CARE Climate Leadership Program – Apply by April 15
As a part of the CARE program, the CARE Climate Leadership program is a flexible, fully online, 8-module program designed to help you build the skills needed to lead effective climate action.
Integrated Approaches to Climate Change: UBC Delegation at the 2025 CARE Conference
A delegation of 11 UBC faculty, staff and students came together with close to 100 participants from all four CARE partner institutions as well as leading experts from the public and private sectors for this year’s CARE conference.
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 Overview: The selected Academic Assistant will provide video editing and animation support for an interdisciplinary research project. This role will support the creation of […]
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.
CARE Conference Call for Student Posters – Apply by January 27th
This conference will bring together students and faculty from all four CARE partner institutions as well as experts from the public and private sectors to address topics related to the conference theme.
Lobby Gallery Call for Proposals 2025 – Apply by Jan 31
The Lobby Gallery at the Liu Institute for Global Issues, a part of UBC’s School of Public Policy and Global Affairs (SPPGA), invites artists, collectives, and researchers to submit proposals for the 2025 exhibition season.
Training Future Policy Leaders to Tackle Climate Change: A Conversation with Prof Milind Kandlikar
Professor Milind Kandlikar reflects on his career in a conversation with SPPGA, sharing his motivations and unpacking the global issues that he strives to address.
Meet Practitioner Fellow Zachary Constantino, Leader in International Security and Policy Advising
Zachary Constantino joins the SPPGA community as a practitioner fellow, offering his extensive expertise in international security and policy advocacy.
Netheena Mathews, MPPGA Second Year Student Designing Policy through a Journalistic Lens
Meet Netheena Mathews, a current second-year student of the Master of Public Policy and Global Affairs program. We chatted with Netheena to discover how her unique experiences have shaped her interest in policy design, and listened to her key takeaways from the MPPGA program thus far. Introduce yourself! What is your background? I joined the […]
CARE Program Summer 2025 Internships – Apply by Dec 27
Internships equivalent to €6,000 (Euros) each are made available annually through a gift from the Fondation David R. Graham for outstanding students from France who are wanting to work with esteemed faculty from the SPPGA.
Mine Water Management and Stewardship: Nadja Kunz Canada Research Chair Renewal
SPPGA Prof. Nadja Kunz has been renewed as the Canada Research Chair of Mine Water Management and Stewardship in recognition of her valuable contributions to the field.
PPGA 391A Sessional Teaching Appointment – 2024W Term 2
SPPGA, in collaboration with the UBC Human Rights Collective (HRC) and the Office of Regional and International Community Engagement (ORICE) is inviting applications for a qualified individual to teach a 3-credit course during the 2024 Winter Session, Term 2.
Institute of Asian Research Welcomes Fellows for 2024-25
35 graduate students have joined us as IAR Fellows this year to advance multidisciplinary research on contemporary Asia.
Difficult Archives, Difficult Memories: Transformations in Black and Indigenous Worlds
The Transformative Memory International Network held a MemoLab, bringing together more than 40 artists, activists and scholars in an experimental space involving artistic creation, knowledge exchange and emplaced learning at sites of memory.
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation: Prof. Tricia Logan Provides Expert Comment
Prof. Tricia Logan spoke with media this week on and in the lead up to the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.
SPPGA Professors Tricia Logan and Matias Margulis Receive SSHRC Awards
SPPGA Professors Tricia Logan and Matias Margulis are amongst the eight-three UBC-led research projects receiving SSHRC awards this year.
Why Nuclear Energy is Not the Solution to the Climate Crisis: Q&A with M.V. Ramana
SPPGA Professor M.V. Ramana elaborates on his new book “Nuclear is Not the Solution: The Folly of Atomic Power in the Age of Climate Change”.
2023/24 IAR Publication Awards
The IAR Publication Award provides grants to students whose works are accepted in high-visiblity and wide-impact outlets.
Myanmar Initiative Hosts Emerging Scholars and Young Leaders Workshop
Young scholars and professionals whose research focuses on Myanmar gather for an important array of events.
Newly Announced Banting Postdoctoral Fellow Marco Zenone Tackles Online Exploitation of Cancer Patients
Public health researcher Marco Zenone receives the Banting Postdoctoral Scholarship, allowing him combat health misinformation through research at SPPGA.
Food Security, Climate Change & Biodiversity Loss: A Conversation with Professor Rashid Sumaila
Professor Rashid Sumaila reflects on his career in a conversation with SPPGA, sharing his motivations and unpacking the global issues that he strives to address.
