April 6, 2021: After Easter weekend, Dr. Claire Kremen spoke with CBC to remind us that chocolate comes from cacao, the flowers of which have to be visited by a tiny fly for pollination.
What’s that Smell? As Weather Warms, So Does a Perennial East Van Debate
March 30, 2021: Dr. Amanda Giang explains to The Tyee that smell is incredibly personal and can impact well-being. Her comments add to the perennial concerns raised by residents of Vancouver’s Grandview-Woodland neighbourhood.
New position paper outlines the importance of using psychology to combat climate change
A group of Canadian environmental psychologists including Dr. Jiaying Zhao who study climate change and human behaviour have collaborated to write a position paper for the Canadian Psychological Association (CPA). The position paper draws on psychological science to inform how Canada needs to respond to its changing climate.
IRES Seminar Series Resumes Thursday, September 16, 2021
The IRES Seminar Series showcases the research of our graduate students, faculty and guests. There are also monthly professional development seminars.
The seminars run every Thursday during the Winter Session (September 2021 to April 2022) from 12:30pm to 1:30pm.
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The Student Symposium on April 15 is the last event for the Term 2 IRES Seminar Series. Thank you for your continual participation!
The IRES Seminar Series resumes Thursday, September 16, 2021.
Have a great summer!
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The human right that benefits nature
March 16, 2021: In a new BBC article, Dr. David Boyd said that recognising the human right to a healthy environment should be thought of as catalyst for better actions rather than a cure-all.