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.

Master of Public Policy and Global Affairs

Master of Public Policy and Global Affairs

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

Featured News

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PhD PhotoVoice Project Showcases Experiences of Displacement

 
The stories of war, loss, celebration, and faith shown in UBC PhD candidate and Public Scholar Neila Miled’s photo exhibition provides context for the lived experiences of young Muslim refugee women. Read the impression left behind by the Liu

Global Policy Project Field Experiences

 
Learn about the overseas field work component of five 2018/19 Global Policy Projects, following the experiences of MPPGA student teams in India, Nepal, Peru, Ethiopia, and Ghana during the first two weeks of December, 2018.

Canadian Officials Going Ahead with China Trip & China’s Presence on the World Stage

 
Despite the fact that Canada-China relations are rather tense at the moment, Canadian MPs and Senators are still going ahead with their upcoming visit to China. SPPGA Professor Paul Evans says that this is the right move, and that Ottawa should be openly communicating with China.
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Featured Events

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Environmental Impacts of Plastics and Initial Policies for their Control

 
January 30, 2019
12:30 pm - 2:00 pm
RSVP
place Multipurpose Room, Liu Insitute for Global Studies

Gold Mining in Ghana: Ambiguities of Social Responsibility, Justice, Human Rights and Development

 
February 8, 2019
9:00 am - 10:30 am
RSVP
place Room 120, C.K. Choi Building

The Phil Lind Initiative Presents: Elizabeth Kolbert

 
February 12, 2019
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
RSVP
place Frederic Wood Theatre
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