Sydney Postgraduate Psychology Conference 2025
RESEARCH UNLIMITED 2.0
Hosted by The School of Psychology
Join us for the premier event in Psychology, where HDR candidates converge to explore the latest developments in the field. This year’s conference, themed “Research Unlimited 2.0” aims to be a dynamic and enriching experience, featuring keynote speakers, panel discussion, and networking opportunities.
24th November 2025 |
About SPPC 2025The SPPC 2025 is an annual event dedicated to post graduate psychology students from universities throughout Sydney. Why Attend?
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Key datesRegistration OPENS: Monday 23 June 2025 Register to attend Conference CLOSE: Friday 7 November 2025 Abstract submissions OPENS: Monday 23 June 2025 Abstract submissions CLOSE: Friday 24 October 2025 Conference date: 24th November, 2025 |
VenueWestern Sydney University, Bankstown City Campus Public Transport
ParkingThere is no on-campus parking but there are nearby carparks located within a short stroll, including both paid and free options.
We are incredibly proud of our new campus and look forward to showing you this wonderful campus in Western Sydney. |
Sponsors | |
Australian Clinical Psychology Association (ACPA) Click here to find out more about Australian Clinical Psychology Association (ACPA) |
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Woodslane Health |
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The Positivity Institute |  |
Conference Program and ScheduleClick here for SPPC 2025 Conference Program and Schedule. Full Conference ProgramThe full program with list of Abstracts will be available in early November 2025. |
Post-conference social eventJoin us for post conference canapes and drinks at the Bankstown City Campus from 5pm onwards. |
Keynote SpeakerDr Ben Morrison Title: TBC Biography: Ben Morrison is a Senior Lecturer in the School of Psychological Sciences at Macquarie University, Australia. He completed his PhD with MARCS Laboratories at the University of Western Sydney in 2010. Ben is a member of Macquarie’s Performance and Expertise Reasearch Centre. He is an endorsed Organisational Psychologist, member of the Australian Psychological Society, and a fellow of the College of Organisational Psychologists. Research Interests: Ben’s research focuses on psychology in the workplace, including areas relating to expertise development and the impacts of emerging technologies. He has a particular interest in applied research, and as such regularly undertake research projects within real-world work settings or simulations of such environments. Ben is currently working on research projects relating to the role of cue utilisation in expert judgement in cyber security, driving, and sport, as well as the barriers to effective use of intelligent decision support technologies in the workplace. View Ben’s Research Publications on Google Scholar: |  |
Panel DiscussionChair:Associate Professor Evelyn Smith Biography: Associate Professor Evelyn Smith is a clinical psychologist, specialising in eating disorders, obesity, personality disorders and trauma. She also sees clients with depression and anxiety. She primarily uses CBT-E, schema therapy, DBT, motivational interviewing and cognitive remediation therapy in her practice. Associate Professor Evelyn Smith’s main research program has focused on the possible effects of obesity and associated correlates (inflammation, arterial stiffness, diabetes) on cognition, and whether cognition and cognitive processes impact on eating behaviour and body image. She also focuses on developing or modifying treatments for obesity and eating disorders (attention training therapy, cognitive remediation therapy, cognitive behavioural therapy, schema therapy). Her passion is bringing experimental approaches to obesity and eating disorders research, with the aim of understanding the determinants, consequences and management of obesity/eating disorders and comorbid psychopathology. As a clinical psychologist, she works closely with other health professionals, and capitalise the different associated ways of thinking about each research problems. Associate Professor Smith also works as an academic at Western Sydney University and is the Associate Dean of Higher Degree Research in the School of Psychology and Associate Editor of the journal Clinical Obesity. |  |
Panel Members:Professor Gawaian Bodkin- Andrews |  |
Dr Ann Dadich Biography: Professor Ann Dadich is a registered psychologist, affiliated with the Western Sydney University School of Business. She has accumulated considerable expertise in health service management, notably knowledge translation. This encompasses scholarship on the processes through which different forms and sources of knowledge coalesce to promote brilliant care – that is, care that exceeds expectation. This is demonstrated by her publishing record; the research grants she has secured; the postgraduate theses she is invited to examine; and the awards she has received. Professor Dadich holds editorial appointments with several academic journals. She is also the Deputy Director of the Sydney Partnership for Health, Education, Research and Enterprise (SPHERE) Knowledge Translation Platform; she co-chairs the Australian and New Zealand Academy of Management (ANZAM) Health Management and Organisation (HMO) Conference Stream; she co-convenes the ANZAM HMO Special Interest Group; and she serves on the Executive Committee of ACSPRI (the Australian Consortium for Social and Political Research Inc.). Additionally, Professor Dadich supervises doctoral candidates and teaches undergraduate units on change management, innovation, creativity, and organisational behaviour. |  |
Dr Xi Liu Biography: Dr. Xi Liu (they/them) is queer, non-binary, and an internationally recognized Schema Therapy practitioner and trainer, known for pioneering work in telehealth, LGBTQIA+ mental health, racial trauma and intergenerational trauma. They have presented at international conferences, covering topics such as online therapy and therapy for trans and gender-diverse populations. Also known affectionately as the "Grandmama of Schema Therapy in China," Xi was the first Chinese-speaking ISST-certified supervisor and has supported multiple therapists across China and Hong Kong toward their accreditation. With both lived experience and professional expertise, Xi has contributed to academic research, advocacy, and direct clinical care for LGBTQIA+ communities. As the co-founder of SchemXcollective, they are dedicated to making Schema Therapy more accessible and affirming for marginalized communities. |  |
Information for PresentersPresentation details Oral presentations will be 10 -15 minutes long, with an additional 5 minutes at the end for questions (i.e. 20 minutes total). Eligibility All postgraduate psychology candidates are invited to present regardless of the stage they are in. Proposal talks, works-in-progress, and completed studies are welcome! |
Submitting AbstractsPlease register first and submit your abstract of maximum of 250 words to SPPC2025@westernsydney.edu.au Abstract submission will open on: Monday 23 June 2025 Confirmation of presentation will be sent the via email by: 5th November 2025 If you Abstract is successful, your full presentation will need to be emailed to SPPC2025@westernsydney.edu.au |
Contact usIf you have any questions about SPPC 2025, please contact our SPPC 2025 HDR Committee at sppc2025@westernsydney.edu.au |
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