In Memoriam – Robert Jackson
Robert H. Jackson, former Professor in the Department of Political Science at the University of British Columbia, passed away on March 11, 2020. Robert had a long and distinguished career at UBC, joining the Department in 1970 after obtaining his Ph.D. at the University of California at Berkeley.
UBC Political Science COVID-19 response
All Political Science courses including all lectures, tutorials, discussion groups and seminars are online only for 2020 Winter Term 1. The delivery format of Winter Term 2 courses will be confirmed at a later time, though we are currently preparing for online delivery.
Professor Richard Price Appointed as New Political Science Department Head
It is my pleasure to confirm that the Provost has granted approval to appoint Dr Price as the next Head of the Department of Political Science. I am pleased also to advise that Dr Price has agreed to undertake
the role of Head from July 1, 2019 through June 30, 2022.