Association of Political Science Students - APSS

‼️Presenting the 26’-27’, Seniors Executive Tram!

Thank you to all the incredible candidates who ran in this year’s election(*^◯^*)

We’re excited to welcome our newly elected Senior Executive Team and look forward to everything we’ll accomplish together next academic year!

📣 You are invited to the POLIS Launch Party!

Come celebrate the work of this edition’s published authors in our journal at the Political Science Lounge in Sidney Smith! Come by and check it out! Can’t wait to see you there!📚

📅 Date: Monday, March 30th
🕰️Time: 11:30AM-1:00PM
📍 Location: Political Science Lounge at Sidney Smith

📋Election Season has started! The APSS is holding its annual spring elections. 🗳️

As of today, you may officially nominate yourself to run for membership within the APSS executive for the 2026-27 academic year.📚

If you’re interested in getting more involved in the political science community, now’s the time to run! Swipe to see more information about nomination/campaigning deadlines and the responsibilities associated with each role.➡️

We are electing the following positions:

President (1)
Vice-Presidents (3):
- Vice President Finance
- Vice President Communications
- Associate Vice President

All students who have taken or are currently enrolled in at least one political science course at the University of Toronto are eligible to run for any of the above positions.

📌 Please nominate yourself by emailing [email protected] 📌

✅Nominations close on Saturday, March 21st at 11:59PM.
✅Campaigning may occur from Sunday, March 22nd at 12:00AM until Friday, March 27st at 11:59PM.
✅Voting will occur online via SimplyVoting from Saturday, March 29 at 12:00AM to Monday, March 31 at 11:59PM.
‼️Candidate speeches are encouraged but not required.

‼️‼️Please note that applications for non-elected positions on the APSS Executive will be available in the summer. These include:

📝Editor-in-Chief (1),
🧐Executive-at-Large (4),
💻Director of Media (1), Associate Director of Media (1),
🙋Director of Mentorship (1), and Associate Director of Mentorship(1).

Best of luck to all candidates!🫶

Our annual Undergraduate Research Conference is happening next Monday, at March 16th in Hart House Music Room at 1-3pm📖🤗

This year, we have six intelligent student presenters presenting their brilliant research across political science and political science adjacent fields.🔎

💡Explore cutting-edge ideas, engage in thought-provoking discussions, and connect with fellow researchers passionate about political science. Whether you’re presenting, attending, or networking, this is an incredible opportunity to celebrate student scholarship and exchange insights.👏📚

📅 Date: Monday, March 16th
🕰️Time: 1:00-3:00PM
📍 Location: Hart House, Music Room
*To register as an attendee, please visit the link in our bio.

We would also like to extend our gratitude to our sponsor, Grace Foods for supporting us in this creation of the event. We look forward to seeing you all attend and participate in meaningful discussions on undergraduate research!🧐

Our annual Undergraduate Research Conference is happening next Monday, at March 16th in Hart House Music Room at 1-3pm📖🤗

This year, we have six intelligent student presenters presenting their brilliant research across political science and political science adjacent fields.🔎

💡Explore cutting-edge ideas, engage in thought-provoking discussions, and connect with fellow researchers passionate about political science. Whether you’re presenting, attending, or networking, this is an incredible opportunity to celebrate student scholarship and exchange insights.👏📚

📅 Date: Monday, March 16th
🕰️Time: 1:00-3:00PM
📍 Location: Hart House, Music Room
*To register as an attendee, please visit the link in our bio.

We look forward to seeing you all attend and participate in meaningful dialogue on undergraduate research!🧐

💻APSS invites everyone to join us at our annual Undergraduate Research Conference at Hart House Music Room on March 16th at 1-3pm📖🧐

We have an intelligent set of student presenters, showcasing their astounding research across political science and political science adjacent fields.

💡 Whether you’re presenting, attending, or networking, this is an incredible opportunity to celebrate student scholarship and exchange insights. Don’t miss out on an inspiring day of academic exploration and discovery! 📚✨

📅 Date: Monday, March 16th
🕰️Time: 1:00-3:00PM
📍 Location: Hart House, Music Room
*To register as an attendee, please visit the link in our bio.

We would also like to extend our gratitude to our sponsor, Grace Foods for supporting us in this creation of the event. We look forward to seeing you all attend and participate in meaningful discussions on undergraduate research!

🗣️Hello APSS community, in light of our upcoming Winter Academic Panel: The Unseen Effects of Foreign Intervention: Latin America as a Case Study📖🔎, we have provided visual instructions to locate the UC Junior Common Room!

We encourage everyone to attend, as we prepare an astonishing group of panelist that offer valuable and insightful understanding to unnoticed impacts of foreign intervention in Latin America!

Event Details:
📅 Date: Wednesday, February 25th
🕗 Time: 4:00 PM-6:00 PM
📍 Location: Junior Common Room, University College (15 King’s College Circle, Room H102)

📣Hello APSS Community! We’re revealing the remarkable set of speakers for our Winter Academic Panel: The Unseen Effects of Foreign Intervention: Latin America as a Case Study📖🔎

We invite everyone to join us in this important and engaging disscussion on the unnoticed impacts of foreign intervention in Latin America. Complementary snacks and drinks will be provided, by our gracious sponsor, Grace!

Event Details:
📅 Date: Wednesday, February 25th
🕗 Time: 4:00 PM-6:00 PM
📍 Location: Junior Common Room, University College (15 King’s College Circle, Room H102)

Why Attend?:
- Hear from professionals with extensive experience regarding the topic in their respective fields.
- Participate in a moderated panel discussion and an open Q&A session.

*To register for the event, please visit the link in our bio* 🔗

See you all in soon!

Hello APSS community, we are eager to invite you to the winter semester’s APSS Academic Panel, titled “The Unseen Effects of Foreign Intervention: Latin America as a Case Study”

Join us for a thoughtful discussion with distinguished professors and speakers, regarding the often overlooked and underreported impacts of foreign intervention in Latin America, such as its effects on women and Black Latin American communities.

Panelist information will be announced in a following post. Food and drinks will be provided as well

Event Details:
📅 Date: Wednesday, February 25
🕗 Time: 4:00 PM-6:00 PM
📍 Location: Junior Common Room, University College (15 King’s College Circle, Room H102)

To register, please visit the link in our bio :)

The 2025 Political Science Undergraduate Research Conference is now accepting applications!

Share your best research in any political science or adjacent field for the opportunity to present and gain feedback from peers and experts in a graduate-level environment.

Applications are due by Thursday, February 5th @ 11:59 PM. Please submit your application via the link in our

Pub Night is BACK! 🍻
We’re excited to announce Round 2 of our Joint Pub Night, bringing together 7 course unions for one big night.

📍 Firkin on Bay St.
📅 Thursday, January 29
⏰ 7–11 PM

Whether you’re coming with friends or flying solo, this is your chance to connect with students from your own program and meet people from other programs.

✨ Bonus: FREE food for all guests!

Spots are limited — RSVP through the link in our bio to secure your spot.

Tag your group chat & we’ll see you there! 🎉