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PsychUAlberta @psychualberta.bsky.social · 20h

This Friday Winter 2026 CogSem starts with a talk by postdoctoral scholar Dr Zijun Zhou (supervisor Dr Dana Hayward) "Cognitive and Neural Mechanisms Underlying People's Sense of Joint Agency During Joint Action" Friday 9 October, 3-4 pm, BS P319N Everyone is welcome!

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PsychUAlberta @psychualberta.bsky.social · 20h

Congratulations to Yajing Zhang on receiving not one, but two outstanding awards! Yajing has been awarded the Dallas Treit Graduate Research Award and an Alberta Gambling Research Institute (AGRI) Graduate Scholarship. Please join us in congratulating Yajing!

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PsychUAlberta @psychualberta.bsky.social · 20h

Thank you for a quarter-century of dedication, expertise, and contributions to our department and the university community. Please join us in celebrating this remarkable milestone!

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PsychUAlberta @psychualberta.bsky.social · 20h

Congratulations to Cor Baerveldt, Fred Colbourne, Clay Dickson, Christina Gagne, Pete Hurd, Kim Noels, Tom Spalding, and Chris Westbury on reaching an incredible 25 years of service to the University of Alberta.

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PsychUAlberta @psychualberta.bsky.social · 20h

A reminder that our UPA is organizing a movie night as part of Mental Health Awareness Week, coinciding with World Mental Health Day on October 10th. Crazy Rich Asians 🎞️ Friday Oct 9 4:00pm - 6:20pm 🎞️CAB 243

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PsychUAlberta @psychualberta.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

Congratulations to Clayton Dickson, recipient of the Excellence in Graduate Mentorship award! This recognition celebrates Clayton’s commitment to graduate mentorship and the important role that thoughtful, supportive mentorship plays in the development of graduate students.

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PsychUAlberta @psychualberta.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

🏆 Livia Eni — SSHRC | Supervisor: W. Hoglund 🏆 Adavait Gulwani — NSERC | Supervisor: J. Q. Lee 🏆 Avigna Jena — SSHRC | Supervisor: P. Liu 🏆 Autumn McFetridge — NSERC | Supervisor: J. Q. Lee Congratulations on this well-deserved recognition of your academic achievements

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PsychUAlberta @psychualberta.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

Congratulations to our graduate student award recipients! We’re delighted to celebrate Livia Eni, Adavait Gulwani, Avigna Jena, and Autumn McFetridge on receiving Canada Graduate Research Scholarships (Master’s) and Walter H. Johns Graduate Fellowships.

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PsychUAlberta @psychualberta.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Congratulations again to David Rast on being awarded a Strategic Research Chair in Arts. Read about all the Chair recipients here www.ualberta.ca/en/arts/facu...

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Strategic Research Chairs in Arts

Congratulations to the Arts researchers who received SSHRC grants this year in the Insight Development and Partnership Engage streams.

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PsychUAlberta @psychualberta.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

The Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies (GPS) Graduate Student Teaching Awards recognize excellence and dedication in teaching. We’re proud to celebrate these five graduate students and their contributions to the learning experience of our students.

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PsychUAlberta @psychualberta.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Congratulations to our GPS Graduate Student Teaching Award recipients! 🏆 Vrushali Rao Gumnur — Supervisor: S. Wiebe 🏆 Angela Ma — Supervisor: D. Rast 🏆 Julie Olsen — Supervisor: S. Wiebe 🏆 Evan Shillabeer — Supervisor: C. Baerveldt 🏆 Hao Zheng — Supervisor: Y. Zheng

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PsychUAlberta @psychualberta.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Congratulations to Peggy St. Jacques on receiving the 2026 Excellence in Undergraduate Mentorship Award! This award recognizes Peggy’s outstanding commitment to mentoring undergraduate students and supporting their academic, research, and professional growth.

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PsychUAlberta @psychualberta.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

For more further information and resources: ualberta.ca/en/indigenou...

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PsychUAlberta @psychualberta.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

One place you can begin is to watch this introduction to the TRC by Florence Glanfield - Vice-Provost, Indigenous Programming & Research www.youtube.com/watch?v=Eu_O...

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Introduction to the TRC Report to Community

YouTube video by UniversityofAlberta

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PsychUAlberta @psychualberta.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Today, and every day, we reflect on how we are taking up the Calls to Action issued by the National Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada (TRC) in our professional, public and personal lives @ualberta.bsky.social

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PsychUAlberta @psychualberta.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

We are grateful to Elder Fernie Marty for joining us and helping make this gathering a meaningful occasion for our department community. 🎥 Missed the event? Watch our Awards Slide Show: www.youtube.com/watch?v=68WK... Watch our Department Photo Show: www.youtube.com/watch?v=8BCy...

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UAlberta Psychology Welcome and Awards Ceremony 2026

YouTube video by Department of Psychology UAlberta

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PsychUAlberta @psychualberta.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Thank you, Elder Fernie Marty! It was an honor to host Elder Fernie Marty, Indigenous Knowledge Keeper and Member of the Papaschase First Nation, as we welcomed our incoming graduate students, postdoctoral scholars and staff, and celebrated our award recipients.

