New research: How to talk to people about climate change
“Climate change is a problem of collective behaviours so to address it you have to address behaviours first,” says Dr. Jiaying Zhao.
UBC Psychology student recognized as Arts Co-op student of the year
Vanessa Kim, a UBC Psychology student, has been honoured as the 2020 Arts Co-op Undergraduate Student of the Year.
UBC Psychology to launch first generation psychology student community group
Lillian May, a member of UBC Psychology’s Equity Committee, discusses a new student community group for first generation psychology students.
New study finds high life satisfaction linked to better overall health
New research by Dr. Eric Kim finds that higher life satisfaction is associated with better physical, psychological and behavioural health.
Dr. Liisa Galea receives funding to advance science communication for women’s health
Congratulations to Dr. Galea, who received support from the Michael Smith Foundation for Health Research’s 2020 Reach Competition.
Liisa Galea appointed as UBC’s Health Advisor to VPRI
Congratulations to Dr. Liisa Galea on her new role as she shares information on CIHR funding and provides advice on health funding.
Psychology researchers receive new funding from UBC Health
The Health Innovation Funding Investment Awards catalyzes cross-faculty and cross-campus collaboration at UBC’s campuses.
Responding to COVID-19: psychology research, learning, and graduating reimagined
The psychology community navigated the past year with perseverance and success. Read about our COVID-19 research, online learning, and virtual celebrations.
Mental health conditions alarmingly high among children with autism
New research by Dr. Connor Kerns shows nearly 78 per cent of children with autism have at least one mental health condition and nearly half have two mental health conditions or more.
Baby’s brain and learning over time
New research from Dr. Janet Werker’s Infant Studies Centre is the first to measure how the learning process unfolds in real-time in the infant brain.