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.
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 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.
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.
Canada’s First New Nuclear Reactor in Decades Is an American Design. Will It Prompt a Rethink of Government Support?
Professor M. V. Ramana shares why the use of an American design for Canada’s first new nuclear reactor is a bad sign for the Canadian nuclear industry, and why it may be cause for the government to rethink its support for SMR developers.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
Canada Needs Proactive Climate Change Strategies Now to Avoid Huge Disaster Bills Later
Our Global Policy Project team addressed the need for proactive strategies for adapting to climate change in Canada, particularly in supporting rural Indigenous communities with the lowest capacity to cover costs of disruption.
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.
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.
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.
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 – Meet Bo Wang
As part of our Spotlight on MPPGA Alumni Careers series, meet Bo Wang (’18) who is employed as an Associate, China for Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI) in Beijing, China.
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.
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.
MPPGA Students Reflect on UNAC’s Think Global, Link Local 2020 Networking Breakfast
Several UBC Master of Public Policy and Global Affairs students attended the Think Global, Link Local 2020 Networking Breakfast, hosted by the Vancouver Branch of the United Nations Association Canada. Explore their reflections.
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).
Global Policy Project: Developing an Equity Lens with the City of Vancouver
As part of their second year Master of Public Policy and Global Affairs (MPPGA) program, a team of six students has begun their Global Policy Project (GPP 590B) with a domestic focus, consulting with the City of Vancouver to apply an equity lens to their Climate Emergency Response Plan. Team Members: Schyler Edmundson, Shivangi Khanna, Alexandra […]
Global Policy Project: Barriers to Effective Teaching and Education Practices in Nepal
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 developing policy to […]
Global Policy Project: Implementing a Roadmap for Environmental and Social Impact Assessment of Ethiopia’s Mining 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 improving resource governance […]
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: Broadening the Definition of Sexual Violence
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 broadening the definition […]
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.
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.
Summer Co-op Reflections by Sanmini Koffi
Learn more about MPPGA student Sanmini Koffi’s summer Co-op Program role as a Policy Consultant for Vancouver Coastal Health.
MPPGA Co-op Conference: Job Search Skills for the Policy Professions
MPPGA students recently enjoyed learning how to enhance their resumes and cover letters, build their personal brand, and sharpen their interview skills while networking with twenty policy professionals, including Cop-op employers, at a full-day conference at UBC. These professionals, representing various sectors, shared insights regarding the in-demand skills that employers are seeking from graduates of our program and guided students regarding what to expect in the job search process.