Understanding Minds, Empowering Lives

Research in the field of psychology is growing in hopes of achieving a better understanding of the capabilities and flaws of the human mind. Sunway University College (Sunway) understands how vital research skills are in the field of Psychology and an Academic Symposium, organised by the Department of Psychology of Sunway was implemented to create a learning environment for students, academicians and researchers to share their knowledge and present their study.

Tay Ee Lin, A Psychology student explaining her research to Professor Peter Mitchell,  Head of Psychology (Lancaster University)

The annual 3rd Academic Symposium held recently in Sunway University College was themed “The Influence of Sociocultural Pressures on Thought Processes” aimed to provide an opportunity for all to broaden their knowledge on human cognition, development and behavior in social and cultural contexts.

Many scholars from different institutions were invited to share their expertise and findings at the symposium. Dr. Coral Dando from Lancaster University was the keynote speaker.

Jasmine Lee,  enlightening her audience with a joke before presenting her research. 

Dr. Dando’s talk on eyewitness memory raised questions about the accuracy and credibility of eyewitness testimony. This was followed by a poster exhibition that displayed findings from students’ research. Some of the topics of research included “The Influence of Social Factors”, “Habits on Junk Food Eating amongst Children” and “The Relationship between Money, Time and Marital Satisfaction”. The symposium continued with various oral presentations that were segregated into ; Work and Family, Individual Differences and Mental Processes.

Vigneshwari Manivannan, a second year Psychology student said “This is the first time I am given an opportunity to present my research. Although I have not obtained advanced research methods, I am looking forward to presenting future research that may create an impact in the field of research in the local settings”.