UTM Political Science

11/05/2025

🏠 Germany’s housing crisis is making Europe’s sick man even sicker

In a new article for the LSE European Politics and Policy blog, Associate Professor Alexander Reisenbichler explains how housing has become not only a social challenge, but also an economic threat to Germany’s growth.

Reframing housing as a national economic priority could help bring together policymakers from across the political spectrum, and inspire large-scale, lasting solutions.

🔗 Read the full article below

Reframing Germany's housing crisis as an issue of national economic interest could create the political impetus needed to solve it.

09/25/2025

📘 Now available: Through the Roof by Alexander Reisenbichler (University of Toronto)

This new release examines how American and German housing policies have taken sharply different directions over the past century. These policy choices have shaped each country's distinct model of capitalism.

🔗 Read now: https://cup.org/46tNhNd

Unveils divergent American and German housing policies over the past century and their major impact on each country's capitalist model.

Through the Roof by Alexander Reisenbichler (), Out Now



https://cup.org/46tNhNd

03/25/2025

Reminder, Happening Tomorrow!

Humans Rights Clinic - Syria: What Happens Next

Date: Wednesday, March 26
Time: 3:30pm to 5:00pm
Location: CDRS (MN3230)

03/24/2025

📢Reminder📢

Our Public Affairs Lecture - Missing Headlines: The Crisis in Local News is a Crisis for Local Democracy, featuring Nicholas Hume-Brown, is happening tomorrow, March 25th at 4pm! Can’t wait to see you there!

More info at: https://www.utm.utoronto.ca/political-science/events-0

03/18/2025

🚨You’re Invited!🚨

📢 Human Rights Clinic - Syria: What Happens Next 📢

📅 Date: Wednesday, March 26
⏰ Time: 3:30pm - 5:00pm
🗺️ CDRS (MN3230)

Please join us for an in-depth discussion on what comes next for post-conflict Syria. A panel of experts will cover the implications of the Assad regime’s fall and what it means for the rest of the country, as well as the prevailing human rights issues that must be addressed as Syria transitions to its new government. This event will be moderated by Professor Geoff Dancy, UTM’s resident transitional justice expert. 
 
Faculty, Staff, Students - All are welcome. Registration is open to anyone who is interested and space is limited. Register today by scanning the barcode or visiting the UTM Political Science website!

03/11/2025

🚨You’re invited!🚨

📢Canada and the Trump Challenge - a Panel Discussion hosted by the Department of Political Science📢

📅 Date: Thursday, March 13, 2025
⏰ Time: 1:10pm–2:30pm
🗺️ Location: IB 345

You are invited to join a panel of UTM Political Science faculty for a discussion on how recent major shifts in American Foreign policy under Trump, are reshaping Canada’s security alliances and global standing. From NATO and defense commitments to environmental policies, tariffs, and the war in Ukraine, this conversation will explore the challenges and uncertainties Canada faces in a rapidly changing geopolitical landscape.

03/06/2025

📢 Join us for an eye-opening lecture with Nicholas Hune-Brown, Executive Editor of The Local!

🗞️ Missing Headlines: The Crisis in Local News is a Crisis for Local Democracy
📅 Tuesday, March 25
⏰ 4–5:30 PM
📍 MIST Theatre, CCT Building, Room 0150

Explore how the decline of local journalism is impacting our communities and democracy. Don’t miss out—scan the QR code to register now!

02/10/2025

📚 You’re Invited! 📚

Join us as we celebrate the launch of an exciting new book! 🎉

📅 Date: February 11, 2025
⏰ Time: 4:00 - 7:00 PM
📍 Location: The Boardroom, 315 Bloor Street West, Munk School of Global Affairs & Public Policy

This project has been a journey, and we’re thrilled to share it with you. Come for engaging discussions, great company, and a toast to this milestone!

Please register for the event at https://munkschool.utoronto.ca/event/seeing-chinas-belt-and-road-book-launch

See you there! ✨

02/03/2025

🚨 Political Science Careers Night 🚨

Looking to break into the world of politics, policy, or public affairs? 🌎✨ Join us for an inspiring evening of conversation with top professionals in the field! Hear their career stories, gain valuable insights, and make connections that could shape your future.

📅 Date: Thursday, Feb 6, 2025
⏰ Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
📍 Location: DV3140, UTM

🔹 Panel discussion + Q&A
🔹 Open networking opportunities
🔹 Free refreshments & a raffle draw!

All students and recent grads are welcome! Don’t miss out—register now and take the next step in your career. 🔗 [Insert Registration Link]

01/31/2025

📢 Calling all undergraduate researchers!

Hemispheres: The Tufts University Journal of International Affairs is accepting submissions for its 48th volume under the theme Trading Places—and the deadline has been extended to February 3rd, 2025! 📝✨

If you’ve written a research paper (5,000–8,000 words) on international affairs—whether in political science, history, economics, or sociology—this is your chance to get published in a prestigious student-run academic journal!

Learn more and submit your work here: [email protected]

11/05/2024

Join us for an electrifying night at KN112 this Tuesday as we come together for the U.S. Election Watch Party! 🇺🇸 Witness history in the making with good company, lively discussions, and unforgettable vibes. Don’t miss it! 🗳️✨

📣 Due to high demand and registration, we have now changed the room to KN 112! 📣