Dr. Janet Werker is one of eight researchers in interdisciplinary Opera Project
A multi-faculty project holds the key to understanding how opera shapes learning and cognition. Dr. Janet Werker is one of eight researchers involved in the project.
CREST.BD Network Recognized by CIHR for Transformation in Patient Engagement
CREST.BD and its leaders, Dr. Erin Michalak and Dr. Steven Barnes, are recognized with a Gold Leaf Prize from the Canadian Institutes of Health Research.
UBC psychology professor delivers a TED Talk on the nuances of achieving happiness
In a world where happiness seems to be the most elusive ideal, UBC social psychologist Elizabeth Dunn already knows all the secrets to achieving it.
Dr. Kalina Christoff appointed Interim Director of the Peter Wall Institute
Read the announcement by Professor Santa J. Ono, President & Vice-Chancellor of UBC.
Lure of the ‘loot box’ looks a lot like gambling
An increasingly popular feature of modern video games is attracting gamers who share the beliefs and behaviours of problem gamblers, new UBC Psychology research has found.
Brandon Forys wins prestigious UBC undergraduate awards
Join us in congratulating Brandon Forys for receiving the HSBC Emerging Leader Scholarship, the designation of Wesbrook Scholar, and the Suedfeld Scholar Award.
Understanding word learning in the growing brain
Awarded a new device, psychology researchers hope to shed new light on how toddlers learn words.
Dr. Paul Hewitt recognized for his significant advancements to Canadian psychology
In recognition of his outstanding contributions to Canadian psychology, Dr. Paul Hewitt was awarded CPA’s Donald O. Hebb Award.
Funding to advance research on psychosocial well-being and healthy aging
Dr. Nancy Sin’s research gets a boost from CFI infrastructure funding.
New funding extends impact of UBC’s Centre for Gambling Research
A renewed investment of $1.36 million over five years from the B.C. government and BCLC will allow the Centre for Gambling Research at UBC to continue its research to reduce harms related to gambling.