Department of Political Science
Programs
Undergraduate
We offer expert instruction across all aspects of political science. From Africa to the Arctic, global peace to local genocide. Ideas of freedom to ideas of slavery, protest movements to political parties
Programs
International Relations
Focus on cross-border interactions between various groups in the world. Learn how those interactions affect people, states, regions and the global community.
Programs
Graduate
We are small enough to know our students and large enough to provide a comprehensive, top-notch education. Our graduate students become leaders in academic, public and private sector careers.
Research
We are a vibrant community of researchers in both the traditional fields of the discipline as well as in innovative research clusters. We invite you to explore our exciting research activities.
News and Announcements
Class of 2024: Meet the fall 2024 President’s Award recipients
Tanille Butler and Nicole Schmidt recognized for academic achievement, leadership and contributions to community
Congratulations to Dr. Jack Lucas on his recent APSR!
Dr. Jack Lucas and his co-authors have recently published in the top journal in political science, the APSR! Dr. Lucas' article, titled "Politicians’ Theories of Voting Behavior," is now available on FirstView.
Political Science Faculty Member Prof. Ian Brodie at Leadership and Trust in Canadian Politics Event
Acadia University hosted "Leadership and Trust in Canadian Politics", an event on political ethics.
Political Science Faculty Member Prof. Ian Brodie at RIMPAC ’24
In mid-July, Prof. Ian Brodie attended RIMPAC ’24, the biennial and multinational military exercises off the coast of Hawaii.
In Memoriam: Roger Gibbins, Faculty of Arts
Former head of Department of Political Science and think tank president; campus flag lowered Aug. 15, 2024
UCalgary’s first Black Brilliance Celebration honours Black graduates, student leaders and faculty mentors
Landmark gathering dedicated to recognizing Black flourishing
In the Media
In the News Rob Huebert, Political Science/Centre for Military, Security and Strategic Studies, in CBC
Plans for a new RCAF operating base at Edmonton airport
In the News Rob Huebert, Political Science/Centre for Military, Security and Strategic Studies, in Global News
RCAF Centennial Conference explores air force’s legacy, Canada’s defence spending plans
In the News Rob Huebert, Political Science/Centre for Military, Security and Strategic Studies, in CTV News
2024 Remembrance Day ceremony from Calgary
In the News Jack Lucas, Political Science, in CBC Saskatchewan
What's behind the movement to battle 'woke' civic election campaigns in Saskatchewan?
In the News Rob Huebert, Political Science/Centre for Military, Security and Strategic Studies, in CTV News
Trump's victory raises concerns among Ukrainians in Calgary
In the News Rob Huebert, Political Science/Centre for Military, Security and Strategic Studies, in CBC.ca
Ottawa to reinstate Arctic ambassador as it faces challenges from U.S., Russia and China in region
Doing the right thing: from Socrates to Cicero and beyond
Explore the timeless question of what it means to "do the right thing" with Dr. Brad Inwood, a distinguished scholar from Yale University.
Nov. 29, 3 p.m.
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