News
Summer 2020
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Jodi Viljoen named to Royal Society of Canada
September 08, 2020Professor Jodi Viljoen’s contributions to science and knowledge generation are paralleled by... read more
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SFU Psychology welcomes new lecturer Diana Lim
August 25, 2020Diana Lim has recently joined the Department of Psychology as a lecturer, coming to Simon Fraser... read more
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George Alder awarded 2020 Barry Beyerstein Award for Excellence in Teaching
Congratulations to Senior Lecturer Dr. George Alder for receiving the 2020 Barry Beyerstein Award... read more
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Psychology graduate students, staff, and faculty raise over $5000 towards Stand Against Racism Fundraiser
July 14, 2020In response to recent events, the Psychology Graduate Student Caucus organized the Stand Against... read more
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2020 Psychology Undergraduate Award winners
Congratulations to this year's Psychology undergraduate award winners! These awards honour... read more
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Congratulations to the Class of 2020!
June 11, 2020Congratulations to the class of 2020! Although we are not be able to celebrate with you in person,... read more
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PhD graduate and Dean's medal winner Dylan Wiwad commits to addressing economic inequality
June 09, 2020As the recipient of the Dean of Graduate Studies Convocation Medal, Dylan Wiwad is committed to... read more
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Psychology’s Emily Thornton graduates with Dean's medal and multiple publications under her belt
June 09, 2020Psychology graduate and Dean's Convocation Medal recipient Emily Thornton says growing up with... read more
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Psychology graduate Jonathan Mendel earns Dean’s medal after 10 year hiatus from post-secondary
June 10, 2020Starting his studies as a mature student, Jonathan Mendel took advantage of every opportunity that... read more
Spring 2020
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Relationships and physical distancing: advice from an SFU expert
April 07, 2020Is dating still possible in the era of physical distancing? SFU psychology professor Yuthika Girme,... read more
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How to stay positive and resilient while working from home
March 27, 2020Psychology professor Lara Aknin, who researches prosocial behaviour, well-being, happiness and... read more
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Psychology student Shina Kaur creates social impact through student engagement
March 06, 2020Shina Kaur didn’t come to Simon Fraser University to find herself; she came to create... read more
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Heather Thom counsels volunteering and lighter class load for successful job path
February 21, 2020After graduating with distinction in 2018, Heather Thom landed a job as an academic advisor with... read more
Fall 2019
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Research associate Myriam Juda discusses health implications of permanent daylight savings time in CBC News interview
December 05, 2019Myriam Juda, along with other researchers who study sleep, suggest that B.C. should reconsider... read more
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Countering misconceptions about disability through academics and work experience
November 08, 2019Natalie Morrison's work with individuals with disabilities has helped her understand... read more
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University is not a race to see who can graduate first
November 01, 2019Zaakirah Khan chose SFU because of its criminology and co-op program, and is taking advantage of... read more
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PhD student’s research on romantic partner violence has implications for adolescents
October 28, 2019PhD Catherine Shaffer-McCuish’s curiosity about romantic partner violence stemmed from her... read more
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Passion for psychology
October 16, 2019With an honours degree in psychology and a minor in educational psychology, Troy Boucher is one... read more
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Lara Aknin awarded SSHRC Partnership Engage grant for nurturing the next generation of philanthropists
October 15, 2019Psychology professor Lara Aknin has been awarded a Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council... read more