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2020 Psychology Undergraduate Award winners

Congratulations to this year's Psychology undergraduate award winners! These awards honour... read more
Congratulations to the Class of 2020!
June 11, 2020
Congratulations to the class of 2020! Although we are not be able to celebrate with you in person,... read more
Psychology’s Emily Thornton graduates with Dean's medal and multiple publications under her belt
June 09, 2020
Psychology graduate and Dean's Convocation Medal recipient Emily Thornton says growing up with... read more
Psychology graduate Jonathan Mendel earns Dean’s medal after 10 year hiatus from post-secondary
June 10, 2020
Starting his studies as a mature student, Jonathan Mendel took advantage of every opportunity that... read more
PhD graduate and Dean's medal winner Dylan Wiwad commits to addressing economic inequality
June 09, 2020
As the recipient of the Dean of Graduate Studies Convocation Medal, Dylan Wiwad is committed to... read more
Adjunct professor Vincent Di Lollo receives 2020 honorary degree
June 05, 2020
An internationally recognized leader among cognitive systems researchers, adjunct professor Vincent... read more
The Department of Psychology stands in solidarity against racism and injustice
June 03, 2020
The Department of Psychology stands with our Black and Indigenous communities, and communities of... read more

Relationships and physical distancing: advice from an SFU expert
April 07, 2020
Is dating still possible in the era of physical distancing? SFU psychology professor Yuthika Girme,... read more
How to stay positive and resilient while working from home
March 27, 2020
Psychology professor Lara Aknin, who researches prosocial behaviour, well-being, happiness and... read more
Psychology student Shina Kaur creates social impact through student engagement
March 06, 2020
Shina Kaur didn’t come to Simon Fraser University to find herself; she came to create... read more
Heather Thom counsels volunteering and lighter class load for successful job path
February 21, 2020
After graduating with distinction in 2018, Heather Thom landed a job as an academic advisor with... read more

Research associate Myriam Juda discusses health implications of permanent daylight savings time in CBC News interview
December 05, 2019
Myriam Juda, along with other researchers who study sleep, suggest that B.C. should reconsider... read more
Countering misconceptions about disability through academics and work experience
November 08, 2019
Natalie Morrison's work with individuals with disabilities has helped her understand... read more
University is not a race to see who can graduate first
November 01, 2019
Zaakirah Khan chose SFU because of its criminology and co-op program, and is taking advantage of... read more
PhD student’s research on romantic partner violence has implications for adolescents
October 28, 2019
PhD Catherine Shaffer-McCuish’s curiosity about romantic partner violence stemmed from her... read more
Passion for psychology
October 16, 2019
With an honours degree in psychology and a minor in educational psychology, Troy Boucher is one... read more
Lara Aknin awarded SSHRC Partnership Engage grant for nurturing the next generation of philanthropists
October 15, 2019
Psychology professor Lara Aknin has been awarded a Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council... read more

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