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The Looming Threat of Nuclear Weapons: “the bomb” and Faculty Insights

From Trump's executive orders putting nuclear safety at risk, to weapons manufactures who profit off of conflicts in Gaza and Ukraine, read faculty insights and events on looming nuclear threats

Former Foreign Minister Marc Garneau Spotlights Prof. Kyung-Ae Park’s Knowledge Partnership Program (KPP)

The work of Prof. Kyung-Ae Park has recently been highlighted by Marc Garneau, Canada's former Minister of Foreign Affairs, in his newly published memoir.

Academic Assistant, Video Editing & Animation – Apply by Mar 11

Position Title: Academic Assistant (Part-Time, 10 hours/week) Duration: March – April 2025 Reports to: Joël Dalibard, UBC Visiting Practitioner Fellow at the School for Public Policy and Global Affairs (SPPGA). Position

MPPGA Job Search Skills for the Policy Professions Conference and Reception 2025

Our students enjoyed a lively afternoon of interactive career skills training, where they had the opportunity to network with alumni and other policy professionals and speak to them about their career aspirations and goals.

Upcoming Events

Centre for Chinese Research, Institute of Asian Research

Resisting the Authoritarian Temptation

3:30 pm - 5:00 pm

Room 120, C.K. Choi Building

Phil Lind Initiative, School of Public Policy and Global Affairs

What It Means To Be “American” – Ziwe

6:30 pm - 8:00 pm

Chan Centre for the Performing Arts

Mar 13 What it means to be 'American' - Ziwe

School of Journalism, School of Public Policy and Global Affairs

Screening of Bribe, Inc.

5:30 pm - 7:45 pm

Chan Centre RBC Theatre

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