2024/25 IAR Publication Awards
The IAR Publication Award provides grants to students whose works are accepted in high-visiblity and wide-impact outlets.
2025 Global Policy Project Symposium: MPPGA Students Address Real-World Policy Challenges
Learn about the capstone Global Policy Project (GP²), and the groups of MPPGA students who are working with clients from around the globe.
Announcement of Retirement: Professor Moura Quayle
The UBC School of Public Policy and Global Affairs bids a heartfelt farewell to Prof. Emeritus and Founding Director Moura Quayle, a distinguished thought leader in UBC’s academic community
2023/24 IAR Publication Awards
The IAR Publication Award provides grants to students whose works are accepted in high-visiblity and wide-impact outlets.
Announcement of Retirement: Professor George Hoberg
UBC School of Public Policy bids farewell to Prof. George Hoberg, retiring after an impactful career as researcher, teacher, and mentor.
Announcement of Retirement: Professor Paul Evans
UBC School of Public Policy bids farewell to Prof. Paul Evans, retiring after an impactful career as researcher, teacher, and mentor.
2022/23 IAR Publication Awards
The IAR Publication Award provides grants to students whose works are accepted in high-visiblity and wide-impact outlets.
MPPGA Student Norma Patiño Sánchez Receives 2022 Jamaloddin Khanjani Family Scholarship
Congratulations to UBC Master of Public Policy and Global Affairs (MPPGA) student Norma Patiño Sánchez for receiving the 2022 Jamaloddin Khanjani Family Scholarship.
Dr. M. V. Ramana Appointed Graduate Program Director of the Master of Public Policy and Global Affairs Program
SPPGA welcomes Prof. M. V. Ramana as Graduate Program Director of the Master of Public Policy and Global Affairs program.
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.
UBC MPPGA Students Graduate Ready to Tackle Urgent Challenges
Master of Public Policy and Global Affairs students are graduating from the UBC School of Public Policy and Global Affairs ready to shape a better world. Learn more from four of our graduates about their experiences in the program, what issues they’re passionate about, and their career aspirations.
MPPGA Student Shifa Thobani Receives Jamaloddin Khanjani Family Scholarship
Congratulations to Master of Public Policy and Global Affairs (MPPGA) student Shifa Thobani for receiving the Jamaloddin Khanjani Family Scholarship in recognition of her work in the space of menstrual hygiene management with the adolescent girls and women in the villages of India.
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 & IAR Fellows: The Hurdles Facing Mongolia’s Overseas Voters
MPPGA students Anoushka Chandarana, Anthony Coompson, Jemimah Ogundele, and Hari Narayan write about the challenges overseas Mongolians face to vote in key elections and the implications this has for democracy, as part of their Global Policy Project with IOM Mongolia.
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 Alum Chiamaka Mọgọ Elected as Board Vice-Chairperson, Canadian Race Relations Foundation
Congratulations to MPPGA alum Chiamaka Mọgọ, who was recently elected as the Board Vice-Chairperson of the Canadian Race Relations Foundation.
Spotlight on MPPGA Alumni Careers – Series Compilation
Our alumni careers series showcased MPPGA alumni who are committed to addressing urgent and complex public policy challenges. This particular series highlighted alumni careers focused on the environment as well as careers focused on the advancement of education, rights, and health for Indigenous people.
Spotlight on MPPGA Alumni Careers – Denby McDonnell
During our Spotlight on MPPGA Alumni Careers series, meet Denby McDonnell who works as a Program Manager, Climate Innovation at Ecotrust Canada.
MPPGA Student Tasha Carruthers, Prof. M.V. Ramana and Others on Decolonizing Energy and Small Modular Reactors
In collaboration with SPPGA Prof Ramana, MPPGA student Tasha Carruthers co-authors this article discussing why the Kebaowek First Nation is calling for an alternative to a planned nuclear reactor.
Spotlight on MPPGA Alumni Careers – Claudia Kobetitch
During our Spotlight on MPPGA Alumni Careers series, meet Claudia Kobetitch who works as an Advisor for the First Nations Health Council / First Nations Health Directors Association Shared Secretariat.
Spotlight on MPPGA Alumni Careers – Kingsley Eze
During our Spotlight on MPPGA Alumni Careers series, meet Kingsley Eze who is a Senior Consultant in the Climate Change and Sustainability Practice at Ernst & Young.
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.
Spotlight on MPPGA Alumni Careers – Eseohe Ojo
During our Spotlight on MPPGA Alumni Careers series, meet Eseohe Ojo who works as a Program Manager at GreenPAC.
