Politics News

New Book: Research Methods in Critical Security Studies

Congratulations to Dr. Can Mutlu (Department of Politics), on the publication of the second edition of his co-authored book

New Book: Organizing Nature

Congratulations to Dr. Andrew Biro (Department of Politics) and Dr. Alice Cohen (ESST and Environmental Science) on the publication of their new book, Organizing Nature: Turning Canada’s Ecosystems into Resources

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Jarislowsky Chair in Trust and Political Leadership

On July 1, 2023, Dr. Alex Marland joins the Department of Politics as the inaugural Jarislowsky Chair in Trust and Political Leadership

Research by Politics graduate featured by CCPA

Congratulations to Robin Lauzon whose honours thesis research on virtual mental healthcare in rural NS has been published by the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives

PUBLIC TALK BY TOM ULLYETT ON LAW AND LIFE IN THE NORTH

On September 26, join us for the talk "Do I really have to take this POLI SCI Course? My Journey from First Year University to Life, Law, and Love in the North"

THE PARADOX OF BORDERS: SOVEREIGNTY, SECURITY, AND HUMANITY

Dr. Can E. Mutlu (Department of Politics) will be presenting a public talk on October 17

Legal Eagles: Acadia Politics Alumni Panel

Join us on October 10th at this special public event to hear from distinguished Acadia Alumni participating in a panel dialogue as a special tribute to their Acadia Professor, Agar Adamson (1933-2022)

Lecture: The Making of Global Politics

On November 16, the Department of Politics is excited to host a lecture by Fikir Haile on "The Making of Global Politics."

Public Talk by Chief Sidney Peters, Glooscap First Nation

On March 21, join us for the annual Sydney Taylor Memorial Lecture given by Chief Sidney Peters of Glooscap First Nation

Public Event: Leadership and Trust in Canadian Politics

All are welcome to join us on July 22, 2024, for a free, public event at Acadia University that explores this topic with people who have held important roles at the provincial and federal levels.