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UBC Psychology

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UBC's Department of Psychology is a leader in research and scholarship— with diverse rankings placing us among the strongest departments in the world. psych.ubc.ca

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UBC Psychology
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Dr. Dawson will lead a multi-method research program sampling individuals and couples to identify who is most likely to have persistent sexual dysfunction and why they are at greater risk, as well as what factors protect against sexual dysfunction.

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Liisa Galea
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Fun to see this piece on a talk I gave at @westernu.ca courtesy of the indomitable Robyn Klein as part of her awarded CERC ❤️- TBH it wasnt my best talk ever but Kasey Brock got the take home message loud and clear westerngazette.ca/culture/liis...

westerngazette.caLiisa Galea talks equity in women’s health researchWestern Alumna Liisa Galea returned to campus last Monday to shed light on significant gaps in women’s health research.

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Women's Health Research Cluster
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What You Missed | #September2026 Science moves fast — and women’s health research moves even faster. This series is your monthly catch‑up with a science‑savvy friend: evidence‑based, accessible, and a little curious. #Linkinbio for the full #blog post!

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We're pleased to share our 2026 Strategic Plan. Developed through consultation with the psychology community, this strategic plan sets out a shared vision for the future of the department. Learn more about our strategic priorities for the next 5-10 years: psych.ubc.ca/news/2026-st...

psych.ubc.caUBC Psychology launches 2026 Strategic Plan - UBC Department of PsychologyThis strategic plan is intended to advance our excellence in research, scholarship, and teaching—as well as our operations and governance.
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Help our Perception & Cognition Lab win the 'Best Illusion of the Year' contest for their 'Cogs in a Machine' illusion! ⚙️ HOW TO VOTE: 🔗 Visit the voting website: vote.illusionoftheyear.com ⭐️ Rate the Cogs in a Machine illusion out of five stars 🗳️ Click submit for the vote to count

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Here we introduce a “rotating gears” illusion: if you fixate on one of two gears rotating side-by-side at the same speed, the adjacent gear will appear to rotate faster when the gears are causally connected versus not.

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Thus, our perception of dynamic properties, such as speed, may be altered by the underlying causal mechanics of the system. Created by: Jacky Z. J. Yueh and Joan Danielle K. Ongchoco

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Help our Perception & Cognition Lab win the 'Best Illusion of the Year' contest for their 'Cogs in a Machine' illusion! ⚙️ HOW TO VOTE: 🔗 Visit the voting website: vote.illusionoftheyear.com ⭐️ Rate the Cogs in a Machine illusion out of five stars 🗳️ Click submit for the vote to count

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ABOUT THE ILLUSION: Making sense of the causal connections between objects is not just a task of reasoning. We can also sometimes perceive these connections, as when two discs collide with each other. Beyond collisions, might perception extract more complex causal dynamics?

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JESP
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Can a chatbot help us feel less alone? Ruo-Ning Li, Dunigan Folk, Abhay Singh, Lyle Ungar, & Elizabeth Dunn had students interact daily with a chatbot, a fellow student, or wrote a brief journal entry. The chatbot “Sam” did not provide the same psychological benefits eu.36kr.com/en/p/4023532...

eu.36kr.comDoes Chatting with AI When You Feel Lonely Make You Even More Lonely?This in-depth exploration delves into the core question: "Where do the signals emitted by loneliness push people to?" It systematically unpacks the multi-dimensional behavioral, psychological, and soc...
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The deadline for applications is October 13, 2026!

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Join our department! We invite applications to teach in the 2027 Summer Sessions: ➡️ Summer Session Term 1 (May to June 2027) ➡️ Summer Session Term 2 (July to August 2027) Learn more and apply: psych.ubc.ca/job-opportun...

psych.ubc.caSessional Lecturers: Summer Session Terms 1 and 2 - UBC Department of PsychologyThe Department of Psychology at UBC Vancouver is calling for applications to teach in: Summer Session Term 1 (May to June 2027) Summer Session Term 2 (July to August 2027) The Department of Psychology...
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We're excited to host our first colloquia of the term! Dr. Kristina Olson from Princeton University will share insights in a talk on 'Gender Diversity in Childhood and Adolescence'. Thursday, October 15 | 12:30 - 2:00 PM | Woodward IRC3 psych.ubc.ca/events/event...

psych.ubc.caColloquium with Dr. Kristina Olson on 'Gender Diversity in Childhood and Adolescence' - UBC Department of PsychologyAnnually the Department of Psychology hosts a Colloquia Series throughout the academic year.

