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 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 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
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
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
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
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
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.