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UBC Psychology welcomes cognitive scientist Dr. Hee-Yeon Im

UBC Psychology welcomes cognitive scientist Dr. Hee-Yeon Im

Dr. Im joins us for a Q&A where we learn more about her research program, new research she’s excited about, and what she does outside of the lab and classroom.

People’s moral values change with the seasons

People’s moral values change with the seasons

New UBC Psychology research reveals seasonality in people’s moral values, which has potential implications for politics, law and health—including the timing of elections and court cases.

Rin – Pets of UBC Psych

Rin – Pets of UBC Psych

Learn more about Rin, the 6-year-old Tabby’s quirky habits and adventurous climbs!

Three Psychology researchers awarded CIHR Project Grants

Three Psychology researchers awarded CIHR Project Grants

UBC psychology researchers are pushing the boundaries of health research with Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) support.

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Dr. Toni Schmader named next Head of UBC Psychology

This three-year appointment marks a new chapter in the department’s history.

UBC Psychology gains Canada Research Chair in Clinical Child Psychology

UBC Psychology gains Canada Research Chair in Clinical Child Psychology

Dr. Amori Mikami, known for her research on childhood peer relationships and ADHD interventions, is one of UBC’s new Canada Research Chairs.

UBC Psychology faculty receive NSERC Discovery Grants to support their research

UBC Psychology faculty receive NSERC Discovery Grants to support their research

UBC Psychology faculty members received funding to support their research from the Natural Science and Engineering Research Council Discovery Grant Program.

Graduate Spotlight Q&A: Kiarah O’Kane

Graduate Spotlight Q&A: Kiarah O’Kane

Congratulations to Kiarah on publishing thier first-author paper! Learn more about Kiarah and their experience as a graduate student.

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Psychology research finds collaborative imagination increases social connection

Dr. Daniela Palombo and a research team have developed a new framework called “collaborative imagination.”

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UBC Psychology study: Understanding others helps children feel better

A key to children playing nice is their ability to understand other people’s perspectives, according to research from Dr. Susan Birch.