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CPA Best Article Award in Canadian Psychology

The School of Psychology would like to congratulate one of our clinical students, Sophia Gran-Ruaz (supervised by Dr. Monnica Williams), for her first-authored article being selected as the winner of the 2022 CPA Best Article Award in Canadian Psychology.
The School of Psychology would like to congratulate one of our clinical students, Sophia Gran-Ruaz (supervised by Dr. Monnica Williams), for her first-authored article being selected as the winner of the 2022 CPA Best Article Award in Canadian Psychology.

June 7, 2023
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Graduation
Convocation

Congratulations to the Class of 2023!

Congratulations to the Class of 2023! On June 9, 2023, a new group of FSS students will graduate and become alumni of the University of Ottawa. We caught up with three of our new graduates, Yasmin Rajwani, Nicolas Cadieux and Ghizlène Sehabi, to find out more about their journey at the Faculty and their next steps.
Congratulations to the Class of 2023! On June 9, 2023, a new group of FSS students will graduate and become alumni of the University of Ottawa. We caught up with three of our new graduates, Yasmin Rajwani, Nicolas Cadieux and Ghizlène Sehabi, to find out more about their journey at the Faculty and t...

June 6, 2023
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Awards and recognition
Mental Health
Professors
Canada
Society

Recognizing Excellence in Sleep Research: Dr. Rébecca Robillard's Path to the Young Investigator Award

The Faculty of Social Sciences would like to congratulate Dr. Rébecca Robillard, an associate uOttawa professor, for all her achievements leading up to her recent award as the Young Investigator from the Canadian Sleep Society. The award was announced at the opening ceremonies of the 11th National Conference of the Canadian Sleep Society this past April!
The Faculty of Social Sciences would like to congratulate Dr. Rébecca Robillard, an associate uOttawa professor, for all her achievements leading up to her recent award as the Young Investigator from the Canadian Sleep Society. The award was announced at the opening ceremonies of the 11th National C...

May 29, 2023
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Newsroom
Research centres and institutes

Study shows gaps in research on cancers affecting Canada’s Black communities

The University of Ottawa’s Interdisciplinary Centre for Black Health (ICBH) has noted large gaps in research on types of cancer affecting Canadian Black communities.
The University of Ottawa’s Interdisciplinary Centre for Black Health (ICBH) has noted large gaps in research on types of cancer affecting Canadian Black communities.

February 3, 2023
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Newsroom

A picture is really worth a thousand words: new study proves that clear communication is enhanced by use of emojis with facial cues

Unsure which Emojis to use when texting? Wondering if you should even add one? A new study from the University of Ottawa (uOttawa) confirms that you should because they play a crucial role in ensuring clear communications on digital platforms.
Unsure which Emojis to use when texting? Wondering if you should even add one? A new study from the University of Ottawa (uOttawa) confirms that you should because they play a crucial role in ensuring clear communications on digital platforms.

February 1, 2023
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Awards and recognition
Graduate students

Congratulations to 3 PhD students from the Faculty of Social Sciences winners of the Vanier scholarship

The Faculty of Social Sciences wishes to congratulate its outstanding psychology doctoral students, Alex Castro, Karianne Dion, and Sommer Knight, on being awarded the prestigious Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarship.
The Faculty of Social Sciences wishes to congratulate its outstanding psychology doctoral students, Alex Castro, Karianne Dion, and Sommer Knight, on being awarded the prestigious Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarship.

December 6, 2022
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Professors

Welcome Dr. Nicole Racine, Dr. Jeffry Quan and Dr. Andrew Nicholson!

It is with great pleasure that the School welcomes two new full-time faculty members, Dr. Nicole Racine and Dr. Jeffry Quan. We also welcome Dr. Andrew Nicholson from the Atlas Institute for Veterans and Families as a Seconded Professor at the rank of Assistant Professor. Drs. Racine and Nicholson joined us over the summer and Dr. Quan will join us in the new year.
It is with great pleasure that the School welcomes two new full-time faculty members, Dr. Nicole Racine and Dr. Jeffry Quan. We also welcome Dr. Andrew Nicholson from the Atlas Institute for Veterans and Families as a Seconded Professor at the rank of Assistant Professor. Drs. Racine and Nicholson j...

November 3, 2022
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Awards and recognition
Professors

Newly appointed members!

The Faculty of Social Sciences would like to congratulate the newly appointed members of the Royal Society of Canada (RSC), Class of 2022 (Professor André Lecours) and the College of New Scholars, Artists, and Scientists (Professors Abel Brodeur, Nafissa Ismail)! These are the highest distinction that can be awarded to those engaged in scholarly endeavours or working in the arts or sciences in Can...
The Faculty of Social Sciences would like to congratulate the newly appointed members of the Royal Society of Canada (RSC), Class of 2022 (Professor André Lecours) and the College of New Scholars, Artists, and Scientists (Professors Abel Brodeur, Nafissa Ismail)! These are the highest distinction th...

September 13, 2022
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Awards and recognition
Postdoctorate
Mental Health

Congratulations to Dr. Michelle Lonergan, recipient of the 2022 Alice Wilson Award!

Alice Wilson Awards are awarded to three women of outstanding academic qualifications in the Arts and Humanities, Social Sciences or Science who are entering a career in scholarship or research at the postdoctoral level.
Alice Wilson Awards are awarded to three women of outstanding academic qualifications in the Arts and Humanities, Social Sciences or Science who are entering a career in scholarship or research at the postdoctoral level.

September 13, 2022
Audrey-Ann Deneault, recipient of the 2022 Governor General's Gold Medal and Psychology Professor Jean-François Bureau.
Awards and recognition
Graduate students

Congratulations to Audrey-Ann Deneault, recipient of the 2022 Governor General's Gold Medal, for her doctoral thesis!

The Faculty of Social Sciences and the School of Psychology at the University of Ottawa would like to congratulate Audrey-Ann Deneault, recipient of the 2022 Governor General's Gold Medal, for her doctoral thesis. In addition, Audrey-Ann received the prize for the best essay from the Canadian Psychological Association for the field of childhood and family.
The Faculty of Social Sciences and the School of Psychology at the University of Ottawa would like to congratulate Audrey-Ann Deneault, recipient of the 2022 Governor General's Gold Medal, for her doctoral thesis. In addition, Audrey-Ann received the prize for the best essay from the Canadian P...

June 2, 2022