How POLI student Muhaddisa Sarwari is paving her path to law, leadership, and liberation
A Hazara refugee, Muhaddisa brings lived experience of displacement, resilience, and the transformative power of education.
Maryam Begzada (BA’25) reflects on her time at UBC as she crosses the stage
Maryam’s journey to UBC from Afghanistan was shaped by determination and a commitment to making a difference.
2025 PSSA Digital Policy Award
This year, the Political Science Students’ Association (PSSA) was proud to present the first ever edition of the Policython.
Call for Applications: 2025W Undergraduate Teaching Assistants
Applications are now being accepted for the 2025/26 academic year for up to 25 Undergraduate Teaching Assistant (UTA) appointments. UTAs may provide support for first- and second-year courses in the Department of Political Science. Undergraduate Teaching Assistants engage in a range of tasks, depending on the course to which they are assigned. Duties may include […]
2025 Undergraduate Program Announcements
We are bringing in two major changes to our programs: the Politics, Policy and Administration stream and self-declaration of majors.
Lara Albahadeli: From Iraq to UBC – A journey of resilience and dreams
Lara Albahadeli overcame challenges to pursue her dream of law, supported by the Beedie Luminaries scholarship, and is now focused on human rights.
New Student-Directed Seminar for 2024W Term 2 — The Politics of Drug Policy
Explores the political forces shaping drug policy across North America, focusing on harm reduction and community impacts.
New Student-Directed Seminar for 2024W Term 2 — Political Philosophy of Artificial Intelligence
Explore how AI reshapes justice, autonomy, and democracy while tackling governance challenges posed by intelligent agents.
“University wasn’t just a dream anymore” – Honours student Kamil Kanji
Honours student and former Vice President, Academic and University Affairs at the AMS Kamil Kanji discusses his passion for advocacy and leadership and his dreams of becoming a Supreme Court Judge in Alumni UBC’s new Q&A.
Open POLI classes for the 2024W academic year
A menu of open POLI classes for the 2024/25 academic year, including course descriptions, times and links to Workday Student.