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.
Analysts See Hope in Biden Executive Order for B.C.-Washington Trade and Connections
SPPGA Professor Kristen Hopewell says that Biden’s commitments to a vaccination plan and executive orders to coordinate responses to the pandemic are positive steps towards warmer diplomatic relations with Canada.
With New PM, a New Generation Taking Charge in Mongolia
The recently elected Mongolia Prime Minister Oyun-Erdene could potentially lead to transformative generational change, SPPGA Professor Julian Dierkes says in his co-authored piece, particularly in Vision 2050 and Mongolia’s e-governance model.
In Memory of Andrew Mack
It is with sadness that we report the passing of Andrew Mack. He was a dynamic member of the Liu Institute for Global Issues community and his Human Security Report, launched at the Institute in 2005, has had a major international impact.
The Law Bytes Podcast, Episode 74: Heidi Tworek on the Challenges of Internet Platform Regulation
Tune in to the latest episode of Law Bytes Podcast featuring Professor Heidi Tworek (SPPGA; History) on the role and responsibilities of Internet platforms, payments in the news sector, and insights on communication about COVID-19.
Lack of Transparency about Manitoba’s Vaccine Eligibility Plan Erodes Public Trust: Health Experts
Six weeks into Manitoba’s vaccination campaign, the province has yet to announce its plans for the wider community and many are concerned. Professor Heidi Tworek (SPPGA; History) weighs in.
Mongolians Are Chafing at the Government’s Anti-Covid Curbs
Mongolia’s success in curbing the pandemic has highlighted the wasted economic potential of its abundant livestock resources, which SPPGA Professor Julian Dierkes says needs drastic branding and quality control improvements.
How Biden May Influence Canada’s Relationship with China
“As we start to co-operate with the U.S., it is crucial we don’t just do it bilaterally.” SPPGA Professor Paul Evans gave comments on the future of U.S.-Canada-China relations, particularly in human rights and democratic development affairs.
Recontextualizing Physicians Associations: Revisiting Context, Scope, Methodology
Professor Veena Sriram (SPPGA; School of Population and Public Health) co-authored and co-edited two research articles, Introduction to “Recontextualizing Physicians Associations: Revisiting Context, Scope, Methodology” and A Draconian Law: Examining the Navigation of Coalition Politics and Policy Reform by Health Provider Associations in Karnataka, India, in a special issue of the Journal of Health Politics, Policy and Law.
For Trudeau, Life after Trump Is off to a Rocky Start
U.S. President Biden’s cancellation of the Keystone XL project will fuel the growing resentment Albertans feel towards the rest of Canada, SPPGA Professor George Hoberg says.
In Canada, the Dog Whistle is Fainter – But Pay Attention
Although dog whistle politics is fainter in Canada, SPPGA Adjunct Professor of Practice, Andrea Reimer says that we must pay attention now to prevent the same dangerous trajectory that led up to the storming of the Capitol buildings in the US.
Does Deplatforming Trump Set a New Precedent for Content Moderation?
There is a problem of focusing on the U.S. in platform governance, Professor Heidi Tworek (SPPGA; History) warns. The difference in response to the U.S. and Myanmar Rohingya genocide shows the platform’s inconsistent principles, she adds.
Gorilla Radio with Chris Cook, Dimitri Lascaris, M.V. Ramana
Listen to Gorilla Radio’s podcast with SPPGA Prof. Ramana on how the Liberal government’s funding of Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) is a pipe dream. He cites the lengthy time, cost, and the economic disadvantage of switching to SMRs as the main reasons for its infeasibility.
Canada to Face New Pressures to Confront China as Biden Advocates for a More United Approach
SPPGA Professor Paul Evans is hopeful that the Biden administration can bring U.S. back into institutions, he says in response to Biden’s pledge on a “united front of friends and partners to challenge China’s abusive behaviour.” (paywall)
It’s Cold, It’s Dark, We’re Tired. Canada, Meet the Covid-19 Wall
Professor Heidi Tworek (SPPGA; History) was quoted extensively on her team’s democratic health communications project in a story on Covid-fatigue.
Max Cameron: Should University Admissions Be Decided on the Basis of a Lottery among Qualified Applicants?
Professor Maxwell Cameron (former SPPGA Acting Director; Political Science) speaks on why this idea may not be as crazy as it sounds.
