Außenansicht des Hauptgebäudes der Universität Wien

Eingangshalle des Hauptgebäudes der Universität Wien

Arkadenhof der Universität Wien mit BesucherInnen

A Warm Welcome to the DGPs/ÖGP Congress 2024 in Vienna!

Dear colleagues and friends,

We are delighted to welcome you to the joint DGPs/ÖGP Congress 2024 in Vienna! We are excited to host this academic event and connect with you, our fellow psychological scientists. In 2024, the congress focuses on the important relationships between humans and their environment, including their social environment and the media.

Vienna has a rich history in academic psychology. Famous psychologists such as Sigmund Freud, Charlotte Bühler, Franz Brentano, and Marie Jahoda called it their home. The congress will take place in the beautiful building of the University of Vienna, located directly in the heart of the city. The traditional main building, built in the late 19th Century under the architect Heinrich Ferstel, provides a perfect backdrop for our event.

The congress proper will kick off on Monday, September 16th, 2024, but workshops will already start on Sunday, September 15th, 2024.

Below, you find the most important dates regarding submissions, registration, etc. For the sake of simplicity, we have kept the website largely in English to provide easy access to information for our foreign guests as well. Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions, but make sure you read the FAQs first!

See you in Vienna!

Yours sincerely,

The organizers of the conference

News

Onsite Registration

Besides registration at the conference venue, you also have the option to use the link below to register. Please note that only payments with credit/debit cards, as well as cash payments at the registration desk are allowed. If you register online and select "cash payment", please settle the outstanding amount at the registration desk before joining the conference.

REGISTER HERE

Severe Storm Warning for Austria - Your Contribution

Dear Colleagues,

The Austrian Railways (ÖBB) currently recommend to postpone non-urgent trips (https://www.oebb.at/de/neuigkeiten/unwetterwarnung). Because of expected heavy rainfall and storms in Austria, deviations and delays in train services are to be expected from Friday, September 13th to Sunday 15th. Details of which ÖBB train connections are affected will be updated on oebb.at & SCOTTY as soon as we have information.

It is also possible (if not likely) that the subway station "Schottentor", the closest to the venue, will also be closed over the weekend. You could take the subway to the station "Volkstheater" and then get on a tram to reach "Schottentor" above ground level. Please use this LINK to plan your route.

Please consider this information when planning your trip to the DGPs Congress/OeGP Conference. In case you cannot make it in time, we will do our best to accomodate your digital presentation.

All the best, stay safe, the DGPs-Congress/OeGP-Conference Organizing Team

Disclaimer: Event Photography

Please note that parts of the conference may be photographed. The images may be used to promote the DGPs 2024 on the website, on the conference's instragram account and in the DGPs Newsletter. The photos will be published on the DGPs-X, DGPs-Bluesky and DGPs facebook accounts. If you do not want photos to be taken of you, please approach the photographer to not photograph you.

Conference App: Whova Now Live!

You can now download the official conference app to see the live program, put together your own agenda, engage with others, and much more!

Get Whova Now

Desire for some Psy-seeing? - FULLY BOOKED

Join us for an exclusive Guided Tour exploring ‘Viennese Psychology and Red Vienna’ to get insights into the lives and works of Marie Jahoda, Viktor Frankl, Charlotte Bühler, and many more, as well as their experiences-based qualitative research. We will go through some significant psychological sites, including the Old Vienna General Hospital Campus and the University of Vienna's Arkadenhof.

The tour is taking place on

Tue, Sep 17th 4 pm - 6. 30 pm

Thu, Sep 19th 4 pm - 5. 30 pm

Please register by August 21st to secure your spot. First come first served!

Download the flyer for more details here.

Film "Lost Highway" CANCELLED

Dear Colleagues,

Thank you for registering for the pre-conference workshop "Films + Discussion - Relationships in Crisis: Lost Highway". We have decided not to show the film "Lost Highway" as it is problematic from a feminist perspective. The film often presents female characters as projection screens for male fears and fantasies, sexualises and objectifies them and uses violence against women as an aesthetic device. These portrayals reinforce negative gender stereotypes and patriarchal power structures.

