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2019 Knox Teaching Award Winners

2019 Knox Teaching Award Winners

We are pleased to announce Dr. Andrew Baron and Dr. David King are the recipients of the 2019 Robert E. Knox Master Teaching Awards.

2020 Times Higher Education: UBC Psychology 10th in the world, 1st in Canada

2020 Times Higher Education: UBC Psychology 10th in the world, 1st in Canada

World university rankings recognize UBC Psychology for its excellence in teaching and research as well as its global impact.

Large-scale analysis of mutant worms reveals functions of Autism Spectrum Disorder risk genes

Large-scale analysis of mutant worms reveals functions of Autism Spectrum Disorder risk genes

New research has revealed shared roles for many of these ASD risk genes in promoting normal developmental timing and proper habituation.

Dr. Peter Suedfeld invested into the Order of Canada

Dr. Peter Suedfeld invested into the Order of Canada

Dr. Suedfeld was invested as an Officer of the Order of Canada for his groundbreaking research on the psychological impacts of extreme environments.

How can we address gender bias in our work and educational culture?

How can we address gender bias in our work and educational culture?

Dr. Toni Schmader, who is featured in UBC’s campaign latest campaign, is working to find out.

Q&A with psychology alumna and science journalist Ziya Tong

Q&A with psychology alumna and science journalist Ziya Tong

Ziya Tong believes “what we really need now is people who can bridge the arts and science divide. We need more polymaths!”

The human behind ubc.ca: Alumni profile with Adrian Liem

The human behind ubc.ca: Alumni profile with Adrian Liem

The UBC psychology alumni uses his knowledge of psychology to better understand how humans interact with UBC’s website.

2020 Maclean’s program rankings: UBC Psychology first in Canada

2020 Maclean’s program rankings: UBC Psychology first in Canada

Based on the strength of our research and reputation, the department has reached the distinction of being first in Canada for the fifth year in a row.

Dr. Kenneth Craig recognized among new Fellows of the Canadian Academy of Health Sciences

Dr. Kenneth Craig recognized among new Fellows of the Canadian Academy of Health Sciences

Induction into the Canadian Academy of Health Sciences is one of the highest honours within Canada’s academic community.

Dr. Liisa Galea and collaborators awarded a Michael Smith Foundation for Health Research Award

Dr. Liisa Galea and collaborators awarded a Michael Smith Foundation for Health Research Award

Congratulations to Dr. Liisa Galea and colleagues for receiving the MSFHR Convening & Collaborating (C2) research award.