Open Skies Treaty Could Still Be Saved if Biden Administration Reverses Withdrawal
SPPGA Professor Ramana says that, although it may take time, there are no obstacles to the US returning to the Open Skies Treaty under the Biden administration, which would enable signatories to exchange unarmed military surveillance flights.
Horgan Doesn’t Have to ‘Hem and Haw’ on Restricting Interprovincial Travel, Say Some Experts
In an article about interprovincial travel, Professor Gerald Baier (UBC Political Science & CSDI Acting Director) and other legal experts says Horgan should already know that travel restrictions are possible.
UN Committee Rebukes Canada for Failing to Get Indigenous Peoples’ Consent for Industrial Projects
In response to a letter regarding Canada’s failure to comply with the UNDRIP, Professor Sheryl Lightfoot (SPPGA & UBC Political Science) urges the federal government to take advice from the UN’s Expert Mechanism on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples.
Former U.S. Regulator Questions Small Nuclear Reactor Technology
In an article about small nuclear reactor technology, SPPGA Director Allison Macfarlane raises doubts about the feasibility of storage, alluding to the complexity of the shorter-term radioactivity of nuclear waste.
SPPGA Welcomes Dr. Veena Sriram, Professor of Global Health Policy
SPPGA welcomes Dr. Veena Sriram, Assistant Professor of Global Health Policy. Learn more about what drives her research, her current projects, and what she thinks students interested in global health policy should know.
Clash of Powers: US-China Rivalry in Global Trade Governance
SPPGA Professor Kristen Hopewell discusses her book, “Clash of Powers; US-China Rivalry in Global Trade Governance”, and comments on the potential implications of the Biden administration on economic relations with China.
Mini-Nukes, Big Bucks: The Interests Behind the SMR Push
“The problem is that he is lobbying hard for government investment.” SPPGA Professor Ramana speaks on Bill Gates’ Breakthrough Energy Coalition and how his investment on small modular reactors is lacking to satisfy any reasonable nuclear safety regulator.
Mongolia Weathers the Storms of 2020
SPPGA Professor Julian Dierkes reflects on Mongolia’s effective COVID-19 response, which helped to mitigate the economic impacts of the pandemic and led to a successful electoral process.
Small Modular Reactors, the Future of Nuclear Energy?
Nuclear expert & SPPGA Professor Ramana gave comments about Canada’s action plan for small modular reactors. (Article in French)
SPPGA Welcomes Dr. Tara Cookson, Professor in Gender, Development, and Global Public Policy
SPPGA welcomes Dr. Tara Cookson, Professor in Gender, Development, and Global Public Policy. Learn more about her research and commitment to scholar-activism.
The Dangerous Inconsistencies of Digital Platform Policies
Recent events concerning “political violence, voting and vaccines” have exposed the inconsistencies in social media platform policies and the harm they can wreak, writes Professor Heidi Tworek (SPPGA; History.)
Beleaguered Small Nuclear Project Signs New Agreements
The $1.36 billion U.S. Energy Department cost-share award is not guaranteed for SMRs, SPPGA Professor Ramana cautions. The award faces uncertainty as nuclear power becomes less economically competitive with renewables & storage.
How Canadian Officials Can Communicate More Effectively During the Covid-19 Endgame
As we begin a new year, it may be time to reboot our COVID messaging for 2021, says Professor Heidi Tworek (SPPGA; History) in this co-authored piece.
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 […]
The Return of Oligarchy? Threats to Representative Democracy in Latin America
Cameron outlines the classical theory of oligarchy, examines the use of the concept in contemporary theories of comparative politics, describes oligarchic modes of rule in Latin America’s hierarchical market economies, offers an account of the dynamics of populist mobilisation and oligarchic modes of rule in Peru, and draws lessons from the Odebrecht corruption scandal.
New Small Modular Reactor Action Plan a Key Step for New Technology’s Growth amid ‘Incredible Demand,’ Says Industry Group
Canada’s new Small Modular Nuclear Reactor Action Plan has UBC experts doubtful that paper designs will be economical or environmentally viable in the long run. More from Prof. Ramana, Prof. Nadja Kunz (SPPGA & UBC Mining) and MPPGA Alumna Sarah Froese.
