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Dalhousie University Department of Psychology and Neuroscience @psychneurodal.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Please join us for the Jacob Hamilton Memorial Lecture on Oct. 8, at 11:30 am to 1 pm in the Dunn Building, Room 101, with guest speaker Dr. Kayla Joyce from the University of Manitoba. Talk title: "Why Do People Use Substances? Coping, Motherhood, and the Future of Integrated Perinatal Care."

Poster for the Jacob Hamilton Memorial Lecture at Dalhousie University's Department of Psychology and Neuroscience on October 8, 2026, featuring headshots of Jacob Hamilton and guest speaker Dr. Kayla M. Joyce, with event time, location.

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Dalhousie University Department of Psychology and Neuroscience @psychneurodal.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

We will be closed Sept. 30 for the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (Orange Shirt Day). We encourage our students, faculty, and staff to learn, reflect, honour Residential School Survivors, their families and communities, and recognize the system's lasting effects.

Orange display honoring National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (September 30) showing "Every Child Matters" printed on a shirt, matching orange buttons with a feather motif, and a Dalhousie University banner.

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Dalhousie University Department of Psychology and Neuroscience @psychneurodal.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Please join us for the Jacob Hamilton Memorial Lecture on October 8, from 11:30 am–1 pm at the Dal Dunn Building, Room 101, with speaker Dr. Kayla Joyce from the University of Manitoba, for her talk: "Why Do People Use Substances? Coping, Motherhood, and the Future of Integrated Perinatal Care."

Announcement for the Jacob Hamilton Memorial Lecture at Dalhousie University, October 8, 2026, with guest speaker Dr. Kayla M. Joyce presenting "Why Do People Use Substances? Coping, Motherhood, and the Future of Integrated Perinatal Care."

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Dalhousie University Department of Psychology and Neuroscience @psychneurodal.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Congratulations to Alzena Ilie, recipient of the 2025-2026 Beatrice (Clinical Student Citizenship) Award! 🏆 The award will be presented at the Terry Anders Lecture on November 26.

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Dalhousie University Department of Psychology and Neuroscience @psychneurodal.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

Please join us in welcoming Dr. Ellen Jopling to the Department of Psychology and Neuroscience and to her new role in the Clinical Psychology PhD Program.👏 She is a 2026 Banting Discovery Award recipient and holds a 2026 SSHRC Insight Development Grant (IDG). Learn more: buff.ly/3x9NX3L

Ellen stands with her arms folded smiling to camera. She has long blond straight hair and wears a black shirt. Her fingernails are painted blue. "Welcome to Dal. Dr. Ellen Jopling, Clinical Psychology PhD program."

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Dalhousie University Department of Psychology and Neuroscience @psychneurodal.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

Congratulations to Clinical Psychology PhD student Isabella Bossom, who recently received the Ken Bowers Student Research Award from the Canadian Psychological Association (CPA) Clinical Section. 👏 🌟 The competitive award is granted to only one student annually across Canada.

Isabella stands outside at dusk. Behind her is water and an island. She smiles to camera. Her long dark hair is centre-parted and she wears a neutral-coloured jacket blazer and a white t-shirt. "Isabella Bossom, CPA Ken Bowers Student Research Award."

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Dalhousie University Department of Psychology and Neuroscience @psychneurodal.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

Congratulations to Dr. Ellen Jopling, a recipient of a 2026 Banting Discovery Award, valued at $30,000. Dr. Jopling studies how early-life stress shapes mental and physical health in children and adolescents, with a focus on resilience and early intervention.👏 👏 👏

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Dalhousie University Department of Psychology and Neuroscience @psychneurodal.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

Join the Centre for Aging + Brain Health Innovation (CABHI ) for Lunch & Learn: Unlocking the Impact of Brain Health Research on June 25, 2026, at the Emera ideaHUB, hosted by CABHI and the Pulse BioMed Hub. 🗓 Date: June 25, 2026 📍Location: Emera ideaHUB Register today 👉 luma.com/cabhi-xaih

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Dalhousie University Department of Psychology and Neuroscience @psychneurodal.bsky.social · 11/05/2026

The Dalhousie Centre for Psychological Health (CPH) is among 21 projects selected for funding through Health Canada’s Youth Mental Health Fund, announced May 7, 2026. Congratulations to the team at CPH on this national funding recognition! Read the news release: buff.ly/FXLoAE1

The internal door and signage to the "Dalhousie Centre for Psychological Health."