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UBC Faculty of Arts
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From B.C. politics to how we understand shame, UBC Arts faculty members shared their insights with several media outlets this month. Check out the September 2026 roundup of Arts in the Media ⬇️ @asia.ubc.ca @ubcgeography.bsky.social @psych.ubc.ca @moaubc.bsky.social @sppga.ubc.ca @ubcvse.bsky.social

arts.ubc.caArts in the Media: September 2026 - Faculty of ArtsUBC Arts faculty and programs were featured in The New Yorker, CTV News, The Conversation, CBC, and other outlets, sharing expertise on B.C. politics, Indigenous education, AI and democracy, culture, ...

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Zach Pennington
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I'm SO excited to have this out in the world!!!! Check out our latest work on the contribution of the anterior hypothalamic nucleus to stress sensitivity and valence processing.

Denise J. Cai, Ph.D.@denisejcai.bsky.social

NEW: The anterior hypothalamic nucleus acts like a volume knob for stress, scaling the brain’s response to threatening events 🧠 Read the Cai Lab's latest paper, led by @zachtpennington.bsky.social, in @nature.com 🎉 www.nature.com/articles/s41... More: bsky.app/profile/did:...

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Join our department! We invite applications to teach in the 2027 Summer Sessions: ➡️ Summer Session Term 1 (May to June 2027) ➡️ Summer Session Term 2 (July to August 2027) Learn more and apply: psych.ubc.ca/job-opportun...

psych.ubc.caSessional Lecturers: Summer Session Terms 1 and 2 - UBC Department of PsychologyThe Department of Psychology at UBC Vancouver is calling for applications to teach in: Summer Session Term 1 (May to June 2027) Summer Session Term 2 (July to August 2027) The Department of Psychology...
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UBC's Faculties of @forestry.ubc.ca and @landfood.ubc.ca invite the whole UBC and Vancouver community, families, and those in solidarity to the Intergenerational March to Commemorate Orange Shirt Day. All are welcome. No registration required. Wear orange. 🧡 forestry.ubc.ca/events/2026-...

forestry.ubc.ca2026 Intergenerational March to Commemorate Orange Shirt Day | UBC FESJoin UBC Land and Food Systems and Forestry & Environmental Stewardship for an Intergenerational March to Commemorate Orange Shirt Day on Sept 30.
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📅 Wednesday, September 30, 2026 🕚 11:45 am – 3:00 pm PST 📍 Meet at 1956 Main Mall (amphitheatre near the Ladner Clock Tower), UBC Vancouver Campus For those interested in marching together as a group for Psychology, gather at 11:30am on Main Mall opposite the clock tower.

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Zach Pennington
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I'm honoured to be among this incredible group of scientists and immensely grateful for the support of @braincanada.bsky.social, which will allow my lab to address fundamental questions about how reward memories can be so long-lasting, influencing mental health conditions like addiction.

Brain Canada@braincanada.bsky.social

Brain Canada is thrilled to announce the new cohort of Future Leaders in Canadian Brain Research. This year, 26 researchers join this growing community, and each receive $100,000. 🎉 Congratulations to the recipients! Find out more about this year’s Future Leaders ➡️ braincanada.ca/about/news-u...

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Congratulations to @zachtpennington.bsky.social, who was named a Future Leader in Canadian Brain Research by @braincanada.bsky.social! This program gives the next generation of leaders the resources to pursue bold ideas and big discoveries. 🧠

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Brain Canada is thrilled to announce the new cohort of Future Leaders in Canadian Brain Research. This year, 26 researchers join this growing community, and each receive $100,000. 🎉 Congratulations to the recipients! Find out more about this year’s Future Leaders ➡️ braincanada.ca/about/news-u...

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Our 2025-2026 Annual Report highlights the scholarly achievements, leadership, and activities of our faculty, staff and students throughout the 2025–2026 academic year. Read our report and see what we've accomplished together: 25-26ar.psych.ubc.ca

UBC Psychology
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With a shared commitment, the Department of Psychology continues to advance excellence in research, teaching, and community engagement.

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As a new school year begins, many children are thinking about friendships, fitting in, and what their classmates think of them. MA student Shannon M. Craig shares how parents and caregivers can help children as they head back-to-school. psych.ubc.ca/news/back-to...

psych.ubc.caBack-to-school Q&A: How social anxiety affects children's social lives - UBC Department of PsychologyNew research from explores how social anxiety shapes the way children understand other people's thoughts and feelings.

