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Our faculty are well known for their research expertise in happiness, language acquisition, gambling, child development, gender roles, environmental behaviour, cognition, neuroscience and more.

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Who is most likely to fall for fake news?

 
New research by Dr. Friedrich Götz reveals who is most at risk, as a first step toward effective strategies for counteracting misinformation.

4 actions to support a sustainable democracy: No heroism required

 
In the Conversation Canada, Dr. Wolfgang Linden proposes four practical actions anyone can take to support a more sustainable democracy.

Put a finger down if TikTok has made you think you have ADHD

 
In the Conversation Canada, psychology researchers explore the impact of TikTok on mental health awareness, particularly how it shapes perceptions of ADHD.
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Achievement, Announcement, Research, Students

Celebrating our 2025 Undergraduate Student Research Award Recipients

June 11, 2025
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Research

What’s a healthy amount of sleep? It differs from one country to another

May 8, 2025
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Achievement, Research, Students

Congratulations to the 2025 PURC award winners!

April 22, 2025
Students viewing and discussing research posters at PURC
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