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Drs @jiayingzhao.bsky.social & @dunnhappylab.bsky.social challenge everything we think we know about sustainable living to help us see climate action as an opportunity to build a brighter future, without giving up the things that bring us joy. www.theglobeandmail.com/opinion/arti...
As the FIFA #WorldCup drives a surge in sports betting, researchers are examining how online gambling platforms are changing the game.
@psych.ubc.ca professor @lukeclark.bsky.social discusses gambling disorder, loss-chasing, athlete vulnerability and why platform design matters for reducing harm.
Climate change is often seen as a scientific problem, but many key obstacles are human behaviours 🌎💭
Four UBC Arts PhD students are approaching climate solutions from this perspective and their research is helping build a more sustainable future 🌱✨ Read more ⬇️
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As millions of fans around the world tune in to the FIFA World Cup, many will also place bets on matches, goals and other game-changing moments. While
Episode 117! @dunnhappylab.bsky.social & @jiayingzhao.bsky.social talk about their latest collaboration--a book outlining how you can help address the climate crisis AND pursue happiness at the same time.
Along the way, we also consider how a joy-focused approach is useful for all kinds of advocacy
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Djavad Mowafaghian Centre for Brain Health (DMCBH)
Dr. Hall was recognized for his internationally acclaimed contributions to developmental psychology, his decade of leadership as Head of the Department of Psychology, and a career defined by patience, diligence, and exceptional care for students and colleagues.
“Students are thinking about careers and it can feel like a big, overwhelming process. This course provides a structured way for students to explore different career paths and think about how to use their time at UBC intentionally, in order to prep for their future.”
- Catherine Rawn
We’re excited to launch a new course ‘PSYC 203: Career Exploration Using Psychology’! Taught by Dr. Catherine Rawn, this course is designed to help psychology students explore career pathways early in their degrees.
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Congratulations to Dr. Geoffrey Hall, who has been honoured with the Dean of Arts Award! This annual award recognizes faculty members whose contributions to teaching, research, leadership, and community engagement are transformative to @arts.ubc.ca
Read more: psych.ubc.ca/news/geoffre...
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Jiaying Zhao and Elizabeth Dunn (@ubcpsych)'s new book earned praise from the New Scientist, which calls it a "counter-intuitive climate book" packed with practical, hopeful ways to help the planet and boost wellbeing.
Woohoo! 🎉
www.newscientist.com/article/2528...
