2024 UBC Political Science Undergraduate Info Session

13 March 2024 5:15 pm

Venue: HENN 200
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UBC Political Science’s 2024 Info Session for Prospective Political Science Majors, Combined Majors, and Honours Students is an opportunity for students to:Learn about our Department’s undergraduate programs and admissions processes.

Book Launch Celebration on April 11 | “Integrated Inferences” by Alan Jacobs

11 April 2024 2:30 pm

Venue: Green College Coach House
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Join the Department of Political Science in the Green College Coach House as we celebrate the launch of Professor Alan Jacobs’ new book, Integrated Inferences: Causal Models for Qualitative and Mixed-Method Research.

UBC Political Science Spring 2024 Graduation Reception

23 May 2024 3:00 pm

Venue: Arts Student Centre
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The Department of Political Science invites all our 2024 graduates to our graduation reception at the Arts Student Centre for some light refreshments, conversation, and celebration as we officially welcome you into the UBC Political Science alumni community!

UBC Political Science & SPPGA Present: U.S. Presidential Debate Watch

10 September 2024 6:00 pm

Venue: Liu Institute for Global Issues
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Come watch the U.S. Presidential Debate! Stick around for a post-debate discussion with experts. Hosted by UBC Political Science & SPPGA.

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)
Categories: Featured Alumni, Featured Graduate, Featured Homepage, Featured News/Events, Featured Undergrad

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
Categories: Featured Graduate, Featured Homepage, Featured News/Events, Featured Research
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
Categories: Featured Alumni, Featured Homepage, Featured News/Events
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!