News Archive 2018

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Article on plastic surgery reality shows and their contestants includes comments from Cressida J. Heyes (Arts).

20 December 2018

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An opinion piece written by Gordon Houlden (China Institute) on China's economic development.

20 December 2018

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Gordon Houlden (China Institute) is interviewed on the relationship and dialogue between Canada and China. Houlden was also interviewed on CTV News.

20 December 2018

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Congratulations! Political Scientist Yasmeen Abu-Laban named Canada Research Chair

15 November 2018

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Check out Professor Laurie Adkin's comments in the article published by VICE News: "Everything you need to know about Canada's Carbon Tax Battle."

9 November 2018

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University of Alberta - 1st Award Recipients: Luke Jansen Performing and Visual Arts Community Award. "Congratulations to our Political Science Undergraduate Association (PSUA) who won student group of the year!"

7 November 2018

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In Memoriam: Dr. James Lightbody

22 October 2018

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Check out Professor Laurie Adkin on Global. U of A political scientist on the rise of populism.

17 October 2018

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Congratulations, Dr. Andy Knight and Dr. Tanya Narozhna! Book receives first prize nationally, Female Suicide Bombings, A Critical Gender Approach

18 September 2018

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British Columbia wants closer business ties with China, but the superpower's rise has prompted concerns. Comments from Gordon Houlden, Director of the China Institute

13 September 2018

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Political scientist Greg Anderson (Arts) comments on latest developments in NAFTA negotiations. Link to audio clip.

4 September 2018

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As anti-Muslim sentiment spreads in the western world, Canada remains somewhat of an exception. Political scientist and author John McCoy on the state of multiculturalism (audio).

24 August 2018

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Professor Jared Wesley comments on: Liberals' plan to revamp resource approval process facing fight on two fronts

20 August 2018

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Meet Katherine Millar, former Political Science Student. Check out and see what Katherine is doing with her Political Science Degree.

14 August 2018

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Political Scientist Malinda S. Smith named 2018 Pierre Elliott Trudeau Foundation Fellow

3 July 2018

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Graduate Ombudsman Brent Epperson comments on, Edmontonian had tableside seat as protesters surrounded U.S. Homeland Security secretary

21 June 2018

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An Unexpected Resilience

13 June 2018

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Professor Laurie Adkin comments on, Ford's plan to end carbon pricing echoes in Alberta, but may be a hollow promise: experts

12 June 2018

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Professor Laurie Adkin comments on, Degree to disagree? Why the University of Alberta's decision to give David Suzuki an honorary doctorate is dividing Albertans

12 June 2018

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Congratulations Navneet! From the classroom to the constituency office, Navneet Gidda is putting her political science degree to work

5 June 2018

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Professor Malinda Smith comments on, The Globe and Mail: The extra load that professors of colour have to bear

4 June 2018

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Congratulations Professor Knight! Female Suicide Bombing book (UT Press) wins first prize in the 2018 WGSRF Outstanding Scholarship Prize competition, beating out 27 books. Great to share the honour with my co-author Tanya Narozhna and with the two r

31 May 2018

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Check out Dr. Malinda Smith's CBC radio interview on the eve of receiving the 2018 #ViolaDesmond Award for her work on equity, diversity and inclusion. Congratulations!

17 May 2018

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Congratulations Dr. Malinda Smith for being named one of this years, Viola Desmond Award honourees!

11 May 2018

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Missed the Public Interest Alberta conference, check out Professor Laurie Adkin on the, "Connecting a Cleaner Environment to a Stronger Democracy" panel.

2 May 2018

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Will future generations reap the Alberta Advantage?

1 May 2018

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Congratulations Dr. Lois Harder! We are extremely sad to see you leave The Department of Political Science, but we are so excited for your new journey! The Peter Lougheed Leadership College is lucky to have you!

1 May 2018

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Professor Adkin, Opinion: Energy industry must not be allowed to bully universities

26 April 2018

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On behalf of the Department of Political Science, we would like to congratulate Dr. Greg Anderson, this year's recipient of the Faculty of Arts Undergraduate Teaching Award!

19 April 2018

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Take a read through Professor Laurie Adkin's Opinion piece: There are parts of Canada'a national interest that Trudeau didn't talk about

16 April 2018

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Dr. Malinda Smith honored for contributions to education

16 April 2018

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Political scientist Malinda S. Smith leads the fight for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

27 March 2018

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Professor Laurie Adkin comments on: Can technology turn Canada's oilsands green?

20 March 2018

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Article written by Political Scientist Geoff Salomons - It's time for environmentalists to move on from the Trans Mountain pipeline

13 March 2018

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Transition update: Jared Wesley, Associate Professor

8 March 2018

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Professor Urquhart: Alberta's climate change claims ring hollow

6 March 2018

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Professor Malinda Smith: Official recognition of Black History Month in Alberta an uphill battle

27 February 2018

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University of Alberta political scientist Laurie Adkin weighs in on the Alberta B.C. trade dispute.

20 February 2018

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An Interview with Matthew Wildcat

14 February 2018

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Alberta premier's framing of dispute over Trans Mountain Pipeline expansion is built on questionable claims, argues political scientist Laurie Adkin.

13 February 2018

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Professor Laurie Adkin comments on The National Observer article: Rachel Notley's war cry against B.C. is an ill-fated strategy

5 February 2018

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Adjunct professor John McCoy says new research will help communities identify early signs of radicalization.

23 January 2018

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Professor John Church comments on Edmonton Metero's article, Shifting dollars from health care to social services could lead to longer lives, study finds

23 January 2018

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Celine Wlasichuk's month in France turned out to be one of the best of her life

22 January 2018

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Director of the China Institute University of Alberta, Gordon Houlden alongside Professor Jane Boulden from the Royal Military College weigh in on, What can the Vancouver meeting on North Korea realistically achieve?

19 January 2018

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Director of the China Institute Gordon Houlden comments on, China acknowledges Non-State Agents in Canada

19 January 2018

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Janine Brodie: Social Justice champion named to Order of Canada

2 January 2018

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