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 Deinera Exner-Cortens, Psychology, in Player FM
What are schools doing to help youth mental health?
In the News Keith Dobson, Psychology, in TownandCountryToday.com
Dr. Keith Dobson honoured with Officer of the Order of Canada
In the News Audrey-Ann Deneault in The Conversation Canada
Engage, Educate and Empower: The 3 Es to discuss climate change with children
In the News Sheri Madigan, Psychology, in CTV News
What does the latest research say about the 'Academic Summer slide?'
In the News Keith Dobson, Psychology, in Calgary Herald
Seven exceptional residents of southern Alberta among Order of Canada recipients
In the News Sheri Madigan, Psychology, in The Conversation
What to do if your child is struggling: Steps caregivers can take to help kids and teens with their mental health
News and announcements
Little Red Reading House now part of University of Calgary
Exciting new partnership promotes literacy and literacy research across the city
4 UCalgary postdocs awarded prestigious Banting Fellowships
Scholars set to advance research that will help improve Canadians’ quality of life
A record 7 UCalgary scholars named Fellows of Royal Society of Canada
Faculty members recognized for notable scholarly, scientific or artistic advancements
UCalgary-partnered national conference addresses key topics in mental health and well-being on post-secondary campuses
Collaborations for Change aims to innovate change through partnerships and knowledge translation
Children’s IQ not diminished by concussion, study finds
UCalgary-led study, published in the medical journal Pediatrics, can reduce parental fears
UCalgary psychologist Dr. Keith Dobson named to the Order of Canada
Dobson was recognized for his work in the field of depression and anxiety, and mental health advocacy