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PsychUAlberta @psychualberta.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Congratulations to Jennifer Passey on receiving the Graduate Student Association Staff Award! This award recognizes Jennifer’s dedication and contributions to supporting graduate students and their experience within our university community.

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PsychUAlberta @psychualberta.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

🏆 Kathryn Kincaid 🏆 Karsten Loepelmann 🏆 Kat Munley 🏆 Kyle Nash 🏆 Lisa Smithson 🏆 Mike Sharp 🏆 Norman Brown 🏆 Pan Liu 🏆 Roy Frenzel 🏆 Taka Masuda 🏆 Tiana Rust

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PsychUAlberta @psychualberta.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Please join us in celebrating 🏆 Arturo Pérez 🏆 Ben Dyson 🏆 Britttany Thaxter 🏆 Ben Whittaker 🏆 Deanna Singhal 🏆 Erin Scully 🏆 Evan Shillabeer 🏆 Jenn Passey 🏆 Jeff Pisklak 🏆 James Farley 🏆 Kim Campbell

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PsychUAlberta @psychualberta.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Congratulations to our 22 Nicoladis Undergraduate Teaching Award (NUTA) winners! Thank you for your outstanding contributions to undergraduate teaching and your commitment to creating meaningful learning experiences for our students.

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PsychUAlberta @psychualberta.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Congratulations to David Rast on being awarded a Strategic Research Chair in Arts! @UAlbertaArts This recognition celebrates David’s research contributions and marks an exciting achievement as one of the inaugural recipients.

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PsychUAlberta @psychualberta.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Congratulations to Isaac Lank on reaching the remarkable milestone of 30 years of service to the University of Alberta. Thank you, Isaac, for three decades of dedication and contributions to our university community. Please join us in celebrating this incredible milestone!

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PsychUAlberta @psychualberta.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Congratulations to Kina Montenegro on receiving the Provost’s Award for Early Achievement in Undergraduate Teaching! This recognition celebrates Kina’s outstanding contributions to undergraduate education and her dedication to supporting meaningful student experiences.

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PsychUAlberta @psychualberta.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

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Dr. Kathleen M. Munley @thefishiedoc.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

I am recruiting 1-2 graduate students (M.S. or Ph.D. track) to join my lab at @psychualberta.bsky.social in Fall 2027! Please share widely, and if you are interested in endocrinology, animal behavior, neuroscience, and/or seasonal biology, I would love to chat! 🐟🧠🧬🍂

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PsychUAlberta @psychualberta.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Congratulations to Lauren Guillette, winner of the 2026 Equity, Diversity, Inclusivity and Decolonization in Teaching Award! @laurenguillette.bsky.social This award recognizes Lauren’s commitment to fostering an inclusive, equitable and supportive learning environment.

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PsychUAlberta @psychualberta.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Join us for the next Queer Coffee social hour this Thursday (Sept 24th from 11:00-12:00) in Biological Sciences P-312!

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PsychUAlberta @psychualberta.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Our week of congratulations begins by congratulating Lisa Smithson for winning the 2026 Connie Varnhagen Excellence in Teaching!

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PsychUAlberta @psychualberta.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

We continue our monthly film series 📽️Reel Change 📽️with Beans (Sep 16th, 4-6pm, BS M145) A Mohawk girl comes of age during the 1990 Mohawk Resistance at Kanehsatà:ke, navigating racism, family, identity, and belonging. Graduate students are eligible to receive PD credit.

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PsychUAlberta @psychualberta.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Sandra Romero Carreon (W Hoglund) Claudia Morales Valiente (P St. Jacques) Sophia Tran (P St. Jacques) Ben Whittaker (L Guillette) Sojin Yoon (Y Zheng) Zijun Zhou (D Hayward & C Chapman) Tamari Shalamberidze (P Liu & J Caplan)

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PsychUAlberta @psychualberta.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Welcome to our 7 new and returning postdoctoral scholars joining and continuing our Psychology community! We’re delighted to...

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PsychUAlberta @psychualberta.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Nancy Ansah-Addo - D Rast Daniela Cobo - Q Lee Baleigh Harmon - S Wiebe Omar Kassem - K Nash Devon Yanitski - J Caplan Jiachen Zhang - W Hoglund @whoglund.bsky.social Don't forget to say hi to new folks in the Department and give them a warm welcome!

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PsychUAlberta @psychualberta.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Join us in welcoming our newest doctoral students to the Department of Psychology @ualberta.bsky.social and introduce them alongside their supervisors!

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PsychUAlberta @psychualberta.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

(3/3) ... We wish you all a rewarding journey filled with learning, discovery, collaboration, and growth. Welcome to the Psychology community!