Instead, we will probably show the film "Tomorrow is another day". (We hope that the DVD will be available from mid-August).

The film "Tomorrow is another day" sheds light on the dynamics of relationships in crisis, particularly through the portrayal of Delia Santucci's life with her violent husband and daughter. Directed by Paola Cortellesi, the story shows the physical and psychological stresses caused by domestic violence, as well as the social norms and expectations of the post-war period, which further exacerbate the conflicts in the marriage. Despite the difficult circumstances, it also emphasises Delia's inner strength and her struggle for hope and change, especially for her daughter to have a freer life than hers.

We hope you enjoy this film too. If not, please consider returning your registration for this pre-conference workshop so that others can attend.

Please accept our apologies for any inconvenience this decision may have caused you today.

Children Daycare: Update

Requests for children daycare reservations for the DGP Congress/OeGP Conference have currently reached capacity. We are currently processing the requests, and, if you have placed a request, you should receive information about the degree to which we can accomodate your wishes shortly. For those who have not sent us requests for children daycare yet, but were intending to do so in the future, in case we can offer residual daycare slots, we will offer them publicly as soon as this is possible.

Press Information

Press accreditation:

Journalists can apply for accreditation by e-mail for the 53rd Congress of the German Psychological Society from 26-19 September in Vienna. If you have any questions in the run-up to the congress, please contact the DGPs press office at pressestelle@dgps.de or phone: +49 030 28047718.

Accreditation guidelines for the congress:

The DGPs offers journalists the opportunity to attend the congress free of charge. Accreditation includes access to all DGPs events: scientific programme, award ceremonies, panel discussions and other public events. The pre-conference workshops and the conference reception / party are excluded from accreditation.

Registration:

Send a short e-mail with the following information to the press office of the German Psychological Society pressestelle@dgps.de:

- First name and surname

- Name and type of medium (radio, print, TV, Internet)

- Office or editorial address

- Scan of a valid press card from a domestic or foreign specialised journalist association

- Specific topics you are interested in and special events you would like to attend

Your contact person in the DGPs press office is

Dr. Anne Klostermann

Press and Public Relations Officer

Marienstr. 30

10117 Berlin

E-mail: pressestelle@dgps.de

Phone: 030 28047718

Workshop Cancelled: "ChatGPT in Everyday Research"

The Preconference Workshop, "ChatGPT im Forschungsalltag: Nicht weniger denken, sondern mehr", by Christoph Kenntemich, scheduled for September 15th, 2024, 09:00-14:00, has been cancelled." Unfortunately, the presenter cannot make it. Please take our apologies for any inconvenience that this may cause.

End of Early Bird Registration

The early bird deadline for the DGPs 2024 is now over. Different registration fees apply from now on. Important: The contributions of first authors who have not registered within the early bird deadline will be deleted from the programme from now on. If you have any questions, please contact dgps2024@univie.ac.at as soon as possible.

Affordable Accommodation Options for Students During the Congress

Are you on a tight budget concerning accomodation during the DGPs/ÖGP Congress? In the following, we will present you some options for affordable housing in Vienna.

Couchsurfing - Meet locals from all over the world and stay with them: Couchsurfing

Host a Sister | Facebook Group - A community where women from around the world offer accommodation to traveling women: Host A Sister (Facebook)

BeWelcome - Similar to Couchsurfing and free of charge: BeWelcome - Join the largest free hospitality community!

TrustRoots - Similar to Couchsurfing and free of charge: Trustroots: travellers hospitality community

Staydu - Similar to Couchsurfing and free of charge: staydu – stay it your way

LGHEI - Community for LGBTQIA+ with an annual fee of €20: https://www.lghei.org

Welcome to my Garden - A community where you can camp in people's gardens: Welcome To My Garden

WG Gesucht - You can also look for short-term rentals here, you might find something affordable. Search for "befristet" (temporary) or "Übernachtung" (overnight stay): wg-gesucht.de

Hostelworld - Find nearly all hostels in an area and compare prices to find the cheapest options: Hostels weltweit – Online-Buchungen, Bewertungen und Rezensionen: hostelworld.com

In addition, Leonardo Vienna Hauptbahnhof has an exclusive offer for DGPs participants: Using the code DGPs2024 on the Leonardo Website, you can benefit from discounted rates during the conference (EUR 139 for single room, EUR 159 for double room).

