Current Trends in Psychology 2026


Dear Colleagues,

It is our great pleasure to invite you to the 11th international conference Current Trends in Psychology (STuP 2026), which will take place from October 22 to October 24, 2026, at the Faculty of Philosophy, University of Novi Sad, organized by the Department of Psychology.
Over the years, STuP has grown into a vibrant meeting point for researchers, educators, and practitioners in psychology — a space for exchanging ideas, discussing contemporary theoretical and methodological challenges, and building meaningful professional connections. We warmly invite you to join us and contribute to shaping a high-quality, inspiring, and forward-looking conference program.

We are honored to announce that the plenary speakers at STuP 2026 will be Prof. Dr. Ingo Zettler from the University of Copenhagen (Danmark), Prof. Dr. Anna Kende from the ELTE Eötvös Loránd University, Budapest (Hungary), and Prof. Dr. Veljko Jovanović from the Department of Psychology, Faculty of Philosophy, University of Novi Sad (Serbia).

Since 2013, STuP has also proudly hosted the student conference Transfer Subconference, organized by the Psychology Students’ Association “TraNSfer” in cooperation with the Department of Psychology, providing an important platform for early-career researchers and students.

We warmly encourage you to submit your papers, take part in discussions and workshops, share your work, and actively engage in the conference. Alongside a rich scientific program, we hope you will enjoy the friendly atmosphere, informal exchanges, and the unique spirit of Novi Sad.

We look forward to welcoming you to STuP 2026!


Programme committee

  • Dr. Selka Sadiković, chair

    University of Novi Sad, Faculty of Philosophy, Department of Psychology

  • Dr. Bojana Bodroža

    University of Novi Sad, Faculty of Philosophy, Department of Psychology

  • Dr. Ana Genc

    University of Novi Sad, Faculty of Philosophy, Department of Psychology

  • Dr. Jelica Petrović

    University of Novi Sad, Faculty of Philosophy, Department of Psychology

  • Dr. Bojana Dinić

    University of Novi Sad, Faculty of Philosophy, Department of Psychology

  • Dr. Irena Bošković

    University of Novi Sad, Faculty of Philosophy, Department of Psychology

  • Dr. Milica Popović

    Singidunum University, Beograd, Faculty of Media and Communications

  • Dr. Kaja Damnjanović

    University of Belgrade, Faculty of Philosophy

  • Dr. Janko Međedović

    Institute of Crimiological and Sociological Research, Belgrade

  • Dr. Darko Hinić

    University of Kragujevac, Faculty of Sciences

  • Dr. Stanislava Popov

    Educons University, TIMS

  • Dr. Tatjana Krstić

    University of Novi Sad, Faculty of Medicine

  • Dr. Jelena Opsenica Kostić

    University of Niš, Faculty of Philosophy

  • Dr. Dražen Domijan

    University of Rijeka, Faculty of Philosophy (Croatia)

  • Dr. Anja Wertag

    Institute of Social Sciences "Dr Ivo Pilar", Zagreb (Croatia)

  • Dr. Siniša Subotić

    University of Banja Luka, Faculty of Philosophy (Bosnia and Herzegovina)

  • Dr. Filip Nenadić

    University of Potsdam (Germany)

  • Dr. Marthese Borg

    University of Malta, Faculty of Information and Communication Technology (Malta)

  • Dr. Žan Lep

    University of Ljubljana, Faculty of Philosophy (Slovenia)

  • Dr. Harald Merckelbach

    Psychology and Law, Maastricht University (Netherlands)

  • Dr. Nemanja Vaci

    University of Sheffield (UK)

Organizing Committee

  • Dr. Bojan Janičić, chair

    University of Novi Sad, Faculty of Philosophy, Department of Psychology

  • Dr. Milan Oljača, vice chair

    University of Novi Sad, Faculty of Philosophy, Department of Psychology

  • Dr. Milica Lazić

    University of Novi Sad, Faculty of Philosophy, Department of Psychology

  • Dr. Dragana Jelić

    University of Novi Sad, Faculty of Philosophy, Department of Psychology

  • Luna Radević, MA

    University of Novi Sad, Faculty of Philosophy, Department of Psychology

  • Marija Bojanić, MA

    University of Novi Sad, Faculty of Philosophy, Department of Psychology

  • Marija Volarov, MA

    University of Novi Sad, Faculty of Philosophy, Department of Psychology

  • Vojana Obradović, MA

    University of Novi Sad, Faculty of Philosophy, Department of Psychology

  • Mina Velimirović, MA

    University of Novi Sad, Faculty of Philosophy, Department of Psychology

  • Talia Odri, MA

    University of Novi Sad, Faculty of Philosophy, Department of Psychology