The American Election: Is Democracy on the Ballot?

05 October 2024 8:30 pm

Venue: P.A. Woodward Instructional Resources Centre
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Tags: Paul Quirk

Prof. Paul Quirk will present a free public lecture with the Vancouver Institute on the upcoming US election on Saturday, October 5.

Symposium: 75 Years of the Basic Law of the Federal Republic of Germany – Success Story and Challenges

10 October 2024 1:00 pm

Venue: Online
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Tags: Kurt Huebner, Max Cameron

Profs. Max Cameron and Kurt Huebner will discuss democracy and the Grundgesetz in a panel hosted by the German Consulate on Thu Oct 10.

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.

2024 UBC Political Science Graduate Programs Info Session

24 October 2024 10:00 am

Venue: Online
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Tags: graduate infosession

We will be hosting an information session for prospective students who are interested in joining our graduate cohort for September 2025.

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 Faculty Conversation Series: 2SLGBTQIA+ Politics and Policy

15 November 2024 2:15 pm

Venue: Buchanan Penthouse (B501)
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Tags: Faculty Conversation Series

Join Dr. Callan Hummel and fellow POLI students for a casual discussion with snacks and drinks. Share ideas, ask questions, and connect! – RSVP soon!

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.

2025 Mark Zacher Lecture Department Talk | Dr. Jessica Chen Weiss on March 10

10 March 2025 12:00 pm

Venue: Buchanan Penthouse
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The talk will explore the topic of ideological competition and how should we understand its components and dynamics.

2025 Mark Zacher Distinguished Speaker Lecture | Dr. Jessica Chen Weiss on March 11

11 March 2025 6:00 pm

Venue: Ponderosa Ballroom
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UBC Political Science will host Dr. Jessica Chen Weiss of John Hopkins University as this year’s Mark Zacher Distinguished Speaker.