Cognitive Science

UBC Psychology researchers awarded funding through B.C. Knowledge Development Fund

UBC Psychology researchers awarded funding through B.C. Knowledge Development Fund

This Government of BC investment supports post-secondary research infrastructure and fosters innovation in our province. 

Congratulations to our Fall 2025 MA and PhD Graduates

Congratulations to our Fall 2025 MA and PhD Graduates

Meet the Class of 2025 and learn more about their research.

Planting STEM futures: UBC Psychology X seed2STEM

Planting STEM futures: UBC Psychology X seed2STEM

seed2STEM creates culturally safe pathways for Indigenous high school students to participate in STEM research.

Dr. Jessica Flake and Dr. Joan Ongchoco receive research infrastructure funding

Dr. Jessica Flake and Dr. Joan Ongchoco receive research infrastructure funding

This funding will allow allow our researchers to expand their research programs through new infrastructure and equipment.

In Memoriam: Dr. Arthur S. Reber (1940–2025)

In Memoriam: Dr. Arthur S. Reber (1940–2025)

Dr. Reber’s scientific contributions and personal warmth leave a lasting impact on the UBC Psychology community.

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Is your diet influencing your dreams? Here’s what research says about food and nightmares

PhD student Jade Radke and research collaborators explored whether our diet might be influencing our dreams—particularly, the incidence of nightmares.

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How a lottery-style refund system could boost recycling

In a recent Conversation Canada article, Jade Radke and Dr. Jiaying Zhao explore how a lottery-based refund system could increase recycling participation.

UBC Psychology faculty receive federal funding to advance their research

UBC Psychology faculty receive federal funding to advance their research

UBC Psychology researchers received federal funding to support their research.

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UBC Psychology at the 27th North West Cognition and Memory Conference

NOWCAM brings together cognitive scientists and student researchers from departments across the Pacific Northwest to exchange ideas related to memory and cognition.

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How lottery-style bottle returns could transform recycling

The researchers estimate that this approach could reduce greenhouse gas emissions equal to taking one million cars off the road each year.