Faculty

UBC Political Science Professor Emeritus publishes Pandemic Poems in Inroads

UBC Political Science Professor Emeritus publishes Pandemic Poems in Inroads

2020’s toughest curveballs cannot stop UBC Political Science Professor Emeritus and poet Philip Resnick. This year, he published his new memoir, Itineraries, but not even a global pandemic can put his muse to rest.

CALACS honours Dr. Maxwell Cameron as its 2020 Distinguished Fellow

CALACS honours Dr. Maxwell Cameron as its 2020 Distinguished Fellow

We are pleased to announce that Dr. Maxwell Cameron was selected as the recipient of the Association’s Distinguished Fellow Award for 2020.

In Memoriam – Robert Jackson

In Memoriam – Robert Jackson

Robert H. Jackson, former Professor in the Department of Political Science at the University of British Columbia, passed away on March 11, 2020. Robert had a long and distinguished career at UBC, joining the Department in 1970 after obtaining his Ph.D. at the University of California at Berkeley.

Prof. Peter Dauvergne interviewed by The Ubyssey regarding the climate crisis

Prof. Peter Dauvergne interviewed by The Ubyssey regarding the climate crisis

Professor Peter Dauvergne was recently interviewed by The Ubyssey on his optimistic stance regarding the current climate crisis.

Professor Emeritus Ken Carty appointed to biennial fellowship by the Political Studies Association of Ireland

Professor Emeritus Ken Carty appointed to biennial fellowship by the Political Studies Association of Ireland

In recognition for distinguished contribution to the study of Irish politics, the Political Studies Association of Ireland has appointed Professor Emeritus Ken Carty to its biennial Fellowship for 2019-21.

Lisa Sundstrom awarded Peter Wall International Research Roundtable Grant

Lisa Sundstrom awarded Peter Wall International Research Roundtable Grant

The Peter Wall Institute recently announced the recipients of the International Research Roundtable Awards. One of the recipients is Political Science Department Professor Lisa Sundstrom.

Yves Tiberghien appointed as the Canadian Chair on the International Steering Committee of PAFTAD

Yves Tiberghien appointed as the Canadian Chair on the International Steering Committee of PAFTAD

Professor Yves Tiberghien was appointed to the International Steering Committee of PAFTAD, the prestigious network of international economists and former policy-makers from APEC countries. 

Postdoctoral Fellow Grace Jaramillo wins 2019 International Policy Ideas Challenge

Postdoctoral Fellow Grace Jaramillo wins 2019 International Policy Ideas Challenge

Congratulations to Postdoctoral Fellow Grace Jaramillo for being one of 10 winners of the 2019 edition of the International Policy Ideas Challenge, organized by Global Affairs Canada in collaboration with SSHRC.

Spotlight: Professor Yves Tiberghien and the continued success of the Vision 20 Initiative

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

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.