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UBC Psychology researchers receive Catalyst Grant to further their research on women’s health

UBC Psychology researchers receive Catalyst Grant to further their research on women’s health

Dr. Daniela Palombo and Dr. Samantha Dawson received a Catalyst Grant from the Women’s Health Research Initiative.

Editorial: Adverse childhood events contribute to mental illness

Editorial: Adverse childhood events contribute to mental illness

Drs. Wolfgang Linden and Joelle LeMoult are calling on policy- and decision-makers to support a system-wide implementation of prevention and treatment of adverse childhood experiences.

Q&A with members of the Intersectional Perspective in Psychology Journal Club

Q&A with members of the Intersectional Perspective in Psychology Journal Club

In a Q&A, members of the club share what they believe the value of intersectionality is, the lessons they’ve learned, and more.

Q&A: The relationship between religion and culture

Q&A: The relationship between religion and culture

People who share the same religious beliefs have unique, common, cultural traits, that persist across geographic and political boundaries.

Lucy De Souza

UBC Psychology researchers win Dhillon Centre’s “Business For Social Good” Grant

The Business for Social Good Grants support innovative, early stage graduate student research that examines how business can be a force for social good.

Social inclusion of women by male colleagues in STEM fields can improve their workplace experience

Social inclusion of women by male colleagues in STEM fields can improve their workplace experience

Organizations working to meaningfully improve diversity and inclusion in STEM should foster positive workplace social relationships.

New research: Religion binds people culturally across geographic borders

New research: Religion binds people culturally across geographic borders

People who share the same religious beliefs have unique, common, cultural traits, that persist across geographic and political boundaries.

UBC Psychology to launch first generation psychology student community group

UBC Psychology to launch first generation psychology student community group

Lillian May, a member of UBC Psychology’s Equity Committee, discusses a new student community group for first generation psychology students.

UBC Psychology launches Diversity Mentorship Program

UBC Psychology launches Diversity Mentorship Program

The program prepares students from diverse, under-resourced, underrepresented, and/or marginalized backgrounds for graduate admissions in psychology.

Dr. Liisa Galea receives funding to advance science communication for women’s health

Dr. Liisa Galea receives funding to advance science communication for women’s health

Congratulations to Dr. Galea, who received support from the Michael Smith Foundation for Health Research’s 2020 Reach Competition.