SSHRC Insight Development Grants awarded to psychology researchers
Faculty from the department of psychology have received funding from the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) as part of the 2019-20 SSHRC Insight Grant competition. Insight Development Grants support the development of new research questions, and experimentation with new methods, theoretical approaches or ideas. This funding allows our cognitive and social scientists to explore ideas […]
New research shows hearing persists at end of life
Dr. Elizabeth Blundon and Dr. Lawrence Ward have evidence that some people may still be able to hear while in an unresponsive state at the end of their life.
UBC Psychology professors receive NSERC funding
Six psychology researchers were awarded funding to support their research discoveries.
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
Trish Varao-Sousa is one of the psychology department’s newest alumna, joining a global community of over 10,000 psychology alumni.
Earth Day Q&A with Jiaying Zhao: The impact of scarcity on making sustainable purchasing decisions
Jiaying Zhao shares new research findings and some factors around making green consumer choices.
Dr. Alan Kingstone receives Donald O. Hebb Distinguished Contribution Award
The Canadian Society for Brain, Behaviour and Cognitive Science has named Dr. Alan Kingstone the 2020 Donald O. Hebb Distinguished Contribution Award winner.
Bridging science and policy: UBC scientists are building relationships with Canada’s political leaders
Dr. Jiaying Zhao was one of the 28 Canada Research Chairs who met with members of Parliament, Senators, and staff over two days in Ottawa.
Dr. Jiaying Zhao receives funding for decision science and behavioural insight research
A new UBC decision science and behavioural insight research cluster has formed to help build a sustainable future.
Pets of UBC Psych: Ranger and Ripley
Dr. Stanley Coren shares some quirks and stories about his dogs, Ranger and Ripley.