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Welcome to Psychological Connections!
We are thrilled to bring you the first edition of Psychological Connections, a platform dedicated to ceberating the vibrant research and initiatives within our department. We invite you to delve into the stories and insights shared in these pages, but we are also intereste in any story ieas, updates, or announcements, or any feedback you have by emailing psychnewsletter@mun.ca. Read more...
Faculty Focus: A New Era in Cognitive Psychology
The Department proudly welcomes Dr. Blaire Dube, our new Cognitive Psychologist, whose research into visual attention and cognitive processing sheds new light on how we percieve our complex world. Read more...
Celebrating Dr. Kellie Hadden: A Legacy of Dedication and Innovation in Psychology
This year we celbrate the illustrious career of Dr. Kellie Hadden, who retires after two decades of service that transformed the Psychology Department and enriched countless students' lives. As one of the founding members of Memorial's Psy.D. program, Dr. Hadden has dedicated her career to clinical training, teaching future leaders in mental health. Read more...
Applauding a Vanier Scholar's Visionary Research
We're thrilled to recognize Kerri Mozessohn, recently awarded the prestigious Vanier Scholarship for their research on identity support in addition recovery for LGBTQ+ youth. Their work explores the unique challenges faced by marginalized youth in recovery, aiming to foster supportie, identity-affirming environments. Read more...
Memorial Researchers Recieve Significant Federal Funding Boost
Memorial University is setting new standards in research with a major $6 million funding boost from federal grants awarded in March 2024. This investment is set to power studies in various fields such as waste management, climate change, and soil health, with psychology students and faculty gaining Tri-Council funding for influencial projects. Read more...
MUN Psychology Students Shine at Science Atlantic Conference
Memorial's psychology Honours students stole the spotlight at the 2024Science Atlantic Conference in Halifax, where they presented pioneering research on issues like rural healthcare, Indigenous mental health, and cyber dating violence. Representing Memorial with passion and expertise, these students tackled critical topics in clincal, forensic, and health psychology. Read more...
Introducing Psyc Snacks
Food insecurity is a growing concern on campuses nationwide, and MUN is not an exception. Many students struggle to afford necessities, balancing the high costs of tuition, rent, and other living expenses. Read more...