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Registration Open

Dear Colleagues,

You can now register for the 53rd Congress of the DGPs/15th Conference of the OeGP using the "REGISTER HERE" button at the bottom of this news item. Please note that registration for the congress/conference is independent of your abstract submission. Thus, please use the button below after having read the corresponding information and register for the congress/conference for the first time, with a new login and password. The link above is NOT the same as that for the submission of your abstract.

Please also note the following: If your abstract has been accepted for presentation and you want to present your research at the congress/conference, please register until June 30th, 2024, the latest. Failure to do so will lead to the cancellation of your contribution in the final program.

Sincerely,

The Organizers

REGISTER HERE

Side events are sold out - there is no waiting list.

June 28, 2024

Please do not send us any requests regarding a waiting list. In the second half of July, you can expect the selling of returned (i.e., not paid) tickets on a first-come first-served basis. We will inform you in due time. (These might not be too many left-over tickets though.)

Free Room Available? #couchsurfing

June 21, 2024

Do you live in Vienna and have a room available where students could stay for free during the congress? Write us a mail to dgps2024@univie.ac.at . We will be happy to forward your offer to interested parties.

All Acceptance Notifications Sent Out

May 15, 2024

Notifications of acceptance (or rejection) for all contributions to the DGPs/OeGP Congress in Vienna have been sent out. If you have not received a notification, get in contact with us right away (dgps2024@univie.ac.at). There might be something wrong with your e-mail address (for example).

Travel Sustainably and Save Time with the NightJet on SATURDAY (arriving in Vienna on SUNDAY)!

May 15, 2024

Choose a sustainable travel option to the DGPs Congress in Vienna by taking the new NightJet on SATURDAY (arriving on Sunday)! Instead of flying, you can enjoy a comfortable and eco-friendly journey overnight, arriving refreshed and well ahead of the Congress start. Note that the Congress starts on Monday at 8 am, so do not take the night train on Sunday, unless you are sure that you do not miss out on important sessions (e.g., your own).

•            Travel in Comfort: Choose from the privacy of a MiniCabin or the camaraderie of team travel.
•            Participate in the Travel Award: Simply send your train ticket to Sarah Stapel at sarah.stapel@uni-greifswald.de – the longest travel duration wins!
•            Save on Accommodations: Arrive in Vienna by 9:17 AM on SUNDAY, saving you the cost and hassle of an additional hotel night. You can depart daily from Hamburg-Altona at 20:10, with several stops including
Hannover, Nürnberg, and more, ensuring accessibility from various locations.

Schedule Details:
For more information on the NightJet and to book your ticket, visit NightJet Vienna (https://www.nightjet.com/de/#/home).

Travel smarter with a positive impact on the environment by choosing the NightJet for your journey to the DGPs Congress!

Childcare at the DGPs / ÖGP Congress 2024

April 30, 2024

Dear Colleagues,

From Monday, September 16th, 2024, to Thursday, September 19th, 2024 (but not on the day of the pre-conference workshops), the DGPs/ÖGP Congress will offer a limited number of childcare time slots that are provided by Flying Nanny, the mobile childcare programme of the Children's Office of the University of Vienna.

During these days, you will have the opportunity to access this programme for a small nominal fee of 10 EUR per half-day slot. Slots are limited, meaning that earlier registrations will be prioritised.
Morning slots are: 7:30-12:30 h. Afternoon slots are: 12:30-16:00 h

Please indicate your registration request in the form provided when registering for the conference. Separate requests by e-mail or similar cannot be considered. Please note that your booking enquiry does not constitute a confirmation on our part. We will inform you about the allocation of places at a later date.