Spotlight on MPPGA Alumni Careers – Alfonso Hernandez
During our Spotlight on MPPGA Alumni Careers series, meet Alfonso Hernandez who is a Project Manager at the Office of Indigenous Strategic Initiatives (OISI) at UBC.
Spotlight on MPPGA Alumni Careers – Lilian Shams-Amiri
During our Spotlight on MPPGA Alumni Careers series, meet Lilian Shams-Amiri who works as the Coordinator of Learning and Development at the College of Indigenous Health Leadership housed in the First Nations Health Directors Association.
Spotlight on MPPGA Alumni Careers – Esther Ocheni
During our Spotlight on MPPGA Alumni Careers series, meet Esther Ocheni who works as a Senior Researcher and Policy Analyst at the First Nations Education Steering Committee.
Spotlight on MPPGA Alumni Careers – Joshua Diemert
During our Spotlight on MPPGA Alumni Careers series, meet Joshua Diemert who works as a Policy Analyst for Métis Nation of BC’s Ministry of Postsecondary Education.
‘Our Place Under the Sun’: Survivor-Centred Approaches to Children Born of Wartime Sexual Violence
Professor Erin Baines and MPPGA alumna Alessia Rodríguez’s work on a survivor-centered approach for children ‘born of war’ has been published in Human Rights Review. Learn how this approach can empower children in processes of social reconstruction and reconciliation.
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.
Shelve Nuclear Power, Go for Cleaner Alternatives
Read MPPGA alumni Edwin Edou’s (Simons Award 2020 Recipient) op-ed on the future potential of nuclear energy in Kenya, and why he believes that investing in utility-scale solar and wind energy is more sustainable and cost-effective.
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.
MPPGA Alumni Feature: John Ede on Graduate and Postdoctoral
Read MPPGA Alumni (’19) John Ede’s interview with UBC Grad School on his experience with the MPPGA program and his career journey that resulted in him becoming a procurement partner at the University of British Columbia.
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.
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.
MPPGA Student Esther Ocheni Reflects on Lessons Learned from Professional Mentorship
MPPGA student Esther Ocheni is participating in the MPPGA mentorship program and reflected on lessons learned from meeting with her mentor, Diane Davoine, an International Finance Corporation staff member.
Reflections on Mentorship Conversations by MPPGA Student Easton Smith
MPPGA student Easton Smith is participating in the MPPGA mentorship program and reflected on his experiences meeting with his mentor, Alan Okros, Deputy Director of Research, Dallaire Centre of Excellence for Peace and Security, Canadian Defence Academy.
MPPGA Student Paige Rumelt Supports Period Poverty Research
Master of Public Policy and Global Affairs student Paige Rumelt worked on the Period Promise Research Project for the United Way of the Lower Mainland. The results of the project have now been released.
Reflections on Mentorship Conversations by MPPGA Student Jessika Woroniak
Master of Public Policy and Global Affairs second year student Jessika Woroniak reflected on her experiences as a mentee in the MPPGA mentorship program.
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 Alum Ravina Anand Named Top 50 Canadian Business Changemaker
The UBC School of Public Policy and Global Affairs wishes to congratulate Master of Public Policy and Global Affairs alum Ravina Anand on being selected in the “Top 50 Canadian Business Changemakers” by the Globe and Mail.
Problems with the Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor
For two decades, the story of India’s Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor is one of rising costs, delays and never-ending promises of commissioning. “Shouldn’t India then stop pursuing the breeder programme?” say Prof Ramana & MPPGA Student Nidhi Sharma.
Black Hair is Black History
To promote broader acceptance of natural hair and to diminish hair discrimination, MPPGA student David Markwei features a collection of photos and the significance behind the diverse hairstyles within the Black community.
Global Migration Podcast “Geographies from the Heart: Life-Writing from Newcomers to Canada”
Tune in to the latest episode of the Global Migration Podcast, “Stories about Exile and Displacement,” hosted by UBC Centre for Migration Studies featuring MPPGA student Muhialdin Nyera Bakini on his story of how displacement from South Sudan led to arriving in Canada.
Is Tibet the Next Xinjiang?
In recent months, public reports detailing potential human rights abuses in Tibet have come to light. Now Canada must determine its position on Tibet, says MPPGA student Nicolas Jensen, despite the existing strain on the Canadian-Chinese relationship.
Alumna Spotlight: Adrianna Spyker
When Adrianna Spyker went to Ecuador as part of her medical program, she was struck by the social and political inequality. “When I came back, I was determined to change the focus of my study.” After receiving her MPPGA degree, she now works as a Community Health Specialist, promoting cooperative approaches to current and emerging issues.
Principal Challenges to Financing the Sustainable Development Goals
The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) were created with the mission of realigning the global development track with the current realities of the world. But five years after the commitment to SDGs, MPPGA student Kingsley Eze writes, the challenges of financing remain.