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Dalhousie University Department of Psychology and Neuroscience @psychneurodal.bsky.social · 27/02/2026

The Clinical Psychology PhD Program invites you to join a talk by Dr. Andrew Sherrill (Emory University) titled "Navigating the AI Boom in Historically Human Work: Dashboards, Guardrails, and 'Turbocharged' Boosters." 📅 MARCH 26, 2026 ⏰️ 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. 📍 LSC, P4260 buff.ly/4Rwny7i

Dalhousie University Psychology and Neuroscience Colloquium Lecture on March 26, 2026, featuring guest speaker Dr. Andrew Sherrill, Assistant Professor at Emory University School of Medicine. Dr. Sherrill is smiling. He has a bushy beard and glasses and wears a suit and tie.

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Dalhousie University Department of Psychology and Neuroscience @psychneurodal.bsky.social · 25/02/2026

We are excited to announce that Brain Prize Laureate Dr. György Buzsáki (NYU) will deliver the 2026 Donald O. Hebb Memorial Lecture on “Hippocampal mechanisms of memory selection and consolidation.” 📅 Thursday, March 26, 2026 🕚 11:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m. 📍 LSC, P4260 Learn more: buff.ly/KHeMtgV

Poster for the Donald O. Hebb Memorial Lecture at Dalhousie University on March 19, 2026, featuring guest speaker Dr. György Buzsáki discussing "Hippocampal mechanisms of memory selection and consolidation."

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Dalhousie University Department of Psychology and Neuroscience @psychneurodal.bsky.social · 11/02/2026

PhD Candidate in clinical psychology Teba Hamodat (supervised by Dr. Isabel Smith, Autism Research Centre, IWK Health Centre) is defending her dissertation tomorrow, February 12, 2026. Please join us in wishing Teba good luck! 🍀 🌟

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Dalhousie University Department of Psychology and Neuroscience @psychneurodal.bsky.social · 20/01/2026

Join us for the Bruce Earhard Memorial Lecture and Undergraduate Awards Day on Jan. 22 at 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. in LSC P4260. Dr. Ralph Redden (St. Francis Xavier University) will present his talk “On the Understanding of Attention in the Lab and the Real World.” More details here buff.ly/l7POxLl

Lecture poster with details in the caption. A black and white image of Dr. Earhard with his head in his hand thoughtfully thinking. A colour image of Dr. Redden, with a red beard and glasses, dressed in suit jacket with a shirt, smiles to camera.

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Dalhousie University Department of Psychology and Neuroscience @psychneurodal.bsky.social · 12/01/2026

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Dalhousie University Department of Psychology and Neuroscience @psychneurodal.bsky.social · 13/11/2025

A huge thank you to Dr. Katie Birnie (PhD ’16) for her energizing lecture on mobilizing pain science into action, which has led to system-wide improvements in children’s pain management. The lecture was hosted by Dr. Christine Chambers.

Dr. Birnie stands in the lecture hall in front of a projection of the title card to her presentation. She has long straight hair she wears in a tight pony tail. She wears a brown plaid vest and dark pants. She is in her early 40s.

Dr. Birnie stands with Dr. Chambers in front of a projection of the title slide to her lecture. Dr. Chambers wears a graphic patterned dress and dark boots. Both woman wear pony tails and smile to camera.

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Dalhousie University Department of Psychology and Neuroscience @psychneurodal.bsky.social · 13/11/2025

Join us today for the Terry Anders Memorial Lecture with speaker Dr. Kathryn Birnie (UCalgary) for her talk “Mobilizing Pain Science in Psychology: From Lab Research to Health Systems Change.” November 13 11:30 a.m.–1 p.m. LSC P4260 Hosted by Dr. Christine Chambers. Reception to follow.

Dr. Birnie sits informally in a wicker chair. She has long wavy hair and wears jeans. "Dr. Kathryn Birnie, University of Calgary."

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Dalhousie University Department of Psychology and Neuroscience @psychneurodal.bsky.social · 12/11/2025

Join us tomorrow for the Terry Anders Memorial Lecture with speaker Dr. Kathryn Birnie (UCalgary) for her talk “Mobilizing Pain Science in Psychology: From Lab Research to Health Systems Change.” Nov. 13 11:30 a.m.–1 p.m. LSC P4260 Hosted by Dr. Christine Chambers. Reception to follow.