Kind regards,

The organizers

Social Events at the DGPs / ÖGP 2024

April 20, 2024

Update: Side events are sold out. There is no waiting list. Please do not send us any requests regarding a waiting list. In the second half of July, you can expect the selling of returned (i.e., not paid) tickets on a first-come first-served basis. We will inform you in due time. (These might not be too many left-over tickets though.)

We are thrilled to share the two main social events at this year’s DGPs/ÖGP Congress, offering unique opportunities for scientific networking and fun.

Congress Reception at Townhall (Rathaus Wien) - Date: Tue, September 17, 2024 Time: 19:30 - 00:00

Kick off the congress at the iconic Rathaus Wien with an evening dedicated to networking and exchanging ideas with fellow psychologists. Celebrate 120 years of DGPs and Hogrefe’s 75th anniversary with us. The aperitif is sponsored by the Hogrefe Group on the occasion of its 75th anniversary. Entry includes live music, vegan and vegetarian food (buffet). Please note that this is a standing reception with only a few possibilities to sit.

Enjoy a selection of exclusive dishes crafted for all dietary preferences:

Appetizers:

Orange mizuna salad with Alpine cheese and lavender (vegetarian)
Red lentil salad with orange dressing and fried apple bits (vegan)
Bulgur salad with scallions, lime, and orange (vegan)

Main Courses:

Small cakes of peas and sumac with savoy cabbage (vegetarian)
Sweet potatoes filled with wild mushrooms and pumpkin puree (vegan)
Sesame-coated falafel balls on braised tricolor tomatoes (vegan)

Desserts:

Nougat dumplings with röster of the season (vegetarian)
Rice pudding from almond drink with apple bits (vegan)
Sugar-iced carrot-nut tart (vegetarian)

Please note that tickets for the congress dinner at the Rathaus are limited to 500 attendees. Secure your spot early at registration to enjoy this exceptional dining and networking experience.

Note: Sposonsored tickets for the Reception/Scientific Networking event at the Townhall are sold out. You can still buy tickets for the event for the regular fee.

Conference Party at Volksgarten - Date: Tue, September 17, 2024 Time: 22:00 - 03:00

Continue the night at the beautiful Volksgarten, the most visited club in Vienna, for our 'Meet a Psychologist' party. Celebrate 120 years of DGPs and Hogrefe's 75th anniversary with us. This event promises an atmosphere where you can unwind, dance, and connect with colleagues in a casual setting. Soft drinks, beer, wine, and sparkling wine are included (until 1 AM) in the party ticket. Secure your ticket at registration for the party! We look forward to seeing you there.

Travel Award

April 9, 2024

Prepare to be rewarded for your extraordinary train journey! Two coveted prizes await participants at our conference who've undertaken the longest train travels to join us: one for the lengthiest daytime
voyage and another for the most memorable nighttime excursion. Here's the catch: it's not about the distance covered in kilometers; it's about the remarkable time spent on the train.

Each of our two winners will be treated to a memorable surprise gift and a complimentary ticket to our exclusive congress party—a night of celebration and networking you won't want to miss!
Considering joining us? Picture yourself boarding the overnight train to Vienna on either September 13th or 14th, 2024. However, please note that some pre-conference workshops start at 9 a.m. on Sunday,
September 15th, 2024.

Ready to participate? Simply email your train ticket attached to Sarah Stapel (sarah.stapel@uni-greifswald.de) between May 1st and September 8th for your chance to win. Let's celebrate your passion for adventure, dedication to our event, and commitment to climate-friendly travel together!

In case of equal travel times, the decision shall be taken by drawing a lot. The legal recourse to the courts is not permitted.

Hotel Reservations

Febuary 29th, 2024

Hotel Reservations

The organisers of the conference have pre-selected hotels for the benefit of its participants. These rooms will be allocated to participants free of any processing fee until 14 August 2024.

Please use the online hotel booking form at: univie.eventsair.com/dgps-2024/hoteldgps2024

If you would like to stay longer, please feel free to contact us (congress@univie.ac.at).

Cancellation policies are at the discretion of each hotel. At most hotels, cancelling free of charge is possible until 14 days before your arrival. Cancellations have to be communicated via e-mail: congress@univie.ac.at.

