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Advanced Education

The Department of Psychology Program Chosen for a Targeted Expansion Grant
The Psychology Department at MRU was awarded to receive an Expansion Grant of over $1.5 million from the province that will add more seats to the program.  Advanced Education Minister Rajan Sawhney visited MRU in September 2024 to make the announcement.

Centre for Psychological Innovation
On April 5th, 2017, the Centre for Psychological Innovation officially opened its doors. This cutting edge space features many innovative technologies, including 360º treadmills, one-way glass observation rooms and a virtual reality lab. Students are able to observe familial dynamics in the child and family lab, collect audio and video data and get even more work experience with faculty in their studies. Although only recently opened, the lab is already generating attention, and was featured on Global News Calgary.

Articles

Like and Follow for More Symptoms
How social media is reshaping our view of mental health and fueling an era of self-diagnosis

Lessons Learned, Friendships Forged and Futures Launched
Looking back on the path through MRU's psychology program

Technology Meets Psychology
Technology-meets-psychology research being conducted by Tony Chaston at the virtual reality (VR) lab, part of the new Centre for Psychological Innovation at Mount Royal University. 

New Course Brings Together Psychology, Computer Science and Philosophy, all in Virtual Reality
We’re shifting back to in-person learning after a year of online schooling, but a new course at MRU is taking students where no class has gone before ― into virtual reality (VR).... [read full article

Events

Colloquium Series
Throughout the year the Department of Psychology hosts a series of presented talks called the Colloquium Series.  Here is the first Colloquium event planned for Fall 2026:

Colloquium Talk

 

Jason Daniels, PhD Psychology Talk

Fall Colloquium

PSYC26 - Honours Thesis Showcase
PSYC26 was held on April 14, 2026 in the Ideas Lounge in the Library.  This day showcased the amazing work of the 2025-2026 Psychology Honours students.

Psychology Student Society (PSS)
The Psychology Student Society strives to foster a community where all paths of psychology can be explored with the respect and aid of our peers. We aim to provide opportunities for our members, regardless of creed, to socialize and move forward with their paths in psychology. 

We encourage all psychology students to participate in events so they have the opportunity to meet each other and bond to advance with their curriculum. However, all students are welcome to join. These events will be beneficial for psychology majors to gain insight with respect to their education. We also provide a space in the EA building (room 3005) for psychology students to socialize, interact and relax. Overall, we provide resources and guidance to all psychology majors and support to those pursuing a minor or with a general interest in psychology.

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