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Dalhousie University Department of Psychology and Neuroscience @psychneurodal.bsky.social · 03/11/2025

Our congratulations to Justin Shimizu, a PhD student in clinical psychology (supervisor Dr. Natalie Rosen), on receiving a prestigious Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarship!! Learn more about Justin's outstanding achievement in Dal News: www.dal.ca/.../vanier-b....

Justin leans against a wall outside in the summer with their arms folded. They wear a button-down and glasses while smiling to camera. "Justin Shimizu Clinical Psychology PhD Student."

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Solutions for Kids in Pain @kidsinpain.bsky.social · 21/10/2025

SKIP is growing! We're #hiring a Director of Strategy & Operations to help lead strategic growth & advance our mission to improve children's pain management. Join us in the Admin Centre on the Dalhousie Campus in #Halifax - Apply today! tinyurl.com/ykwmeztz #ItDoesntHaveToHurt

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Dalhousie University Department of Psychology and Neuroscience @psychneurodal.bsky.social · 24/10/2025

Join us for the Terry Anders Memorial Lecture on Nov. 13, 11:30 a.m.–1 p.m. in LSC P4260. Dr. Kathryn Birnie (UCalgary) and Dal Alum (PhD'16) will discuss “Mobilizing Pain Science in Psychology: From Lab Research to Health Systems Change.” Hosted by @drcchambers.bsky.social

A black and white photo of Dr. Terry Anders laying in a grassy field. He has messy mid-length hair and a beard. A colour photo off Dr. Birnie sitting in a wicker chair. Her hair is long and she is leaning forward with her hands clasped, while smiling to camera. Talk details in caption.

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Dalhousie University Department of Psychology and Neuroscience @psychneurodal.bsky.social · 09/10/2025

Join us for the Jacob Hamilton Memorial Lecture on October 16, 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in LSC Room P4260. Dr. Laura Lambe from St. Francis Xavier University will discuss “Bullying and Youth Mental Health: Supporting Healthy Relationships for Healthy Development,” hosted by Dr. Sherry Stewart.

Black and white photo of Jacob. He is a young man in a t-shirt. He wears a beard and glasses while smiling. "Jacob Hamilton Memorial Lecture, October 16, 2025."

A head and shoulder shot of Dr. Lambe. She has blonde hair she wears in a side-parted bob. She smiles. "Dr. Laura Lambe, Assistant Professor, Psychology, St. Francis Xavier University."

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Dalhousie University Department of Psychology and Neuroscience @psychneurodal.bsky.social · 02/10/2025

Join us for the Jacob Hamilton Memorial Lecture on October 16, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in LSC Room P4260. Dr. Laura Lambe from St. Francis Xavier University will discuss “Bullying and Youth Mental Health: Supporting Healthy Relationships for Healthy Development.” Hosted by Dr. Sherry Stewart.

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Dalhousie University Department of Psychology and Neuroscience @psychneurodal.bsky.social · 25/09/2025

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Dalhousie University @dalhousie.bsky.social · 07/07/2025

Due to the forecasted rain, the flag raising and BBQ will now take place in the Weldon Law Building Atrium. See you there!

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Centre for Migrant Worker Rights Nova Scotia @cmwr-ns.bsky.social · 26/06/2025

Come work with us! We are currently seeking a Community-Based Research and Project Coordinator (Mental Health) for a contract from July to December 2025. Deadline to apply: July 10, 2025 at 4pm Atlantic time. For more information visit www.migrantjusticens.ca/opportunities/

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Your Voice @yourvoicecanada.bsky.social · 08/06/2025

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Dalhousie University Department of Psychology and Neuroscience @psychneurodal.bsky.social · 13/06/2025

Congratulations to Dr. Penny Corkum on being honoured with the 2025 Charles JA Hayes Lifetime Contribution Award by the Association of Psychologists of Nova Scotia.👏 🌟 The award was bestowed by the Chair of the APNS Nominations and Awards Committee, Jeanette Kennedy.

Dr. Corkum, wearing a black floral top and black pants, stands on the left holding an award and a piece of paper. Jeanette, in a plain, sleeveless linen dress, stands beside her. Behind them is a table displaying framed certificates and awards in an indoor setting.

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Sean Mackinnon @seanpmackinnon.bsky.social · 09/06/2025

The Quantitative Method Section of the Canadian Psychological Association has released it's yearly newsletter. It has a few short #stats articles, details on the upcoming #cpa2025 conference presentation schedule and memes! www.canva.com/design/DAGmO...

