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Helping others is good for our health. But how do we balance our own needs?

Helping others is good for our health. But how do we balance our own needs?

Dr. Frances Chen and Julia Nakamura are exploring the benefits and trade-offs in prosocial engagement in everyday life.

Marisa Nelson, recipient of an Entrance Enhancement Award via the Psychology Inclusive Excellence Student Fund.

Marisa Nelson is advancing health equity with support from the PIE Fund

Learn how the PIE Fund is helping Marisa tackle disparities through her research on gender, housing, and socioeconomic impacts on health.

Three Psychology researchers awarded CIHR Project Grants

Three Psychology researchers awarded CIHR Project Grants

Congratulations to Dr. Noah Silverberg, Dr. Jason Snyder, and Dr. Stan Floresco on their CIHR Project Grants.

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Graduate Student Spotlight: Q&A with Talia Morstead

Learn more about Talia and her experience as a graduate student.

Congratulations to our Fall MA and PhD Graduates

Congratulations to our Fall MA and PhD Graduates

We thank you for your dedication, hard work, and the remarkable contributions you have made throughout your academic journey with us.

Supporting research excellence: UBC Psychology researchers receive federal funding

Supporting research excellence: UBC Psychology researchers receive federal funding

Congratulations to UBC Psychology researchers who received funding from the SSHRC 2024 Insight Grants and Insight Development Grants.

Psychology undergraduate students recognized for research excellence

Psychology undergraduate students recognized for research excellence

Three UBC Psychology Honours students were recognized with the Laureates of the CPA 2024 Certificate of Academic Excellence award.

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.

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.

New book by Dr. Wolfgang Linden examines how to stop controlling the uncontrollable

New book by Dr. Wolfgang Linden examines how to stop controlling the uncontrollable

Dr. Linden joins us for a Q&A where he shares insights and examples on missed opportunities—and what readers can learn from his book.