“PhDs prefer academic employment despite worsening odds,” writes Prof. Arjun Chowdhury in University Affairs
That PhDs prefer academic employment despite worsening odds of that employment is not unreasonable, because the alternative is worse.
Offset credits won’t reduce carbon emissions, Prof. Kathryn Harrison writes in the CBC
Introducing carbon offsets to existing regulation will cause overall emissions to increase, Prof. Kathryn Harrison writes in an opinion piece for CBC.
Professor Sheryl Lightfoot Appointed United Nations Representative on Rights of Indigenous Peoples
The UN Human Rights Council has appointed Dr. Sheryl Lightfoot as the North American member on the UN Expert Mechanism on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples.
Prof. Xiaojun Li investigates whether Chinese public opinion on the US has changed since the election of Joe Biden
Prof. Xiaojun Li writes about his survey investigating whether the Chinese public’s views towards developed countries has changed since Trump left office.
Prof. Michael Byers comments on the viability of various arguments expected from Meng Wanzhou’s defence team
UBC Political Science Professor Michael Byers comments on the viability of various arguments that Meng Wanzhou’s defence team is expected to put forward.
Prof. Barbara Arneil speaks about the origins of colonies and statistics in CPSA presidential address
In her presidential address for CPSA, Professor Barbara Arneil examine the origins of two key concepts in modern political thought: colonies and statistics.
“The U.S. will be back”: Prof. Yves Tiberghien on the new outlook for Canada in Asia
Professor Yves Tiberghien comments on the new outlook for Canada in Asia with the return of a key ally, the United States.
Prof. Max Cameron talks what’s next for the U.S. with Policy Talks Podcast
Policy Talks Podcast takes a look back at the tumultuous month that was January 2021 for the United States with Dr. Maxwell Cameron from the University of British Columbia.