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Announcing the Pilot Study: “Implementation of a Goal Setting and Time Management Program in Undergraduate Courses”

In a recent pilot study, Heather Poole, School of Psychology, and colleagues explored innovative ways to support undergraduate students in managing their academic responsibilities while maintaining a healthy balance with personal well-being. Titled “Implementation of a Goal Setting and Time Management Program in Undergraduate Courses,” this study focused on helping students develop practical skill...
In a recent pilot study, Heather Poole, School of Psychology, and colleagues explored innovative ways to support undergraduate students in managing their academic responsibilities while maintaining a healthy balance with personal well-being. Titled “Implementation of a Goal Setting and Time Manageme...

November 12, 2024
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Congratulations to researchers from the Faculty of Social Sciences on receiving Community-based Research Grants

Professors Christina Clark-Kazak, Irene Vitoroulis and Karine Vanthuyne, renowned for their innovative work and significant contributions to the social sciences, were recently awarded Community-based Research (CBR) grants by the University of Ottawa. Here is an overview of their respective community-based research projects.
Professors Christina Clark-Kazak, Irene Vitoroulis and Karine Vanthuyne, renowned for their innovative work and significant contributions to the social sciences, were recently awarded Community-based Research (CBR) grants by the University of Ottawa. Here is an overview of their respective community...

October 7, 2024
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Towards a more inclusive world: Open puts neuro-inclusion into action

Open - Collaboration for Cognitive Accessibility is a social enterprise whose mission is to build a world where people of all cognitive abilities can meet their full potential. It’s the brainchild of Virginie Cobigo, an associate professor of psychology in the Faculty of Social Sciences.
Open - Collaboration for Cognitive Accessibility is a social enterprise whose mission is to build a world where people of all cognitive abilities can meet their full potential. It’s the brainchild of Virginie Cobigo, an associate professor of psychology in the Faculty of Social Sciences.

September 20, 2024
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2024 Faculty of Social Sciences Awards

Every year, the Faculty of Social Sciences proudly recognizes the excellence of its professors and administrative staff by granting Faculty awards. Here is the list of the 2024 award recipients. Congratulations to all! Please note that all testimonies are provided in the recipients' language of choice.
Every year, the Faculty of Social Sciences proudly recognizes the excellence of its professors and administrative staff by granting Faculty awards. Here is the list of the 2024 award recipients. Congratulations to all! Please note that all testimonies are provided in the recipients' language...

September 16, 2024
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Social Sciences at uOttawa | Professor Virginie Cobigo’s Award-Winning Research

The Faculty of Social Sciences is honoured to announce that Professor Virginie Cobigo has been awarded the Excellence in Research Award. This award recognizes her exceptional contributions to the discipline of psychology in the domains of social inclusion and cognitive accessibility.
The Faculty of Social Sciences is honoured to announce that Professor Virginie Cobigo has been awarded the Excellence in Research Award. This award recognizes her exceptional contributions to the discipline of psychology in the domains of social inclusion and cognitive accessibility.

September 10, 2024
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Accessibility Challenge: University of Ottawa Answers the Call

The University of Ottawa hosted on May 28th its inaugural "Accessibility Challenge" during National Access-Ability Week 2024, demonstrating its commitment to inclusivity. The event featured experiential activities highlighting accessible recruitment needs and brought together various university sectors to improve campus accommodation systems.
The University of Ottawa hosted on May 28th its inaugural "Accessibility Challenge" during National Access-Ability Week 2024, demonstrating its commitment to inclusivity. The event featured experiential activities highlighting accessible recruitment needs and brought together various unive...

September 3, 2024
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Interdisciplinary Centre for Black Health among finalists in Type 2 Diabetes Prevention Challenge

The Public Health Agency of Canada has just announced that the Interdisciplinary Centre for Black Health (ICBH), based in the Faculty of Social Sciences, is one of seven finalists for the prestigious Type 2 Diabetes Prevention Challenge Award.
The Public Health Agency of Canada has just announced that the Interdisciplinary Centre for Black Health (ICBH), based in the Faculty of Social Sciences, is one of seven finalists for the prestigious Type 2 Diabetes Prevention Challenge Award.

August 26, 2024
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Providing Antiracist Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy | Transforming Therapy for Racialized Individuals

In a recent study, Professors Jude Mary Cénat, Monnica Williams and their colleague Angela Haeny (Yale University) developed comprehensive guidelines for providing antiracist cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT). This research addresses critical gaps in traditional CBT approaches, offering clinicians practical tools to better serve racialized individuals. Professors Cénat and Williams bring their ex...
In a recent study, Professors Jude Mary Cénat, Monnica Williams and their colleague Angela Haeny (Yale University) developed comprehensive guidelines for providing antiracist cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT). This research addresses critical gaps in traditional CBT approaches, offering clinicians ...

July 29, 2024
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Women's health research: Professor Nafissa Ismail receives Governor General's Award

The University of Ottawa is proud to announce that Professor Nafissa Ismail, a distinguished researcher at the School of Psychology in the Faculty of Social Sciences, was recently honoured with the prestigious Governor General's Award. This distinction recognizes her outstanding contributions to research on women's health, an often neglected field that...
The University of Ottawa is proud to announce that Professor Nafissa Ismail, a distinguished researcher at the School of Psychology in the Faculty of Social Sciences, was recently honoured with the prestigious Governor General's Award. This distinction r...

July 2, 2024
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Breaking the Silence: Professor Nicole Racine's Recent Study Reveals Unprecedented Mental Health Crisis Among SGD Youth Post-COVID

Dr. Nicole Racine, clinical psychologist and Assistant Professor in the School of Psychology at the Faculty of social sciences, and her collaborators, have made a significant contribution to understanding the mental health challenges faced by sexual and gender diverse (SGD) youth during the COVID-19 pandemic. The study is in collaboration with Dr. Ian ...
Dr. Nicole Racine, clinical psychologist and Assistant Professor in the School of Psychology at the Faculty of social sciences, and her collaborators, have made a significant contribution to understanding the mental health challenges faced by sexual and ...

June 24, 2024