Dalhousie University - Department of Psychology and Neuroscience

10/20/2026

10/19/2026

Congratulations to the Fall 2026 graduating class! We are proud to celebrate your accomplishments and wish you every success in the years ahead. 🎓

Convocation
Tuesday, October 20
9 a.m.

See you tomorrow!

If you can't make the ceremony, watch it live here: https://buff.ly/jV8w2qR

10/19/2026

Congratulations to our 2026 Killam Laureates!

2026 Killam Postdoctoral Fellow
Dr. Marshall Ritchie (Dr. Shelley Adamo’s Lab)
 

From left: 2026 Killam Predoctoral Scholars
Greta Jang (Supervisor: Dr. Natalie Rosen)
Lauren Giles (Supervisor: Dr. Jen Khoury MSVU)

2026 Killam Predoctoral Scholar:
Broderick Badcock-Parks (Supervisor: Dr. Leslie Phillmore)

2026 Killam Predoctoral Scholar:
Saisha Rankaduwa (Supervisor: Dr. Aaron Newman)

Saisha was one of four researchers invited to deliver a Killam Research Impact Presentation last week at the Killam celebration.

10/08/2026

Congratulations to Dr. Ellen Jopling on receiving a 2026 BBRF Young Investigator Grant!

The award will support her work with the landmark Bucharest Early Intervention Project to explore important questions about early adversity and its long-term effects on development.

Read more about the award and Dr. Jopling’s research: https://buff.ly/9oEE8mN

10/07/2026

Join Dr. Penny Corkum at the ILAT Global ADHD Summit! She will be talking about When ADHD Keeps You Awake: Understanding and Managing Insomnia Across the Lifespan.

Register here: https://ilatglobal.org

10/05/2026

Reminder: the Jacob Hamilton Memorial Lecture is this week. Guest speaker is Dr. Kayla M. Joyce from the University of Manitoba who will give a talk entitled "Why Do People Use Substances? Coping, Motherhood, and the Future of Integrated Perinatal Care."

Thursday, October 8
11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Sir James Dunn Building, Room 101
Guest Speaker: Dr. Kayla M. Joyce

A light reception will follow the lecture.

The event will be hosted by Dr. Sherry Stewart. Everyone is welcome!

10/02/2026

Please join us for the Jacob Hamilton Memorial Lecture on Thursday, October 8, with guest speaker Dr. Kayla M. Joyce from the University of Manitoba.

Talk title: "Why Do People Use Substances? Coping, Motherhood, and the Future of Integrated Perinatal Care"

Thursday, October 8
11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Sir James Dunn Building, Room 101
Guest Speaker: Dr. Kayla M. Joyce

A light reception will follow the lecture. The event will be hosted by Dr. Sherry Stewart. Everyone is welcome!

09/29/2026

The Department of Psychology and Neuroscience will be closed on September 30 in observance of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day. We encourage our students, faculty, and staff to take time to learn and reflect as we honour Residential School Survivors, their families, and communities, and recognize the lasting effects of the Residential School system.

09/29/2026

Dr. Hélène Deacon will be live on The Early Edition tomorrow at 11:50 a.m. ADT talking about declining youth reading scores, digital reading, and how we can support young readers.

🎧 Link to listen live in the comments.

09/29/2026

Link to listen live: https://www.am1150.ca/show/the-early-edition/

Dr. Hélène Deacon will be live on The Early Edition tomorrow at 11:50 a.m. ADT talking about declining youth reading scores, digital reading, and how we can support young readers.

🎧 Link to listen live in the comments.