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Congratulations to Dr. Melanie Sekeres on her high impact publication in neuroscience!

Dr. Melanie J. Sekeres, an Associate Professor in Psychology at the Faculty of Social Sciences, co-authored a significant paper titled "To Update or to Create? The Influence of Novelty and Prior Knowledge on Memory Networks". This paper is one of the 26 contributions to a themed issue in the Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society B issue on ‘L...
Dr. Melanie J. Sekeres, an Associate Professor in Psychology at the Faculty of Social Sciences, co-authored a significant paper titled "To Update or to Create? The Influence of Novelty and Prior Knowledge on Memory Networks". This paper is one of the 26 ...

June 12, 2024
Allison J. Ouimet
Psychology
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Congratulations to Professor Allison J. Ouimet on Receiving the 2024 Scientist-Practitioner Early Career Award!

We are thrilled to announce that Professor Allison J. Ouimet has been awarded the prestigious 2024 Scientist-Practitioner Early Career Award from the Clinical Section of the Canadian Psychological Association. This honor recognizes members who exemplify the integration of the two core domains of clinical psychology: clinical practice and training, and psychological science and research.
We are thrilled to announce that Professor Allison J. Ouimet has been awarded the prestigious 2024 Scientist-Practitioner Early Career Award from the Clinical Section of the Canadian Psychological Association. This honor recognizes members who exemplify the integration of the two core domains of cli...

May 21, 2024
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Elisa Stragapede receives a CPA's Student Research Grant

Congratulations Elisa Stragapede for receiving one of CPA's Student Research Grant - Fueling connection: A dyadic study to examine the role of empathy within couples’ experience with endometriosis.
Congratulations Elisa Stragapede for receiving one of CPA's Student Research Grant - Fueling connection: A dyadic study to examine the role of empathy within couples’ experience with endometriosis.

May 9, 2024
Valentina Martinez Ariza
Students
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Celebrating Valentina Martinez Ariza: A Stellar Achievement

Valentina Martinez Ariza, originally from Colombia, stands proudly among her peers as one of three class presidents. With an unwavering dedication to her studies, she graduates with a major in psychology and a minor in social work. Her academic journey, marked by perseverance and excellence, is a testament to her unwavering commitment to personal and professional growth.
Valentina Martinez Ariza, originally from Colombia, stands proudly among her peers as one of three class presidents. With an unwavering dedication to her studies, she graduates with a major in psychology and a minor in social work. Her academic journey, marked by perseverance and excellence, is a te...

May 6, 2024
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Psychology
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Students

Innovative Manuscript on Psychotherapy Research Spearheaded by Faculty of Social Sciences Students Published

In a remarkable academic collaboration, 15 students from the Faculty of Social Sciences have played a pivotal role in the research and publication of a new manuscript in the esteemed journal, "Research in Psychotherapy: Psychopathology, Process, and Outcome." This groundbreaking paper offers new insights into the complex fields of psychopathology, therapeutic processes, and their outcome...
In a remarkable academic collaboration, 15 students from the Faculty of Social Sciences have played a pivotal role in the research and publication of a new manuscript in the esteemed journal, "Research in Psychotherapy: Psychopathology, Process, and Outcome." This groundbreaking paper offe...

April 16, 2024
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Epidemiology and Public Health
Canada

Congratulations to Professor Arne Stinchcombe for his prestigious appointment as Chair in Applied Public Health

With profound admiration and enthusiastic anticipation for the future, we celebrate the appointment of Professor Arne Stinchcombe to the distinguished position of Chair in Applied Public Health, an honor announced by the Honorable Mark Holland, Minister of Health.
With profound admiration and enthusiastic anticipation for the future, we celebrate the appointment of Professor Arne Stinchcombe to the distinguished position of Chair in Applied Public Health, an honor announced by the Honorable Mark Holland, Minister of Health.

April 15, 2024
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Advance Towards Success with Faculty of Social Sciences Scholarships

Your ambition and determination deserve recognition and support. That's why we are thrilled to inform you that the application period for the Faculty of Social Sciences (FSS) scholarships for the current academic year is now open!
Your ambition and determination deserve recognition and support. That's why we are thrilled to inform you that the application period for the Faculty of Social Sciences (FSS) scholarships for the current academic year is now open!

February 15, 2024
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Professor Christopher Fennell’s appointment as Associate Vice-Provost at the University of Ottawa

Congratulations to Professor Christopher Fennell on his appointment as the Associate Vice-Provost, Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies (Interim) at the University of Ottawa. This six-month initial role signifies a significant milestone in Professor Fennell's academic career.
Congratulations to Professor Christopher Fennell on his appointment as the Associate Vice-Provost, Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies (Interim) at the University of Ottawa. This six-month initial role signifies a significant milestone in Professor Fennell's academic career.

December 14, 2023
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Bilingualism

Psychology Professor Shanna Koussaie gets $200,000 in funding from the Alzheimer Society Program

The Alzheimer Society Program has granted Shanna Koussaie, Psychology Professor at uOttawa’s Faculty of Social Sciences, the "New Investigator Grant” of a total value of $200,000 over a period of 4 years, for her new project entitled “Resting-state measures of the impact of language experience on cognitive reserve in aging and cognitive impairment”
The Alzheimer Society Program has granted Shanna Koussaie, Psychology Professor at uOttawa’s Faculty of Social Sciences, the "New Investigator Grant” of a total value of $200,000 over a period of 4 years, for her new project entitled “Resting-state measures of the impact of language experience ...

July 26, 2023
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Three knowledge mobilization initiatives receive funding from uOttawa’s Faculty of Social Sciences

uOttawa’s Faculty of Social Sciences offered, earlier this season, three knowledge mobilization grants to initiatives in three different disciplines: Psychology, Anthropology, and Political Studies.
uOttawa’s Faculty of Social Sciences offered, earlier this season, three knowledge mobilization grants to initiatives in three different disciplines: Psychology, Anthropology, and Political Studies.

June 20, 2023