibition . For details of the upcoming 22nd IAPS conference ‘Human Experience in the Natural and Built Environment: implications for research, policy and practice, University of Strathclyde, Glasgow, June 24-29, 2012, please click the banner.
For information about organising a future conference please click here IAPS CONFERENCE GUIDELINES_revisedFeb2011
An illustrated summary of the Leipzig 2010 conference can be found here iaps2010-sum_up_leipzig_2010_final and the photographic exhibition entries are here 2010-photo-exhibition
Thematic Networks, foster and encourage innovative work on specific areas. The Networks carry out independent work which is featured through the IAPS website and Bullettin, as well as publications, websites etc. Each Network meets regularly at each Congtess and in between.
IAPS Bulletin – A very informative and rich selection of articles, events, reviews and crucial information. Three issues a Year (there will be exciting changes soon, so keep checking) which members receive in paper and can also download from the Member’s page.
Young Researchers’ Network – A resource for all those wishing to study in the field of Environment-Behaviour studies, get feedback, meet experienced researchers and practitioners. Also, an opportunitiy to take part to the Young Researchers’ Woprkshop, a competitive event linked to the Congress where the best and most promising work will received a peer-reviewed award.
Bibliography – An up to date resource referencing all the most innovative work published in the field, constantly updated and available to members. You can find past Bibliographies in the Bulletin and Publications page.
Digital Library – an up to date resource featuring all abstracts from the past Congresses. This gets updated regularly, is very rich and unique.
Links and Jobs – A list of online resources which could be of interest to IAPS members, featuring theoretical and practical work in the field. this includes also links to Schools and Institutions which are simpathetic to IAPS’ interests. We are also starting to compile a list of sites which advertise jobs in the field, but we need everybody’s help for this, so please send us links and ideas.
Donations to IAPS
| IAPS is a charity and operates on a voluntary basis to produce the Bulletin, conferences and information to our members. If you would like to make a welcome donation to the running of IAPS, or would like more information, please contact Edward Edgerton. |  |