Democratic theory and practice

Watch Prof. Lisa Sundstrom, Bruce Baum and Richard Johnston discuss the possibilities of an unclear US election result in “Doubling Down on Democracy”
Welcome to Postdoctoral fellow Simon Lambek

Welcome to Postdoctoral fellow Simon Lambek

UBC Political Science is excited to welcome Dr. Simon Lambek as a Post-Doctoral Fellow. Simon will be completing his post-doc under the supervision of Dr. Mark Warren.

UBC Political Science alumnus nominated for Precedent Setter 2020 Award

UBC Political Science alumnus nominated for Precedent Setter 2020 Award

Aaron Bains has two careers. By day, the 30-year-old is an associate at Aird & Berlis LLP. The rest of the time — including mornings, nights and weekends — he is a crusader for those in need.

Distinguished Speaker — Richard Bellamy March 9, 2020

Distinguished Speaker — Richard Bellamy March 9, 2020

On March 9, Richard Bellamy, Professor of Political Science at University College London, presented a departmental talk titled ‘Taking Back Control’: Demoi-cracy and Republicanism within a European Association of Sovereign States to the UBC Political Science department. Pictures below. Abstract:  The Brexit referendum was won on the slogan ‘taking back control’. The resonance of this […]

Mark Warren named winner of Killam Research Prize!

Mark Warren named winner of Killam Research Prize!

A big congratulations to UBC Political Science Professor Mark Warren for winning the Killam Research Prize for his exceptional work done in democratic theory!

Professor Cesi Cruz recieves Best Conference Paper Award from APSA

Professor Cesi Cruz recieves Best Conference Paper Award from APSA

A paper by Professor Cesi Cruz, with two co-authors, entitled “Village Social Network Structures and Electoral Competition,” has won APSA’s Political Network Section’s Best Conference Paper Award! 

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!

New Washington Post Articles – Professor Paul Quirk, PhD Candidate Eric Merkley

New Washington Post Articles – Professor Paul Quirk, PhD Candidate Eric Merkley

Professor Paul Quirk and PhD Candidate Eric Merkley recently published articles in The Washington Post.

Şule Yaylacı, UBC-Yale Fox Fellow

Şule Yaylacı, UBC-Yale Fox Fellow

Political Science PhD Candidate, Şule Yaylacı, was recently awarded the UBC-Yale Fox Fellowship, and is now at Yale, where she will be wrapping up and disseminating her PhD research, and engaging in the academic community at one of the most prestigious universities in the world.