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Jun 16, 2020
Gold medal recipients of the Class of 2020
King’s celebrates academic excellence by bestowing Gold Medal Awards on 12 deserving graduates of the Class of 2020. Facebook Twitter Linkedin -
May 26, 2020
King's alumni seeks to create grief education curriculum
Matthew Simmons ’17, seeks to break the stigma around death and loss in general by creating a grief education curriculum for Ontario secondary schools. Facebook Twitter Linkedin -
Apr 1, 2020
Experiential Learning at its finest with CityStudio London
As the winter academic term comes to an end, we celebrate all the work done by students, faculty, and community partners who collaborated in CityStudio London to make our city a better place. Facebook Twitter Linkedin -
Mar 31, 2020
Psychology students adapt to technology for 4th year seminar presentations
Fourth year psychology class, Psychology for the Common Good, used a Zoom video conference to present their year-long applied research projects and to present this year’s Penner Prize. Facebook Twitter Linkedin -
Nov 14, 2019
Putting mind and body through paces
The Western News profiles MOODment which combines exercise and counselling to improve health and wellness, and developed by Dr. Wendy Ellis, Associate Professor of King's Department of Psychology, and London psychologist Lindsey Forbes. Facebook Twitter Linkedin -
Nov 7, 2019
Making their mark in London
King’s alumni have been named on two prestigious lists.
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Nov 5, 2019
Students, faculty present work at CMHA Conference
Members of King’s Mental Health and Wellness Committee and Psychology Majors presented posters at the 2019 Canadian Mental Health Association Conference in Toronto on September 23-24, 2019. Facebook Twitter Linkedin -
Nov 4, 2019
King's mourns passing of student
King’s mourns the death of Emil Pietruszewski, in his fourth year of a Bachelor (Hons) with an HSP in Criminology and a Major in Psychology at King's. Facebook Twitter Linkedin -
May 28, 2019
The Canadian experience of Deaf academics
Dr. Cathy Chovaz presented at the Deaf Academics & Researchers Conference in Reykjavik, Iceland, on her experiences as a Deaf academic. Facebook Twitter Linkedin -
May 2, 2019
King's student wins poetry contest
Kayla Skinner won Poetry London’s 2019 Open Theme Poetry Contest. Facebook Twitter Linkedin -
May 2, 2019
King's faculty win research grants from SSHRC
Dr. Thomas Tieku, Dr. Krista Lysack and Dr. Tracy Smith-Carrier have won research grants from the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC).
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May 1, 2019
Security Program to be first in Canada
The Critical Security Studies program will be available as a certificate and diploma program and will be the first such program in Canada. Facebook Twitter Linkedin -
Apr 5, 2019
King's student-athletes receive medals for track and field
King’s track and field students receive medals in U Sports tournament. Facebook Twitter Linkedin -
Apr 5, 2019
An award-winning night for King's student-athletes at the 2019 Mustang Athletic Gala
As part of the 2019 Mustang Athletic Gala, held on April 2, 2019 King’s student-athletes receive team MVP awards, Purple Blanket, and F.W.P. Jones Trophy.
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Feb 15, 2019
Event promotes partnerships between academic researchers and the wider community
The Centre for the Multidisciplinary Applied Research at King’s (MARK) will be hosting a networking event designed to promote community-university partnerships.
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Jan 17, 2019
King's alumna making TV appearance
King’s alumna appeared on the January 17 episode of Dragons’ Den. Facebook Twitter Linkedin -
Sep 20, 2018
Presenting their findings
Department of Psychology represented in two presentations at American Psychological Association Convention. Facebook Twitter Linkedin -
Sep 19, 2018
Third edition of King's Cosmos research publication released
The third annual edition of Cosmos magazine continues to highlight the important and exciting research that is engaging teacher-scholars at King’s. Facebook Twitter Linkedin -
Aug 20, 2018
A new way to find friends
A new app, designed by King's students, is being launched to help students find friends. Facebook Twitter Linkedin -
Jul 25, 2018
Psychology professor speaks about first "fake" memories
There is a chance your first memory is false. Department chair of Psychology, Dr. Laura Melnyk Gribble, speaks with CBC Radio about our first childhood memories.
