Design interdisciplinary solutions for humanitarian challenges in POLI 371
In this project-based, interdisciplinary course, students will collaborate with NGOs in mixed discipline teams to design comprehensive and sustainable solutions to real-world humanitarian challenges.
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.
Political Science Undergraduate Honours Research Projects 2024
On April 17, our graduating honours students successfully presented their undergraduate theses. Over the course of the two-year program, these students researched a range of political topics based on their personal interests, from the role of instrumental music in diplomacy to the Small Island Developing States (SIDS) advocacy for the Paris Agreement. Through their projects, […]
Artemis II Astronaut Jeremy Hansen visits Prof. Michael Byers’ class
Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen discussed his training for the upcoming Artemis II mission in a webinar with the Outer Space Institute and POLI 369B. Hansen advised students to set goals for themselves and follow their academic passions.
Prof. Jenny Peterson discusses how cross-faculty teaching bridges the gap to address real-world challenges
Professor Jenny Peterson joined forces with Engineering Professor Gabriel Potvin to create a unique “humanitarian engineering” course. It aimed to develop interdisciplinary solutions to domestic and global humanitarian challenges.
UBC Students contribute to recent SAR Student Advocacy Report
Scholars at Risk publish an annual Student Advocacy Report featuring student research on human rights. This year features POLI 334 student advocacy, including an Instragram post and book display in Koerner Library educating UBC students about imprisoned scholars and the university’s student advocacy program.
Call for Applications: Sessional Lecturers for Winter Session 2024-25
The Department of Political Science invites applications to teach in the 2024-25 Winter Session now until February 19, 2024.
Call for Applications: Sessional Lecturers for Summer 2024
The Department of Political Science invites applications to teach in Summer Session Term 1 (May-June 2024) and Term 2 (July-August 2024). The department will begin reviewing applications on November 1 and will accept applications until November 15, 2023.
New student-directed seminar for 2023W Term — Policing in Canada & the United States
A new student-directed seminar on policing in Canada and the United States is now open for third year students and above to register for 2023W Term 2.
Undergrad students conduct original research in the UBC & VinUni Student Research Forum in Hanoi, Vietnam
UBC Poli Sci students joined with Vietnamese students to problem-solve on the world’s toughest issues and co-create original research at a forum in Hanoi.