The U.S. Capitol Raid Was a Failed Self-coup Previously Seen in Dying Regimes
The “slow death” of democracy typically starts with constitutional violations, Professor Max Cameron (former SPPGA Acting Director; Political Science) writes in response to the factors under the Trump administration that triggered a failed self-coup at the U.S. Capitol.
UBC Expert Weighs in on Pro-Trump Rallies in Vancouver and Across the Globe
Amidst the pro-Trump rallies in Vancouver and across the globe, Professor Maxwell Cameron (former SPPGA Acting Director & UBC Political Science) warns of the impact that it may have on Canada, reminding us all of how important and vulnerable our democratic institutions are.
Drum Breach: Operational Temporalities, Error Politics and WIPP’s Kitty Litter Nuclear Waste Accident
In 2014, at the WIPP transuranic waste repository in New Mexico, a chemical reaction with kitty litter caused a drum to ignite. Vincent Ialenti delves into how overambitious political initiatives, fraught labor relationships, financialized subcontracting arrangements and more set the stage for a radiological disaster (Journal access).
How Basic Lessons from Classic Philosophy Could Have Made Politician Think Twice About Their Trips Abroad
Drawing from the works of Aristotle, Prof. Maxwell Cameron (former SPPGA Acting Director & Political Science) argues that politicians must lead by being exemplary citizens, especially with their travel and safety decisions amidst the pandemic.
Biden’s Pick for Energy Secretary Could Mean Trouble for Alberta’s Oilpatch, Experts Say
Biden’s pick for energy secretary could mean trouble for Alberta’s oilpatch, experts say. SPPGA Prof George Hoberg weighs in.
Federal Nuclear Power Plan is a Pipe Dream
The recent announcement by the Canadian federal govt to launch a Small Modular Reactor Action Plan is not a viable solution to climate change, SPPGA Professor M.V. Ramana warns. The goal of decarbonization by 2050 is possible despite what advocates say, he adds.
Why Humans Aren’t Hardwired to Respond Well to Crises
Understanding the cognitive biases that hampered our response to COVID-19 is necessary in tackling the parallel challenges regarding climate action, says SPPGA Adjunct Professor Andrea Reimer.
Book Chapter in Covid-19 in Asia
Read Professor Kai Ostwald (SPPGA; Political Science) & Tun Myint’s chapter contribution on Myanmar in “Covid-19 in Asia: Law and Policy Contexts” edited by Victor V. Ramraj. This book is the first collected volume on Covid-19 law and policy issues in Asia.
COVID-19 May Have Halted Massive Protests, but Youth Are Taking Their Fight for the Future to the Courts
Professor David Boyd (SPPGA & IRES) says that if the Canadian youth win this appeal over climate inaction, it will set a strong precedent for change in environmental law.
Ottawa Holds Back on New Funding for Small Nuclear Reactors
Holding back on new funding for small nuclear reactors (SMR) shows that the federal government is not seriously planning for SMR development, says SPPGA Professor M.V. Ramana. Projects of this magnitude have shown to cost upwards of $1.5 billion, he adds.
Professor Paul Evans Appointed HSBC Chair in Asian Research
The School of Public Policy and Global Affairs (SPPGA) and the Institute of Asian Research (IAR) at the University of British Columbia are pleased to announce the appointment of Professor Paul Evans as the HSBC Chair in Asian Research effective January 1, 2021.
‘2 Lost Decades’: How Some Experts View Last 20 Years of Canadian Climate Policy
Professor David Boyd (SPPGA & IRES) says that although the Trudeau government has made stronger commitments to climate action, Canada is still far behind from where it needs to be in reducing emissions.
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.
Professor Kristen Hopewell Awarded SSHRC Tier 2 CRC in Global Policy
Professor Kristen Hopewell has been awarded the SSHRC Tier 2 Canada Research Chair in Global Policy in the School of Public Policy and Global Affairs, Faculty of Arts, University of British Columbia.
Canadian Agriculture Industry Looks to Add Muscle in Canada – U.K. Trade Talks
As agricultural trade talks between the UK and Canada arise, Professor Matias Margulis (SPPGA & LFS) says that there are potential benefits and new opportunities with a one-to-one negotiation rather than negotiating with the EU as a whole.