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Jul 24, 2018
King's Psychology professor is awarded SSHRC Insight Grant
Dr. Wendy Ellis has been awarded the SSHRC Insight Development Grant for her research on adolescents and social media.
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Jun 8, 2018
King's student will receive funding to pursue her Olympic dreams
Track and Field student-athlete, Sara Villani, beats out thousands of athletes to win RBC Training Ground Toronto. Facebook Twitter Linkedin -
May 10, 2018
King's student wins two Mental Health Awards
Kristin Legault-Donkers is recognized for a series of children’s books she published on depression, anxiety and bipolar disorder.
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May 10, 2018
King's students to compete in football East-West Bowl
Gregoire Bouchard and Cedric Joseph are two King’s students out of six Mustangs who will play at the 2018 U SPORTS Valero East-West Bowl.
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May 4, 2018
King's students selected to be part of 2018 CFL draft
Six current Mustangs were picked for the next Canadian Football league draft, including two King’s students. Facebook Twitter Linkedin -
May 1, 2018
Professor elected as the vice-chair for the status of women and equity committee
Dr. Cathy Chovaz has been elected as the vice-chair on the Status of women and equity committee for the Ontario Confederation of University Faculty Associations.
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Apr 8, 2018
Celebrating Undergraduate Student Research
The King's Undergraduate Research Conference and the King's Undergraduate Research Journal are both examples of great student success on campus. Facebook Twitter Linkedin -
Apr 5, 2018
Fourth-Year Psychology students present their research
Honors thesis poster day showcases research of King’s Psychology students. Facebook Twitter Linkedin -
Feb 26, 2018
Student's photography on display at Westland Gallery
A King’s Psychology student is one of four artists in local photography exhibition. Facebook Twitter Linkedin -
Feb 12, 2018
King's students on Mustangs' squash team celebrate victory
The Men's squash team (which includes 5 King's students) captured their 35th consecutive OUA Championship on Sunday afternoon. The Women's team brought home bronze. Facebook Twitter Linkedin -
Feb 11, 2018
King's wrestlers earn bronze medals
King’s students, Caleb Rutner and Michalia Walls, each brought home bronze medals from the OUA Wrestling Championships.
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Jan 26, 2018
Students' research project used in peer-led youth workshop
A new youth workshop promoting mental health is based on PEARS, an undergraduate psychology research project created by King's students in 2015.
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Jan 25, 2018
Dr. Chovas speaks to Western Alumni on mental health and deaf people
Dr. Chovas, Associate Professor of Psychology, is the Director of the Centre of Deaf Education and Accessibility Forum at King’s.
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Jan 12, 2018
Professors present on Teaching of Psychology
Dr. Cathy Chovaz and Dr. Wendy Ellis present at annual Psychology conference on January 3, 2018. Facebook Twitter Linkedin -
Dec 7, 2017
Alumna/employee receives international bursary
Exchange and International Student Advisor, Maggie Burton, attended Halifax conference. Facebook Twitter Linkedin -
Nov 23, 2017
Student heads to wrestling World Championships
Caleb Rutner will be competing at the U23 World Championships, November 21 to 26, 2017 in Poland.
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Nov 2, 2017
King's former intern and work-study student wins academic excellence award
Congratulations Nicole Bullock ’16 on winning the Catherine Finlayson Academic Excellence Award in Corporate Communications at Fanshawe College. Facebook Twitter Linkedin -
Mar 27, 2017
Community-based projects compete for Penner Prize
Students from Dr. Marcie Penner-Wilger's Collaborative Research in Applications of Psychology Science class present the results of their community-based learning projects to a panel of community members. Facebook Twitter Linkedin -
Mar 13, 2017
King's psychology student weighs in on issue of "not criminally responsible"
Melissa Elfers talks about violent offences committed by people found not criminally responsible in this London Free Press article. Facebook Twitter Linkedin -
Jan 23, 2017
Dr. Imants Barušs, professor of psychology, investigates the altered state of consciousness
Epoch Times reports on the work of Dr. Baruss. Facebook Twitter Linkedin -
Oct 21, 2016
Dr. Cathy Chovaz delivers keynote presentation at the 5th World Federation of the Deaf Asia Conference
King’s professor travels to Singapore to present on Mental Health and Deaf People.
