Prof. Antje Ellermann talks new book evaluating immigration policy choices
The Comparative Politics of Immigration explains why democratic governments adopt the immigration policies they do. Through an in-depth study of immigration politics in Germany, Canada, Switzerland, and the United States, UBC Political Science Professor Antje Ellermann examines the development of immigration policy from the postwar era to the present.
UBC Political Science alumnus Ron Deibert Receives ISA Award
Citizen Lab founder and director, and UBC Political Science alumnus Ron Deibert, has been honoured as a Distinguished Scholar by the International Studies Association (ISA). Delivered every two years, the award honours “exceptional scholarship accomplishments and contributions to the development of the study of International Relations in Canada.”
The Centre for Migration Studies awarded funding through 2023
The Centre for Migration Studies is thrilled to announce that it has been awarded two years of funding (2021 – 23) from the UBC Office of the Vice-President, Research and Innovation (VPRI) as part of the 2021/22 Grants for Catalyzing Research Clusters Competition (GCRC).
Congratulations to Prof. Peter Dauvergne who was awarded a Killam Research Prize
UBC Political Science Prof. Peter Dauvergne has been awarded a Killam Research Prize, which recognizes outstanding research and scholarly contributions at UBC. He is one of four senior faculty across all of the social sciences and humanities so recognized at UBC this year. Congratulations Peter!
Equity and Diversity Committee Statement Condemning Anti-Asian Racism and Violence
The study and teaching of Political Science demand awareness and attentiveness to this history and how the politics of our time continue to reflect systemic bigotry and discrimination against Asian people. We stand in solidarity with our students, staff, and faculty of Asian descent and with the Asian and Asian Canadian community.
Professor Sheryl Lightfoot Appointed United Nations Representative on Rights of Indigenous Peoples
The UN Human Rights Council has appointed Dr. Sheryl Lightfoot as the North American member on the UN Expert Mechanism on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples.
“Mobilizing in Uncertainty”: Alumna Anastasia Shesterinina explores conflict mobilization decisions in her new book
PhD alum Anastasia Shesterinina investigates mobilization decisions in her new book Mobilizing in Uncertainty: Collective Identities and War in Abkhazia.
Watch: Graduate Studies Info Session 2020
Are you thinking of a graduate degree in Political Science? Watch an information session for prospective students who are interested in entering our graduate cohort for September 2021.
The online information session will cover information about our programs, course offerings, current faculty research, career outcomes, and admissions process.
Applications for European Union Virtual Study Tour Research Seminar due Feb. 22
The European Union Study Tour & Internship Program (EUST&IP) is an academic activity with a difference. Unlike in previous years, the course will be fully online and very much research-oriented.
Prof. Max Cameron talks what’s next for the U.S. with Policy Talks Podcast
Policy Talks Podcast takes a look back at the tumultuous month that was January 2021 for the United States with Dr. Maxwell Cameron from the University of British Columbia.