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.

In the media
In the News Linda Ellen Carlson, Psychology, in Hamilton Spectator
Psychedelic research led by Queen’s professor earns Canadian Cancer Society grant
In the News Jonathan N. Stea, Psychology, in Telegraph (subscriber's content)
How ‘crunchy’ US parenting is crossing the pond to British mothers
In the News David Hodgins, Psychology, in CBC News
Alberta sets stage to regulate private online gambling companies
In the News David C. Hodgins, Psychology, in Health
When Is Sports Betting a Problem? Now That It's Legal, More People Are Searching for Gambling Addiction Help
In the News Michael Antle, Psychology, in Global News
Daylight saving time 2025: Here’s when you should set your clocks forward
In the News Jenelle Morgan. Psychology, in Globe and Mail
Should you believe anonymous employee gripes or your own managers? New stats may surprise you (subscriber's content)
News and announcements
Creative sentencing funds Alberta research into worker safety
UCalgary psychologist Thomas O’Neill leads project to improve mining and construction safety programs, following oilsands death in 2022
Outstanding members of UCalgary Arts honoured
Faculty awards recognize Arts community's achievements and influence
UCalgary continues to expand transdisciplinary capacity on campus
New roles drive teaching, learning and research excellence in areas of focus
More Than a Meal: How Students Led UCalgary’s Food Security Movement
From subsidized groceries to food literacy programs, this is how grassroots student efforts evolved into a campus-wide ecosystem of support, dignity, and resilience.
Giving Day makes an impact on recovery programs
Donations fund essential facilities and services for UCalgary’s recovery community
UCalgary event challenges gambling myths and raises awareness
Students explore the rising risks of gambling, tackle stigma and highlight on-campus support resources

The Myth of Jewish Humour
Join Dr. Roni Cohen, PhD (Goethe University), for a look at European Jewish popular culture and medieval Purim parodies in this exciting launch of the Jewish Culture Forum.
May 27, 12 p.m.
Online via Zoom
