Welcome Carey Doberstein, Assistant Professor
Our Department is pleased to welcome Carey Doberstein as Assistant Professor in Canadian Politics. He will be joining our Department on July 1st, 2019, as one of four new faculty members in Political Science.
Professor Richard Price Appointed as New Political Science Department Head
It is my pleasure to confirm that the Provost has granted approval to appoint Dr Price as the next Head of the Department of Political Science. I am pleased also to advise that Dr Price has agreed to undertake
the role of Head from July 1, 2019 through June 30, 2022.
Boyer Prize Awarded to Miriam Matejova, Stefan Parker and Peter Dauvergne
On March 8th, 2019, the Australian Institute of International Affairs awarded Miriam Matejova, Stefan Parker and Peter Dauvergne the Boyer Prize for 2018, for their article, “The politics of repressing environmentalists as agents of foreign influence” (Australian Journal of International Affairs, Volume 72, Issue 2, 2018).
Brian Job awarded Japanese Foreign Minister’s Commendation
A ceremony and reception honouring Brian Job at the Japanese Consulate General was held to celebrate his award for the work he has done with Japanese colleagues on the issue of security and cooperation between Canada and Japan over many years.
Brilliant scholar Alan Cairns helped shape political thought in Canada
Hugh Alan Craig Cairns, who died in Waterloo, Ont., on Aug. 27 at age 88, a mentor, a kind, self-deprecating man whose interest in the work of his colleagues – whatever their age and status – was forever supportive, a teacher loved by his students.
Peter Dauvergne: Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada
Congratulations to Professor Peter Dauvergne on being named a Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada. This honour recognizes the great contribution Dauvergne has made to academia and to society, as his timely and groundbreaking scholarship is helping us to better understand global environmental politics.
Alan Cairns (1930-2018) – In Memoriam
We are deeply saddened by the passing of our colleague and former Department Head, Professor Emeritus Alan Cairns, who passed away on August 27, 2018.
Barbara Arneil wins APSA David Easton Award
Barbara Arneil, Head of Department and Professor, has been awarded the 2018 David Easton Award from the American Political Science Association (APSA). APSA’s Foundations of Political Theory Section bestowed the honour for her recently published book, Domestic Colonies: The Turn Inward to Colon.
Allen Sens awarded 2018 CPSA Prize for Teaching Excellence
The Canadian Political Science Association has awarded UBC Political Science Professor of Teaching, Allen Sens, with the Fifth Annual Excellence in Teaching Prize.
Barbara Arneil named winner of the CPSA 2018 C.B. Macpherson Prize in Political Theory
Congratulation to UBC Political Science Professor Barbara Arneil, who received the 2018 C.B. MacPherson Prize in Political Theory, from the Canadian Political Science Association, for her book Domestic Colonies: The Turn Inward to Colony.