UBC Political Science Faculty Publications: Fall 2024
From the effects of COVID-19 on ideological beliefs to the role of local knowledges in international peacebuilding, check out their recent publications.
Op-ed: Professor Sheryl Lightfoot on the historic Haida Nation agreement
Professor Sheryl Lightfoot says the new Gaayhllxid/Gíihlagalgang “Rising Tide” Haida Title Lands Agreement between the Haida Nation and the government of British Columbia is a “positive step to finally live up to the values shared by Indigenous Peoples and Canadians pertaining to justice and respect for human rights.”
Prof. Sheryl Lightfoot’s new publication explores the implication of Indigneous rights globally
This ground-breaking Handbook explores the key legal, political and policy questions concerning the implementation of Indigenous rights across the world. Expert contributors analyse the complex dynamics of contestation, engagement, advocacy and refusal between governments and Indigenous Peoples, presenting a profound challenge to mainstream policy scholarship.
Global History of Anticolonial Thought Cluster receives Catalyzing Research Clusters Grant
The cluster is led by Prof. Barbara Arneil and includes Profs. Glen Coulthard, Nazmul Sultan, Afsoun Afsah, and Anna Jurkevics.
UBC Centre for Migration Studies, Profs Ellermann & Hopkins, part of $12M Bridging Divides research program
Profs. Antje Ellermann and Vince Hopkins are among seven UBC core researchers as part of the Bridging Divides research program, led by Toronto Metropolitan University. The Center for Migration Studies has been awarded $12.4 million in Canada First Research Excellence Funds as a partner on the program.
We’re Hiring: Merilees Chair for the Study of Democracy (Professor)
The Department of Political Science invites applications for the Harold and Dorrie Merilees Chair for the Study of Democracy.
UBC Political Science is looking to fill up to two Lecturer positions
The Department of Political Science is seeking to hire up to two full-time Lecturers, who will teach courses at the undergraduate level including Introduction to Politics, other lower-level survey courses, and courses in their field of specialization based on the teaching needs of the Department.
Global Migration Podcast Episode 21: Canadian decolonization, immigration and multiculturalism
Listen to the newest episode of the Global Migration Podcast, which dives into a multi-year research collaboration (involving UBC Political Science Prof. Antje Ellermann) called “Belonging in Unceded Territory”.
Prof. Antje Ellermann awarded the Charles H. Levine Memorial Book Prize
“Prof. Antje Ellermann offers a fascinating and insightful investigation into the diversity of immigration policy choices, and the causes of policy change or persistence over time and across jurisdictions. A masterful achievement and a must-read for immigration scholars, political and policy scientists, institutionalists, and policy makers,” from the official announcement.