New project aims to explore responsible use of the Moon with grant from New Frontiers in Research Fund
Prof. Michael Byers will undertake a project exploring how to promote responsible exploration of the Moon as more countries develop Moon programs with a $250,000 grant from the 2023 Exploration Competition.
Congratulations to our 2024 Award Winners!
On May 23rd, we celebrated our graduate and undergraduate award winners from the Class of 2024 during a special ceremony at the Arts Student Centre! Each of these students excelled in Political Science during their degrees and these awards recognize and celebrate these achievements.
Prof. Gerald Baier discusses Mayor Brenda Locke’s attempts to keep the RCMP in Surrey
Professor Gerald Baier says the first-past-the-poll electoral system combined with low voter turnout can be problematic for politicians like Mayor Locke to take the high road over huge policy shifts because “you can make a claim of legitimacy, but can you make a democratic … mandate claim that this is something overwhelmingly wanted by people?”
Prof. Stewart Prest explains why the B.C. Conservatives rejected the non-competition agreement
Professor Stewart Prest says the possibility of the B.C. Conservatives “finishing close second in the polls” means they have little to gain from an election deal compared to the B.C. United.
Prof. Matthew Wright discusses the rise of anti-immigration sentiments in the United States
Professor Matthew Wright suggests that the United States’ anti-immigrant shift is caused by a renewed public desire for “law-and-order” policies prompted by the pandemic-era rise in crime and the Biden-era increase in border-crossing attempts.
Wesbrook Scholar Siavash Salamatian reflects on his multifaceted UBC journey
As he graduates this spring, Siavash reflects on a path marked by academic excellence, community engagement, and an unwavering “say yes” attitude.
Prof. Gerald Baier comments on the B.C. Conservatives recent popularity
Professor Gerald Baier says the trend of the B.C. Conservatives owning the centre right continues proving the trend is not just a blip.
Prof. Gerald Baier discusses the grassroots Conservative movement in B.C.
Professor Gerald Baier explains that the Conservative Party of B.C. benefits from sharing their name with the Conservative Party of Canada, which is surging in national and regional popularity.
Prof. Kathryn Harrison on Pierre Poilievre’s campaign to abolish carbon pricing
Professor Kathryn Harrison says that Poilievre’s campaign argues that “Canadians are mainly concerned about the cost of living, and that by tackling it, climate problems will become less important” but this nostalgic language is incompatible with today’s reality.
Prof. Stewart Prest on NDP’s vulnerability during the spring session
Professor Stewart Prest explains that the B.C. NDP spent the spring session playing defence and many of their “bold proclamations” have not had time to make an impact.