When You Live Next to an Autocracy
In an article discussing Beijing’s approach to Mongolia, SPPGA Prof Julian Dierkes argues that China’s softer approach is due to the potential for ethnic conflict and its own domestic Mongolian population.
‘I Haven’t Even Told My Wife’: Inside the Frantic and Secretive Sprint to Name the Covid-19 Vaccines
Professor Heidi Tworek (SPPGA; History) discusses how naming a vaccine involves more downside risk than upside potential.
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.
Success of Twin Metals Copper Mine Hinges on Holding Every Last Drop of Tainted Water
With the design of the proposed Twin Metals copper-nickel mine under review, Professor Nadja Kunz (SPPGA & UBC Mining Engineering) cautions of the difficulty of achieving an accurate “water balance” given its sensitivity.
The Benefits of Embracing ‘Deep Time’ in a Year Like 2020
Postdoctoral Fellow Vincent Ialenti speaks on his experience on how ‘deep time’ thinking aided him outside of his research, particularly in guiding long-term thinking amongst a global crisis and the future of Earth’s climate.
Towards a Broadened View of Water Security in Mining Regions
With ore grade decline, mine closure concerns, and increased risks of flooding and water scarcity, the mining sector needs to focus their attention on the importance of water issues, writes Professor Nadja Kunz (SPPGA & UBC Mining).
Questions Abound about New Brunswick’s Embrace of Small Nuclear Reactors
Professor Ramana critiques the business case for small modular reactors as politicians look to nuclear power as the future in New Brunswick.
Perennial Staple Crops: Yields, Distribution, and Nutrition in the Global Food System
Read the latest publication co-authored by Professor Navin Ramankutty (SPPGA; IRES) on perennial staple crops, particularly in how they can store carbon and produce nutrient-dense food to create a balance between food production and ecosystems.
Atomic Heat in Small Packages Gives Big Industry a Climate Option
Today, the nuclear industry is thinking small, but whether there will be a market after they foot the bill remains to be seen, asserts Professor Ramana.
COVID-19 in Myanmar
With modest COVID-19 numbers in mid-2020, a few months turned Myanmar into one of Southeast Asia’s infection hotspots. Professor Kai Ostwald (SPPGA & Political Science) delves into the country’s distinct pandemic challenges—and why it is especially vulnerable.
Pandemic Decision-making Requires Politics and Science Work ‘Hand in Glove:’ Expert
Professor Heidi Tworek (SPPGA; UBC History) believes that a balance in politicians and scientific advice working hand in glove is the key to successfully dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic, as seen in Taiwan, South Korea, New Zealand, and Senegal. More at CBC.
Understanding and Responding to the Environmental Human Rights Defenders Crisis: The Case for Conservation Action
With close to two thousand environmental human rights defenders have been killed in 57 countries since 2002, Professor Philippe Le Billon (SPPGA; Geography) calls for the conservation community to put the protection of defenders at the heart of its strategy to slow down and reverse the current onslaught on the environment.
Understanding and Responding to the Environmental Human Rights Defenders Crisis
Professor Philippe Le Billon (SPPGA; UBC Geography), David Boyd (SPPGA; IRES) and others investigate the losses and risks faced by Indigenous and local communities who are involved in biodiversity conservation.
December 2020 UN Newsletter
Read Professor David Boyd’s (SPPGA; IRES) recap, as the UN Special Rapporteur on human rights and the environment, for December 2020, including reports, legal advocacy updates, press releases and compilations of recent online events.
China’s Monster Fishing Fleet
“Though not alone in its destructive practices, Beijing’s rapacious fleet causes humanitarian disasters and has a unique military mission.” Professor Rashid Sumaila (SPPGA & UBC Oceans) speaks on the vast amount of capital being pumped into China’s fishing subsidies.
Feds Need to Flex Creative Muscles in Pandemic Messaging
Professor Heidi Tworek (SPPGA; History) comments as infection cases escalate.
Calgary’s Pandas Head Back to China After Bamboo Issues
The Calgary Zoo says goodbye to its two pandas due to a shortage of bamboo. Prof. Paul Evans comments on the departure of the pair that symbolized the friendship between Canada and China as they return to Beijing.
