Spotlight: Professor Yves Tiberghien and the continued success of the Vision 20 Initiative
UBC Development and Engagement recently published an informative feature on their website highlighting UBC Political Science Professor Dr. Yves Tiberghien and his role on the Vision 20 Initiative (V20).
Arjun Chowdhury awarded the Hedley Bull Prize in International Relations from ECPR
The European Consortium for Political Research (ECPR) has awarded Professor Arjun Chowdhury the Hedley Bull Prize in International Relations.
Arjun Chowdhury selected to receive Robert L. Jervis-Paul W. Schroeder Best Book Award
Professor Arjun Chowdhury has been selected to receive the Robert L. Jervis-Paul W. Schroeder Best Book Award from APSA’s International History and Politics section for his book The Myth of International Order (Oxford University Press, 2018).
Sam LaSelva wins the CPSA Don Smiley Prize
Professor Sam LaSelva has been awarded the Don Smiley Prize by the CPSA for his book Canada and the Ethics of Constitutionalism: Identity, Destiny, and Constitutional Faith, MQUP 2018
Faculty of Arts – 2018/19 Dean of Arts Award recipient Dr. Richard Johnston
Congratulations to UBC Political Science Professor Dr. Richard Johnston as recipient to the 2018-19 Dean of Arts Award!
2019 Undergraduate Awards
Following the Spring 2019 Convocation, our Department held its annual award ceremony to recognize our top undergraduate students and essay prize recipients. Congratulations to all of the winners and to the entire class of 2019!
PhD Graduate Sule Yaylaci shortlisted for CPSA 2019 Vincent Lemieux Prize
PhD Graduate Sule Yaylaci is shortlisted for CPSA 2019 Vincent Lemieux Prize.
Boyer Prize Awarded to Miriam Matejova, Stefan Parker and Peter Dauvergne
On March 8th, 2019, the Australian Institute of International Affairs awarded Miriam Matejova, Stefan Parker and Peter Dauvergne the Boyer Prize for 2018, for their article, “The politics of repressing environmentalists as agents of foreign influence” (Australian Journal of International Affairs, Volume 72, Issue 2, 2018).
Brian Job awarded Japanese Foreign Minister’s Commendation
A ceremony and reception honouring Brian Job at the Japanese Consulate General was held to celebrate his award for the work he has done with Japanese colleagues on the issue of security and cooperation between Canada and Japan over many years.
Peter Dauvergne: Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada
Congratulations to Professor Peter Dauvergne on being named a Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada. This honour recognizes the great contribution Dauvergne has made to academia and to society, as his timely and groundbreaking scholarship is helping us to better understand global environmental politics.