EDC Statement on Anti-Black Racism and Police Violence
We assert that the study of politics must be guided by certain basic principles. In particular, our devotion to freedom, human rights, and human dignity must be joined with a dedication to ensuring that Blacks Lives Matter.
Welcome to our new Lecturer, Joëlle Alice Michaud-Ouellet
UBC Political Science would like to extend a warm welcome to Joëlle Alice Michaud-Ouellet, who joins us as a Sessional Lecturer.
Wishing a happy retirement to Richard Johnston
UBC Political Science wishes a happy retirement to a path-breaking researcher one of the most accomplished political scientists of his generation in Canada.
Read a message from UBC President Santa Ono in response to anti-Black and anti-Asian violence.
Recent anti-Black and anti-Asian violence in communities across North America has focused our attention on the deeply rooted racism in Canada and globally. UBC itself is not immune to racism and injustice.
As a university, we need to make it crystal clear that racism and bias have no place in our community and that we have zero tolerance for it.
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.