Dr. Ashley Chung Fat Yim

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Ashley Chung-Fat-Yim joined the University of Manitoba as an Assistant Professor in January 2025. Prior to this, Ashley was a Research Assistant Professor in the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders at Northwestern University. Her research program focuses on the cognitive consequences of learning, particularly the impact of bilingualism on executive function, language, emotion perception, and narrative transportation. Using a variety of research techniques including behavioral studies, EEG, and mouse tracking, she investigates how these elements interact. Ashley holds a PhD in Psychology from York University, where she also obtained her MA and BSc in the same field. Her academic and research interests lie in Bilingualism, Cognition, Emotion, and Creativity, and she is currently accepting graduate students at the master's and doctoral levels.

Research Interests

Bilingualism Cognition Emotion Creativity

Requirements for University of Manitoba

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:86
Prerequisites
Baccalaureate degree in nursing or equivalent Professional registration as RN or RPN Research Methods course (min grade C+) Introductory Statistics course (min grade C+)
Application Checklist
  • CV/Resume
  • Statement of Intent (500 words)
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Transcripts
  • Proof of professional registration
  • Criminal Record Check
  • Child Abuse Registry Check
  • Adult Abuse Registry Check
Specialization Notes

Streams include Education, Administration, or Clinical.