Q&A: The American Psychosomatic Society Antiracism Task Force – Implementation, activities, and lessons learned
Western institutions of psychology have an intimate history with white supremacy, colonialism, racism, and homophobia. Therefore, it is important that institutions reflect on their roles in their perpetuation of the many ‘isms’ and reflect this in their core values, tenets, and bylaws. One such organization is the American Psychosomatic Society (APS). The mission of APS […]
Three psychology student’s journey to graduation
Read our graduating class of 2023 answer some burning questions of our current undergraduate populous!
Q&A with Khushi Mehta and Golsa Moazedi: student advocacy for wrongfully imprisoned scholars
UBC Psychology undergraduate students Khushi and Golsa join us for a Q&A to discuss their work with the Scholars in Prison Student Engagementship program.
Dr. Sunaina Assanand’s inspiring road to academia
May is Asian Heritage Month. Dr. Assanand shares about who inspired her—and how decolonization education happens in her classroom.
Dr. Azim Shariff: Does working hard really make you a good person?
In a TED Talk and Q&A, Dr. Shariff discusses our tendency to value displays of effort and the impact that has on society.
Dr. Jiaying Zhao combats climate change with happiness
Dr. Zhao wants to show people that climate action and happiness can easily coexist. Watch Dr. Zhao’s TED Talk or attend an online workshop to learn how.
New research: Spiritual connection with nature transcends politics, religion
Ecospirituality could help reduce polarization on environmental issues that threaten the planet.
Psychology graduate student wins 3MT competition
Kiarah presented her research ‘Do you mythunderstand me? Sexuality myths and sexual outcomes’ on one slide in three minutes.
RA Q&A with Rachel Hamilton from the Social Health Lab
Rachel shares her favourite part about working in the lab and how she sees social health research expanding in the years to come.
Q&A with Dr. Kiley Hamlin: a new student fund is removing barriers for underrepresented students
The Psychology Inclusive Excellence Student Fund will support students from equity-deserving groups pursuing undergraduate and graduate studies.