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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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We invite applications for a Postdoctoral Research Fellow to support the project “Building a Network of Networks in the Big Team Social Sciences" @connect-btss.bsky.social

Learn more & apply: psych.ubc.ca/job-opportun...
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December 18, 2025 at 6:07 PM
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UBC Psychology Majors are invited to a Strategic Planning Meeting for undergraduate students. We’d love to hear what’s important to you, what’s working well, and what could be improved! Learn more and RSVP: psych.ubc.ca/events/event...
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December 17, 2025 at 6:36 PM
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Congratulations to Dr. Amori Mikami and Dr. Joan Ongchoco who received funding through the B.C. Knowledge Development Fund to support their research projects!

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December 16, 2025 at 5:41 PM
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2025 Wrapped: Highlights of UBC Psychology. Take a look some of our moments and highlights that made this year shine! Read on: psych.ubc.ca/news/2025-wr...
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December 12, 2025 at 7:40 PM
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Work with us! We're inviting applications for Sessional Lecturers to teach courses in Winter Session Term 1 (Sep-Dec 2026), Winter Session Term 2 (Jan-Apr 2027) and Winter Session Term 1 – 2 (Sep 2026-Apr 2027). See courses below!

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December 10, 2025 at 6:59 PM
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We're excited to announce three new psychology mini-schools as part of the UBC Future Global Leaders program!

Read about our mini-schools and meet the instructors: psych.ubc.ca/news/fgl-min...
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December 3, 2025 at 8:25 PM
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Congratulations to Dr. @kiransoma.bsky.social, who has been named a 2025 Distinguished University Scholar! psych.ubc.ca/news/kiran-soma-distinguished-university-scholar
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December 2, 2025 at 5:55 PM
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How do hormones affect the brain and our behaviours, and what does that mean for Canadians?

Dr. @kiransoma.bsky.social, recently elected as a Fellow of the @src-rsc.bsky.social, shares the impact of his research as a behavioural neuroendocrinologist.

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November 28, 2025 at 8:04 PM
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Are you 2SLGBTQIA+, over 50, and live in Canada? Help UBC researchers understand how you feel and think about your everyday activities and wellbeing.

Contact the UBC Health and Adult Development Lab to learn more: blogs.ubc.ca/parcstudy
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November 28, 2025 at 6:19 PM
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Join us in celebrating our incredible graduates today! From research and community impact to campus involvement and honours theses, this cohort has shown resilience, curiosity, and heart. We celebrate everything they’ve achieved and everything they’re about to become. 🎓
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November 27, 2025 at 6:06 PM
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Help UBC researchers better understand how 2SLGBTQIA+ people aged 50 years and above feel and think about their everyday activities and wellbeing.

Contact the UBC Health and Adult Development Lab to learn more: blogs.ubc.ca/parcstudy
November 26, 2025 at 1:28 AM
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This past summer, UBC Psychology honours student Victoria Li received the American Psychological Association’s Summer Undergraduate Psychology Experience in Research (SUPER) Fellowship. Join us in congratulating Victoria!
November 19, 2025 at 8:17 PM
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On November 20, join us for a colloquium with Dr. Suzanne Segerstrom from @oregonstate.edu. Dr. Segerstrom will share her insights on 'Aging, Immunity, and Cognition'.

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November 4, 2025 at 10:07 PM
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Looking for the perfect way to end your week? Come to the Behavioural Neuroscience (BNS) Seminar—a student-led series where graduate students share their research and exchange ideas. 🧠 ⁠
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Fridays, 3-4pm in the @dmcbrainhealth.bsky.social, rooms 3402A-3402C.⁠

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November 3, 2025 at 10:09 PM
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This past summer, four of our research labs teamed up with ICORD's seed2STEM program to welcome BC Indigenous high school students into our labs for hands-on research experience. 🧠
Hear from the students: psych.ubc.ca/news/2025-seed2stem/
October 24, 2025 at 5:09 PM
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Inside @canadianpsychology.bsky.social's First Satellite Conference on AI in Psychology with MA student Marisa Nelson. Marisa shares what inspired this satellite conference, why it matters, and what attendees can take away.
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October 22, 2025 at 5:23 PM
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Congratulations to Drs. @jkflake.bsky.social and Joan Ongchoco, who received funding from the Canada Foundation for Innovation’s John R. Evans Leaders Fund!
Learn more: psych.ubc.ca/news/2025-je...
October 10, 2025 at 7:12 PM
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UBC Psychology is calling for applications to teach in the 2026 Summer Sessions:
➡️ Summer Session Term 1 (May to June 2026)
➡️ Summer Session Term 2 (July to August 2026)
➡️ Summer Session Term 1 – 2 (6 credits; May to August 2026)
Apply by Oct 10. 2025: psych.ubc.ca/job-opportun...
October 2, 2025 at 9:44 PM
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Orange Shirt Day and the National Day of Truth and Reconciliation, observed on September 30, is a time to honour and uphold Survivors and Intergenerational Survivors of the Indian Residential School system, and to commemorate those who didn’t return home.
September 29, 2025 at 11:04 PM
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Considering grad school in clinical psychology? On Sept 29, join faculty & program reps from UBC's Clinical Psychology and Counselling Psychology's graduate programs who will answer FAQs and host a live Q&A!

Register to secure your spot! psych.ubc.ca/events/event...
September 26, 2025 at 8:40 PM
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Join us for our first colloquium of the term, featuring Dr. Mahesh Srinivasan from @ucberkeleyofficial.bsky.social on Sept 25 | 12:30–2:00pm.

Dr. Srinivasan will share his fascinating research on “Re-imagining how children learn the meanings of words.”

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September 10, 2025 at 8:36 PM
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We are thrilled to announce Dr. @kiransoma.bsky.social has been named a Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada @src-rsc.bsky.social — one of the country’s highest honours for distinguished scholars, artists, and scientists. More: psych.ubc.ca/news/kiran-s...
September 4, 2025 at 5:39 PM
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Work with us! We are hiring a Sessional Instructor to teach PSYC 102 Introduction to Developmental, Social, Personality, and Clinical Psychology. Learn more and apply by Sept 15: psych.ubc.ca/job-opportun...
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August 27, 2025 at 10:11 PM
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Join us for Coming Home to Psychology—a special evening to connect with the UBC Psychology community, hear from an inspiring alumnus, explore leading research, mingle at a mixer, and enjoy great food and live music.
RSVP and get food tickets: psych.ubc.ca/events/event...
August 26, 2025 at 11:03 PM
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Join our department! We're hiring an Assistant Professor of Teaching (Tenure-track), located at UBC's Vancouver campus, with an anticipated start date of July 1, 2026. Apply by Oct 1, 2025. Learn more & apply: psych.ubc.ca/jobs. #TenureTrack #HigherEdJobs #Psychology
August 15, 2025 at 6:21 PM