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Pets of UBC Psych: Special holiday edition 2023!

Pets of UBC Psych: Special holiday edition 2023!

Our special, holiday time edition of Pets of UBC Psych is out! Read to find out what the community pets will be doing this winter.

Winter brings more than just ugly sweaters – here’s how the season can affect your mind and behavior

Winter brings more than just ugly sweaters – here’s how the season can affect your mind and behavior

What comes to mind when you think about winter? Snowflakes? Mittens? Reindeer? In much of the Northern Hemisphere, winter means colder temperatures, shorter days and year-end holidays.

Research co-led by Dr. Kaitlyn Goldsmith received funding through the Convening & Collaborating (C2) Program

Research co-led by Dr. Kaitlyn Goldsmith received funding through the Convening & Collaborating (C2) Program

Join us in congratulating Dr. Kaitlyn Goldsmith and her team for being one of the eleven recipients of funding through the C2 Program!

EDI Committee statement on conflict in Israel, Palestine, and surrounding regions

EDI Committee statement on conflict in Israel, Palestine, and surrounding regions

We wish to acknowledge that violence and conflict in Israel, Palestine, and surrounding regions are affecting our community. Some department members have personal ties to these regions or to people experiencing violence or hardship.

Kiwi – Pets of UBC Psych

Kiwi – Pets of UBC Psych

Kiwi will make sure she gets her belly rubs from you! Learn more about the 2-year-old and her love for the outdoors.

ConGRADulations to our fall graduates!

ConGRADulations to our fall graduates!

UBC Psychology extends our warmest gratitude to our graduating students for allowing us to be a part of your journey. Congratulations and hats off to our students!

Michael Muthukrishna

Alumni spotlight: Dr. Michael Muthukrishna’s book launch and research on cultural evolution

Dr. Michael Muthukrishna’s (Ph. D ‘15) recent book A Theory of Everyone speaks volumes about his experience in the field of cultual evolution and public policy.

Dr. Ara Norenzayan named a UBC Distinguished University Scholar

Dr. Ara Norenzayan named a UBC Distinguished University Scholar

Congratulations to Dr. Ara Norenzayan, who was recently named a UBC Distinguished University Scholar! The Distinguished University Scholar awards recognize exceptional members of faculty who have distinguished themselves as scholars in research and/or teaching and learning. The award is conferred by the President on the recommendation of an Adjudication Panel. Dr. Ara Norenzayan is a […]

Using science to inform policy: Q&A with Dr. Jiaying Zhao

Using science to inform policy: Q&A with Dr. Jiaying Zhao

We spoke with Dr. Zhao to learn more about her work on Bill S-233, and using her research and science to inform policy in Canada.

Cooper – Pets of UBC Psych

Cooper – Pets of UBC Psych

Coop-a-Doop is here to put a smile on your face! Learn more about Cooper and his love for adventures and tennis balls!