Watch: Canada’s 2021 Federal Election & the Climate Crisis
In this virtual event held on Sept. 14, panelists discussed campaign promises as they relate to climate change, the science behind this year’s climate emergencies, and things to watch for in the election.
Liberals face loss of progressive votes in bid for Vancouver-Granville riding, Prof. Gerald Baier says.
“It’s not just the legacy of Wilson-Raybould with the Liberals, but (Noormohamed) has to run against the likelihood there are progressive voters in the riding now who have a more obvious progressive choice in the form of an NDP candidate,” Prof. Gerald Baier said in an interview.
Alumna Dr. Aim Sinpeng awarded Discovery Early Career Researcher Award for research on Cyber Repression in Thailand
Congratulations to UBC Political Science alumna Dr. Aim Sinpeng who was awarded the Discovery Early Career Researcher Award (DECRA). This is the highest level of fellowship that could be awarded to the best early career researchers in Australia.
Dr. Richard Price’s class Professional Skills in Political Science connects our students and alumni
Dr. Price’s returning course provides students with answers to how they can apply the skills they learned in Political Science and International Relations.
Doctoral alumnus wins prize for best paper in the Canadian Journal of Political Science.
In “Following the Right: Left and Right Parties’ Influence over Multiculturalism”, Daniel Westlake investigates the influence of partisan debate and support for multicultural policies.
New faculty member Dr. Genevieve Bates investigates how International Criminal Courts influences peace negotiations
UBC Political Science is excited to welcome Dr. Genevieve Bates to our department as an Assistant Professor. Dr. Bates joins us from the University of Chicago, where she was a PhD candidate in comparative politics and international relations and worked with the Transitional Justice and Democratic Stability Lab.
Incoming Political Science Professor Afsoun Afsahi explores when and how people are able to talk about conflicting values
Dr. Afsoun Afsahi completed her PhD at UBC and rejoins the department as an Assistant Professor. We couldn’t be happier to welcome her back as a member of faculty.
Wishing a Happy Retirement to Professor Brian Job
The Department of Political Science wishes a happy retirement to a cherished colleague and renowned mentor of students who has been a cornerstone of UBC Political Science’s International Relations faculty for over three decades.
PhD candidate Alex Rivard and alumni Eric Merkley investigate support for Canada’s supply management system
Alex Rivard and Eric Merkley conduct the first academic investigation on the dynamics of public support for Canada’s supply management system, which regulates dairy, poultry, and eggs.
Lieutenant Governor’s Medal for inclusion, democracy and reconciliation recipient Xi Yuan Pang interviewed in Vancouver Sun
“I hope this award reflects not my contributions and civic engagements, but that it’s very much a testament to the people and the community at UBC who have given me that space to be who I am,” Xi Yuan (Cecilia) Pang said.