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Celebrating Dr. Allen Sen’s 33 years at UBC

 
The Department of Political Science celebrates Dr. Allen Sens's 33 years of teaching excellence, mentorship, and leadership as he retires from UBC.

PhD Candidate Martina Zago awarded Sir Ernest Barker Prize

 
Congratulations to Martina Zago for winning the Sir Ernest Barker Prize, in recognition of her outstanding political theory dissertation.

Erik Severson wins Western Political Science Association’s Best Paper Award

 
His paper aims to understand the relationship between attention and democratic politics to help us contend with what is being called the “crisis of attention." Congratulations, Erik!
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Achievements

Celebrating Dr. Allen Sen’s 33 years at UBC

July 30, 2026

PhD Candidate Martina Zago awarded Sir Ernest Barker Prize

July 24, 2026

Erik Severson wins Western Political Science Association’s Best Paper Award

June 24, 2026
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In the Media

Prof. Stewart Prest answers your questions on PM Carney’s pipeline deal with Alberta

January 5, 2026

Prof Tiberghien’s new article analyzes green industrial policy race in Asia

November 24, 2025

New study by Dr. Alan Jacobs: COVID-19 had no impact on left–right beliefs

August 26, 2025
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Alumni, Department, Student

UBC Political Science and International Relations Alumni Homecoming 2026

September 19, 2026
3:00 pm - 5:30 pm


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