From Profiling to Ethics — The Talk That Shook Up Future Psychologists

Over 220 students and faculty members filled the auditorium on 30 July 2025 to explore the fascinating link between psychology and criminal investigation during Criminal Minds: A Private Investigator’s Perspective. Organised by the Department of Psychology and the Department of Law, the session offered rare insight into the real-life application of behavioural science in investigative practice — turning textbook theory into professional reality.

In a world where psychological expertise is increasingly vital to crime prevention and justice reform, the session reinforced the relevance of academic knowledge beyond the classroom. According to the World Health Organization, over 700,000 suicides occur globally each year, often tied to unresolved trauma and unaddressed criminal behaviour. This underscores the importance of equipping future psychologists and legal professionals with both ethical grounding and investigative literacy.

Read more at https://university.segi.edu.my/from-profiling-to-ethics-the-talk-that-shook-up-future-psychologists/

This event is organised in support of the following United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDG):

SDG 4 – Quality Education

SDG 16 – Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions

SDG 8 – Decent Work and Economic Growth