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UBC Faculty of Arts
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Congratluations to Drs. Stan Floresco (@psych.ubc.ca) and David Metzer (@ubcmusic.bsky.social) for being named as Fellows of the Royal Society of Canada 👏 @src-rsc.bsky.social Learn more about both Dr. Floresco and Dr. Metzer and this achievement ⬇️

arts.ubc.caTwo Arts faculty members elected to the Royal Society of Canada - Faculty of ArtsTwo Arts faculty members, Dr. Stanley Floresco and Dr. David Metzer, have been elected Fellows of the Royal Society of Canada.
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Congratulations to Dr. Stan Floresco, who was named a 2026 Royal Society of Canada Fellow, Canada's highest honour! @dr-stan.bsky.social @src-rsc.bsky.social

The Royal Society of Canada // La Société royale du Canada @src-rsc.bsky.social

We are thrilled to announce the RSC Class of 2026 – 159 distinguished scholars, artists, and scientists from across Canada! ✨ Among them, 105 have been elected as RSC Fellows, and 54 mid-career leaders have been elected to the RSC College. Meet the incoming class: bit.ly/4wVwvmc

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Applications for our Assistant Professor in Clinical Psychology position close in one month! Apply here: psych.ubc.ca/job-opportun...

psych.ubc.caAssistant Professor (tenure-track) in Clinical Psychology - UBC Department of PsychologyThe Department of Psychology at the University of British Columbia–Vancouver campus (psych.ubc.ca) encourages applications for a tenure-track position at the Assistant Professor level in clinical psyc...
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Join our department! We're hiring a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Clinical Psychology with anticipated start date of July 1, 2027. Apply by October 1, 2026. Pls. share! Learn more and apply: psych.ubc.ca/job-opportun...

psych.ubc.caAssistant Professor (tenure-track) in Clinical Psychology - UBC Department of PsychologyThe Department of Psychology at the University of British Columbia–Vancouver campus (psych.ubc.ca) encourages applications for a tenure-track position at the Assistant Professor level in clinical psyc...

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Milan Valyear
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So grateful. This support from the @innovation.ca goes a long way:)!

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Congratulations to Dr. Hee Yeon Im, Dr. @zachtpennington.bsky.social, Dr. @rosieshrout.bsky.social, and Dr. @milanium.bsky.social who received research infrastructure support from @innovation.ca's John R. Evans Leaders Fund! Learn more: psych.ubc.ca/news/jelf-20...

psych.ubc.caFour psychology researchers awarded CFI’s John R. Evans Leaders Fund - UBC Department of PsychologyThe JELF enables universities to attract and retain world-class research talent by providing the state-of-the-art infrastructure researchers need to succeed.
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Congratulations to Dr. Hee Yeon Im, Dr. @zachtpennington.bsky.social, Dr. @rosieshrout.bsky.social, and Dr. @milanium.bsky.social who received research infrastructure support from @innovation.ca's John R. Evans Leaders Fund! Learn more: psych.ubc.ca/news/jelf-20...

psych.ubc.caFour psychology researchers awarded CFI’s John R. Evans Leaders Fund - UBC Department of PsychologyThe JELF enables universities to attract and retain world-class research talent by providing the state-of-the-art infrastructure researchers need to succeed.
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Join our department! We're hiring a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Clinical Psychology with anticipated start date of July 1, 2027. Apply by October 1, 2026. Pls. share! Learn more and apply: psych.ubc.ca/job-opportun...

psych.ubc.caAssistant Professor (tenure-track) in Clinical Psychology - UBC Department of PsychologyThe Department of Psychology at the University of British Columbia–Vancouver campus (psych.ubc.ca) encourages applications for a tenure-track position at the Assistant Professor level in clinical psyc...

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UBC Faculty of Arts
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From politics at home and abroad to the science of happiness, UBC Arts faculty shared unique insights with the media this month 📰 Check out the July 2026 roundup of Arts in the Media ⬇️ @ubcdemocracy.bsky.social @asia.ubc.ca @ubcgeography.bsky.social @psych.ubc.ca @sppga.ubc.ca @ubcvse.bsky.social

arts.ubc.caArts in the Media: July 2026 - Faculty of ArtsUBC Arts faculty were featured in media stories exploring topics ranging from The Odyssey and the history of pepper to AI, B.C. politics, and the science of happiness.
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“Our brains likely evolved to process social information more rapidly, and, indeed, our data show that participants spent less time dwelling on social images despite remembering them and their associated everyday objects better,” Palombo says.

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Congratulations to @dr-stan.bsky.social, @danipalombo.bsky.social, and @kiransoma.bsky.social who received Spring 2026 Canadian Institutes of Health Research Project Grants. Read more about the research projects this funding supports: psych.ubc.ca/news/2026-ci...

psych.ubc.caPsychology faculty awarded CIHR funding for health research - UBC Department of PsychologyThis funding is part of the Canadian Institutes of Health Research Spring 2026 Project Grant competition.

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Djavad Mowafaghian Centre for Brain Health (DMCBH)
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Congratulations to our DMCBH members who have received funding from CIHR's Spring 2026 project grant competition, including @kiransoma.bsky.social, @dr-stan.bsky.social, @rauschermri.bsky.social, @danipalombo.bsky.social & @xintang.bsky.social!

centreforbrainhealth.caDMCBH members awarded Spring 2026 CIHR project grants to support health research - Djavad Mowafaghian Centre for Brain Health | DMCBHThe Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) has announced the results of its Spring 2026 project grant competition. Congratulations to all the