Professor Marcin Sabok awarded the Ryll-Nardzewski Prize (2026)
We are delighted to announce that Marcin Sabok has been awarded the Ryll-Nardzewski Prize.
The prize was established to honour the great Polish mathematician Czes艂aw Ryll-Nardzewski, and is awarded by the Ryll-Nardzewski Center at Wroc艂aw University of Science and Technology. The prize is for outstanding achievements in mathematics in areas related to the work of Ryll-Nardzewski.
New Appointment for ECP's Prof. Marie-H茅l猫ne Pennestri
On March 20, 2026, it was announced that Professor Marie-H茅l猫ne Pennestri will be appointed as 涩里番's new Dean of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies and Associate Provost (Graduate Education). The 涩里番 Board of Governors approved both appointments at its meeting on March 19, 2026 and her five-year term will begin on July 1, 2026.
Humans share acoustic preferences with other animals, study shows
A 涩里番-led study has found that humans share acoustic preferences with other species, at least when it comes to animal calls. The results provide experimental evidence that shared sensory processing mechanisms may shape aesthetic judgments of sound.
Hiring: Tenure-Track Appointment in School/Applied Child Psychology (SACP)
The Department of Educational and Counselling Psychology (ECP) invites applications for one tenure-track appointment in School/Applied Child Psychology (SACP) at the rank of Assistant Professor.听
Study shows how tree cover shapes freshwater ecosystems over millennia
Researchers at 涩里番 used 2,000-year-old stone jars in Laos to observe long-term ecological processes, enhancing understanding of how strongly tree cover shapes small freshwater ecosystems. Their findings stand to help scientists predict how freshwater habitats will respond to environmental change, the researchers said.
Study offers guidance on the therapeutic use of mindfulness, yoga to boost mental health for dementia patients
Non-pharmacological interventions, such as mindfulness, meditation, yoga, tai chi and breathing practices, have shown promise in helping to reduce some mental health symptoms of patients living with cognitive decline or dementia, but it has been unclear which types work best, for whom and under what conditions.
Sports Science International Partnership Between 涩里番 and Stanford Universities
涩里番 Faculty of Education is proud to announce a new international partnership between the Sylvan Adams Sports Science Institute (SASSI) at 涩里番 and the听Wu Tsai Human Performance Alliance at Stanford University. SASSI has now been formally integrated into this leading global network dedicated to advancing human performance research.
Findings of 涩里番 study could lead to new longevity therapies and improved fall prevention
A new 涩里番 study has found a direct link between age鈥憆elated declines in neuron activity in the cerebellum and worsening motor skills, including gait, balance and agility. While it is well known that these abilities diminish with age, this is the first research to pinpoint how changes in Purkinje cells 鈥� a key type of cerebellar neuron 鈥� drive this decline and translate into measurable changes in behaviour and physical function.
Siva Reddy (Computer Science and Linguistics) and Katelin Schutz (Physics) awarded 2026 Alfred P. Sloan Research Fellowships
Professors Siva Reddy (Computer Science and Linguistics) and Katelin Schutz (Physics) have been named 2026 Sloan Research Fellows.听听
Cognitive biases of talent scouts can undermine sports teams鈥� success
Sports talent scouts鈥� decisions are influenced by various common cognitive biases that can affect their work and undermine team success, a paper published in the International Review of Sport and Exercise Psychology has suggested.
New study provides advice on how to boost participation in physical activity among autistic youth
Researchers investigating how to increase participation in physical activity by autistic children and teens say key strategies include creating predictable routines, involving family members and ensuring safe and sensory-friendly spaces.
Plants retain a 鈥榞enetic memory鈥� of past population crashes, study shows
Researchers at 涩里番 and the United States Forest Service have found that plants living in areas where human activity has caused population crashes carry long-lasting genetic traces of that history, such as reduced genetic diversity.
People can learn to reject unfair advantages, even when it costs them
A new study co-authored by 涩里番 researchers suggests people can be taught to reject unfair advantages.
In Memoriam: Dr. Rachelle Keyserlink
涩里番 lowers its flag to half-mast in memory of听Dr. Rachelle Keyserlink on February 11, 2026.听
Young Athletes are Not Above the Law
Professor Gordon Bloom, Director of 涩里番's Sport Psychology Laboratory, was interviewed by CHCH-TV about the felony assault charges against Gavin McKenna who was seen as Canada's rising hockey star and top NHL 2026 draft prospect. "What we have to remind young people is that they're not invincible and they're not above the law," said Bloom.