UBC Student Creates Subway-style Map of Toronto’s Urban Trails
“I want everyone to be able to experience these trails.” MPPGA second year student Matthew Colenbrander created a subway-style map of Toronto’s Don Valley trail network to encourage accessibility to urban forest trails.
Nepal’s Challenges in Delivering Education Amidst the COVID-19 Pandemic
MPPGA Students Nabila Farid, Boyd Hayes and Riya Sirkhell outline the challenges Nepal and South Asian countries have faced in delivering education during Covid-19 as part of their Global Policy Project.
MPPGA Information Sessions
Looking to join the Fall 2021 cohort of the professional Master of Public Policy and Global Affairs program? The program has hosted four virtual information sessions to help prospective students understand the unique benefits of the program and to navigate the application process. The recordings are available below. Contact the Program: Why Choose the MPPGA […]
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 […]
COVID-19 Research by MPPGA Summer Research Assistants
Over summer 2020, MPPGA students conducted research related to the Covid-19 pandemic with UBC professors and produced infographics that illustrate their research question, main findings, and policy relevance. Learn more.
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.
Congratulations to the 2020 Simons Award Recipients!
Five UBC students have been selected by the Liu Institute for Global Issues in the UBC School of Public Policy and Global Affairs for the Simons Award in Nuclear Disarmament and Global Security. The award is funded by an endowment provided by the Simons Foundation.
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.
UBC Places High in THE World University Rankings
World university rankings recognize the University of British Columbia in the top five percent for its excellence in teaching and research as well as its global impact in delivering on the United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
MPPGA Student Association Announces New Executive and 2020-2021 Strategic Vision
UBC Master of Public Policy and Global Affairs students recently elected their 2020-2021 Student Association executive members, a diverse group of nine students who are taking on various leadership roles on behalf of the MPPGA student body. Learn more.
Covid-19 Could Kill a Key Climate Strategy
“The pandemic is blowing a fiscal hole in government budgets around the world.” Professor George Hoberg and Kingsley Eze (MPPGA 2019 Cohort) speak on how Article 9 of the Paris Agreement is at risk due to the inaction of wealthy countries. More at Asparagus Magazine.
Why Trade Restrictions Must Be Eliminated During COVID-19’s Second Wave
“The use of export restrictions is damaging to global health systems – and ultimately undermines efforts to combat the Coronavirus.” Professor Kristen Hopewell & Joshua Tafel (MPPGA Alumni) speak on the restrictions of exporting medical products. More at The Conversation.
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.
Reflections from MPPGA Alumna Chiamaka Mọgọ’s Internship at the United Nations Migration Agency
Learn more about MPPGA alumna Chiamaka Mọgọ’s experiences in the program while working with the International Organization for Migration in Accra, Ghana as part of the United Nations Association of Canada International Development and Diplomacy Internship program.
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.
Generational Consciousness
MPPGA student David Markwei crafted a deeply personal photo essay for CBC on “generational consciousness and the experiences of Black millennials living in British Columbia”. His story aims to highlight Black voices and stories that have traditionally been marginalized in the media industry.
Spotlight on MPPGA Alumni Careers – Meet Talia Ahmad
During our Spotlight on MPPGA Alumni Careers series, meet Talia Ahmad (’17) who works as a Planning and Projects Associate with Richmond Fire-Rescue for the City of Richmond, B.C.
Small Modular Reactors Aren’t the Energy Answer for Remote Communities and Mines
The energy costs associated with small modular reactors exceed those of diesel-based electricity. Policy-makers should focus on renewables, argue SPPGA Professor Ramana, Professor Nadja Kunz (SPPGA & Mining Engineering), and MPPGA alumna Sarah Froese. Read the article in Policy Options.
MPPGA Student Jessika Woroniak Awarded James Robert Thompson Fellowship
MPPGA student, Jessika Woroniak, has received the James Robert Thompson Fellowship, an award made to students planning a career related to preservation of the natural environment. Learn more about what this award means to her.
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.
Why Is Ontario Spending Billions On Nuclear Energy When Cheap Renewables Are Available?
Read this article by Cassandra Jeffrey, MPPGA graduate and recipient of the 2019 Simons Award in Nuclear Disarmament and Global Security, who analyzes Ontario’s misdirected priorities for the electricity sector and traces these to the decision making structures that are based on unsustainable and decaying frameworks.
The Pub Podcast: The Black Experience on Campus
In honour of Black History Month and Ta-Nehisi Coates’ Phil Lind Initiative event at UBC, the Policy Roundtable hosted by MPPGA student Joshua Diemert sat down with colleagues Edwin Edou and Esther Ocheni to discuss the Black experience at UBC and give recommendations on how to give Black students the best campus experience.
