PSY Online lecture series | There’s More Than Therapy: Exploring Diverse Fields of Psychological Practice

Online lecture series | 18:00–19:30 | Open to students from all SFU locations

With the lecture series There’s More Than Therapy: Exploring Diverse Fields of Psychological Practice, students are invited to discover the wide range of professional paths psychology can open up.
In a series of online talks taking place on Tuesday evenings, speakers from diverse fields of practice share insights into their daily work, their professional journeys, and the social relevance of psychology in different contexts.
From clinical and community-based practice to politics, organizational change, and technology, the series highlights the many ways psychological expertise can make a difference.
Students from all SFU locations are welcome to join and can register with their SFU Microsoft account via the following link: https://forms.office.com/e/t4BAxJ8Lrp

26 May 2026
I’m a Psychologist – Who Bridges Psychology and AI
Milano | Dr. Lorenzo Desideri

What role can psychologists play in shaping the future of technology? In this lecture, Lorenzo Desideri shares his work at the intersection of digital health, artificial intelligence, and social robotics, with a strong focus on disability, assistive technology, and inclusive education. His experience across research, teaching, and international consultancy shows how psychological expertise can help design, assess, and responsibly implement emerging technologies in health, education, and social care.
This talk explores how psychology connects with AI, digital health, and social robotics in research, policy, and applied practice.
Students will gain insight into an innovative and expanding field that shows how psychology can contribute to technological development, inclusion, and quality of life.

Join online (SFU Microsoft Account required) and explore this field of psychological practice.