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Aug 26, 2016
King's psychology student pens mental health books for kids
King's student, Kristin Legault-Donkers, is launching a series of children’s books specifically for kids and parents struggling with mental health issues. Facebook Twitter Linkedin -
Aug 19, 2016
King's grad presents at Cognitive Science Conference
Congratulations to recent King’s graduate, Olivia Wassing, ‘16, on presenting her honors research thesis in Philadelphia. Facebook Twitter Linkedin -
Jun 7, 2016
Psychology students exhibit at the Association for Psychological Science
Two King’s students present their fourth year thesis research in Chicago.
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Apr 12, 2016
King's student enhances her education by researching abroad
Paula Rayo, a student in her final year of psychology at King’s, has presented her findings from an experiential learning trip in Peru. Facebook Twitter Linkedin -
Apr 1, 2016
Psychology Honors Thesis students showcase independent research
King's fourth year Psychology students present their theses to the community through research poster presentation. Facebook Twitter Linkedin -
Mar 31, 2016
CBC Afternoon Drive: Real World Projects
King's psychology students have spent their final year trying to tackle real-world problems. We hear from one of those students and his professor, Dr. Marcie Penner-Wilger. Facebook Twitter Linkedin -
Mar 29, 2016
Psychology for the Common Good: King's Psych Students Design Research-Based Solutions to Real-World Problems
Students in Professor Marcie Penner-Wilger’s PSYCH 4694 course develop research-based solutions to real-world problems facing our community. Facebook Twitter Linkedin -
Dec 21, 2015
King's student completing her thesis at a retreat centre in Peru
Paula Rayo is an Honors Specialization in Psychology student completing her thesis this term at a retreat centre in Peru known as the Nihue Rao Centro Espiritual. Facebook Twitter Linkedin -
Nov 17, 2015
King's psychology students look to share findings with the public
King's Psychology students take up George Miller's charge to share relevant psychological findings with the public. Facebook Twitter Linkedin -
Sep 14, 2015
Dr. Marcie Penner gives Keynote at Cortona Week in Tuscany
King’s Associate Professor of Psychology, Dr. Marcie Penner-Wilger, gave an invited keynote at Cortona Week, a transdisciplinary conference held in Tuscany (Sept. 5 – 12). Facebook Twitter Linkedin -
Aug 4, 2015
King's Psychology Professor speaks at XVII World Congress of the World Federation of the Deaf
Dr. Cathy Chovaz spoke at the World Congress of the World Federation of the Deaf about diagnoses of mental health of deaf people by medical professionals. Facebook Twitter Linkedin -
Apr 28, 2015
King's Psychology Students presented with the 2015 Champion of Mental Health award
Tuesday April 28, 2015, King’s fourth year psychology students were presented with the 2015 Champion of Mental Health award at the St. Joseph’s Health Care Breakfast of Champions. Facebook Twitter Linkedin -
Apr 8, 2015
King's graduating students receive SSHRC and OGS awards
King’s celebrates the academic accomplishments of ten graduating students who have been honoured the SSHRC award, OGS awards.
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Mar 30, 2015
King's Psychology 2891 Honors Thesis Poster Day
King's fourth year Honors Thesis students had the opportunity to showcase their latest findings in Psychology research.
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Feb 6, 2015
Celebrating King's scholarly monographs and faculty authors
King's pays tribute to nine faculty authors and their scholarly monographs at the annual celebration of Faculty Book Launch, 2013-14.
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Jul 27, 2014
King's psychology students present research at international conference
Rylan Waring and Adam Newton presented their paper on symbiotic symbols at the Cognitive Science Society conference in Quebec City.
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