An event poster with photos of three SMU alumni guest speakers (left to right): Donica Pottie (Global Affairs) Scot Slessor (Global Affairs) Camila Reis (CUSO) The event on March 12 will focus on International Careers: Global Affairs Canada and Canadian University Services Overseas. It is presented by the Department of Political Science and Global Development Studies, and the Asian Studies program. Thursday, 10-11:15 am LI 135 (Patrick Power Library)

International Careers: Join 3 #SMUAlumni to learn about their experiences working with @globalaffairs.canada.ca and #CUSO: Donica Pottie BA'85, Scot Slessor BA'86 & Camila Reis MA'22. Thursday, 10-11:15 am in LI 135. Hosted by #SMUAsianStudies, #SMUPoliticalScience and #SMUGlobalDevelopmentStudies.

An event poster with a small headshot photo of Dr. Paulo Ravecca. Text: SMU Research Spotlight Series "Reading the Far Right Beyond Self-Righteousness" Dr. Paulo Ravecca Associate Professor of Political Science, Saint Mary's University Thursday, March 5, 2026 Noon to 1 p.m. | CLARI Hub, Atrium 340 All are welcome! Light refreshments will be served.

Next up in the SMU Research Spotlight Series: Reading the Far Right Beyond Self-Righteousness. Join us March 5 from 12-1 pm as Dr. Paulo Ravecca delves into it. All are welcome to attend; CLARI Hub (Atrium 340). Lecture description: www.smu.ca/fgsr/researc... #SMUResearch #SMUPoliticalScience

Still looking for a winter course or elective at Saint Mary's? Consider a special topics course such as "Reconciliation & Politics: Canada in Global Context," with Dr. Hannah Wyile. More info here: loom.ly/u5sHivg #SMUPoliticalScience #cdnpoli #artswithimpact

A poster to promote the new guide. On the left side is an image showing a ribbon in Pride colours beside a person's hand holding a cellphone. On the phone is an image of two people smiling at each other, with this text: 2025-2026 Edition: 2SLGBTQIA+ Support Guide - Nova Scotia and Canada. On the right side of the poster is some black text against a white background: This resource directory is for anyone in Nova Scotia seeking support around queer and trans health, well-being, or community resources -- whether you're looking for services yourself, supporting someone else, or working on the frontlines. Inside, you will find clear, up-to-date information about local resources, including gender-affirming healthcare, mental health support, community programs, crisis lines and more. Funded in part by the Government of Canada Logos for the Government of Canada, SMU and CIFRS

Dr. Paulo Ravecca of #SMUPoliticalScience and his research team are excited to launch the new 2SLGBTQIA+ Support Guide: #NovaScotia and #Canada. It's an output from a research project in partnership with @cifrs.org. Learn more and find the guide here: www.smu.ca/polisci-gds/.... #artswithimpact

A screen shot from Release Peace: The Magazine, showing SMU student Hermela Tekie's article, "Challenges Around Youth Participation in Peacebuilding: A Case Study of the Eritrean Diaspora in Canada". A photo at the top of the piece shows a group of Eritrean young people, with an image of a Canadian flag on a wall behind them.

✍🏼 Kudos to BA student Hermela Tekie, a #SMUPoliticalScience major. Release Peace magazine has published Hermela's article, "Challenges Around Youth Participation in Peacebuilding: A Case Study of the Eritrean Diaspora in Canada". releasepeace.org/challenges-a... 🕊 #EritreanDiaspora #Canada #youth

Current Positions in the Department

If you're interested in working on a research project with Dr. Ravecca, it's last call to apply for 2 part-time positions, starting September 10: Research Assistant; and Research Project Manager. Learn more and apply soon: loom.ly/QLVCMSg #SMUPoliticalScience #economy #research #artswithimpact

A screen shot of the department's website, showing the Call for Applications. Text: Current Positions in the Department Research Assistant Position Research Project: The Economic Beneath the Economy: Rethinking Value Through Invisible Labours Deadline: August 25, 2025 Start date: September 10, 2025

Call for applications by Aug. 25! Our Department of Political Science and Global Development Studies is hiring a p/t #ResearchAssistant for the project "The Economic Beneath the Economy: Rethinking Value Through Invisible Labours". Learn more: loom.ly/QLVCMSg #SMUPoliticalScience #artswithimpact

U.S.-China tariff slash impact ‘opens the door’ for negotiations with Canada: political economist Political economist Gavin Fridell says the trade breakthrough between China and U.S. may benefit Canada in negotiations with the U.S.

Political economist Dr. Gavin Fridell of @smuarts.bsky.social spoke with CTV News on how today's China-U.S. trade breakthrough could benefit Canada in its own trade negotiations with the U.S. www.ctvnews.ca/video/2025/0... @gavinfridell.bsky.social #SMUGlobalDevelopmentStudies #SMUPoliticalScience

An event poster featuring an image of the red book cover for "Forced Migration in/to Canada: From Colonization to Refugee Resettlement," by Dr. Christina Clark-Kazak. The Halifax launch for the book is on Tuesday, April 8, 4-6 pm in Sobey Hub room 324 at Saint Mary's University and also online. For the Zoom link, visit the SMU Events Calendar: https://loom.ly/tbCgWNw.

Join us for the #Halifax launch of "Forced Migration in/to Canada: From Colonization to Refugee Resettlement," by Dr. @clarkkazak.bsky.social of @uottawa.bsky.social. April 8, 4-6 pm in SH 324 and online: loom.ly/tbCgWNw. Hosted by #SMUSociology #SMUPoliticalScience and #SMUGlobalDevelopmentStudies.