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UBC Political Science student overcomes health issues to win Lieutenant Governor’s medal

UBC Political Science student overcomes health issues to win Lieutenant Governor’s medal

Xi Yuan Pang recognized for her contributions to the promotion of democracy. This week, her efforts are being acknowledged as she is named the winner of the 2021 Lieutenant Governor’s Medal for Inclusion, Democracy and Reconciliation at her graduation ceremony on June 2.

Applications for European Union Virtual Study Tour Research Seminar due Feb. 22

Applications for European Union Virtual Study Tour Research Seminar due Feb. 22

The European Union Study Tour & Internship Program (EUST&IP) is an academic activity with a difference. Unlike in previous years, the course will be fully online and very much research-oriented.

Fourth-year student Yoojung Lee’s pandemic research journey

Fourth-year student Yoojung Lee’s pandemic research journey

Fourth-year student Yoojung Lee has spent the first few months of the COVID-19 pandemic working on a formal research project about democratic health communications in South Korea.

Four third-year Honours students published in the Journal of East Asian Studies

Four third-year Honours students published in the Journal of East Asian Studies

UBC Political Science is proud to announce that four third-year honours students have published book reviews for the Journal of East Asian Studies (Cambridge) this Spring.

International Relations student Katja Sluga wins Award for Outstanding Leader in the Faculty of Arts

International Relations student Katja Sluga wins Award for Outstanding Leader in the Faculty of Arts

Congratulations to International Relations student Katja Sluga who was awarded Outstanding Leader in the Faculty of Arts at the Dean’s Reception for Graduating Student Leaders. The award is given to a student who has shown considerable dedication to the development of the Faculty of Arts and creating opportunities for students.

UBC Political Science students participate in international learning projects

UBC Political Science students participate in international learning projects

Cuso International partnered with Dr. Richard Price’s University of British Columbia (UBC) Political Science 373: Ethics in World Politics class to undertake research on impact investing. The six participating UBC students presented the three modules they developed over the eight-week e-volunteering assignment.