Pawan Minhas (BA’21), from Political Science to policy analyst at Alberta Justice
Meet alum Pawan Minhas (BA’21) who got his start in politics advising Independent Alberta Senator Paula Simons in Ottawa.
Dr. Stewart Prest discusses the balance between jabs and substance in political discourse
Dr. Stewart Prest noted that while trading jabs can energize audiences in political debates, it often distracts from substantive policy discussions.
Debate insights: Dr. Stewart Prest analyzes Sonia Furstenau’s performance at the recent leaders’ debate
Dr. Stewart Prest highlighted Sonia Furstenau’s strong debate performance but warned it may not lead to votes under the first-past-the-post system.
A new political landscape: Insights from Dr. Stewart Prest on BC’s 2024 election
In the lead-up to the 2024 BC provincial election, Dr. Stewart Prest examines how new ridings and boundary changes could reshape voter behavior.
Prof. Xiaojun Li’s new article examines Chinese citizens’ perceptions of China’s law and legal system
Professor Xiaojun Li concludes that Chinese citizens with experience of the legal system hold vastly different views to those without suggesting that important policy initiatives introduced by the Chinese leadership and the judiciary may enjoy popular support.
UBC Alumna Grace Lore is B.C.’s new Minister of Children and Family Development
MLA for Victoria-Beacon Hill and UBC Alumna Grace Lore was promoted to B.C.’s Minister of Children and Family Development in a January 2024 cabinet shuffle. Lore is an alumnus of our Undergraduate and PhD programs.
The US Senate membership is steadily growing older, but it’s unlikely an age limit will be imposed, says Prof. Paul Quirk
Prof. Paul Quirk thinks it’s unlikely that an age limit would be imposed for U.S. senators, in part because they would have to vote in favour of halting their own participation in Senate life as older adults.
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.
Prof. Paul Quirk discusses critical significance of Wisconsin Supreme Court election
If Republican candidate Dan Kelly wins, “not only will the Republican districting remain in place,” says Prof. Quirk, “but Wisconsin may be vulnerable in 2024 and thereafter to a reprise of the 2020 Republican efforts to overturn the state’s election results.”