The University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN) Discipline of Psychiatry in partnership with Boston University Medical Campus and the AGMHI will host the annual UKZN Psychiatry Research Week from 24-28 February 2025. The training will be accessible to all professionals, researchers, students and trainees within the health sciences and mental health disciplines. The UKZN Psychiatry Research Week equips participants with the skills needed to conduct high-quality research that will meaningfully improve mental health care in Africa and the diaspora. Topics covered include epidemiology, biostatistics, qualitative research, scientific writing, as well as academic talks from international research faculty. Trainings will be presented in a hybrid format to maximize reach and accessibility.

More information about the 2025 program and how to register will be posted to the AGMHI website in the coming months.

Durban, South Africa

Theme: Innovative Integration: Uniting Research and Practice in Schizophrenia

Chicago, Illinois

The World Psychiatric Association (WPA) Regional Congress titled “Embracing the complexity of mental health: neuroscientific foundations and novel interventions” takes place in Alexandria, Egypt from 11-14 April 2025. The Congress will be held jointly with the annual meeting of the Egyptian Psychiatric Association.

Alexandria, Egypt

The theme for the 2025 Annual Meeting, "Lifestyle for Positive Mental and Physical Health," highlights the critical impact of regular physical activity, nutrition, restorative sleep, avoidance of harmful substances, social connectedness, and stress amelioration practices in improving mental and physical health outcomes.

Considerable evidence shows the effectiveness of these lifestyle interventions in both physical and mental health. Lifestyle interventions can be offered in addition to psychotherapy, pharmacotherapy, other somatic therapy and with attention to social determinants of health, not only to ameliorate or cure illnesses, but to help people lead positive, meaningful lives.

Join APA’s 2025 Annual Meeting to discuss how we can work to help improve the lifestyle of our members, our patients, and the community at large, to enhance their mental and physical functioning, prevent illnesses, and ameliorate existing illnesses.

Los Angeles, California

Application deadline: March 20, 2025

School dates and location: 1-8 June 2025, University Centre, the Aga Khan University, Nairobi, Kenya.

The African College of Neuropsychopharmacology (AfCNP) School on Neuropsychopharmacology will run for 1 week starting June 1, 2025. This will feature intensive lectures by distinguished international faculty and participant-led poster sessions, offering a balanced approach to deepen students’ insight and expertise in neuropsychopharmacology. The course will also cover various aspects of neuropsychopharmacology, including the neuropsychiatry consequences of infectious diseases such as HIV/AIDS. It will delve into the neurobiology of mental disorders, exploring brain circuits, genetics, and environmental factors. The use of neuroimaging techniques to study brain structure and activity will be discussed. The importance of collaborative teams involving psychiatrists, psychologists, and neuroscientists in research and clinical applications will be emphasised. Ethical considerations will also be addressed, including informed consent, patient autonomy, and reporting of serious adverse events (SAEs). AfCNP is supported by Aga Khan University's Brain and Mind Institute, the American College of Neuropsychopharmacology (ACNP), and the US National Institute of Drug Abuse (NIDA). Apply today to reserve your spot. Application begins on Thursday, January 23, 2025, and closes on Thursday, March 20, 2025.

Eligibility / Who should apply to this school?

Early career scientists and researchers (within 5 years of completing a postgraduate degree), Postgraduate students and trainees in psychiatry, psychology, pharmacology, and the neurosciences, from any African country.

What cost will be covered for the selected participant?

• Accommodation and meals

• Travel expenses

• Training costs

For any inquiries, please contact leonard.liposhe@aku.edu.

Theme: Breaking Boundaries

Berlin, Germany

Eastern Cape, South Africa

Theme: The Role of Psychiatry in the Changing World

Prague, Czech Republic

Theme: Mental Health and Wellbeing: What has changed? What needs to change?

Cape Town, South Africa