Psychology and Law in Vilnius
Key Information
Information
Application Deadline: 03/02/25 at 9:00 am
Opportunity type: Academic-led trips
Faculty: Business and Law
Ref: 10009330
Dates
Departure Date: 04/08/25
Return Date: 08/08/25
Costs
£500: the estimated cost for travel, accommodation and conference fee (excluding any support). Students will also be required to pay for: UK and in-country transfers, food and drink, visa (if applicable))
Funding
DMU Global Bursary: £200
Booking
Accommodation: Shared rooms in a hostel booked by DMU
Travel: Flights booked by DMU (students travel as a group)
Contact
General Enquiries: Global Mobility Office - dmuglobal@dmu.ac.uk
Trip Lead: Liz Doherty - liz.doherty@dmu.ac.uk
How to pay
Payment details: Students will be required to pay £300 as a contribution towards the cost of travel and accommodation after being offered a place on the trip. The DMU Global bursary will be deducted directly from the overall cost of the booking.
Carbon Levy
Student contribution: To offset the carbon emissions from the flight for this trip there is a £3 Carbon Levy for this trip which has been added to the total cost. Information about how this Levy will be used can be found here.
Trip Profile
Independence
Independence
Trip price
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Trip duration
Trip duration
Eligibility
Second and third year LLB students and all PG Law students are eligible to participate on this opportunity. There are a maximum of 25 places available, with a minimum of 15 participants required for this opportunity to take place. Students are recommend to check the eligibility criteria before applying.
About
Trip description
Students participating in this opportunity will spend two-days attending the academic conference of the European Association of Psychology and Law (EAPL). This organisation is dedicated to developing and promoting research at the intersection of psychology and law, with a special focus on Europe. Attending this conference will enable students to discover the cutting edge research in these areas, which will allow students to understand more about the subject as well as the research process. There will be opportunities to attend presentations from prominent researchers within the fields of psychology and law, alongside a whole host of networking opportunities.
Participants will also engage in a presentation that showcases the work and impact of the COST Action ImpleMéndez project. This EU funded project works to enable wider implementation of the ‘Mendez Principles’ of effective interviewing, aiming to end cruel and inhumane practices of unethical interrogation.
A discounted conference fee of £150 has been negotiated for DMU students, and this includes two-days attendance and the conference dinner (included in the advertised cost).
Why take part?
This opportunity will allow students to explore a new city, new cultures and network at a prestigious international conference, where they will hear from experts from around the world.
Learning Objectives
Participating in a DMU Global opportunity can help you develop knowledge, skills, and competencies that enhance your employability. The objectives of this trip to Vilnius are to:
Ahead of the trips departure, there will be a pre-departure briefing for students, where advice and guidance will be given on how to make the most of this conference experience.
Cultural Activities
It is planned for the group to visit the Vilnius University, taking a tour of the institution that is 750-years old – including artefacts that relate to the development of this university.
Throughout the trip, there will be opportunities to explore Lithuania’s capital, a highlight of which it’s authentic Old Town and the pebbled streets lined with cafes and boutiques. Top attractions that students may chose to visit independently in their spare time include: the Palace of the Grand Dukes, Vilnius Cathedral and the Museum of Genocide Victims.