Beware the Shrinking Imagination: Timothy K. Eatman Unpacks Experiential Education
Dr. Timothy K. Eatman speaks on the importance of strengthening modern institutions to support a strong democracy, urging community-building and creativity.
Research that Matters: Support Experiential Learning this UBC Giving Day
Support hands-on fieldwork and research activities associated with GP² and give students a valuable opportunity to influence positive change.
2023 IAR Research Travel Grants Awarded
IAR is pleased to support a diverse group of talented students from faculties across the university through a total of $27,000 in 2023 research grants. Congratulations to all recipients!
GreenTech Asia Grows with the Help of Current and Former SPPGA Students
By David Deen (MPPGA, Class of 2023) Students from the School of Public Policy and Global Affairs (SPPGA) are playing a key role in defining Canada’s relationships in Asia. Graduates are working in influential positions within public and private sector organizations on both sides of the Pacific. At the forefront is Green Technology Asia Pte […]
2022 Global Policy Project Symposium
Leading up to their graduation, MPPGA students from the class of 2022 presented their policy findings at the annual Global Policy Project Symposium held by the UBC School of Public Policy and Global Affairs.
MPPGA Students: A Comparative Analysis of One Health Policies in Asia
MPPGA students Benedetta Beltramo, Soumya Kolluru, Lisa Slager, and Lindsey Wall published a report on One Health Commission exploring the implementation of One Health in jurisdictions in Asia to find ‘good practices’ that can inspire, inform, strengthen, and accelerate One Health policy implementation in British Columbia, Canada.
MPPGA Students Participate in Research Network on Women, Peace and Security Symposium
MPPGA students Samantha El-Ghazal, Nicole Johnston, and Panthea Pourmalek participated in a Research Network on Women, Peace and Security’s Youth Advisory Board and recent symposium in Montreal, mentored by SPPGA Prof. Erin Baines.
MPPGA Students: Is Disaggregated Data the Answer? Narratives From the Canadian Context
MPPGA students Melissa Hollobon, David Markwei, Claire Okatch, and Savannah Tuck, co-author this article discussing how different Canadian government agencies are using disaggregated data as a strategy to better understand marginalized communities and deliver services to them.
Global Policy Projects: MPPGA Students Engage with Clients on Policy Challenges
The Global Policy Project allows MPPGA students to engage with policymakers and client organizations to solve a real-world policy challenge. Learn about some of this year’s projects, with topics related to housing crisis, climate policy and reconciliation.
MPPGA Students Co-Author British Columbia and One Health: A Collective Approach to Policymaking
MPPGA students Benedetta Beltramo, Soumya Kolluru, Lisa Slager, and Lindsey Wall co-author an article for Genome BC with George Poulakidas on the implementation of One Health to combat environmental disasters and the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
UBC MPPGA Awarded Third Place at 2022 CAPPA Competition
MPPGA students won bronze at the 11th Annual National Public Administration Case Competition. In this year’s competition, teams worked on the case study, A Wicked Problem: Rough Sleeping in Cities.
MPPGA Students Working Towards Real Policy Impact through Global Policy Project
UBC Master of Public Policy and Global Affairs (MPPGA) student teams have been conducting virtual fieldwork with clients on projects in Canada, India, and Mongolia as part of the 2021-2022 Global Policy Projects.
MPPGA Global Policy Project Catalogue
We’ve launched the full catalogue of Global Policy Projects from UBC’s Master of Public Policy and Global Affairs students, showcasing their work with clients on real-world policy challenges. Learn about each project, browse policy reports, and view presentations.
2021 Global Policy Project Symposium Highlights
As a defining element of UBC’s professional Master of Public Policy and Global Affairs (MPPGA) curriculum, the Global Policy Project (GP2) provides the opportunity for MPPGA students to engage with policy makers and civil society organizations on a real-world policy challenge, in Canada and around the world. Learn more on the Global Policy Project page. On April […]
MPPGA Students Graduating as Global Changemakers
We are thrilled to celebrate our MPPGA Class of 2021 and feature four recent graduates, Muhialdin Bakini, Paige Rumelt, Sumaiyyah Adam, and Boyd Hayes. Learn about their most memorable experiences in the 20-month MPPGA program, what issues they are most passionate about, and their career aspirations now that they have achieved their degree.
Political and Legal Anthropology Review: Wild Policy
Read MPPGA students Claire Ross and Alexander Howes’ book review on “Wild Policy” by Tess Lea, a book on Indigeneity and state-led development in Australia. This review emerged from a graduate course taught by SPPGA Professor Sara Shneiderman.
