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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
Congratulations to Dr. @zachtpennington.bsky.social, who was named a Future Leader in Canadian Brain Research by @braincanada.bsky.social! This program gives early-career scientists support to pursue bold ideas and big discoveries.
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Dr. Zachary Pennington named Future Leader in Canadian Brain Research - UBC Department of Psychology
Brain Canada’s Future Leaders in Canadian Brain Research program equips early-career researchers to take high-risk, high-reward ideas in brain and mental health research.
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October 1, 2026 at 10:39 PM
Congratulations to Dr. @zachtpennington.bsky.social, who was named a Future Leader in Canadian Brain Research by @braincanada.bsky.social! This program gives early-career scientists support to pursue bold ideas and big discoveries.
Learn more: psych.ubc.ca/news/zachary...
Learn more: psych.ubc.ca/news/zachary...
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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.
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 🎉
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Read the Cai Lab's latest paper, led by @zachtpennington.bsky.social, in @nature.com 🎉
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
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September 30, 2026 at 11:23 PM
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.
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...
➡️ 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...
Sessional Lecturers: Summer Session Terms 1 and 2 - UBC Department of Psychology
The 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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September 29, 2026 at 11:29 PM
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...
➡️ 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...
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. 🧡
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2026 Intergenerational March to Commemorate Orange Shirt Day | UBC FES
Join 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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September 29, 2026 at 7:53 PM
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-...
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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 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...
Find out more about this year’s Future Leaders ➡️ braincanada.ca/about/news-u...
September 24, 2026 at 8:15 PM
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.
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. 🧠
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...
Find out more about this year’s Future Leaders ➡️ braincanada.ca/about/news-u...
September 24, 2026 at 9:10 PM
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. 🧠
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
Read our report and see what we've accomplished together: 25-26ar.psych.ubc.ca
September 20, 2026 at 3:14 PM
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
Read our report and see what we've accomplished together: 25-26ar.psych.ubc.ca
Each year on September 30, people across Canada wear orange and participate in Orange Shirt Day to recognize and raise awareness about the history and legacies of the residential school system in Canada. psych.ubc.ca/events/event...
CINCH recommended event: 2026 Intergenerational March to Commemorate Orange Shirt Day - UBC Department of Psychology
A list of events taking place for Orange Shirt Day | National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.
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September 17, 2026 at 7:48 PM
Each year on September 30, people across Canada wear orange and participate in Orange Shirt Day to recognize and raise awareness about the history and legacies of the residential school system in Canada. psych.ubc.ca/events/event...
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...
Back-to-school Q&A: How social anxiety affects children's social lives - UBC Department of Psychology
New research from explores how social anxiety shapes the way children understand other people's thoughts and feelings.
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September 16, 2026 at 10:50 PM
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...
On October 15, join us for a colloquium with Dr. Kristina Olson, who will share her insights on 'Gender Diversity in Childhood and Adolescence'. Learn more about Dr. Olson's talk: psych.ubc.ca/events/event...
Colloquium with Dr. Kristina Olson - UBC Department of Psychology
Annually the Department of Psychology hosts a Colloquia Series throughout the academic year.
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September 14, 2026 at 6:30 PM
On October 15, join us for a colloquium with Dr. Kristina Olson, who will share her insights on 'Gender Diversity in Childhood and Adolescence'. Learn more about Dr. Olson's talk: psych.ubc.ca/events/event...
UBC Psychology professor @dr-stan.bsky.social was named a 2026 Fellow of the @src-rsc.bsky.social! This honour celebrates Dr. Floresco’s exceptional contributions to the behavioural neuroscience field in Canada and globally. psych.ubc.ca/news/stan-fl...
Dr. Stan Floresco named Royal Society of Canada 2026 Fellow - UBC Department of Psychology
This recognition is the highest honour in the Arts, Humanities, Social Sciences and Sciences.
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September 10, 2026 at 9:56 PM
UBC Psychology professor @dr-stan.bsky.social was named a 2026 Fellow of the @src-rsc.bsky.social! This honour celebrates Dr. Floresco’s exceptional contributions to the behavioural neuroscience field in Canada and globally. psych.ubc.ca/news/stan-fl...
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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 ⬇️
Learn more about both Dr. Floresco and Dr. Metzer and this achievement ⬇️
Two Arts faculty members elected to the Royal Society of Canada - Faculty of Arts
Two Arts faculty members, Dr. Stanley Floresco and Dr. David Metzer, have been elected Fellows of the Royal Society of Canada.
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September 9, 2026 at 10:15 PM
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 ⬇️
Learn more about both Dr. Floresco and Dr. Metzer and this achievement ⬇️
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
@dr-stan.bsky.social @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
September 9, 2026 at 2:49 PM
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
@dr-stan.bsky.social @src-rsc.bsky.social
Congratulations to Dr. Friedrich Götz, recipient of the @spspnews.bsky.social 2026 SAGE Early Career Trajectory Award! Read more: psych.ubc.ca/news/gotz-20... @journals.sagepub.com
Dr. Friedrich Götz receives SPSP SAGE Early Career Trajectory Award - UBC Department of Psychology
The SAGE Early Career Trajectory Award recognizes outstanding achievements by early-career scholars in social and personality psychology.
