Professor Julie Aitken Schermer Elected Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada

We are delighted to congratulate Professor Julie Aitken Schermer on her election as a Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada (RSC) - one of the country’s highest honours recognising exceptional scholarly contributions across the arts, humanities and sciences. The RSC Fellowship acknowledges researchers whose work has had significant and sustained impact on their fields and on Canadian society https://rsc-src.ca/en/fellows

Julie is among seven Western University scholars recognised in the 2025 cohort, reflecting Western’s leadership in research excellence and national influence. The full announcement is available via Western News https://news.westernu.ca/2025/09/royal-society-canada-2025/

A Global Leader in Personality and Individual Differences

Professor Schermer is internationally regarded for her influential scholarship in personality and individual differences, with research spanning intelligence, hope, altruism, personality disorders, loneliness, humour usage and vocational interests. Her work has shaped theoretical and applied thinking in psychology, organisational studies and beyond, with impact felt across Canada and internationally.

Her academic profile is available here https://www.psychology.uwo.ca/people/faculty/Schermer.html

A Recognised Voice in the International Research Community

This recognition builds on a longstanding record of leadership within the global personality research community. In 2024, Julie was featured in an International Women’s Day interview with the International Society for the Study of Individual Differences (ISSID), where she reflected on her career, the evolution of the field and the importance of mentorship https://www.issid.org/post/iwd2024-interview-with-professor-julie-aitken-schermer

Her election to the RSC further highlights the depth, originality and continuing relevance of her contributions.

Celebrating an Exceptional Achievement

The Royal Society of Canada’s recognition affirms Professor Schermer’s outstanding scholarly record and her influence within, and far beyond, the discipline of psychology. Her work exemplifies the intellectual curiosity, rigour and public value that define world-leading research.

We extend our warmest congratulations to Professor Julie Aitken Schermer on this remarkable and well-deserved honour.