HEPA Lab
Higher Education, Psychology, and Policy Analysis Laboratory
Welcome to HEPA Lab
HEPA Lab (Higher Education, Psychology, and Policy Analysis Laboratory) is an independent research laboratory focused on higher education, psychology, and policy analysis. Our mission is to generate ...
Higher Education
Researching policy, equity, and effectiveness in higher education systems worldwide.
Psychology
Advancing understanding of learning, motivation, cognition, and well-being in educational contexts.
Policy Analysis
Bridging research and practice through evidence-based policy recommendations and program evaluation.
News & Announcements
Stay updated with the latest from HEPA Lab
HEPA Lab Officially Registered with the Research Organization Registry (ROR)
The Higher Education, Psychology, and Policy Analysis Laboratory (HEPA Lab) is pleased to announce that its institutiona...
Call for Applications: Research Fellow and Affiliated Researcher Positions 2026-2027
The recruitment call for the 2026–2027 academic year by HEPALab (Higher Education Policy and Assessment Lab) welcomes sc...
Lab Researchers Publish Paper on Teaching English Idioms using Friends in Journal of ELT Studies
We are thrilled to announce that our lab members, Jiani Wu (Associate Research Fellow) and Yundong Wu (Research Fellow),...
Recent Publications
Our latest research outputs
Associations Between Fitness-Related Social Media Usage Motivations and Fitness Management Behaviors Among University Students
Wu, Y., Lin, R., Kong, W., Lv, T., Chen, Y., & Wu, J.
Computational Media and Immersive Technologies, 1(1)
Based on the Uses and Gratifications Theory, this study explores the role of social media in shaping...
What Happens When Generative AI Enters College Data Analysis Education? Evaluating Changes in Students' Academic Self-Efficacy, Self-Regulated Learning, and Engagement
Yundong Wu
SiRad: Pelita Wawasan, 2(3)
Generative artificial intelligence (AI) is increasingly used to support learning in higher education...
Academic Stress and Social Support Relate to Entrepreneurial Intention among Chinese Private University Students: The Mediating Role of Psychological Capital
Yundong Wu
Journal of Social Sciences, Language, and Education, 1(3)
This cross-sectional study examined associations among academic stress, perceived social support, ps...
A Proposed Framework for Teaching English Idiomatic Expressions Appearing in Friends to English Language Learners
WU, J., & WU, Y.
Journal of ELT Studies, 3(1)
The purpose of this study is to propose a structured framework for selecting and teaching English id...
Recent Monthly Reports
Monthly updates on lab activities and progress
Monthly Report - Sep 2026
1. Lab News & Institutional Developments MetaBuilding Platform Listing (Sept 18, 2026): HEPA Lab’s ...
Monthly Report - June 2025
Research Highlights: The equity in access study was featured in a special issue of Journal of Higher...
Monthly Report - May 2025
Research Highlights: The student motivation study completed data collection for all three semesters....