Other Events – Page 6 – Psychology Students' Association

NeuroXChange Conference

February 26, 2018 PSAOther Events, Other Opportunities

NeuroXChange is a unique neuroscience and mental health conference held at McMaster University open to undergraduate students across Ontario. This conference is designed to bring together future neuroscientists to network, learn, and present their research to fellow peers. Students are encouraged to present their research OR to register as attendees. If you are an undergraduate student interested in neuroscience, mental health or research in general, we highly encourage you to attend. There will be keynote addresses from Dr. Douglas Crawford and Dr. Stephanie R. Penney, as well as a panels consisting of neuroscience graduate students and mental health professionals. If you […]

Working For Mental Health Forum

February 22, 2018 PSAOther Events, Other Opportunities

Are you interested in volunteering or finding a career in the mental health field? Do you want to know how you might use your degree toward finding work in neuroscience or psych research, psychotherapy, advocacy and public awareness, and other mental health-related work? Come to the Working for Mental Health Forum. William Doo Auditorium, March 9, 2-5 pm. Listen to keynote speakers and join breakout discussions to explore what your options might be. Please register at: http://www.newcollege.utoronto.ca/w4mh2018/ Feel free to join our Facebook Event page for important updates at: https://www.facebook.com/events/167156047240715/ We look forward to seeing you there! Cheers, The W4MH Committee

Art and Mindfulness Workshops

February 19, 2018 PSAOther Events, Other Opportunities

UNDERGRADUATE JOURNAL OF EXERCISE SCIENCE

February 15, 2018 PSAOther Events

The Undergraduate Journal of Exercise Science (UJES) is currently accepting submissions for the 2018 Issue. Students can submit their work from research courses or class assignments. UJES accepts 12 different types of articles including: original research, reviews, case reports, interviews, and commentaries/perspectives. Please refer to our Submission Guidelines for more information or visit our website. The deadline for submission is February 28, 2018. UJES is the first open-source, peer-reviewed, student-run journal in the area of exercise science that offers free submissions and access to articles. For specific inquires, please send an email to editor-in-chief@ujes.ca

LeadHERship Conference

February 15, 2018 PSAOther Events

LeadHERship is a women’s leadership event where students, alumni, faculty and administration come together to enjoy food, network and foster mentor-mentee relationships. Join us for an afternoon where students, staff, faculty and community members will engage and learn about more inclusive and holistic notions of leadership, what’s happening on campus and interesting facts and endeavors through connecting with other women. Students will also discuss their personal leadership style and ways in which they are affected or enhanced by gender. After partaking in LeadHERship’s 2018 discussion exploring community-building, allyship and support, continue to embrace the theme of “Women in Leadership: A Thriving […]

Faculty of Arts and Science Self-Study Sessions

February 8, 2018 PSAOther Events, Other Opportunities

This year the Faculty of Arts & Science is under review as part of the Provost Office’s standard quality assurance review cycle, and we need your help to tell our story. The Arts & Science self-study document is the main reference text for the review. It highlights who we are, what we’ve accomplished over the past five years, and where we’re making improvements. In putting this together, I would greatly appreciate your feedback as part of an open discussion and information session. In general, I would like to meet you and learn more about your experience at UofT, your suggestions, […]

TA Awards Nominations

January 23, 2018 PSAOther Events

Nominations for the 2018 Teaching Assistants’ Training Program Teaching Excellence Awards close on February 28th. Students and instructors can nominate a TA via online forms: http://tatp.utoronto.ca/awards/ta-awards/ Departments can nominate a graduate student Course Instructor by submitting a nomination package. More information is available online:http://tatp.utoronto.ca/awards/ci-award/ These awards recognize the valuable contributions of TAs and graduate student Course Instructors to undergraduate education at the University of Toronto and seek to honour those who exhibit exceptional leadership in their teaching. Winners receive a framed certificate and monetary award. The TA Teaching Excellence Award winners are invited to participate in a panel during the 2018 Tri-Campus TA Day. […]

UofT’s Health and Human Rights Conference

January 22, 2018 PSAOther Events

Do you find yourself frustrated with the state of Canada’s healthcare system? It’s time to rethink our healthcare. Now in its 20th year, the University of Toronto International Health Program presents its theme for its annual Health and Human Rights Conference: Integrated Healthcare! What: This conference will bring together professionals, graduate, and undergraduate students on a UofT platform, engaging them in a dialogue about pertinent health issues with diverse perspectives and fields of studies. Our theme this year will explore the ways in which patients, healthcare professionals, and other diverse stakeholders can better collaborate to improve our healthcare system. Who: This year, we are […]

Calling All Mentees!

January 19, 2018 PSAOther Events, Other Opportunities, Volunteer

Calling all first-year Psychology students! Are you looking for help with transitioning to university? Are you trying to get more involved in the psychology community at U of T? Become a mentee at the Psychology Students’ Association! As a mentee, you will be matched with an upper year psychology student who will guide you through your psychology program. You will be able to enlist their expertise as a psychology student to learn more about research opportunities, how to manage time, handle stress, and what’s more after PSY100. You will also have the opportunity to meet with your mentor throughout the […]

Neurosciences & Mental Health: New Perspectives in Mild Traumatic Brain Injury

January 16, 2018 PSAOther Events, Other Opportunities

Neurosciences & Mental Health Mini-Symposia Series: New Perspectives in Mild Traumatic Brain Injury Friday February 9th 2018, 8:45am – 12:45 pm (followed by lunch) Robert Salter Auditorium, Peter Gilgan Centre for Research & Learning, 686 Bay Street, Toronto Featuring: Miriam Beauchamp, PhD- Associate Professor, Department of Psychology, University of Montreal; and Researcher, Ste-Justine Hospital Research Center ABCs Developmental Neuropsychology Laboratory Roger Zemek, MD – Associate Professor, Dept. of Pediatrics and Emergency Medicine, Clinical Research Chair in Pediatric Concussion, University of Ottawa; and Director, Clinical Research Unit, Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario Douglas D. Fraser, MD, PhD – Professor/Clinician Scientist, Western […]