UFRGS awarded the title of Professor Emeritus to Prof. William Barbosa Gomes

On Monday, November 27, 2023, Senior Fellow of PPG Psychology Professor Willliam Barbosa Gomes, received the title of Professor Emeritus in a solemn session, held in the Council Room of the Rectory of UFRGS. http://www.ufrgs.br/ufrgs/noticias/william-barbosa-gomes-recebe-o-titulo-de-professor-emerito. His career at UFRGS began in 1985, and over the years, he rose to full professor, playing a fundamental role in the Department of Developmental and Personality Psychology at the Institute of Psychology. One of Prof.’s greatest contributions. Gomes co-created the master's degree in Developmental Psychology in 1987, later expanded to offer a doctorate in 1995. His innovative vision enriched the field of Psychology in Brazil, incorporating the integration of research projects with undergraduate scientific initiation, internships mandatory teaching staff for postgraduate students and an approach aimed at the internationalization of scientific production. His pioneering research into the history of Psychology in Rio Grande do Sul and topics such as psychotherapeutic effectiveness, self-awareness, parenting styles, professional counseling, neurophenomenology and the history of psychology helped to consolidate the university's position both nationally and internationally. PPG Psychology expresses its deep gratitude for your lasting and inspiring influence.