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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?

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

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

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.

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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.

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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

Three psychology student’s journey to graduation

Read our graduating class of 2023 answer some burning questions of our current undergraduate populous!

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Dr. Noah Silverberg among an international group of experts who are redefining concussions

Doctors and other health-care providers have a new standard for diagnosing mild traumatic brain injury (TBI), thanks to a thorough process led by researchers from UBC & Harvard.

Dr. Sunaina Assanand’s inspiring road to academia

Dr. Sunaina Assanand’s inspiring road to academia

May is Asian Heritage Month. Dr. Assanand shares about who inspired her—and how decolonization education happens in her classroom.

Dr. Catharine Winstanley appointed as new director of the Graduate Program in Neuroscience

Dr. Catharine Winstanley appointed as new director of the Graduate Program in Neuroscience

Other than her research, one of Dr. Winstanley’s favourite parts of her job is mentoring trainees.