"What Makes a Great Graduate Supervisor?" with Clifford Orwin
November 7, 2013
Ever wondered what to look for in a graduate supervisor? Well Professor Clifford Orwin sheds some light on the qualities that constitute a good graduate supervisor. Clifford Orwin, professor of Political Science, Classics, and Jewish Studies and Fellow of St. Michael’s College and Senior Fellow of Massey College, discusses with Bulletin editor, Kelly Rankin his […]
Professor Harald Bathelt was recently interviewed for the Chinese newspaper Wenhui Bao
November 6, 2013
Recently an interview with Professor Harald Bathelt was published in the Chinese newspaper Wenhui Bao. The English translation of this interview is below, and the original article can be found here: 集群让企业得以超越单个个体的局限 By Peng-Fei Li The miracle of the Chinese economy after economic reforms is, to a large extent, the miracle of cluster economies. Hundreds […]
Department of Political Science Outstanding TA Award
November 6, 2013
The Department of Political Science is pleased to request nominations for our first annual Outstanding TA Award. The award seeks to recognize outstanding work performed by a teaching assistant employed by the department in the previous academic year. Evaluation Criteria Performance in the previous academic year (2012-13) Organizational skills (in relation to organizing, structuring […]
Risky Learning: Preparing Global Leaders
November 4, 2013
8th Annual Teaching & Learning Symposium “Learning Across & Beyond Borders” 28 October 2013 Hart House University of Toronto REGISTRATION IS CLOSED If you would like to attend, and have not registered, please come to the Symposium registration desk – Hart House, just outside the Great Hall. Professor Joseph Wong, Halbert Professor of Innovation, […]
Call for applications for the Department of Political Science Junior Mentorship Program!
October 28, 2013
The Department of Political Science Junior Mentorship program has been developed to enhance the first/second-year experience for Political Science undergraduate students. Through matching junior students with the upper-year political science students, the students will gain support and guidance in political science program, campus organization, study strategies, essay writing and other resources. The programme will also […]
Professor Kent Roach awarded a Trudeau Fellowship
October 22, 2013
Professor Kent Roach, Wilson-Prichard Chair in Law and Public Policy at the University of Toronto Faculty of Law, has been awarded a Trudeau Foundation Fellowship in recognition of his outstanding scholarly and pro bono contributions in constitutional, human rights and anti-terrorism issues. The Pierre Elliott Trudeau Foundation is an independent, non-partisan charity established in 2001. […]
PhD Candidate Paul Thomas writes about Prorogation
October 22, 2013
On October 20th 2013, The Ottawa Citizen published an article written by PhD Candidate Paul Thomas. Thomas writes about Canada’s use of prorogation and compares our parliamentary system with the “mother of all Parliaments,” the United Kingdom. “Prorogation has become a hot-button issue in Canada, and is often seen as a tool for the […]
University lowers flag to half-mast in memory of Richard Simeon
October 17, 2013
The University of Toronto mourns the loss of Professor Emeritus Richard Simeon, one of Canada’s preeminent political scientists. Simeon, known for his academic and public policy contributions both within Canada and beyond, died Oct. 11. The U of T flag will be flown at half-mas across the three campuses today, in memory of Professor Richard […]
A Tribute to Richard Simeon
October 15, 2013
It is with great sadness that we have learned of Richard Simeon‘s passing. Richard was a wonderful friend and colleague to many people in our department. He was an exceptional scholar and a superb mentor to junior colleagues and students alike. I am grateful to David Cameron and Grace Skogstad, two of his long-time friends […]
Professor Ron Deibert talks to CBC Radio about Canada's spy program
October 10, 2013
The Communications Security Establishment Canaeda (CSEC) is alleged to have used it resources to spy on Brazil based on documents leaked by former NSA employee Robert Snowden. Recently the President of Brazil accused Canada of “cyberwar” after allegations that government hackers in Ottawa likely tried to steal state secrets from the South American country’s mining […]