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Social psychologist Toni Schmader receives EASP Theory-Innovation Award

Social psychologist Toni Schmader receives EASP Theory-Innovation Award

European Association of Social Psychology (EASP) has recognized Dr. Toni Schmader for her significant research contributions.

Adult-born neurons keep growing and contributing to brain flexibility long after neurogenesis declines

Adult-born neurons keep growing and contributing to brain flexibility long after neurogenesis declines

New research by Dr. Jason Snyder shows neurons born in adulthood continue to grow and develop much longer than previously thought

Netflix ‘Babies’ series features Dr. Kiley Hamlin’s developmental research

Netflix ‘Babies’ series features Dr. Kiley Hamlin’s developmental research

Dr. Kiley Hamlin, a professor in the department of psychology, is one of 36 internationally recognized scientists featured in Babies, a new Netflix docuseries released earlier this year.

Letter from the Head: Congratulations to the Class of 2020

Letter from the Head: Congratulations to the Class of 2020

I want you to know that we in the Psychology Department are proudly marking this important moment with you. 

Celebrating three outstanding psychology PhD graduates

Celebrating three outstanding psychology PhD graduates

Join us in congratulating Drs. Courtney Bryce, Julia Van de Vondervoort and Trish Varao-Sousa.

Applying the real world in real time: Q&A with Trish Varao-Sousa, PhD ’20

Applying the real world in real time: Q&A with Trish Varao-Sousa, PhD ’20

Trish Varao-Sousa is one of the psychology department’s newest alumna, joining a global community of over 10,000 psychology alumni.

Statement on Anti-Black Racism from our EDI Committee

Statement on Anti-Black Racism from our EDI Committee

We stand in solidarity with the Black community at UBC, in Vancouver, and around the world in protest of anti-Black racism, systemic discrimination and police violence.

Ellen Jopling awarded top honours for her graduate studies and research

Ellen Jopling awarded top honours for her graduate studies and research

Congratulations to Ellen Jopling who received the prestigious Governor General’s Gold Academic Medal.

Dr. Samantha Dawson is ready to tackle important sexual health questions and make an impact

Dr. Samantha Dawson is ready to tackle important sexual health questions and make an impact

Samantha Dawson joins UBC Psychology as assistant professor in the clinical area. In a Q&A, she shares her research in the relatively unexplored area of sexual health.

Smelling your lover’s shirt could improve your sleep

Smelling your lover’s shirt could improve your sleep

New research from PhD Student Marlise Hofer and and Associate Professor Frances Chen suggests that the scent of a romantic partner can improve sleep.