Alumni

in the Department of Psychology

There are over 8000 alumni from the Department of Psychology. Our alumni have found careers as psychologists, relationship managers, research and evaluation consultants, and human resource managers. They have created careers by building their own practices and have worked with organizations like RBC Bank, Benevity, and Alberta Health Services. Our alumni have continued their education at institutions around the world and have become professors right here on campus.

Alumni Spotlight

UCalgary student named Rhodes Scholar for work in health equity and global advocacy

Fourth-year psychology student Shafaq Batool will head to Oxford to advance women’s health research and foster systems that empower marginalized communities

UCalgary Psychology projects compete nationally

Two Psychology research teams are finalists in the CIHR IHDCYH Talks 2025 Competition.

Tools that help children with trauma need your vote

Video and infographic developed at UCalgary by the COPE team competing in national CIHR contest

Start Small. Learn Fast. Keep Going.

In a time of career transitions, rising costs and economic instability, entrepreneurship offers everyone a path to innovate, adapt and grow at any stage of their career. Here’s some practical advice from Dr. Chad Saunders, PhD’06, on turning ideas into reality.