Thanks to our students and alumni for a wonderful Homecoming
For the first time since 2019, UBC Political Science hosted our annual Alumni Homecoming Mixer in-person. Over 100 alumni and students came out on Saturday for a lively night of socializing and games at the Place of Many Trees at the Liu Institute.
Photos from our Graduate Research Conference
UBC Political Science would like to congratulate our Graduate Students, who put together a wonderful conference in May. We would particularly like to thank Conference Chair Katelynn Kowalchuk and Keynote Speaker UBC Professor Genevieve Bates.
Alumnus Jan Lüdert talks about his role as Head of Programs at DWIH New York
UBC Political Science alumnus Dr. Jan Lüdert began his position as Head of Programs at the DWIH New York in April 2022. In a short interview, he talks about his work at DWIH New York.
Photos from Our Expert Panel on Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine
In March UBC Political Science hosted an event bringing together experts on Russian and Ukrainian politics and foreign policy, military strategy and the NATO alliance, and international law and tribunals to discuss why President Vladimir Putin decided to invade Ukraine.
Resilient and Resourceful: Dr. Richard Price on what he learned from his time as Department Head
UBC Political Science is saying goodbye to Department Head Richard Price, who will be finishing his term as Department Head at the end of June. Since his appointment, Dr. Price has lead the department through challenges presented by a global pandemic, expanded departmental supports for graduate students, equity, diversity and inclusion, created a new course and published a new book.
Congratulations to our 2022 Award Winners!
UBC Political Science would like to congratulate our award winners in undergraduate, graduate and International Relations programs who were recognized at a special ceremony on May 26, 2022 in the Buchanan Penthouse.
Pandemic and Putin turn UBC Political Science student into war correspondent
UBC Political Science student Anastasiia Lapatina has spent the last four months covering Russia’s invasion of her homeland, Ukraine, while studying political science full-time.
Watch: Roland Paris present the 2022 Mark Zacher Distinguished Speaker Lecture
We were honoured to host Roland Paris as the 2022 Mark Zacher Distinguished Speaker last week. He presented a talk exploring the consequences of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and what it means for the post-Cold War international order.
The Department of Political Science is accepting applications for Winter Session 2022 teaching
Interested individuals should apply to the Head of the Department immediately indicating which courses they would be willing to offer and in what term they are available. Appointees will be responsible for the organization and conduct of the course All courses will be standard 3-credit courses.
Prof. Jenny Peterson awarded a Killam Teaching Prize
Congratulations to Professor Jenny Peterson who has been awarded a UBC Killam Teaching Prize. Dr. Peterson joins an elite group of committed and talented instructors recognized by UBC at this level.