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Amazingly Simple Graphic Design Software – Canva

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Dalhousie University Department of Psychology and Neuroscience @psychneurodal.bsky.social · 08/05/2025

Everyone is invited to a talk by Dr. Marta Kryven, Assistant Professor with the Dal Faculty of Computer Science, entitled "Reverse-engineering real-world priors." The talk is hosted by the Dept. of Psychology and Neuroscience. Thursday, May 15 at 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. in the LSC, Rm P4260.

Dr. Kryven smiles in a black and white photo. She has long straight hair. "Join us for the talk: Reverse-Engineering Real-World Priors. Speaker Dr. Marta Kryven on May 15 at 11:30 am in the Life Sciences Centre, Room P4260."

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Dalhousie University Centre for Learning and Teaching @dalclt.bsky.social · 07/05/2025

Save the date! June 24-25. Join us for three days of engaging sessions and meaningful conversations as together, we’ll explore diverse approaches to accessibility in education and consider how we can create more inclusive learning environments for all. dal.ca/clt

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2S/LGBTQ+ Health Hub | Reséau D'Expertise en Santé 2S/LGBTQ+ @2slgtbqhealthhub.bsky.social · 16/04/2025

Our 25/26 call for community, academic, and professional trainees is now available. Applications due May 31st! Notre appel à candidatures 25/26 pour les stagiaires communautaires, universitaires et professionnel·le·s est désormais ouvert. La date limite est fixée au 31 mai! tinyurl.com/HH2425

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Dalhousie University Department of Psychology and Neuroscience @psychneurodal.bsky.social · 24/04/2025

Many people in Nova Scotia have difficulty getting mental health support. The Dal Centre for Psychological Health is helping to solve this problem. The center offers free care to low-income individuals and trains future psychologists. Learn more in the Dal Solutions story. www.dal.ca/news/2025/04...

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BrainFacts @brainfacts.org · 04/03/2025

A novel brain-computer interface (BCI) harnessed a user’s brain signals to power the speech and facial expressions of a digital avatar she co-designed. bit.ly/AiCommunication

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How This AI-Powered System Aims to Cut Communication Lags for People with Paralysis

A novel brain-computer interface (BCI) harnessed a user’s brain signals to power the speech and facial expressions of a digital avatar she co-designed.

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Dalhousie University Department of Psychology and Neuroscience @psychneurodal.bsky.social · 04/03/2025

Join us for the Graham Goddard Lecture on March 20 from 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. in the LSC, Room P4260. Guest speaker Dr. Veronica Whitford from the University of New Brunswick will give a talk entitled "Neurocognitive Crossroads: Exploring Shared Impairments in Schizophrenia and Dyslexia."

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Dalhousie University Department of Psychology and Neuroscience @psychneurodal.bsky.social · 28/02/2025

Are you interested in working in a dynamic research environment to help bring research closer to practitioners and policy makers? The Canadian Research Initiative in Substance Matters (CRISM) Atlantic is looking to fill 2 part-time roles. Job postings: dal.peopleadmin.ca/postings/18320

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Dalhousie University Department of Psychology and Neuroscience @psychneurodal.bsky.social · 20/02/2025

Dal Grad students join us on March 6 at 11:30 AM in LSC Room P4260 for the DAGSiP Career Panel! Explore diverse paths in psychology and neuroscience. Meet experts, ask questions, and network over refreshments! RSVP by March 3 👉 ow.ly/IGFi50V3Ig8 #CareerDevelopment #Neuroscience #Psychology

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Christine Chambers @drcchambers.bsky.social · 17/02/2025

An outstanding @nytimes.com piece by Allison Sweet Grant highlights a crucial truth: we should never lie to kids about pain. Research (including our own which is cited in the article) strongly supports this. Must-read: www.nytimes.com/2025/02/17/o... #ItDoesntHaveToHurt @kidsinpain.bsky.social

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Opinion | There’s One Lie I Will Never Tell My Children

It’s “This won’t hurt.”

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Dalhousie University Department of Psychology and Neuroscience @psychneurodal.bsky.social · 12/02/2025

Hello—we're excited to join the Bluesky community! As the Department of Psychology and Neuroscience at Dalhousie University, we'll be sharing news, events, research, and opportunities. We hope to connect with academics, graduate students, and researchers.

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