We are pleased to share that preparations are already underway for the next #PTNCE#conference, which will take place in #Kraków in September 2027! We look forward to exchanging ideas, fostering collaboration, and strengthening research on human evolutionary studies.
We have an important update regarding this year’s #PTNCE conference, which had previously been announced to take place in #Białystok in September. After careful consideration, the PTNCE Board has made the difficult decision not to hold the conference in #2026.
This decision is particularly regrettable, as PTNCE conferences have become an important annual meeting place for scholars interested in evolutionary perspectives on human behaviour. We thank our community for its understanding and support.
1/n What a weekend! On May 23-24, PTNCE co-organised the 8th Spring School of Evolution at the University of Wrocław. More than 100 students, PhD candidates, and researchers came together to learn, discuss science, and build collaborations!
3/n The Spring School was organised by Dr. Piotr Sorokowski together with Dr. Marta Kowal, Dr. Michał Misiak, and Dr. Artur Ziółkowski. Their dedication created an inspiring environment for the next generation of researchers.
4/4 The event was co-organised by the Polish Society for Human and Evolutionary Sciences (PTNCE), the University of Wrocław, and the University College of Professional Education. Thank you to all speakers, participants, and organisers! See you next year!
1/3 Is it better to idealize your partner or see them as similar to you? The analysis of data from 41,606 people across 74 countries provided evidence that for socially desirable traits (e.g., kindness or physical attractiveness) idealization wins.
1/3 Self-objectification is often framed as a "women’s issue" but our new paper shows it’s actually gender-agnostic. We found that while career success reduces it, achieving status through appearance backfires, increasing self-objectification. Status concerns may be the driver.
A very recent publication with an eye-catching title: Evolutionary Psychology Hypotheses Are Testable and Falsifiable
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Are you interested in romantic relationships? If so, you might find this Special Issue in Telematics and Informatics (IF: 8.3), edited by one of the PTNCE members (@Marta7Kowal), particularly interesting!
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We’re happy to share some great news! PTNCE’s new President for the 4th term (2025 - 2029) is @urszulammarcin1, with @A_Szymkow and Piotr Sorokowski serving as Vice Presidents.
PTNCE is now officially moving to Bluesky! 🌐🦋 Twitter/X no longer aligns with our goals for a science-focused profile. As of today, we will share all updates, news, and events there. Join us at ptnce.bsky.social to stay connected!
1/3 Is romantic love a universal force fostering long-term commitment or does its importance vary across cultures and life circumstances? In our latest study, we explored this question with data from 86,310 individuals across 90 countries. Here's what we found: