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 Centre for the Study of Democratic Institutions and the Office of Regional and International Community Engagement are housed within SPPGA.

Global Affairs

Global Affairs

Zameena Dadani, MPPGA
Zameena Dadani, MPPGA
Zameena Dadani, MPPGA

Featured News

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2 Years After Meng Wanzhou’s Arrest, Fate of ‘2 Michaels,’ China Relationship Hang in Balance

 
Professor Yves Tiberghien (SPPGA Faculty Associate; UBC Political Science) comments on the arrest of Meng Wanzhou, highlighting the trade battle between the US and China, and the pressing issue of the two Michaels.

Understanding and Responding to the Environmental Human Rights Defenders Crisis

 
Professor Philippe Le Billon (SPPGA; UBC Geography), David Boyd (SPPGA; IRES) and others investigate the losses and risks faced by Indigenous and local communities who are involved in biodiversity conservation.

Media Mentions: Professor Heidi Tworek Co-Authors Report on Democratic Health Communications During Covid-19

 
Dr. Heidi Tworek (History; SPPGA) issued a report recommending how to put health communications at the heart of democracies' response to Covid-19.
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Featured Events

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Matriarch Illuminations – “Where we go from here”

 
December 3, 2020
5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
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Refugees and Borders: Remapping the World We Think We Know

 
December 5, 2020
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
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Virtual UBC MPPGA Info Session: Alumni Careers, Co-op Program, Professional Development

 
December 10, 2020
9:30 am - 10:30 am
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