News
Fall 2021
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Brianne Kent receives Michael Smith Foundation for Health Research Scholar award
September 13, 2021Assistant professor Brianne Kent has been awarded the Michael Smith Foundation for Health Research... read more
Summer 2021
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Congratulations to all Psychology recipients of this year's SSHRC Insight Grants
July 26, 2021We are pleased to congratulate researchers from the Department of Psychology on receiving the SSHRC... read more
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Jason Proulx awarded 2021 Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarship
July 19, 2021Congratulations to Social Psychology PhD student Jason Proulx for receiving the 2021 Vanier Canada... read more
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Lara Aknin awarded 2021 Barry Beyerstein Award for Excellence in Teaching
July 07, 2021Associate professor Dr. Lara Aknin has been awarded the 2021 Barry Beyerstein Award for Excellence... read more
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Congratulations to the Class of 2021!
June 23, 2021Congratulations to the Class of 2021 from the Department of Psychology! Wishing you all the best in... read more
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Dr. Patricia I. Coburn awarded Governor General's Gold Medal
June 24, 2021Congratulations to Dr. Patricia I. Coburn for receiving the 2021 Governor General's Gold Medal!... read more
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Psychology honours graduand Jennifer Krentz awarded Governor General's Silver Medal
June 21, 2021Congratulations to psychology graduand Jennifer Krentz for receiving the 2021 Governor General's... read more
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2021 Psychology Undergraduate Award winners
June 18, 2021Congratulations to this year's Psychology undergraduate award winners! These awards honour... read more
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Dr. Catherine Shaffer-McCuish wins 2021 Christopher Webster Early Career Award
June 09, 2021Congratulations to Dr. Catherine Shaffer-McCuish for receiving the 2021 Christopher Webster Early... read more
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Statement on the Missing Children of the Kamloops Residential School
June 01, 2021The Department of Psychology offers our sympathy to Indigenous Peoples, the Secwépemc... read more
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2020 Staff Achievement Award recipient, Ellen Kurz, is the heart of SFU’s Department of Psychology
May 05, 2021Kurz’ signature optimism, humour, and compassion are just a few of the many great qualities... read more
Spring 2021
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In Solidarity Against Anti-Asian Racism
March 30, 2021The Department of Psychology stands with all Asian diaspora communities, Black and Indigenous... read more
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Report assesses impact of COVID-19 on global happiness
March 22, 2021Amid the global pandemic, the 2021 World Happiness Report sought out how happiness has fared... read more
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COVID-19 Psychology Undergraduate Survey Results
February 15, 2021In Psychology, we launched a survey in the summer of 2020 to learn about how our students were... read more
Fall 2020
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SFU Psychology welcomes new professor Brianne Kent
December 14, 2020In January 2021, Brianne Kent joins the Department of Psychology as an Assistant Professor. In the... read more
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Recommendations for navigating ethical challenges in cross-cultural research
Associate professor Tanya Broesch is part of an international team addressing ethical challenges in... read more
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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
Summer 2020
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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
July 22, 2020Congratulations 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
June 18, 2020Congratulations 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
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PhD graduate Andrea Smit explores industrialization and sleep in tropical paradise
January 20, 2020In 2017, PhD graduate Andrea Smit traveled to Vanuatu to conduct research on the effects of... read more