An evening of connection and conversation with UBC Political Science faculty about the issues that will shape local, national, and global politics in 2025!
Join us for Politics to Watch 2025 as we reflect on our featured topics in the context of the re-election of the NDP in British Columbia, the inauguration of President Donald Trump on January 20, 2025, and the upcoming Canadian federal election in 2025.
Doors will open at 5:30pm. Light refreshments will be provided.
Featured Topics
Public Policy: How can the opioid crisis be stopped? with Prof. Carey Doberstein
Migration Politics: Will Canada and the US end large-scale immigration? with Prof. Irene Bloemraad
United Nations Politics: How relevant is peacekeeping in 2025? with Prof. Katharina Coleman
Democratic Politics: Why are we so polarized – and what can we do about it? with Prof. Max Cameron
International Politics: The world post January 20, 2025 — do we still have a global order? with Prof. Yves Tiberghien
Accessibility
We strive to host inclusive, accessible events that enable all individuals to engage fully. To be respectful of those with allergies and environmental sensitivities, we ask that all attendees please refrain from wearing strong fragrances.
To request an accommodation or inquire about our efforts to make our programming accessible, please get in touch with us at poli.communications@ubc.ca.