UBC President Santa Ono’s Statement on Anti-Asian Racism
It is my hope that the Anti-Racism and Inclusive Excellence Taskforce will provide recommendations on how best to address racism at UBC.
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.
Prof. Xiaojun Li investigates whether Chinese public opinion on the US has changed since the election of Joe Biden
Prof. Xiaojun Li writes about his survey investigating whether the Chinese public’s views towards developed countries has changed since Trump left office.
Exam schedule for Winter Term 2 now released
The exam period for Winter Term 2 is April 18–29. Students wo have an exam clash or hardship should consult with their instructor(s) as soon as possible.
Winter Term 2 withdrawal deadline now extended to April 14
The deadline to withdraw with a W standing has now been extended to April 14, 2021. You can withdraw from courses in your Student Service Centre Course Schedule any time before March 12, 11:59 pm. For withdrawals from March 13 to April 14, you’ll need to request to withdraw from a course with a W through your home faculty’s advising office. Closer to […]
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.
Prof. Barbara Arneil speaks about the origins of colonies and statistics in CPSA presidential address
In her presidential address for CPSA, Professor Barbara Arneil examine the origins of two key concepts in modern political thought: colonies and statistics.