Exploring Emotional Memories: Remembering “What,” “When,” and “Which”
Dr. Daniela Palombo and her research team in the Memory and Imagination Lab at UBC explored if emotion would impair memory.
The Impact of COVID-19 on Language and Literacy
Dr. Janet Werker chaired a working group who produced a Royal Society of Canada report on the impact of COVID-19 on language and literacy in Canada.
Investing in post-secondary research innovation for a stronger BC
Co-led by Dr. Janet Werker, The Ensuring Full Literacy in a Multicultural and Digital World project has received funding through the BC Knowledge Development Fund.
Psychology researchers receive JELF funding
This funding will allow allow Dr. Emberson and Dr. Silverberg to expand their research programs through new infrastructure and equipment.
New study finds financial motives are integral to problem gambling behaviour
Meta-analysis by Dr. Luke Clark found financial motives are associated with increased gambling frequency and gambling problem levels.
Dr. Eric Kim receives IPPA Early Career Researcher Award
This award recognizes early career professionals who have made exceptional contributions to the scientific advancement of knowledge in positive psychology.
Dr. Jessica Tracy wins SESP Career Trajectory Award
The Career Trajectory Award celebrates scientific contributions made in the early-to-mid stages of a research career.
UBC Psychology faculty receive NSERC funding to advance their research
NSERC funded projects include exploring the sexual response in men and women and of the role of long-term experience in visual number sense.
Patrick Klaiber and research collaborators receive Mather Institute’s Innovative Research on Aging Award
The research team received this award for their work on daily stress, emotions and positive events during the COVID-19 pandemic.
New position paper outlines the importance of using psychology to combat climate change
Dr. Jiaying Zhao and team of scientists are calling on policy makers to help Canadians make eco-friendly decisions.