Celebrating the History of the Centre for Chinese Research
The Centre for Chinese Research (CCR) at the University of British Columbia has a rich history of fostering academic, cultural, and professional ties between Canada and the Sinophone world. CCR’s commitment to living Chinese culture and social life is reflected in the Chinese name for the Centre 中華研究中心 or “Zhonghua”— which is also the cultural […]
Celebrating the MPPGA Graduates of 2024
It is with utmost pride that we send off this year’s MPPGA graduates, who have made great strides as SPPGA students and will continue on to shape the future of policy-making.
News Compilation: June 2024
Stay informed with the latest news compilation for June 2024.
Incoming MPPGA student Anna Manuel Awarded the Inaugural Phil Lind Memorial Fellowship
Anna Manuel, an incoming MPPGA student, receives the inaugural Phil Lind Memorial Fellowship to support her dedication to shaping the future of policy-making.
The Climate Adaptation, Resilience and Empowerment (CARE) Program
The School of Public Policy and Global Affairs (SPPGA) announces the Climate Adaptation, Resilience and Empowerment (or CARE) Program: an innovative partnership with Sciences Po in Paris, the University of Toronto, and the University of Guelph.
News Compilation: May 2024
Stay informed with the latest news compilation for May 2024.
Prof. Sara Shneiderman Recognized for Excellence in Mentoring
Prof. Sara Shneiderman is being honoured with the Killam Award for Excellence in Mentoring in recognition of her extraordinary commitment to the guidance and support of graduate students.
News Compilation: April 2024
Stay informed with the latest news compilation for April 2024.
News Compilation: March 2024
Stay informed with the latest news compilation for March 2024.
Introducing MPPGA’s Class of 2025
Introducing the MPPGA Class of 2025, a dynamic cohort poised to tackle diverse policy challenges.
Introducing SPPGA Practitioner Fellow Dorjdari Namkhaijantsan
SPPGA is pleased to introduce practitioner fellow Dorjdari Namkhaijantsan.
Introducing SPPGA Practitioner Fellow Mia Yen
SPPGA is pleased to introduce practitioner fellow Mia Yen.
Phil Lind Initiative 2024 Media Mentions
Review media coverage about the speakers featured in the 2024 Phil Lind Initiative series
News Compilation: February 2024
Stay informed with the latest news compilation for February 2024
Meet the Class of 2024
Introducing the MPPGA Class of 2025, a dynamic cohort poised to tackle diverse policy challenges
Welcome 2024 Liu Scholars
SPPGA welcomes four 2024 Liu Scholars – strong advocates for social change who will be working with SPPGA faculty members on pertinent topics.
News Compilation: January 2024
Stay informed with the latest news compilation for January 2024
UBC Welcomes Delegation from ASEAN Universities
The Institute of Asian Research at SPPGA and the UBC Office of Global Engagement recently had the pleasure of hosting higher education professionals from eight Southeast Asian countries.
News Compilation – Prof. M.V. Ramana: Global Launch of the World Nuclear Industry Status Report 2023
Prof. M. V. Ramana’s 2023 Report: Global nuclear challenges and prospects.
SPPGA Faculty Awarded SSHRC Funding for Prominent Research Initiatives
Transformative Memory International Network and other projects involving SPPGA faculty to receive Partnership and Insight Grants.
News Compilation: December 2023
Get the latest Public Policy and Global Affairs insights with UBC’s SPPGA curated news compilation for December 2023.
2023 Olav Slaymaker Scholars at UBC’s School of Public Policy and Global Affairs
Introducing the 2023 Olav Slaymaker Scholars: Rudri Bhatt and Mercy
New provincial funding will advance research by the UBC Disaster Resilience Research Network (Dr. Sara Shneiderman, co-lead)
UBC boosts disaster resilience research
“Who stands to benefit?” To engage in deep-sea mining or not. Not, say international scientists
Rashid Sumaila-led analysis reveals deep sea mining’s minimal benefits, significant harm.
Institute of Asian Research Welcomes Fellows for 2023-24
34 graduate students have joined us as IAR Fellows this year to advance multidisciplinary research on contemporary Asia.
MPPGA Student Elena Gordillo Fuertes Receives 2023 Jamaloddin Khanjani Scholarship
MPPGA Student Elena Gordillo Fuertes Earns Jamaloddin Khanjani Scholarship
News Compilation: November 2023
Get the latest Public Policy and Global Affairs insights with UBC’s SPPGA curated news compilation for November 2023.
SPPGA Assist. Prof. Tarun M. Khanna awarded Hampton New Faculty Grant
Congratulations Assist. Prof. Tarun M. Khanna for being honored with the Hampton New Faculty Grant!
MPPGA Student Association Announces New 2023-24 Executive
UBC MPPGA students selected their 2023-24 leaders and set their academic year’s goals
KPP Seminar Celebrating Canada-Korea 60th Diplomatic Relations
Seoul seminar on North Korea’s policy & Kim Jong-un’s diplomacy insights
Introducing SPPGA Practitioner Fellow Jawad Hussain Qureshi
SPPGA is pleased to introduce practitioner fellow Jawad Hussain Qureshi
News Compilation: October 2023
Get the latest Public Policy and Global Affairs insights with UBC’s SPPGA curated news compilation for October 2023.
