Get to know UBC Political Science Professor Irene Bloemraad
UBC Political Science welcomed Dr. Irene Bloemraad to UBC this summer as a Professor. We spoke to Dr. Bloemraad about her research.
Get to know UBC Political Science Professor Terri Givens
The Department welcomed Dr. Terri Givens to UBC this summer as a Professor. In this Q&A we spoke to Dr. Givens about her research, new courses and teaching style.
Prof. Stewart Prest discusses the rise of right wing politics globally
Professor Stewart Prest says the Syrian refugee crisis and frustrations with the European Union caused some individuals to turn to populist right-of-centre parties that offered simple answers about restoring identities.
Op-ed: Prof Stewart Prest explains why young voters are backing populist parties
Professor Stewart Prest says young voters worldwide are turning against incumbents, looking for more radical and populist alternatives because they believe the social contract has failed them
Dr. Terri Givens joins UBC Political Science as Professor of Race, Ethnicity and Politics
The Department of Political Science is delighted to announce that Dr. Terri Givens will join the University of British Columbia as a Professor on July 1, 2024. Terri E. Givens grew up in Spokane, Washington, and loves the outdoors. She is currently a Professor of Political Science at McGill University. She began her career on […]
UBC Political Science Student Mathew Ho wins Schuman essay writing challenge
As a winner of the Schuman Challenge, Mathew Ho will be invited for a one-week visit to Brussels in September where he will be introduced to all key institutions of the EU.
UBC Political Science students learn from European Union travel experiences
Under the leadership of Professor Kurt Huebner, UBC Political Science offers a range of educational opportunities for students to explore European politics with opportunities to learn both in Europe and across North America.
Watch: “What does Russia’s war on Ukraine teach us so far?” Prof. Volodymyr Dubovyk
In this cohosted event by our COMP-CAN and International Relations Colloquiums, Prof. Volodymyr Dubovyk addresses takeaways from the War in Ukraine, including what it means for military technology, international law and large-scale warfare
Prof. Emeritus Philip Resnick says the idea of King Charles as Canada’s next head of state seems “ridiculous and absurd” to Canadians
“The political class does not seem to want to touch it at the moment,” Mr Resnick told The National. “They see it as kind of radioactive or a third rail.”
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.