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Statement on Anti-Black Racism from our EDI Committee

Statement on Anti-Black Racism from our EDI Committee

We stand in solidarity with the Black community at UBC, in Vancouver, and around the world in protest of anti-Black racism, systemic discrimination and police violence.

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.

COVID-19: Studying risk and resilience in times of stress

COVID-19: Studying risk and resilience in times of stress

The Depression, Anxiety, and Stress Lab is researching how people are coping during the COVID-19 pandemic—with the hopes that this information will help people over the coming months.

UBC health psychologists launch global research project to study the psychological impact of COVID-19

UBC health psychologists launch global research project to study the psychological impact of COVID-19

Dr. Anita Delongis and Dr. Nancy Sin want to know how people are coping with the Coronavirus disease pandemic.

Dr. Kiley Hamlin’s research featured in Babies, a new Netflix docuseries.

Dr. Kiley Hamlin’s research featured in Babies, a new Netflix docuseries.

From nature to nurture, Babies explores the groundbreaking science that reveals how infants discover life during their very first year.

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.

Bridging science and policy: UBC scientists are building relationships with Canada’s political leaders

Bridging science and policy: UBC scientists are building relationships with Canada’s political leaders

Dr. Jiaying Zhao was one of the 28 Canada Research Chairs who met with members of Parliament, Senators, and staff over two days in Ottawa.

Rat Brain Microscope

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). 

Young children prefer to learn from people who are consistently accurate and confident

Young children prefer to learn from people who are consistently accurate and confident

New research by Dr. Susan Birch shows young children show some impressive skills when it comes to identifying poor sources of information.

Jiaying Zhao at the Centre for Interactive Research on Sustainability (CIRS).

Dr. Jiaying Zhao receives funding for decision science and behavioural insight research

A new UBC decision science and behavioural insight research cluster has formed to help build a sustainable future.