Political Science Undergraduate Honours Research Projects 2024
On April 17, our graduating honours students successfully presented their undergraduate theses. Over the course of the two-year program, these students researched a range of political topics based on their personal interests, from the role of instrumental music in diplomacy to the Small Island Developing States (SIDS) advocacy for the Paris Agreement. Through their projects, […]
Prof. Stewart Prest explains Poilievre’s campaigning on Vancouver Island
Professor Stewart Prest explains that resource-dependent ridings in Vancouver Island’s rural areas and small towns are the most susceptible to Conservative messaging. However, their lack of environmental messaging may pose a problem for voters.
Prof. Kathryn Harrison awarded the Engaged Scholar Award by the International Studies Association Environmental Studies Section
Professor Kathryn Harrison was named the International Studies Association Environmental Studies Section Engaged Scholar for 2023-24. The award is given to individuals who engage in work beyond scholarship, including activism, organization and advocacy in local communities, public or private institutions, or through transnational networks.
Prof. Antje Ellermann to participate in rountable on AMSSA and UBC partnership
Professors Antje Ellermann and Sean Lauer will join Katie Crocker from Affiliation of Multicultural Societies and Service Agencies of BC (AMSSA) to discuss the evolving relationship between UBC and AMSSA and provide advice to staff who support community-university partnerships.
Prof. Antje Ellermann participates in Ottawa policy meeting on migration research
Professor Antje Ellermann and UBC officials attended a policy meeting on Parliament Hill to discuss the Centre for Migration Studies’ community-engaged research and position UBC as a resource to policy makers and legislators on migration issues.
Best wishes to Professor George Hoberg for his retirement
Professor George Hoberg, an Associate Faculty member in our department, will be retiring this summer following an incredible tenure at UBC. Dr. Hoberg taught public policy and American politics for 13 years as an Assistant Professor of Political Science when he first came to UBC.
Dr. Terri Givens joins UBC Political Science as Professor of Race, Ethnicity and Politics
The Department of Political Science is delighted to announce that Dr. Terri Givens will join the University of British Columbia as a Professor on July 1, 2024. Terri E. Givens grew up in Spokane, Washington, and loves the outdoors. She is currently a Professor of Political Science at McGill University. She began her career on […]
Op-ed: Prof. Michael Byers on international law in the Middle East
Professor Michael Byers explains that when states use international law’s right to self-defence, they are signalling their desire to avoid an escalation. This rule may be the best hope for peace in the Middle East today.
Prof. Kathryn Harrison comments on carbon tax frustration
Professor Kathryn Harrison says many B.C. residents believe the federal Conservative Party’s campaign that falsely claims carbon taxes are escalating the unaffordability of food, housing and heating.
Prof. Gerald Baier discusses B.C. United’s campaign struggles
Professor Gerald Baier explains that B.C. United does not fully own the B.C. NDP opposition votes in this election. The division could be a “disaster” for several parties as the centre and centre-right vote typically only succeed when unified.