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Psychology, the science of human behaviour and mental processes, is a fascinating, dynamic and varied discipline. Knowledge in this field advances rapidly as it is driven by intense research activity.
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RecycleMania, is on! From February 5th to March 31st, the uOttawa community is encouraged to recycle, reduce waste, and change its consumption habits. The uOttawa has, for the past three years, taken first place between Canadian campuses during this friendly competition!
Jean-François Bureau, Professor at the School of Psychology, receives of the University of Ottawa Young Researcher of the Year Award in the social sciences and
humanities in recognition of his exceptional contributions to the field. Most notably, Professor Bureau’s research focuses on attachment patterns in toddlers, school-aged children and teens, along with their influence on social-affective and cognitive development. Established in 1985, the Award includes a $10 000 research grant.The Faculty wishes to congratulate Professor Ross Hastings on his nomination as Dean of the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies (FGPS). The Faculty also wishes to express its appreciation to Claire Turenne-Sjolander who has agreed to act as interim Vice-Dean of Graduate Studies.
Upcoming events
- Mar. 2: The Nature and Origins of Attachment in Infancy and Early Childhood, Greg Moran and Heisel Marnin, University of Western Ontario
- Mar. 23: The Costs and Consequences of Perfectionism: Implications for Health and Well-Being, Gordon Flett, York University
- Mar. 30: Memory, eyewitness and expert testimony, Elizabeth Loftus, University of California
- Apr. 27: Psychotherapy Relationships that work: Evidence-based responsiveness, John Norcross, Scranton University
- May 25: Suicide Prevention among Older Adults: The Role of Psychological Resiliency