Call for Applications – 2024 Lind Initiative Seminar: Pop Politics
UBC students, apply by Nov 14th for the Lind Initiative Seminar on Pop Politics in the United States.
Dr. Rashid Sumaila Earns Monaco’s Prince Albert I Medal
Dr. Rashid Sumaila, renowned in ocean sciences, receives 2023 Prince Albert I medal for his impactful, sustainable work.
News Compilation: September 2023
Get the latest Public Policy and Global Affairs insights with UBC’s SPPGA curated news compilation for September 2023.
Strategic Plan 2023-2028
Our strategic planning process was underscored by principles of collaboration, consultation, and inclusivity and will give direction to SPPGA over the next five years.
Introducing SPPGA Practitioner Fellow Raissa Fontelas Rosado Gambi
SPPGA is pleased to introduce practitioner fellow Raissa Fontelas Rosado Gambi
Prof. Timothy Cheek Named Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada for “Field-changing Research”
“In sum, Cheek has done more than virtually any other scholar worldwide to bring history to bear on contemporary Chinese politics, and to interpret current Chinese politics through the lens of history.”
Welcoming Dr. Tarun M. Khanna, SPPGA’s newest faculty member
Joining as an Assistant Professor, Dr. Khanna brings with him a wealth of expertise in energy economics and climate policy.
Prof. Veena Sriram named Canada Research Chair in Global Health Policy
Prof. Sriram and two peers in the Faculty of Arts were awarded Canada Research Chairs for excellence.
Call for Proposals: Liu Lobby Gallery 23/24 – Art as a Vehicle for Social Change
Artists and researchers are invited to submit exhibition proposals for Jan-Apr 2024.
Remembering Phil Lind
“His intellectual curiosity, his dedication to the student community, and his boundless generosity were a constant source of inspiration.”
A Brush with History: Restoring the Artistic Landmarks of the C.K. Choi Building
SPPGA celebrates restoration of UBC’s C.K. Choi Building, revitalizing Asian heritage.
News Compilation: August 2023
Get the latest Public Policy and Global Affairs insights with UBC’s SPPGA curated news compilation for August 2023.
Professor Andrea Reimer Appointed to BC Climate Solutions Council
Adjunct Professor and political leader Andrea Reimer was recently appointed to the BC Climate Solutions Council.
Dr. Sara Shneiderman Appointed MPPGA Graduate Program Director
Dr. Sara Shneiderman brings her leadership as the new Graduate Program Director for MPPGA
News Compilation: July 2023
Get the latest Public Policy and Global Affairs insights with UBC’s SPPGA curated news compilation for this month
Call for Applications: MPPGA Teaching Assistant Positions
Join our Master’s Teaching Assistant team at SPPGA. Explore opportunities and apply today!
Call for Applications: Practitioner Fellowship Program 2023
Apply for transformative 4-8 month fellowships at the School of Public Policy and Global Affairs.
Working Papers from Workshop Held at UBC on June 20, 2023
This page collects working papers from the workshop on The Systemic Impact of the Twin Digital and Green Tech Revolutions in the Indo-Pacific held at UBC in June 2023.
Call for Proposals: Liu Lobby Gallery 22/23 – Eco Visions Theme
The Liu Lobby Gallery invites UBC artists and researchers to submit exhibition proposals for Summer/Fall 2023.
KPP Delegation Celebrates Canada-Korea Ties’ 60th Anniversary
Prof. Kyung-Ae Park led the KPP delegation to South Korea, celebrating the 60th anniversary of Canada-Korea diplomatic ties.
2022/23 IAR Publication Awards
The IAR Publication Award provides grants to students whose works are accepted in high-visiblity and wide-impact outlets.
News Compilation: April 2023
SPPGA in the news: A Mongolian boy has been declared an important leader for Tibetan Buddhists
News Compilation: March 2023
SPPGA in the news: What does TikTok know about you? and more
News Compilation: February 2023
SPPGA in the news: Loss in the Aral Sea, Global data concerns, Our Very Own Tyler Prize Award Winner, Turkey’s earthquake recovery, Russian’s Invasion of Ukraine, and more
Dr. Rashid Sumaila Awarded Tyler Prize for Environmental Achievement
SPPGA congratulates Dr. Rashid Sumaila for being named the 2023 Tyler Prize laureate.