Women Suffer Most When Disaster Strikes
“Women are up to 14 times more likely to die or be injured following a disaster.” MPPGA students Brayden Pelham, Erica Steele, Stephen Patenaude and Victoria Ker raise the question: What should we be doing differently in Canada to reduce the gender imbalance when future disasters strike? (Subscription).
Learning During the Pandemic in Nepal
With limited access to reliable internet and devices in Nepal, MPPGA students Boyd Hayes, Nabila Farid, and Riya Sirkhell, and UBC Research Assistant Ujjwal Neupane discuss programs that teach parents about technologies for remote learning.
Participatory Simulation: Reflections on the 2021 NASPAA – Batten Simulation Competition
MPPGA student Anoushka Chandarana recently competed in the 2021 NASPAA – Batten Simulation Competition. Learn more about her experiences in her reflection.
MPPGA Students Network with Policy Professionals
The Master of Public Policy and Global Affairs program recently held a virtual networking event. MPPGA students were given an opportunity to engage directly with policy professionals and broaden their perspectives on what a policy career entails.
Virtual Policymaking in Practice: Reflections on the 2021 CAPPA Case Competition
MPPGA students recently competed in the 2021 National Public Administration Case Competition on the case study, A National Disgrace: Long-Term Care and COVID-19. Learn more about our MPPGA students’ experiences in their reflection.
MPPGA Student Teams Tackle Policy Problems in Global Policy Project Fieldwork
In January 2021, four UBC Master of Public Policy and Global Affairs (MPPGA) student teams began their Global Policy Projects, working with clients on topics related to climate action, sustainable energy, and decolonization. PPGA 590B is being led by Andrea Reimer, Adjunct Professor of Practice, UBC School of Public Policy and Global Affairs. The Global Policy Project is a 6-credit course […]
MPPGA Students’ Global Policy Project Fieldwork Now Underway
The 2020-2021 Global Policy Projects are now underway, with UBC Master of Public Policy and Global Affairs (MPPGA) student teams conducting virtual fieldwork with clients on seven different projects in Canada, the United States, Singapore, and Nepal throughout December 2020. The fieldwork component is a defining piece of UBC’s professional MPPGA curriculum. Led by School […]
Spotlight on MPPGA Alumni Careers – Series Compilation
During our Spotlight on MPPGA Alumni Careers series, we showcased ten Master of Public Policy and Global Affairs (MPPGA) alumni who are committed to addressing the urgent and complex public policy challenges facing the world. Learn more about them in our series compilation.
Global Public Policy Project Reflection: Applying an Equity Lens with the City of Vancouver
A team of Master of Public Policy and Global Affairs (MPPGA) students at the University of British Columbia published a reflection of their immersive Global Policy Project that took place in 2019 and 2020 with their client, the City of Vancouver – Planning, Urban Design and Sustainability Department. Read the reflection below: Global Public Policy Project […]
Spotlight on MPPGA Alumni Careers – Nathan Seef
As part of our Spotlight on MPPGA Alumni Careers, meet Nathan Seef who is now a Policy Analyst within the Trade and Investment team for the Low-Carbon Energy Sector at Natural Resources Canada in Ottawa.
Spotlight on MPPGA Alumni Careers – Chiamaka Mọgọ
As part of our Spotlight on MPPGA Alumni Careers, meet Chiamaka Mọgọ who is maintaining several roles: a Board Director with the Canadian Race Relations Foundation, the Executive Secretary and a Board Member of the African Marine Environment Sustainability Initiative, and the Founder and President of the Board of the Initiative for Inclusive Dialogue in Nigeria.
Spotlight on MPPGA Alumni Careers – Rafael Posada
As part of our Spotlight on MPPGA Alumni Careers series, meet Rafael Posada who is the Co-Founder, COO & Managing Partner of Stratego Solutions.
MPPGA Applications for September 2021: Now Open!
Applications for the Master of Public Policy and Global Affairs program are now open. Apply by January 21 to join our program that will equip you with a profound understanding of policy-making processes through a foundation of rigorous knowledge acquisition, policy analysis, career development, and experiential learning.
Spotlight on MPPGA Alumni Careers – Lauren Hamman
As part of our Spotlight on MPPGA Alumni Careers series, meet Lauren Hamman who is working as an Intergovernmental Relations Advisor in the Intergovernmental Relations Secretariat, Office of the Premier, Government of British Columbia.
