Prof. Antje Ellermann discusses Migration Studies and Political Science
Prof Antje Ellermann explains how Political Science approaches and helps us understand Migration Studies. For example, politicians reactions to immigration, why societies see immigration as a threat and why states with few resources are expected to help support the most refugees. Professor Ellermann’s classes count towards the new UBC Arts Ways of Knowing requirements.
Prof. Stewart Prest discusses the rise of right wing politics globally
Professor Stewart Prest says the Syrian refugee crisis and frustrations with the European Union caused some individuals to turn to populist right-of-centre parties that offered simple answers about restoring identities.
Prof. Gerald Baier explains why Eby is blaming Trudeau
Professor Gerald Baier says Eby’s strategy of deflecting “some of the blame for what might be perceived as policy failures” to Trudeau is “just a tried-and-true electoral strategy for provincial premiers.”
Prof. Stewart Prest on B.C. United’s lagging donations
Professor Stewart Prest suggests that BC United donations are being decreased by the recent movement of candidates from the party to BC Conservatives.
Prof. Gerald Baier explains why NDP ministers are not seeking re-election
Professor Gerald Baier says it’s natural for a party to have turnover. It is likely the NDP will look for well-known candidates in these ridings to avoid challenge from opposition parties.
Alum Charlotte Hook discusses her research examining the risk of uncontrolled reentries of space debris
Charlotte’s recent research publication, “Uncontrolled reentries of space objects and aviation safety”, explores how uncontrolled reentries of space debris is imposing a physical risk and economic cost to the aviation industry.
Prof. Gerald Baier says Christy Clark would be an “interesting candidate” to replace Trudeau
Professor Baier says “somebody like Clark makes an interesting candidate because she has a track record – she can point to several years of successful governing in British Columbia.”
Op-ed: Prof Stewart Prest explains why young voters are backing populist parties
Professor Stewart Prest says young voters worldwide are turning against incumbents, looking for more radical and populist alternatives because they believe the social contract has failed them
B.C.’s beef about equalization mostly about electioneering, says Prof. Gerald Baier
Prof. Gerald Baier told Today in BC that B.C. Premier David Eby’s recent complaints about lack of federal funding are a part of his election campaign.
Is Trudeau going to step down? Prof. Stewart Prest discusses the Liberals’ loss in Toronto-St. Paul’s riding
Prof. Stewart Prest discussed the Liberal Party’s unexpected loss in a stronghold they had maintained for over thirty years on CKNW’s Mornings with Simi.