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September 3, 2026 at 6:00 PM
Congratulations to Dr. Friedrich Götz, recipient of the @spspnews.bsky.social 2026 SAGE Early Career Trajectory Award! Read more: psych.ubc.ca/news/gotz-20... @journals.sagepub.com
Applications for our Assistant Professor in Clinical Psychology position close in one month! Apply here: psych.ubc.ca/job-opportun...
September 1, 2026 at 7:48 PM
Applications for our Assistant Professor in Clinical Psychology position close in one month! Apply here: psych.ubc.ca/job-opportun...
What if the most effective ways to fight climate change made you happy? On Sept 16, @dunnhappylab.bsky.social & @jiayingzhao.bsky.social will discuss their groundbreaking book 'Leave the Lights On: How Joyful Decisions Can Save Our Species.' More: alumni.ubc.ca/event/findin...
Finding Joy in Fighting Climate Change - alumni UBC
What if the most effective ways to fight climate change made you happy? As part of UBC Homecoming, UBC Psychology professors Dr. Elizabeth Dunn and Dr. Jiaying Zhao discuss their groundbreaking book L...
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September 1, 2026 at 7:47 PM
What if the most effective ways to fight climate change made you happy? On Sept 16, @dunnhappylab.bsky.social & @jiayingzhao.bsky.social will discuss their groundbreaking book 'Leave the Lights On: How Joyful Decisions Can Save Our Species.' More: alumni.ubc.ca/event/findin...
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So grateful. This support from the @innovation.ca goes a long way:)!
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...
Four psychology researchers awarded CFI’s John R. Evans Leaders Fund - UBC Department of Psychology
The 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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August 25, 2026 at 5:47 PM
So grateful. This support from the @innovation.ca goes a long way:)!
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...
Four psychology researchers awarded CFI’s John R. Evans Leaders Fund - UBC Department of Psychology
The 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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August 25, 2026 at 4:53 PM
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...
Congratulations @omransafi.com!
Congrats to @psych.ubc.ca's Omran Safi (@omransafi.com), a recipient of the J. Frank Yates Student Travel Award. So well deserved!
Join us in congratulating our 2026 J. Frank Yates Student Travel Award Recipients. See a list of all 32 recipients on the PS website.
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August 20, 2026 at 11:05 PM
Congratulations @omransafi.com!
What if the most effective ways to fight climate change made you happy? On Sept 16, @dunnhappylab.bsky.social and @jiayingzhao.bsky.social will discuss their groundbreaking book 'Leave the Lights On: How Joyful Decisions Can Save Our Species.' More: psych.ubc.ca/events/event...
UBC Dialogues Homecoming Book Event: Finding Joy in Fighting Climate Change - UBC Department of Psychology
Dr. Elizabeth Dunn and Dr. Jiaying Zhao will share how to make an impact on climate change by taking actions that bring you joy.
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August 18, 2026 at 5:48 PM
What if the most effective ways to fight climate change made you happy? On Sept 16, @dunnhappylab.bsky.social and @jiayingzhao.bsky.social will discuss their groundbreaking book 'Leave the Lights On: How Joyful Decisions Can Save Our Species.' More: psych.ubc.ca/events/event...
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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...
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Assistant Professor (tenure-track) in Clinical Psychology - UBC Department of Psychology
The 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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July 24, 2026 at 9:40 PM
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...
Learn more and apply: psych.ubc.ca/job-opportun...
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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
Check out the July 2026 roundup of Arts in the Media ⬇️
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Arts in the Media: July 2026 - Faculty of Arts
UBC 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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July 31, 2026 at 4:50 PM
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
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
A study by Dr. @danipalombo.bsky.social, Dr. Connor Kerns, and Dr. Veronica Dudarev explored how memory can be impacted by what we pay attention to and whether a situation involved social cues.
Via @VCHResearch.bsky.social
Read more: www.vchri.ca/stories/2026...
Via @VCHResearch.bsky.social
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The influence of social situations on memory
Most days, we encounter people and things that we either do or do not like. But why are some events and details more memorable than others?
A study led by Vancouver Coastal Health Research Institute ...
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July 29, 2026 at 5:08 PM
A study by Dr. @danipalombo.bsky.social, Dr. Connor Kerns, and Dr. Veronica Dudarev explored how memory can be impacted by what we pay attention to and whether a situation involved social cues.
Via @VCHResearch.bsky.social
Read more: www.vchri.ca/stories/2026...
Via @VCHResearch.bsky.social
Read more: www.vchri.ca/stories/2026...
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...
Psychology faculty awarded CIHR funding for health research - UBC Department of Psychology
This funding is part of the Canadian Institutes of Health Research Spring 2026 Project Grant competition.
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July 27, 2026 at 3:46 PM
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...
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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!
DMCBH members awarded Spring 2026 CIHR project grants to support health research - Djavad Mowafaghian Centre for Brain Health | DMCBH
The Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) has announced the results of its Spring 2026 project grant competition. Congratulations to all the
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July 24, 2026 at 8:32 PM
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!