Why study psychology?
Learn how to discuss and apply psychological theories and research. Acquire the expertise involved in conducting research with human participants and animals. Discover how psychology contributes to a diverse field of disciplines: brain and cognitive science, industrial organizational psychology, social psychology, and more.
You'll develop skills that lead to success in a wide range of graduate studies and professional disciplines.
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
Today is Red Dress Day: What Action Will You Take?
The UCalgary Psychology Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Blog
Statement on earthquakes in Turkey and Syria
The UCalgary Psychology Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Blog
Statement in Support of Iranian Women
The UCalgary Psychology Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Blog
Understanding the refugee job search process: Barriers and recommendations
The UCalgary Psychology Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Blog
Call to Action 80: One Day and Every Day, This Year and Every Year
The UCalgary Psychology Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Blog
What You Can Do as a Settler Canadian on National Truth and Reconciliation Day
The UCalgary Psychology Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Blog


Featured publication
Parental Use of “Cry Out” in a Community Sample During the First Year of Infant Life. Giesbrecht, G. F., Letourneau, N., Campbell, T., Hart, M., Thomas, J., & Tomfohr-Madsen, L. (2020). Journal of Developmental & Behavioral Pediatrics.
In the media
In the News Derek Chapman, Psychology, in Psychology Today
The Persistent Appeal of the Myers-Briggs Personality Test
In the News Keith Dobson, Psychology, in CityNews
Fall time change can cause worsening mental health: expert
In the News Andrew Kim, Psychology, in CTV News
NHL suspension sparks call for gambling as mental health concern
In the News Michael Antle, Psychology, in CTV News
A public health concern': Should Canadians stop turning back the clocks?
In the News Sheri Madigan, Psychology, in CTV News
Parenting Tips
In the News Sheri Madigan, Psychology, in The Winnipeg Free Press
How children’s secure attachment sets the stage for positive well-being
News and announcements
Prestigious list of highly cited researchers features 15 UCalgary academics
Professors in medicine, engineering, psychology and business recognized in Clarivate Web of Science Highly Cited Researchers list
Campus Mental Health Strategy update brings renewed commitment to well-being and mental health
UCalgary seeks feedback on draft guiding principles and new name
How to build a neurodiversity-inclusive campus
Researchers aim to improve academic success of autistic students by examining mental health experiences
Killam Scholarship winners are redefining knowledge and solutions that will change the future of health research
Izaak Walton Killam Memorial Scholarship empowers winners to amplify research
Prof explores the importance of healthy relationships for community wellness
Deinera Exner-Cortens discusses her research on fostering healthy relationships and the creation of spaces for belonging
2023 Faculty of Arts Killam Award winners
Congratulations to the Killam Award winners from the Faculty of Arts
