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Jill Dosso receives UBC Killam Graduate Teaching Assistant Award

Jill Dosso receives UBC Killam Graduate Teaching Assistant Award

Jill Dosso has been recognized for her exceptional contributions to teaching and learning, earning a 2019-20 UBC Killam Graduate Teaching Assistant Award. The award honours UBC Teaching Assistants who have demonstrated skills, abilities and contributions that result in a high level of respect from undergraduate students and academic supervisors. Please join us in congratulating Jill on […]

Developmental psychologist Janet Werker named member of National Academy of Sciences

Developmental psychologist Janet Werker named member of National Academy of Sciences

Join us in congratulating Dr. Janet F. Werker, who has been honoured for her distinguished and continuing achievements in original research.

Two psychology researchers receive UBC Killam Research Fellowships

Two psychology researchers receive UBC Killam Research Fellowships

Congratulations to Dr. Frances Chen and Dr. Kristin Laurin, who have been recognized for their exceptional contributions to research.

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UBC Psychology researchers awarded $3.6M in CIHR funding

UBC Psychology is home to the newest recipients of funding from the Canadian Institutes for Health Research (CIHR). 

Dr. Darko Odic and Dr. Eric Kim named Rising Stars by Association for Psychological Science

Dr. Darko Odic and Dr. Eric Kim named Rising Stars by Association for Psychological Science

The APS Rising Star designation recognizes outstanding psychological scientists in the earliest stages of their research career.

Dr. Stan Floresco awarded 2019 Daniel H. Efron Research Award

Dr. Stan Floresco awarded 2019 Daniel H. Efron Research Award

Dr. Stan Floresco was recently awarded the 2019 Daniel H. Efron Research Award in recognition of outstanding basic research contributions to neuropsychopharmacology.

Lucy De Souza receives SPSP Jenessa Shapiro Graduate Award

Lucy De Souza receives SPSP Jenessa Shapiro Graduate Award

Join us in congratulating Lucy De Souza who received the SPSP Jenessa Shapiro Graduate Research Award. 

UBC Psychology faculty and graduate students receive SSHRC funding to advance their research

UBC Psychology faculty and graduate students receive SSHRC funding to advance their research

This investment will fund psychology research in areas including infant moral development, human social attention, daily stress and coping, bilingualism, and religion and the environment.

Professor Emeritus Peter Suedfeld receives one of Canada’s highest civilian honours

Professor Emeritus Peter Suedfeld receives one of Canada’s highest civilian honours

Dr. Peter Suedfeld was named Officer of the Order of Canada in recognition of his remarkable achievements and contributions to Canada.

Psychology of adult development and aging: Dr. Nancy Sin receives early career award

Psychology of adult development and aging: Dr. Nancy Sin receives early career award

Dr. Nancy Sin received the Springer Early Career Achievement Award in Research on Adult Development and Aging, from Division 20 of the APA.