Working Towards Change: MPPGA Alumni Confront the COVID-19 Crisis
MPPGA alumni are responding to the COVID-19 pandemic with policies, recommendations, and actions in professional roles that span the public and private sectors, and non-governmental agencies. We heard from twelve alumni about what their current policy work entails and how is it impacting their organization and key stakeholders.
In Conversation with Canada’s Foreign Affairs Minister – A Day in the Life of The Honourable François-Philippe Champagne
SPPGA was pleased to host “In Conversation with Canada’s Foreign Minister – A Day in the Life of The Honourable François-Philippe Champagne,” a webinar moderated by Boyd Hayes, a MPPGA student. Watch the recording and learn more.
Why Chinese Asset Owners Should Act on Climate
Values, risks and fiduciary duties – Chinese asset owners have three reasons to act on climate change, says Bo Wang. Bo is an MPPGA alumnus and an associate at the UN-supported Principles for Responsible Investment (China). Read his publication in China Dialogue.
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 Student Co-Founds Top Emerging Startup to Connect Female Founders and Apprentices
Preparing to be a policy leader takes many forms for Masters of Public Policy and Global Affairs (MPPGA) students. We met with Ravina Anand, current MPPGA 2nd Year student, to find out about her work as Co-Founder of the Female Laboratory of Innovative Knowledge (FLIK).
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.
Hong Kong Contextualized: Exploring Conflict Through Students’ Lens
Pro-democracy versus pro-China rhetoric has fostered a climate of anxiety on one of Canada’s largest universities; this series, written by MPPGA student Cassandra Jeffery, explores the effects, and potential solutions of, deepening ideological polarization by showcasing the diverse perspectives surrounding the Hong Kong conflict.
Global Policy Project: Youth Civic Engagement in Nalaikh, Mongolia
The fieldwork component for the 2019-2020 Global Policy Projects has now been completed by seven UBC Master of Public Policy and Global Affairs (MPPGA) student teams who worked with clients organizations on a policy problem in ten different countries throughout December 2019. Find below a reflection from students whose project focused on youth civic engagement […]
Global Policy Project: Mobility Constraints to Canada – ASEAN Trade and Commerce
The fieldwork component for the 2019-2020 Global Policy Projects has now been completed by five UBC Master of Public Policy and Global Affairs (MPPGA) students who completed their fieldwork in the ASEAN region throughout December 2019. Find below a reflection from students who travelled to Singapore, Ho Chi Minh, and Jakarta to analyze the role mobility plays […]
Global Policy Project: Expanding Water and Land Conservation Practices, Rajasthan
The fieldwork component for the 2019-2020 Global Policy Projects has now been completed by seven UBC Master of Public Policy and Global Affairs (MPPGA) student teams who worked with clients organizations on a policy problem in ten different countries throughout December 2019. Find below a reflection from students whose project focused on expanding water and […]
Global Policy Project: Gendered Water Access Challenges in Peru’s Agricultural Sector
The fieldwork component for the 2019-2020 Global Policy Projects has now been completed by seven UBC Master of Public Policy and Global Affairs (MPPGA) student teams who worked with clients organizations on a policy problem in ten different countries throughout December 2019. Find below a reflection from students whose project focused on natural resource management, […]
MPPGA Alumni Spotlight on Luthfi Dhofier
Enjoy this spotlight on Luthfi Dhofier, MPPGA Alumnus and a Local Government Consultant with Urban Systems Ltd.
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 […]
Federal Election Debate: Who Won?
MPPGA students Nabila Farid and Victoria Ker comment on Monday’s federal election debate, and UBC CSDI Acting Director Gerald Baier shares his insight on the debate outcome in an interview with CBC News.
UNDP Cambodia Reflections by MPPGA Student Cassandra Jeffery
MPPGA student Cassandra Jeffery reflects upon her summer internship with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Cambodia.
MPPGA Alumni Spotlight on Bo Wang
Enjoy this spotlight on Bo Wang, MPPGA Alumnus and China Associate at the Principles for Responsible Investment based in Beijing.
Innovation in Policy: How UBC is Influencing Global Affairs
Yves Tiberghien is the Founder and Co-Chair of the donor-funded Vision 20 Initiative that enables UBC students to impact the uppermost echelons of global political power, inspiring change at high profile events such as the Paris Peace Forum and the G20. Read more about this project.
Celebrating our MPPGA Graduates
On May 23, 2019, the UBC School of Public Policy and Global Affairs welcomed a total of 36 new Master of Public Policy and Global Affairs (MPPGA) graduates into our growing global community of alumni.