Critical theory

Professor Barbara Arniel elected to Royal Society of Canada

Professor Barbara Arniel elected to Royal Society of Canada

UBC Political Science Professor Barbara Arneil is one of thirteen UBC faculty members have been announced by the Royal Society of Canada (RSC) as new Fellows and as new Members of the College of New Scholars, Artists and Scientists.

Photos from our Graduate Research Conference

Photos from our Graduate Research Conference

UBC Political Science would like to congratulate our Graduate Students, who put together a wonderful conference in May. We would particularly like to thank Conference Chair Katelynn Kowalchuk and Keynote Speaker UBC Professor Genevieve Bates.

“Comedy as a Dissonant Rhetoric”: Dr. Simon Lambek’s publication comments on comedy as political discourse

“Comedy as a Dissonant Rhetoric”: Dr. Simon Lambek’s publication comments on comedy as political discourse

In an age where political discourse has permeated every media and genre, questions can be raised about the influence of different forms of communication on political discussion, and these forms of political discussion on political opinion. In his newest paper “Comedy as Dissonant Rhetoric”, UBC Political Science postdoctoral fellow Simon Lambek examines the unique role […]

Dr. Richard Price’s class Professional Skills in Political Science connects our students and alumni

Dr. Richard Price’s class Professional Skills in Political Science connects our students and alumni

Dr. Price’s returning course provides students with answers to how they can apply the skills they learned in Political Science and International Relations.

Professor Mark Warren’s co-founded Participedia Network expands to McMaster University for Phase Two

Professor Mark Warren’s co-founded Participedia Network expands to McMaster University for Phase Two

Professor Mark Warren co-founded Participedia, an open-access crowdsourcing platform to support the expansion and deepening of democracy.

PhD Grad Afsoun Afsahi Offered Post-Doctoral Fellowship in Germany

PhD Grad Afsoun Afsahi Offered Post-Doctoral Fellowship in Germany

UBC Political Science PhD graduate Afsoun Afsahi, has been offered a Post-doctoral Fellowship with the Goethe-Universität in Germany. Congratulations!