Under the visionary leadership of the Hon'ble Vice Chancellor, Prof. Mazhar Asif and with the encouraging guidance of the esteemed Registrar, Prof. Md Mahtab Alam Rizvi, who facilitated the administrative aspects with unwavering support, the Department of Psychology at Jamia Millia Islamia successfully organized an Extension Lecture on Monday, November 11, 2025. Prof. Samina Bano, Head of the Department of Psychology, extended a warm welcome to the distinguished international speakers while acknowledging Prof. Naved Iqbal's international research collaboration that brought this valuable opportunity to the department. The enriching academic event was organized by Prof. Naved Iqbal, Extension Lecture Incharge and research collaborator, reflecting the department's commitment to fostering global academic discourse and knowledge exchange through meaningful partnerships.
The lecture featured two eminent scholars from Cardinal Stefan Wyszyński University, Warsaw, Poland. Prof. Magdalena Zemojtel-Piotrowska (Ph.D., Full Professor) delivered the keynote on "Measuring Political Ideology: Insights from Poland and Abroad," examining cross-cultural perspectives on political ideology measurement across 49 countries. Dr. Jarosław Piotrowski (Ph.D., Associate Professor) presented on "Religious Collective Narcissism," exploring the intersection of religious identity and group-level narcissistic manifestations across major religious traditions.
Following the presentations, the floor was opened for an interactive dialogue between the visiting researchers and participants, fostering meaningful academic exchanges. Faculty members, research scholars, and students engaged in thought-provoking discussions with the distinguished speakers, enriching their understanding of contemporary developments in psychological research.
Prof. Naved Iqbal delivered the vote of thanks, expressing heartfelt gratitude to Prof. Magdalena Zemojtel-Piotrowska and Dr. Jarosław Piotrowski for traveling from Poland to share their valuable research insights with the students and faculty of the Department of Psychology. Special appreciation was extended to Prof. R. Patil, Head of the Department of Social Work, for graciously providing the seminar hall that made this event possible. Prof. Naved Iqbal acknowledged Prof. Samina Bano, Head of the Department of Psychology, for her steadfast support and facilitation in organizing the lecture. He also thanked the department colleagues, office staff, and research scholars whose dedicated efforts ensured the seamless execution of the event. Most importantly, gratitude was expressed to the students for their active participation, particularly those who engaged meaningfully during the question-answer session. The event exemplified the Department of Psychology's unwavering commitment to fostering international academic collaboration and advancing knowledge in contemporary psychological science.
Following the academic session, the Hon'ble Registrar, Prof. Md Mahtab Alam Rizvi, along with the Dean, Prof. Muslim khan , interacted with Prof. Magdalena Zemojtel-Piotrowska and Dr. Jarosław Piotrowski, expressing appreciation for their scholarly contributions and encouraging further collaborative initiatives between Jamia Millia Islamia and Cardinal Stefan Wyszyński University. This interaction underscored the university's commitment to strengthening international academic partnerships and creating avenues for future research collaboration.
