Prof. Antje Ellermann steps up as head of the newly announced UBC Centre for Migration Studies
UBC Political Science Professor Antje Ellermann is the head of the newly announced UBC Centre for Migration Studies that will support innovative migration research, knowledge mobilization and teaching and learning at UBC and internationally.
EDC Statement on Anti-Black Racism and Police Violence
We assert that the study of politics must be guided by certain basic principles. In particular, our devotion to freedom, human rights, and human dignity must be joined with a dedication to ensuring that Blacks Lives Matter.
Welcome to Postdoctoral fellow Simon Lambek
UBC Political Science is excited to welcome Dr. Simon Lambek as a Post-Doctoral Fellow. Simon will be completing his post-doc under the supervision of Dr. Mark Warren.
Welcome to our new Lecturer, Joëlle Alice Michaud-Ouellet
UBC Political Science would like to extend a warm welcome to Joëlle Alice Michaud-Ouellet, who joins us as a Sessional Lecturer.
Wishing a happy retirement to Richard Johnston
UBC Political Science wishes a happy retirement to a path-breaking researcher one of the most accomplished political scientists of his generation in Canada.
UBC Political Science Head’s Letter on Racism and Diversity
In the UBC Political Science Department, we have been asking ourselves how we, as an academic unit and as political scientists, can do more to combat racism and foster a more inclusive and just society.
Read a message from UBC President Santa Ono in response to anti-Black and anti-Asian violence.
Recent anti-Black and anti-Asian violence in communities across North America has focused our attention on the deeply rooted racism in Canada and globally. UBC itself is not immune to racism and injustice.
As a university, we need to make it crystal clear that racism and bias have no place in our community and that we have zero tolerance for it.
UBC Political Science COVID-19 response
All Political Science courses including all lectures, tutorials, discussion groups and seminars are online only for 2020 Winter Term 1. The delivery format of Winter Term 2 courses will be confirmed at a later time, though we are currently preparing for online delivery.
UBC Migration Research Cluster Awarded 2020-21 Funding
For the third consecutive year, the UBC Migration research excellence cluster has been awarded a grant in the university’s Grants for Catalyzing Research Clusters (GCRC) competition. UBC Migration is funded to continue its work into the year 2021.
Political Science Department Statement on Global Climate Strike
The Department of Political Science at the University of British Columbia stands in solidarity with the millions of people worldwide who will participate in upcoming Global Climate Strikes demanding urgent action to address the climate crisis.