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

 
In a Q&A for The Walrus, Dr. Prest expands on the strategy's risks, from national interest to Canadian unity.

Call for Applications: Sessional Lecturers for 2026W

 
The department will accept applications until January 10th, 2026.

Dr. Afsoun Afsahi advances the concept of deliberative campaigns in new publication

 
Prof. Afsahi introduces a new framework for strengthening democratic systems through ongoing citizen-representative dialogue.
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Achievements

Prof. Terri Givens writes about harnessing radical empathy to create positive change in powerful new book

December 2, 2025

Nilo Tabrizy’s book tells the story of Iran’s Women-Led Uprising

October 17, 2025

Prof. Carey Doberstein, Katelynn Kowalchuk and Kael Krop on the politics of board appointments in Alberta

September 9, 2025
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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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Upcoming Events

Alumni

Politics to Watch 2026

January 24, 2026
6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
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Mark Zacher Distinguished Speaker Lecture

2026 Mark Zacher Distinguished Speaker Lecture | Dr. Michael Barnett

April 10, 2026
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
RSVP


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A UBC Political Science event poster featuring Michael Barnett on the left and a speaker addressing an audience on the right, with the text “Mark Zacher Distinguished Speaker Lecture” and event details for April 10 at the Ponderosa Ballroom.
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