Achievement

PhD alum Pascale Massot wins Peter Katzenstein Book Prize

PhD alum Pascale Massot wins Peter Katzenstein Book Prize

The prize recognizes an outstanding first book in international relations, comparative politics, or political economy.

PhD student Charlotte Hook presents statement to UN Committee on coordination among actors in space

PhD student Charlotte Hook presents statement to UN Committee on coordination among actors in space

Charlotte attended the conference as the representative of the Outer Space Institute, which holds permanent observer status at the UN COPUOS.

Congratulations to our 2025 Award Winners!

Congratulations to our 2025 Award Winners!

On May 22, we celebrated our graduate and undergraduate award winners from the Class of 2025 at a reception in the Alumni Centre.

Maryam Begzada (BA’25) reflects on her time at UBC as she crosses the stage

Maryam Begzada (BA’25) reflects on her time at UBC as she crosses the stage

Maryam’s journey to UBC from Afghanistan was shaped by determination and a commitment to making a difference.

Prof. Emeritus Richard Johnston elected to American Academy of Arts & Sciences

Prof. Emeritus Richard Johnston elected to American Academy of Arts & Sciences

The Academy is one of the United States’ oldest learned societies and recognizes excellence and leadership across disciplines.

Prof. Andrew Owen appointed as Associate Dean Academic in the Faculty of Arts

Prof. Andrew Owen appointed as Associate Dean Academic in the Faculty of Arts

As an experienced administrator and an educational leader, Dr. Owen is well equipped to fulfill the responsibilities of the portfolio.

PhD student Kim Beaulieu awarded Fox International Fellowship for 2025-26

PhD student Kim Beaulieu awarded Fox International Fellowship for 2025-26

Kim will join Yale as a Visiting Assistant in Research at the Whitney and Betty MacMillan Center for International and Area Studies.

How the Political Science Student Learning Fund supports transformative student experiences

How the Political Science Student Learning Fund supports transformative student experiences

From fieldwork in Colombia to human rights advocacy in Washington, DC, the fund supports students with experiential learning opportunities.

PhD alum Pascale Massot wins best book award from International Studies Association

PhD alum Pascale Massot wins best book award from International Studies Association

Pascale won for her book China’s Vulnerability Paradox: How the World’s Largest Consumer Transformed Global Commodity Markets.

PhD student Simon Beaudoin explores global governance of biodiversity in new book

PhD student Simon Beaudoin explores global governance of biodiversity in new book

The book presents the pillars of global governance of biodiversity, surveying its history and lessons we can learn for the future.