UBC Psychology welcomes cognitive scientist Dr. Hee-Yeon Im
Dr. Im joins us for a Q&A where we learn more about her research program, new research she’s excited about, and what she does outside of the lab and classroom.
Dr. Toni Schmader named next Head of UBC Psychology
This three-year appointment marks a new chapter in the department’s history.
UBC Psychology gains Canada Research Chair in Clinical Child Psychology
Dr. Amori Mikami, known for her research on childhood peer relationships and ADHD interventions, is one of UBC’s new Canada Research Chairs.
Psychology research finds collaborative imagination increases social connection
Dr. Daniela Palombo and a research team have developed a new framework called “collaborative imagination.”
UBC Psychology study: Understanding others helps children feel better
A key to children playing nice is their ability to understand other people’s perspectives, according to research from Dr. Susan Birch.
MA student Kiarah O’Kane receives prestigious Vanier Scholarship
Scholars demonstrate leadership skills and a high standard of scholarly achievement in graduate studies in the social sciences and humanities, natural sciences and/or engineering and health.
StEAR Funding awarded to three psychology projects
Three psychology projects have received funding to advance the department’s equity, diversity and inclusion goals and priorities.
Dr. Friedrich Götz honoured with CPA President’s New Researcher Award
Dr. Götz will attend the annual CPA Conference in Ottawa to deliver an award address. The title of his talk will be ‘On the Geography of Psychology’.
Congratulations to our graduate students crossing the stage this week
Gordon Heltzel, PhD’24, shares why he chose to study psychology at UBC, what inspired his research, and his advice for others considering graduate school.
The intersection of culture and cuisine: How food shapes our identity
Dr. Norenzayan on how food connects us to cultures beyond our own and helps us strengthen our identities.