Prof. Mark Warren: Democratic Innovation and Representative Democracy

02 June 2023 5:30 pm

Venue: Morris J. Wosk Centre for Dialogue
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Tags: Mark Warren

Democracies are standing at a crossroads. Prof. Mark Warren present a public lecture exploring the future of representative democracy.

UBC Political Science and International Relations Alumni Homecoming Mixer and Dinner

23 September 2023 5:30 pm

Venue: Ponderosa Ballroom
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Tags: alumni, social

Join fellow alumni, students, faculty, and emeriti for a lively and casual in-person mixer to catch up, socialize, and enjoy our politics trivia contest! Dinner will be provided and there will be a cash bar for drinks. Please register below.

POLI In Conversation: Vancouver and the Climate Crisis

18 November 2023 5:30 pm

Venue: The Performance Theatre @ AMS Nest
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The Department of Political Science’s first “In Conversation” alumni event will feature an evening of conversation with Christine Boyle, Vancouver City Councillor, and Matt Horne, Climate Policy Manager at the City of Vancouver, on the climate crisis and the future of our city.

Politics to Watch 2024

27 January 2024 6:00 pm

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Join UBC Political Science and fellow alumni for a lively discussion of the issues that will shape local, national, and global politics in 2024, including the 2024 US Presidential election, the future of democracy, global climate change, and more!

UBC Political Science and International Relations Alumni Homecoming 2024

21 September 2024 5:30 pm

Venue: Gallery Patio & Lounge
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Tags: alumni, social

Join fellow Political Science and International Relations alumni, students, faculty, and emeriti for a lively and casual in-person mixer to catch up, socialize, and compete in our politics trivia contest Dinner will be provided and there will be a cash bar for drinks. UBC is offering a discounted rate for parking across campus for Alumni […]

BC Election 2024: How Will the Parties Meet BC’s Policy Challenges?

10 October 2024 6:30 pm

Venue: UBC Robson Square Theatre (Room C300)
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Join experts from the UBC Department of Political Science for a panel discussion and Q&A on the 2024 BC Election. We’ll explore what we’re seeing in a campaign upended by rapid changes in the party landscape, challenges in various areas of public policy in BC, and how the 2024 provincial election will shape how BC is governed over the coming years.

US Elections 2024: Analyzing the Trump-Harris showdown

07 November 2024 12:00 pm

Venue: Online
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Tags: Irene Bloemraad, Paul Quirk, Terri Givens

Professors Irene Bloemraad, Terri Givens, and Paul Quirk will conduct an analysis after the US election to examine what happened and what could come next.

UBC Political Science and International Relations Graduation Reception November 2024

28 November 2024 10:00 am

Venue: BUCH C403 Seminar Room
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Tags: graduation, political science

Join us in celebrating the accomplishments of our graduates! Enjoy refreshments and connect with fellow alumni, faculty, and family on November 28.

Politics to Watch 2025

25 January 2025 5:30 pm

Venue: The Great Hall, AMS Nest
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Join UBC Political Science and fellow alumni for an evening of engaging discussions on the key issues shaping 2025, from addressing the opioid crisis and migration debates to global polarization and the relevance of peacekeeping in a changing world.