Dalhousie University Department of Psychology and Neuroscience
@psychneurodal.bsky.social
The Department of Psychology and Neuroscience conducts world-class research and training. We offer Bachelor’s, Master’s, and PhD degrees in Psychology and Neuroscience, as well as an accredited doctoral program in Clinical Psychology.
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.
November 13, 2025 at 6:52 PM
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.
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.
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Hosted by Dr. Christine Chambers. Reception to follow.
November 13
11:30 a.m.–1 p.m.
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Hosted by Dr. Christine Chambers. Reception to follow.
November 13, 2025 at 1:11 PM
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.
November 13
11:30 a.m.–1 p.m.
LSC P4260
Hosted by Dr. Christine Chambers. Reception to follow.
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.
Nov. 13
11:30 a.m.–1 p.m.
LSC P4260
Hosted by Dr. Christine Chambers. Reception to follow.
November 12, 2025 at 3:00 PM
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.
Nov. 13
11:30 a.m.–1 p.m.
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Hosted by Dr. Christine Chambers. Reception to follow.
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....
November 3, 2025 at 2:33 PM
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....
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
October 24, 2025 at 4:49 PM
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
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.
October 9, 2025 at 4:30 PM
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.
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.
October 2, 2025 at 1:03 PM
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.
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.
September 25, 2025 at 1:29 PM
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.
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.
June 13, 2025 at 1:07 PM
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.
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.
May 8, 2025 at 12:28 PM
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.
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...
April 24, 2025 at 3:46 PM
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...
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."
March 4, 2025 at 7:42 PM
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."
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
February 28, 2025 at 1:09 PM
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
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
February 20, 2025 at 7:38 PM
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
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.
February 12, 2025 at 6:44 PM
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.