Past, present and future: The social implications of DIY DNA kits
As the global genetic testing market expands, researchers in the department of psychology are exploring the psychological and social implications of these tests.
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.
Dr. Kiley Hamlin’s research featured in Babies, a new Netflix docuseries.
From nature to nurture, Babies explores the groundbreaking science that reveals how infants discover life during their very first year.
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.
UBC Psychology researchers awarded $3.6M in CIHR funding
UBC Psychology is home to the newest recipients of funding from the Canadian Institutes for Health Research (CIHR).
Young children prefer to learn from people who are consistently accurate and confident
New research by Dr. Susan Birch shows young children show some impressive skills when it comes to identifying poor sources of information.
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.
New study could shed additional light on the effects of hoarding
Having too much clutter in your home can lead to stress and the feeling of being overwhelmed. For some, it’s a very real and serious problem.
Dr. Darko Odic and Dr. Eric Kim named Rising Stars by Association for Psychological Science
The APS Rising Star designation recognizes outstanding psychological scientists in the earliest stages of their research career.
500 babies: A new study explores social development from birth to age three
The Centre for Infant Cognition is embarking on an ambitious new study to further understand babies’ social and moral development.