Visiting Chulalongkorn University, Thailand

Seizing the chance to participate in the Thailand International Conference on Psychology 2023, members of CAP had the privilege of exploring Chulalongkorn University on August 4th, 2023 and meeting Dr. Jennifer Chavanovanich to discuss the opportunities for collaboration and activities.

Dr. Chavanovanich (center) graced a group photograph alongside fellow CAP members: Dr. Gan (right), Ms. Sarvarubini Nainee, Mr. Tan Soon Aun, and Dr. Tan Chee Seng. This memorable moment was captured in front of the distinguished Faculty of Psychology.

Photo credit to CAP member, Mr. Lee Ling Khai.

Meeting with Dr. Sabine Bergner

CAP members had the pleasure of meeting Dr. Sabine Bergner from the prestigious University of Graz, Austria on 31 July 2023 to discuss the first collaboration research project and the opportunities for other activities.

Dr. Berger (left), Mr. Tan Soon Aun, Dr. Ooh Seow Ling, and Dr. Tan Chee Seng took a group photo at the end of the meeting.


Attending a Round Table Discussion  

Centre for Applied Psychology (CAP) was invited by the United National High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) in Malaysia to attend a refugee teachers' training round table discussion organized by the International School of Kuala Lumpur (ISKL) on 18 January 2020 (Saturday).
 
CAP chairperson Dr. Gan Su Wan attended the event with Dr. Tan Chee Seng to understand the needs and opinions of refugee teachers.

(from left) Group photo Dr. Gan Su Wan, Ms. Lim Jia Ying (UNHCR officer), and Dr. Tan Chee Seng took a picture at the end of the discussion.

CAP Chairperson enlightens AiFM listeners on grandparents-grandchildren contact

Centre for Applied Psychology Chairperson (CAP) Dr Gan Su Wan was recently invited by AiFM radio station to share her expertise on “Grandparenting and Its Effects on Elderly and Children” at Wisma Radio Angkasapuri, Kuala Lumpur on 28 August 2019.


Shedding light on the reciprocal effects of grandparents-grandchildren contact, the sharing session also saw Dr Gan imparting insightful information on ways to manage the relationship between parents and grandparents.  

See the full news report and the full session for more information.

Recognising your love language

UTAR Master of Psychology Programme Head Tan Soon Aun was invited to share his expertise on “Love Languages” at AiFM radio station, Wisma Radio Angkasapuri, Kuala Lumpur.


The sharing session aimed to enlighten public and community members who have interests in couple relationships. Tan shared his knowledge about Malaysian couple’s well-being and the appropriate adjustments among couples. He explained to listeners that there are five types of love languages, which are words of affirmation, quality time, receiving gifts, acts of service and physical touch.

See the full news report and the full session for more information.