UBC Political Scientists conduct research on a vast range of topics and places. Our faculty are leading members of the global research community in their fields, publishing their work with top university presses and in the most prominent journals in the field.

Research Areas
View faculty, their work, and courses grouped into 24 research areas.
Research Projects & Chairs
Our current research projects centre on the key concerns of our world, including peace, democracy, identity, and citizenship.
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Research News

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PhD Graduate Sarah Lachance’s dissertation explores how voters deal with uncertainty during elections

November 23, 2022
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Watch: BC Votes Municipal Election Panel

October 21, 2022
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PhD graduate Alex Rivard investigates the successes of separatist parties in Western democracies

October 5, 2022
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