Department of Psychology, Memorial University of Newfoundland

10/20/2026

📢 Reminder! Nomination deadline is December 31st for the for the Rennie Gaulton Award for Excellence in Teaching! 📢

Do you know a psychology professor who goes above and beyond to make your learning experience exceptional? 🌟 The Rennie Gaulton Award for Excellence in Teaching is presented annually to a faculty member who demonstrates the same dedication to undergraduate teaching that Rennie did. The award will be presented at the Department’s Research Day.

If you’ve had a professor teaching courses this Fall 2026 who you think deserves this award, now is the time to nominate them! 🏆

To nominate professors:

Fill out the nomination form.
Email the form to [email protected] with the subject line: GAULTON AWARD NOMINATION.
🗓️ Nominations close Thursday, December 31st, 2026.

10/19/2026

Meet your PsyCentral Teaching Assistants (TAs) for the Fall 2026 semester!
These graduate students are happy to help you with your coursework and labs, and offer advice about Honours, grad school, volunteering, and more. Came say hi in SN-3071 during their shift –they’re here to support you!

10/19/2026

Sharing on behalf of the MUN Psychology and Behavioural Neuroscience Society ()

"Our Academic Representative, Eve Blagdon, will be holding Academic Hours every Tuesday and Wednesday this semester in PsyCentral! Current and prospective Psychology and Neuroscience students are welcome to stop by with any questions or concerns they might have.

Eve is happy to share her perspective as a student and help connect you with the right resources. No question is too small, and we hope to see you there! 😊"

10/19/2026

10/19/2026

Join the Psychology Department Social Media Committee!

Are you passionate about psychology, creativity, knowledge dissemination, and communication? We’re looking for new members to join our Social Media Committee. We are excited to welcome both undergraduate and graduate students who want to become involved in departmental initiatives.

If you’re someone who enjoys creating engaging content, we’d love to have you on our team! This is a great opportunity to share your ideas, build experience in science communication, and help shape how we connect with our community.

If you are interested, please email our vice-chair, Jenna Perry ([email protected]) to learn more or sign up!

09/28/2026

The Faculty of Science is hosting its Fall 2026 Graduate Student Orientation for graduate students who would like to learn more about the faculty and Memorial University supports and services available.

Date: Friday, October 2nd,
Time: 9:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Location: Core Science Facility (CSF-1302)

Whether you are a new or returning student, this session is for you. This is a great opportunity get information on what's available to you throughout your grad school journey.

The session is open to ALL Faculty of Science graduate students.

Please register here: hhttps://www.mun.ca/science/graduate-students/

09/23/2026

📣 The S*x & Gender Speaker Series is back!

Join Drs. Lindsay Cahill and Ashlyn Swift-Gallant for a conversation about how the male default continues to shape biomedical sciences, and what that means for research and health.

📅 Thursday, September 24
🕐 1:00–2:00 PM
📍 C-2004

Come learn, listen, and join the conversation!

Everyone is welcome. 🧬🔬

09/23/2026

📆 Save the date – and register before October 5!

Women+ in academia: Building community and shaping change is a first-of-its-kind event centred on the experiences of women, non-binary and gender-diverse faculty members and postdoctoral researchers at Memorial University, Newfoundland and Labrador.

The event will be held both in-person in the Core Science Facility (CSF) 1302 on the St. John’s campus, as well as virtually.

For more information and to register, visit: https://www.mun.ca/research/news-articles/save-the-date-women-in-academia-event-on-oct-16.php

09/16/2026

Free pizza & advice from the Head of Psychology and Neuroscience? Yes please!

Dr. Thorpe's "The Talk" is this Wednesday, 7-9pm in Arts & Admin, room A1046. Whether you're a first year finding your footing, or a fourth year figuring out what's next, swing on by!

08/27/2026

📢 The Spring/Summer nomination deadline is August 31st for the Rennie Gaulton Award for Excellence in Teaching! 📢

Do you know a psychology professor who goes above and beyond to make your learning experience exceptional? 🌟 The Rennie Gaulton Award for Excellence in Teaching is presented annually to a faculty member who demonstrates the same dedication to undergraduate teaching that Rennie did. The award will be presented at the Department’s Research Day.

If you’ve had a professor teaching courses this Spring 2026 who you think deserves this award, now is the time to nominate them! 🏆

To nominate a professor:

Fill out the nomination form.
E-mail the form to [email protected] with the subject line: GAULTON AWARD NOMINATION.
🗓 Nominations close August 31st, 2026.