Using science to inform policy: Q&A with Dr. Jiaying Zhao
We spoke with Dr. Zhao to learn more about her work on Bill S-233, and using her research and science to inform policy in Canada.
We gave $7,500 to people experiencing homelessness — here’s what happened next
Homelessness is a deeply misunderstood and complex issue. When people hear the term, they tend to associate it with mental illness or problematic substance use. Individuals experiencing homelessness are heavily stigmatized, dehumanized, and perceived to be less competent and trustworthy. But the reality is far more complicated than these perceptions.
Q&A with Dr. David King
Meet Dr. David King: a lecturer in the Department of Psychology at UBC. He currently leads undergraduate courses in personality, health psychology, the psychology of death and dying, and sex and gender. We decided to ask him some questions!
New study debunks stereotypes associated with unhoused people’s spending habits
The public has the wrong idea about what homeless people would do after coming into a large amount of money.
What to expect when you’re expecting: How will your sex life change during pregnancy and postpartum?
MA student Erin Fitzpatrick and Dr. Samantha Dawson on sexual challenges during pregnancy and the postpartum period.
UBC Psychology faculty receive national funding to support their research
121 UBC-led projects received $29.2 million over five years.
Dr. Jiaying Zhao named UBC Sauder Distinguished Scholar
The Sauder Distinguished Scholar Program recognizes exceptional researchers who promote Sauder’s research mission through collaboration and engagement.
Dr. Jiaying Zhao part of new collaboration to create innovative methods to value earth observations
The collaboration brings together expertise from different disciplines, including educators, economists, humanitarians, and psychologists.
Dr. Samantha Dawson honoured with CPA President’s New Researcher Award
This award recognizes the exceptional quality of the contribution of new researchers to psychological knowledge in Canada.
Three psychology student’s journey to graduation
Read our graduating class of 2023 answer some burning questions of our current undergraduate populous!