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PsychUAlberta @psychualberta.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

(2/3) ... Raha Holakouei — N Brown Jeffrey (Ting-Yu) Hu — E Grant Abigail Jones — K Noels Aiden Lorincz-Bowman — Q Lee Sharen Anna Manuel — D Hayward Madison Oslund — D Hayward Maxwell Schaub — P St. Jacques Nadia Skofenko — D Hayward Carolyn Tellier — F Colbourne

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PsychUAlberta @psychualberta.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

We’re excited to welcome our 13 new Master’s students to Psychology @ualberta.bsky.social and introduce them alongside their supervisors. In alphabetical order: Jessica Annor-Bediako — W Hoglund Lisa Brooks — P Liu Sayin Ding — P Liu Livia Eni — W Hoglund (1/3)...

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PsychUAlberta @psychualberta.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Psychology is more than what happens in the classroom! @ualberta.bsky.social Psychology: Out and About 2026 highlights our Psychology community in action — connecting, exploring, and making the most of life beyond the lecture hall. 📷 Check out the video here youtube.com/watch?v=8BCy...

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PsychUAlberta @psychualberta.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Join us in congratulating Eunchan Na (supervisor Dr Ben Dyson) in his successful PhD defence! From a fantastic presentation to the examination, Eunchan satisfied all examiners. Thanks to his examination committee Dr Clarke (UBC), Dr Nicoll, Dr Hayward, and Dr Nash, and, to Dr Shaw for chairing.

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PsychUAlberta @psychualberta.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Congratulations to Hao Zheng (supervisor Dr Yao Zheng), who just successfully passed his PhD thesis defense! His examination committee members include Dr Castellanos-Ryan (University of Montreal), Dr Fujiwara, Dr Wiebe, and Dr Nash. Thanks to Dr Mou for chairing. Way to go Hao!

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PsychUAlberta @psychualberta.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Welcome to a new academic year in Psychology at @ualberta.bsky.social In our 2026 Psychology Welcome and Awards Ceremony we welcomed our community and celebrated the outstanding achievements of our students and award recipients. 📷 Watch the ceremony here www.youtube.com/watch?v=68WK...

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PsychUAlberta @psychualberta.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Welcome to Erin Grant (joining us as an Assistant Professor) and Dinesh Ramoo (joining us Academic Teaching Staff). Hope the Fall semester is a good one! @ualberta.bsky.social

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PsychUAlberta @psychualberta.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

Congratulations to Yajing Zhang who passed her candidacy this afternoon (supervisor Dr Ben Dyson)! Thanks to examination committee members Dr Weimin Mou, Dr Christina Gagne, Dr Dana Hayward, Dr Carrie Shaw, and, to Dr Chris Sturdy for chairing.

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PsychUAlberta @psychualberta.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

Please join us in congratulating Yue Chen (supervisor Dr Weimin Mou), who successfully defended her dissertation last week. Thanks to committee members Dr Caplan, Dr Hayward, Dr Chapman, and Dr Philbeck from George Washington University. 🎓Congratulations Yue!🎓

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PsychUAlberta @psychualberta.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

Please join us in wishing ⭐️Good Luck ⭐️to Eunchan Na (supervisor Dr Ben Dyson) who will be defending their PhD Thursday 3rd September "Environmental features in decision-making" All are welcome to the public presentation BS P226 3pm MST.

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PsychUAlberta @psychualberta.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

Please join us in wishing ⭐️Good Luck ⭐️to Hao Zheng (supervisor Dr Yao Zheng) who will be defending their PhD Thursday 3rd September "Understanding emotion-based impulsivity across timescales" All are welcome to the public presentation BS P226 9am MST.

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PsychUAlberta @psychualberta.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

Please join us in wishing ⭐️Good Luck ⭐️to Yue Chen (supervisor Dr Weimin Mou) who will be defending their PhD Wednesday 26th August "Do landmarks always help? Exploring their role in human path integration." All are welcome to the public presentation BS P226 9am MST.

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PsychUAlberta @psychualberta.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

This anniversary provides an important opportunity to learn the history, spirit & intent of Treaty 6; recognize the enduring rights and relationships established through Treaty; & reflect on our responsibilities as Treaty people. To learn more, start here www.ualberta.ca/en/the-quad/...

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Understanding the concept of Treaty

National Indigenous History Month and the 150th anniversary of Treaty 6 is an opportunity to deepen our understanding of Treaties and our responsibilities as Treaty People.

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PsychUAlberta @psychualberta.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

On August 23rd, we commemorate the 150th Anniversary of Treaty 6 between First Nations and the Crown at Fort Carlton August 23, 1876. Treaty 6 territory extends across what are now Alberta and Saskatchewan, including amiskwacîwâskahikan (Edmonton), where @ualberta.bsky.social is located.

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PsychUAlberta @psychualberta.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

Congratulations to Dr Ben Dyson on being awarded a Henry Marshall Tory Chair! This prestigious 5 year appointment recognizes Ben's research and teaching scholarship. @benjdyson.bsky.social @ualberta.bsky.social

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