Important information for booking a hotel: Your hotel room reservation must be guaranteed with a valid credit card.

Congress Discount for Train Tickets

November 19th, 2023

Through a cooperation with the Austrian Federal Railways (ÖBB), we are able to offer train tickets to congress participants at a discount rate.

Click on the link below and enter the TAN code there. You will then be able to register as a new customer using your e-mail address and book your journey to the 53rd DGPS Congress/15th ÖGP Conference in a relaxed manner. Please note that each person has to create a new ÖBB account specifically for this congress. It is not possible to use an existing ÖBB account as each e-mail address can only be used once in the ÖBB booking system.

Registering entitles you to a 22% congress discount on the ÖBB standard fare, 10% off the international standard fare, and a special price for the ÖBB Nightjet when making your booking. Your customer account for the congress will be automatically deleted after the event and therefore after your return journey.

Link for booking.

TAN: H3L3LS

Aufruf für Studierende zur Mitarbeit/Call for Student Workers

September 6th, 2023

Wir suchen mindestens 30 Mitarbeiter*innen für den Kongress der Deutschen und Österreichischen Gesellschaft für Psychologie (DGPS/ ÖGP) vom 14. bis 19. September 2024 (Preconference-Workshops am 14. und 15.09., Kongress 16.09. bis 19.09.2024).

Der Aufruf richtet sich, aufgrund der Thematik des Kongresses und der Möglichkeit, die Mitarbeit im Rahmen eines Orientierungspraktikums anrechnen zu lassen, in erster Linie an Psychologiestudierende. Bewerbungen Interessierter anderer Fachrichtungen werden jedoch ebenfalls berücksichtigt.

Genauere Informationen zu Anforderungen und Entlohnung entnehmen Sie bitte dem ofiziellen Aufruf.

Wir freuen uns auf Ihre Berwerbung!

The Theme of This Year's Conference

August 23rd, 2023

Our relationships to each other and the planet are on the line. They are subject to man-made change, with an impact far beyond the present day and human control. In the past decades, few topics have had an impact on science and society comparable to that of climate change and social media.

The motto of the DGPs 2024 - Humans | Environment | Media (German "Menschen | Mitwelt | Medien"), therefore, focuses the important connections between humans and their social and physical environment, including the digital or social media. In 2024, the DGPs congress devotes several key note lectures and numerous talks and symposia to these important topics. Sabine Pahl (Vienna, AUT, Homepage) and Vera Araujo Soares (Heidelberg, Germany, Homepage) will give key note lectures on Environmental Psychology, and Amy Orben (Cambridge, UK, Homepage) and Kelly Babchishin (Carleton, CA, Homepage) give key note lectures on the Psychology of Social Media.

Digital Participation

June 19th, 2023

If your physical participation at the DGPs congress in Vienna is not possible and you want to attend digitally, you can register in advance (before June 30th, 2024) for a digital presentation/participation. Registration for digital participation is not possible after June 30th, 2024!

Submissions, Registration, and Fees

March 17th, 2023

We kindly inform you abstract submission for all formats will be possible from October 1st, 2023, until January 20th, 2024. Please read the relevant requirements before submitting here. Please note that you must register separately for the conference. In general, the first author has to register before June 30th, 2024, as otherwise submissions cannot be considered for the final programme.

Registration for the conference will open in April 2024, with early bird registration closing on June 30th, 2024. For those who are unable to register by the early bird deadline, on-site registration will be available at a higher fee.

You can take a look at the registration fees here, and at all relevant dates and deadlines here. We will also incorporate various social events into the program. Kindly stay tuned for additional information and details on associated fees for these events.

Our aim is to organise the event according to the criteria of the Austrian Eco-label for Green Meetings. Therefore, we kindly ask you to travel to Vienna by train rather than by plane, and to use public transportation instead of taxis during your stay, if possible. We provided you with the necessary information for a safe and uncomplicated journey to Vienna, including information about your arrival as well as mobility options in the city.

We appreciate your understanding and support in promoting environmentally-friendly mobility.