UBC POLI alumni receive the Best Project Prize at the CityStudio HUBBUB showcase
Kael Krop, Sydney Bartos and Karina Valcke-Beckett’s project “Why Canada needs a rental-unit energy report card” explores solutions to Vancouver’s housing crisis and climate change based on an assignment in Professor Kathryn Harrison’s course. We spoke to them about their experiences with research.
Alum Nikki Hill named one of Canada’s most powerful women in 2023 by WXN
Alum Nikki Hill (BA’97) was awarded the Canadian Tire impact award in recognition of her charity leadership. Between 2018 and 2022, Nikki served as the founder and Co-Chair of United Way’s Period Promise campaign and has since served as the chair of the provincial government’s Period Poverty Task Force. Her work has led to significant federal and provincial public policy changes.
Alum Mellissa Fung, acclaimed war correspondent and documentary filmmaker, named to 2024 Order of Canada
Mellissa is an acclaimed veteran correspondent, author and documentary filmmaker. Through her riveting films, she has become a powerful advocate for women and girls in war-torn countries, giving a voice to victims and calling for greater international protection.
UBC Political Science alums honoured by APSA European Politics and Society section award
Klaudia Wegschaider (BA’15) was awarded the Ernst B. Haas Best Dissertation Award, while Alex Mierke-Zatwarnicki (BA’15) was given an honourable mention for the same award.
Congratulations to the 2025 B.C. Legislative Interns!
We are pleased to announce four students from our graduating class were selected to participate in the upcoming B.C. Legislative Intern program. Congratulations to Henry, Anabella, Priscilla and Alexandra!
Congratulations to our 2024 Award Winners!
On May 23rd, we celebrated our graduate and undergraduate award winners from the Class of 2024 during a special ceremony at the Arts Student Centre! Each of these students excelled in Political Science during their degrees and these awards recognize and celebrate these achievements.
Wesbrook Scholar Siavash Salamatian reflects on his multifaceted UBC journey
As he graduates this spring, Siavash reflects on a path marked by academic excellence, community engagement, and an unwavering “say yes” attitude.
Prof. Michael Byers wins 2023 Donner Prize for “Who Owns Outer Space?”
Prof. Michael Byers recently won the 2023 Donner Prize for his book “Who Owns Outer Space? International Law, Astrophysics, and the Sustainable Development of Space,” co-authored with Prof. Aaron Boley of UBC Physics & Astronomy.
Prof. Kathryn Harrison awarded the Engaged Scholar Award by the International Studies Association Environmental Studies Section
Professor Kathryn Harrison was named the International Studies Association Environmental Studies Section Engaged Scholar for 2023-24. The award is given to individuals who engage in work beyond scholarship, including activism, organization and advocacy in local communities, public or private institutions, or through transnational networks.
Prof. Alan Jacobs releases new book: Integrated Inferences
Alan Jacob’s new book, Integrated Inferences, develops a framework for using causal models and Bayesian updating for qualitative and mixed-methods research.