U of T Graduates Staying in Canada and Going Abroad
June 24, 2013
Recently U of T interviewed some of the graduating class of 2013 to inquire about the next step on their journey. Two Political Science students were asked about where they would go after U of T. U of T Graduates Staying in Canada: Patrick Baud is already an accomplished writer and published political analyst working […]
Convocation 2013: meet Sarah Munawar
June 20, 2013
Sarah Munawar, who recently completed her undergraduate degree in Political Science, was able to provide some insight into her experience as an undergraduate: One of my favourite memories from my undergrad is hyper-preparing for a political theory tutorial for POL200 and thinking, “One day I’m going to say something new and important about this stuff […]
Sylvia Bashevkin Interviewed by Opinion-Policy Nexus
June 20, 2013
Dr. Sylvia Bashevkin is Professor of Political Science at the University of Toronto. From 2005-2011 she was Principal of University College at the University of Toronto. “Best known for her research contributions in the field of women and politics, Bashevkin served in 1993-4 as President of the Canadian Political Science Association and in 2003-4 as […]
China’s Rural Credit Problem – Lynette Ong
June 20, 2013
Professor Lynette Ong recently wrote an article about the growing credit problems in rural China. To read the whole article please click here: China’s Rural Credit Problem To read more about Professor Ong please click here: Professor Lynette Ong
Professor Nelson Wiseman provides his expert opinion on Canadian Politics
June 13, 2013
Recently Political Science Professor Nelson Wiseman was interviewed by both Time.com and The Toronto Star on issues relating to Canadian Politics. Often Professor Wiseman is quoted in the media on issues pertaining to politics in Canada, and here are some highlights: Toronto Mayor Rob Ford has made the municipal politics of Toronto interesting to say […]
Has the NSA wiretapping program affected global opinion of the U.S.? Professor Ron Deibert provides his opinion
June 12, 2013
Recently the news about the NSA’s wiretapping program has been making waves all over the world. Political Science Professor Ron Deibert recently wrote an article for CNN where he provides his opinions on the issue and describes why the world should pay special attention. As Professor Deibert states “for non-Americans, NSA’s massive surveillance is unsettling.” […]
Professor Ron Deibert weighs in on the U.S. cyber spying issue in a Toronto Star Interview
June 10, 2013
Political Science professor Ron Deibert provides us with his opinions of the U.S. online surveillance program that was recently exposed: The Toronto Star’s Mitch Potter interviews Ronald Deibert, director of University of Toronto’s Citizen Lab, director of the Canada Centre for Global Security Studies and author of Black Code: Inside the Battle for Cyberspace, about […]
Memorial for Richard Iton
June 7, 2013
A memorial gathering will be held at Massey College on Saturday, June 8, 2013 from 2 to 5PM. All are welcome to attend. (If you are planning to attend, please send an RSVP to jcarens@utoronto.ca and melissa.williams@utoronto.ca.) Donations in memory of Richard may be made to The Richard Iton Memorial Fund, which will support […]
Gabe Eidelman awarded the CPSA – 2013 Vincent Lemieux Prize
June 7, 2013
At the most recent CPSA conference Gabe Eidelman, a recent PhD graduate, was awarded the Vincent Lemieux prize. This prize is awarded to the best thesis in any sub-field of political science written in English or French, judged eminently worthy of publication in the form of a book or articles. Below is some information on […]
Political Science student Gerald Bareebe awarded a Trudeau Foundation Doctoral Scholarship
June 4, 2013
Gerald Bareebe is one of fourteen students to be awarded a Trudeau Foundation Doctoral Scholarship this year. Bareebe’s studies are focusing on whether democratic institutions can survive the personalization of power, and his research is based on case studies of recent developments in Rwanda and Uganda. To read more about the award please click here. […]