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.
Congratulations to our 2023 Graduates!
Congratulations to the Class of 2023! We celebrate the accomplishments of our graduates and wish them the very best in their future endeavours.
Learn more about the work of our educators at UBC – A Conversation with Prof. Richard Price
“In my first job as a professor, I took a fantastic year-long program on how to be an effective teacher. I’ve been hooked ever since on providing the most impactful learning experiences for students,” Prof. Richard Price talks about his experience at UBC and what motivates his teaching.
UBC Centre for Migration Studies, Profs Ellermann & Hopkins, part of $12M Bridging Divides research program
Profs. Antje Ellermann and Vince Hopkins are among seven UBC core researchers as part of the Bridging Divides research program, led by Toronto Metropolitan University. The Center for Migration Studies has been awarded $12.4 million in Canada First Research Excellence Funds as a partner on the program.
Watch: “We are Family: Political Dynasties in Canada” Dr. Alex Rivard
Using a unique dataset of legislators’ electoral and biographic data in the Canadian federal and provincial parliaments, UBC Political Science PhD Graduate Alex Rivard analyzes the extent to which family dynasties affect the career development of legislators since the late 1700s.
Q&A: UBC Political Science student Fatima Rua receives Outstanding Student Leader in the UBC Community and Beyond award
Fatima Rua, an Honours Political Science student graduating in May 2023, has spent the last 5 years giving back to the community at UBC and beyond. She will receive recognition for her contributions at the upcoming Dean’s Reception for Graduating Student Leaders. Fatima receives the Outstanding Student Leader in the UBC Community and Beyond award. […]
Prof. Kurt Huebner: Green Finance and Climate Policies in Canada and Germany
Green financial products are critical to the transition to net zero carbon emission economies, Prof. Kurt Huebner writes.Certification regimes for green financial products need to be made universal to avoid the misallocation of resources and the practice of greenwashing.
Celebrating Professor Barbara Arneil’s appointment to the Royal Society of Canada
We are delighted to celebrate Professor Barbara Arneil’s appointment to the Royal Society of Canada. Professor Barbara Arneil is a world-renowned scholar of identity politics, feminist theory, and the history of political thought. Her research has forged innovative and enduring insights into the political consequences of imperialism, colonialism, and liberalism.
Congratulations to our 2022 Graduates!
Congratulations to the Fall Class of 2022! We are so proud of your accomplishments and can’t wait to see what you do next.
PhD Graduate Sarah Lachance’s dissertation explores how voters deal with uncertainty during elections
PhD graduate Sarah Lachance examines how voters respond to polarization, strategic voting in proportional-representation systems, and policy ambiguity