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UBC Psychology stands with our 2SLGBTQIA+ students

UBC Psychology stands with our 2SLGBTQIA+ students

Our department is a supportive place for 2SLGBTQIA+ students, faculty and staff, and we advocate for policies that safeguard their human rights.

Image of a to-go coffee cup lying on a sidewalk. The inside is filled with coins and loose change. It metaphorically represents the title of the article.

New study debunks stereotypes associated with unhoused people’s spending habits

The public has the wrong idea about what homeless people would do after coming into a large amount of money.

Q&A: The American Psychosomatic Society Antiracism Task Force – Implementation, activities, and lessons learned

Q&A: The American Psychosomatic Society Antiracism Task Force – Implementation, activities, and lessons learned

Western institutions of psychology have an intimate history with white supremacy, colonialism, racism, and homophobia. Therefore, it is important that institutions reflect on their roles in their perpetuation of the many ‘isms’ and reflect this in their core values, tenets, and bylaws. One such organization is the American Psychosomatic Society (APS). The mission of APS […]

Statement in response to the stabbing incident at UWaterloo

Statement in response to the stabbing incident at UWaterloo

Our department is a supportive place for 2SLGBTQIA+ students, faculty and staff, and we advocate for policies that safeguard their human rights.

Dr. Sunaina Assanand’s inspiring road to academia

Dr. Sunaina Assanand’s inspiring road to academia

May is Asian Heritage Month. Dr. Assanand shares about who inspired her—and how decolonization education happens in her classroom.

Challenge unlocked: Funds raised on UBC Giving Day will create a more inclusive learning experience for students

Challenge unlocked: Funds raised on UBC Giving Day will create a more inclusive learning experience for students

The new Psychology Inclusive Excellence Student Fund received $9,295, thanks to the 33 donors who generously supported our students.

Dr. Jiaying Zhao receives 2023 UBC Community-University Engagement Support Fund

Dr. Jiaying Zhao receives 2023 UBC Community-University Engagement Support Fund

This funding supports partnerships that will benefit communities and advance collaborative research, teaching, and learning across the province.

Psychology graduate student wins 3MT competition

Psychology graduate student wins 3MT competition

Kiarah presented her research ‘Do you mythunderstand me? Sexuality myths and sexual outcomes’ on one slide in three minutes.

Q&A with Dr. Kiley Hamlin: a new student fund is removing barriers for underrepresented students

Q&A with Dr. Kiley Hamlin: a new student fund is removing barriers for underrepresented students

The Psychology Inclusive Excellence Student Fund will support students from equity-deserving groups pursuing undergraduate and graduate studies.

UBC Pride Installation

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