Lars Bäckman awarded prestigious EFPA Aristotle Prize
The European Federation of Psychologists’ Associations (EFPA) has announced Professor Lars Bäckman, Karolinska Institutet, as the recipient of the Aristotle Prize 2025. This distinguished award recognises individuals who have made a substantial and original contributions to psychology, particularly in the field of cognitive ageing.
The Aristotle Prize, first established in 1995 by the Association of Greek Psychologists and the Hellenic Psychological Society, is awarded in conjunction with the EFPA European Congress of Psychology. It is presented to a European psychologist whose work aligns with the Congress theme—in 2025, “Transforming Psychological Science: the 2030 Agenda.”
Professor Lars Bäckman, who works at the Aging Research Centre (ARC), Department of Neurobiology, Care Sciences and Society was selected for his groundbreaking work in linking cognitive theory with applied practice, reshaping how researchers and practitioners understand and address cognitive ageing. His research has led to significant advancements in identifying risk and protective factors and developing interventions for age-related cognitive decline.
The award will be formally presented during the Closing Ceremony of the 19th European Congress of Psychology in Paphos, Cyprus, on Friday 4 July at 17:00 local time. Lars Bäckman will also deliver the prestigious Aristotle Prize Lecture during the Congress, contributing to the event’s focus on the future of psychological science.