KPP Plays Key Role in Launch of Korea Study Group in Federal Parliament
The Knowledge Partnership Program (KPP) played a pivotal role in the launch of the Korea study group in the Canadian Parliament. In 2022, the KPP took a new initiative on parliamentary diplomacy and organized two KPP-Parliamentarian Delegation Visits to South Korea (in April and September), led by SPPGA Professor Kyung-Ae Park. Following the visits, the […]
Dr. Pitman Potter Appointed to the Order of Canada
SPPGA commemorates Dr. Pitman B. Potter for his appointment to the Order of Canada
In Conversation with Sheri Meyerhoffer, Canadian Ombudsperson for Responsible Enterprise
On Jan 25, 2023 UBC departments including SPPGA welcomed Ms. Sheri Meyerhoffer, Canadian Ombudsperson for Responsible Enterprise (CORE)
News Compilation: January 2023
SPPGA in the news: Peru’s violent unrest, Elections in the digital age, Nuclear disarmament and more
Call for Applications: IAR Research Travel Grant
The grant will award $1000 to successful applicants who plan to travel for field work.
Zoe Braden & SPPGA Director Allison Macfarlane: Final countdown to site selection for Canada’s nuclear waste
Canada stands on the brink of a momentous decision: selecting a final resting spot for its spent nuclear fuel waste. Article by SPPGA Postdoctoral Research Fellow Zoe Braden and SPPGA Director Allison Macfarlane.
Meet Julia G. Bentley, SPPGA Policy Practitioner Fellow
A career diplomat whose work has focused chiefly on Asia, Julia G. Bentley has held a variety of senior positions at Global Affairs Canada—most recently as Canada’s High Commissioner in Malaysia.
Profs. Navin Ramankutty and Milind Kandlikar: How Can Machine Learning Help in Understanding the Impact of Climate Change on Crop Yields?
Profs. Navin Ramankutty and Milind Kandlikar (SPPGA; IRES) examine how machine learning can inform climate change’s impact on crop yields.
MPPGA Student Panthea Pourmalek, Prof. Heidi Tworek, Prof. Yves Tiberghien: Can Elections Survive the Digital Age?
Researchers from SPPGA’s Centre for the Study of Democratic Institutions (CSDI) and the Konwakai Chair in Japanese Research examine the role of social media in elections.
Prof. M.V. Ramana: The Decline and Fall of Nuclear Disarmament in 2022
SPPGA Prof. M.V. Ramana comments on the state of nuclear disarmament in 2022.
Prof. Paul Evans: Final Class
On Dec 7 SPPGA Prof. Paul Evans taught his final class, bringing 42 years of university teaching to a close.
Prof. Kristen Hopewell: Trade Focus to Split in 2023 Between Indo-Pacific, U.S.
SPPGA Prof. Kristen Hopewell comments on trade negotiations with India, Indonesia, and ASEAN as part of Canada’s Indo-Pacific strategy.
SPPGA Director Allison Macfarlane and Prof. M.V. Ramana: Canada’s First New Nuclear Power Reactor in 30 Years Has Embarked on a Crucial Review
SPPGA Director Allison Macfarlane and Prof. M.V. Ramana comment on the review process for Canada’s first new nuclear power reactor in 30 years.
Liu Scholar Sun Ryung Park: Green Tech Race in the Solar Supply Chain: Tracking Innovation
Liu Scholar Sun Ryung Park publishes a paper on innovation tracking in the “green tech race,” particularly in the solar industry in the US and China.
Prof. M.V. Ramana: Nuclear Fusion: It’s Really About Nuclear Weapons, Not Clean Energy
Prof. M.V. Ramana writes an article on nuclear fusion and highlights the challenges of achieving “clean fusion energy.”
Prof. Yves Tiberghien: Canada’s Asian Engagement Sharpens Regional Security Focus
Prof. Yves Tiberghien (SPPGA Faculty Associate; Political Science prof.) discusses political governance in the Indo-Pacific, particularly recent leadership changes in Japan and South Korea.
Prof. Rashid Sumaila: How Can Fisheries Support Biodiversity Recovery?
Prof. Rashid Sumaila (SPPGA; IOF) is quoted in an article highlighting how fisheries and people can address threats against biodiversity.
Prof. Paul Evans: Canada Firmly Dips Its Toe in Indo-Pacific Waters
SPPGA Prof. Paul Evans writes an article on Canada’s long-waited Indo-Pacific Strategy and how it will advance Canada’s relationships with its allies and partners.
Prof. Navin Ramankutty: Globalised Food Systems Are Making Hunger Worse
A 2018 study co-led by Prof. Navin Ramankutty (SPPGA; IRES) is mentioned in an article about global food systems.
Prof. Hugh Gusterson: What Commentators Get Wrong (and Right) About North Korea
Prof. Hugh Gusterson (SPPGA; Anthropology) writes an article about the ‘unfair portrayals’ of North Korea and its implications for policy and security.