As an interdisciplinary hub for innovation and learning, the School of Public Policy and Global Affairs (SPPGA) at the University of British Columbia draws on the expertise of university institutes, research centres and faculties, and invites collaboration with local and global communities.

Core Partners
SPPGA is an interdisciplinary research hub comprised of the Liu Institute for Global Issues and the Institute of Asian Research.
Partners
The Canadian International Resources and Development Institute and the Centre for the Study of Democratic Institutions are housed within SPPGA.

Global Affairs

Global Affairs

Keskine Owusu Poku, MPPGA
Keskine Owusu Poku, MPPGA
Keskine Owusu Poku, MPPGA

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SPPGA Welcomes Faculty Members Dr. Kristen Hopewell and Dr. Matias Margulis

 
SPPGA welcomes Associate Professor Kristen Hopewell, Canada Research Chair (Tier 2) in Global Policy, as well as Assistant Professor Matias Margulis, who is jointly appointed with the Food, Nutrition, and Health Program at the Faculty of Land and Food Systems, to our academic community.
Ju Lee in Bangladesh, UNAC

Three-Year Agreement Signed between UBC’s MPPGA Program and the United Nations Association of Canada

 
The UBC MPPGA program office has signed a three-year agreement with the United Nations Association of Canada to send up to four MPPGA student interns each summer to participate in the United Nations Association of Canada International Development and Diplomacy Internship program.
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Global Policy Project: Youth Civic Engagement in Nalaikh, Mongolia

 
Find below a reflection from students whose project focused on youth civic engagement in Nalaikh, Mongolia.
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Featured Events

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The Phil Lind Initiative Presents: Ta-Nehisi Coates

 
February 11, 2020
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
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place Chan Centre for the Performing Arts
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The Phil Lind Initiative Presents: Roxane Gay

 
February 25, 2020
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
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place Chan Centre for the Performing Arts
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