Sir Parashurambhau College (Empowered Autonomous), NAAC Accredited with A+ Grade

PUNE- 30
Department of Psychology
presents

National Conference
National Conference
sponsored by mhrd rusa
on
BRIDGING RESEARCH AND PRACTICE IN
PSYCHOLOGY: AN INDIAN PERSPECTIVE

25-26 FEB
25-26 FEB 2026
2026

Dr. Arvind Kakulte Dr. Vidya Avachat Dr. Avinash Moharil

Head, Department of Vice Principal (Arts) Principal, S.P. College,
Psychology Pune
 ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT ABOUT THE CONFERENCE
Sir Parashurambhau College (Empowered The National Conference on “Bridging
Autonomous), Pune is a prestigious and historic Research and Practice in Psychology: An
institution with a distinguished legacy of 109 years Indian Perspective”
of contribution to education. Accredited with an A+ Purpose: To foster the integration of
Grade by NAAC and granted Autonomous status in empirical research, theoretical
2019, the college is widely recognized for its
frameworks, and professional practice
academic excellence and progressive vision.
through interdisciplinary dialogue.
The Department of Psychology, established in 1966,
Highlights: Emphasis on translating
reflects the institution’s enduring commitment to
research findings into culturally sensitive
the social sciences. The department expanded its
academic horizons by introducing postgraduate interventions, evidence-based
programmes in 1973, strengthening opportunities organizational practices, and community-
for advanced learning and research. With the oriented applications.
implementation of NEP 2020 from 2023, the Networking: Encourages interaction
institution continues to promote multidisciplinary among academicians, researchers,
education, skill development, and holistic growth, practitioners, and students to advance
nurturing competent, responsible, and future-ready psychology as a scientifically rigorous and
graduates. socially meaningful discipline.
The dedicated Ph.D. Research Centre started in
2025 with the aim to promote advanced research
and professional training in psychology. FREE
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 Conference will be
Speakers -
conducted in hybrid
Dr. Praveen Kumar, DDU
Who Should Participate?
Who Should Participate?
mode Graduate, Post graduate
(Online/Offline) Gorakhpur
and doctoral students
Dr. Sandeep Kumar, BHU Faculty members from
Last date of paper Varanasi educational institutions
submission: Dr. Kalika Uttarkar, Director- and Researchers
17 February 2026 Community Education, Hindu Clinical, Counseling, and
Organizational
University Texas
Psychologists
Hurry up limited seats!! Dr. Suprakash Chaudhary,
Industry Professionals
Psychiatrist, Professor at DY and Practitioners
Patil Medical College

Dr. Neelam Oswal, Clinical

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Psychologist

Dr. Swati Karve, Director of

SwastiVishwa Behavioral and

Social Sciences Institute [Link]

Venue - Sir Parashurambhau College Pune

 Conference Tracks
Track I: Industrial Psychology Track II: Clinical Psychology Track III: Counseling Psychology

Translation of empirical evidence into

Application of psychological science in Counseling practices across the lifespan
effective clinical practice
organizational and workplace settings Career counseling and guidance
Evidence-based therapeutic interventions
Research-driven human resource Multicultural competence in counseling
Culturally sensitive assessment and diagnosis
practices Trauma and psychosocial support
Integration of neuroscience with clinical
Employee well-being and work Strength-based and positive psychology
practice
motivation approaches
Digital and tele-mental health innovations
Leadership and ethical decision-making Development of ethical, socially
Community-based prevention and early
Diversity and inclusion in workplaces responsive, and research-informed
intervention approaches
Psychological implications of emerging counseling interventions
technologies Counseling across educational, health,
Future of work considerations These tracks are guidelines....
and community contexts
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mentioned above.
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Dr. Ramdas Kolekar - 9890156916 (co-coordinator)
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