Spotlight on MPPGA Alumni Careers – Alfonso Hernandez
As part of our Spotlight on MPPGA Alumni Careers series, meet Alfonso Hernandez (’19) who is working as a Public Management Consultant with the UN Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean in Santiago, Chile.
Global Policy Engagement: A Look Back at the 2019-2020 MPPGA Global Policy Projects
Eight second year student teams completed their immersive Global Policy Projects in various regions around the world throughout 2019 and culminating in spring 2020. The Global Policy Project is a core component of UBC’s professional Master of Public Policy and Global Affairs (MPPGA) program.
Spotlight on MPPGA Alumni Careers – Hyun Ju Lee
As part of our Spotlight on MPPGA Alumni Careers series, meet Hyun Ju Lee (’18) who is now working as a Research & Evaluation Officer for Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada in Ottawa.
SPPGA 2019-2020 Annual Report
Learn more about the unique strengths and activities of UBC’s School of Public Policy and Global Affairs and our Master of Public Policy and Global Affairs program in our 2019-2020 Annual Report.
MPPGA Graduates Ready to Influence Policy Change on Global Issues
Our Master of Public Policy and Global Affairs students don’t have to wait until graduation to make their mark on the world. Hear from several graduates on their most memorable program moments, their policy career plans after graduation, as well as their advice for our current and future students.
NASPAA-Batten Student Simulation Competition Student Reflection
MPPGA student reflects on her experience during the NASPAA-Batten Simulation Competition, organized by NASPAA (the Network of Schools of Public Policy, Affairs, and Administration) and the University of Virginia Frank Batten Public Policy School.
Student Reflections from the 2020 UBC Women in House Program
Ten UBC participated in the second year of UBC’s Women in House program in Ottawa. Learn more from the students’ inside look into the working lives of female politicians in Canada.
MPPGA Students Participate in UBC’s Women in House program
Three MPPGA students are participating in this year’s UBC Women in House program, an innovative and practical program aimed at promoting a greater level of female representation in Canada’s parliament. Learn more about why they’re excited to participate.
Meet Andrea Reimer, SPPGA’s First Policy Practitioner Fellow
Meet Andrea Reimer SPPGA’s first Policy Practitioner Fellow. Andrea was elected to four terms in municipal government including a term on the Vancouver School Board and three terms on Vancouver City Councillor. Learn more about what she’s looking forward to as a SPPGA Fellow.
MPPGA Alumni Spotlight on Jiaxin Li
Name: Jiaxin Li Hometown: Shanghai, China Current Location: Vancouver, B.C. Job Title: Analyst Employer: Pembina Institute Graduation Year: May 2019 MPPGA Course Stream: Resources, Energy and Sustainability Visit her LinkedIn Profile In this alumni spotlight, we hear from Jiaxin Li, a UBC Master of Public Policy and Global Affairs alumna, regarding how her experiences during […]
MPPGA Students Engaging in Global Policy Project Fieldwork
The 2019-2020 Global Policy Projects are underway, with UBC Master of Public Policy and Global Affairs (MPPGA) student teams conducting fieldwork with clients on seven different projects in ten countries throughout December 2019 and in Vancouver throughout the early part of 2020. The fieldwork component is a defining component UBC’s professional MPPGA curriculum. Led by […]
2019 Global Policy Project Symposium Highlights
As a defining element of UBC’s professional Master of Public Policy and Global Affairs (MPPGA) curriculum, the Global Policy Project (GP2) (GPP 590) provides the opportunity for MPPGA students to engage with policy makers and civil society organizations on a real-world policy challenge, in Canada and around the world. Learn more about the GP2 on our Experiential Learning […]
Global Policy Project Field Experiences
The Global Policy Project (GP2) is a defining component of the Master of Public Policy and Global Affairs (MPPGA) professional program at UBC as it provides opportunities for students to engage directly with policy makers and civil society on a real-world policy challenge. GP2 is completed in Year Two through a combination of design studio sessions and intensive stakeholder […]
Global Policy Project Symposium Highlights
As a defining element of UBC’s Master of Public Policy and Global Affairs (MPPGA) curriculum, the intensive Global Policy Project (GP2) (GPP 590) provides the opportunity for teams of MPPGA students to engage with policy makers and civil society organizations on a real-world policy challenge. GP2 is completed over the course of Year Two through a […]