Ocean Witness Season 2 Episode 1: Sanctuaries
Greenpeace’s documentary series, Ocean Witness, invites Professor Rashid Sumaila (SPPGA & UBC Oceans) to share “moments of magic and heartbreak from land and sea, investigating threats to our oceans, and sharing solutions for what we can do to help”.
No Time for Empty Promises: Europe Must Lead on Harmful Fisheries Subsidies
“The European Union (EU) claims to be a leader in sustainability and multilateral cooperation. But so far in the World Trade Organisation’s fisheries subsidies talks, the EU has failed to lead,” says Professor Rashid Sumaila (SPPGA; UBC Oceans) as deadline for talks loom.
Lessons from Nuclear Waste Management Could Help Us Move Beyond Shortsighted Climate Thinking
“Before we were worried about fossil fuels and plastic pollution, nuclear waste stretched our minds to think about our place in geological time.” Vincent Ialenti proposes that considering the magnitude of humanity’s impact on the planet is now our collective responsibility.
Trump & Trade: The Crisis in the Multilateral Trading System
Read the latest publication from SPPGA Professor Kristen Hopewell, who argues that the crisis in the multilateral trading system and the American hegemon’s turn away from the World Trade Organization (WTO) – including abandoning multilateral trade negotiations and blocking Appellate Body appointments – originated prior to Trump, and is likely to continue after he leaves office.
Movements Shaping Climate Futures: A Systematic Mapping of Protests Against Fossil Fuel and Low-carbon Energy Projects
In a comprehensive co-authored study, Professor Philippe Le Billon (SPPGA; UBC Geography) looks at a systematic mapping of 649 cases of resistance movements to energy-related projects.
Canadian Chamber Calls for More Nuclear Funding from Feds
The recent decision of the Canadian Chamber of Commerce in supporting small modular reactors has SPPGA Professor M.V. Ramana skeptical, as the new initiative can be a way for some nuclear companies to get government funding. Full article at Telegraph-Journal (paywall).
WTO Aiming to Net Fishing Deal
As World Trade Organization fisheries negotiations and talk of eliminating subsidies ramp up, Professor Rashid Sumaila (SPPGA; UBC Oceans) was quoted on global fisheries subsidy amounts and the portion used to build fishing fleets.
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.
The Number of Small Fishing Vessels Smuggling Illegal Drugs Has Tripled
The growing number of small fishing vessels smuggling illegal drugs has Professor Rashid Sumaila (SPPGA; Institute for the Oceans and Fisheries) concerned about the impact this growing trend has on local fishing communities in poorer countries. More at Smithsonian Magazine.
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.
7 Ways to Bridge the Blue Finance Gap to Protect the Oceans
Professor Rashid Sumaila (SPPGA & UBC Institute for the Oceans and Fisheries) discusses the benefits of investing into sustainable ocean economy initiatives to reduce the ocean-specific biodiversity finance gaps and identifies 7 key actions to strengthen the SOE. Read more at GreenBiz.
Pipal Ko Bot Podcast: Jaat Ko Prashna
In a podcast about Nepali history and current affairs, Professor Sara Shneiderman (SPPGA; UBC Anthropology) discusses how Maoist agendas interacted with Dalit and Indigenous movements and recalls her personal interactions with women who have been negatively and positively impacted.
Meet Jessica Wood, SPPGA Policy Practitioner Fellow
Meet Jessica Wood, SPPGA Policy Practitioner Fellow and Assistant Deputy Minister for the Reconciliation Transformation and Strategies Division with the Ministry of Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation.
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.
Media Mentions: Heidi Tworek Co-Authors Trolled on the Campaign Trail Report
“Social media are crucial for contemporary election campaigns, and the Covid-19 pandemic has only accelerated that trend. While online interactions during campaigns can be positive and productive, candidates also face insults, threats, hate speech, and other forms of incivility,” declares a new report from Heidi Tworek and Chris Tenove.
Spotlight on MPPGA Alumni Careers – Sebastian Jarrin Grijalba
As part of our Spotlight on MPPGA Alumni Careers series, meet Sebastian Jarrin Grijalba who is currently working as a Program Officer with the Supporting the Ministry of Mines Ethiopia project with the Canadian International Resources and Development Institute.
Media Mentions: SPPGA Speaks on B.C. Election Results
We bring you the latest news from our faculty after the provincial election results on Saturday, October 24, 2020.
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.
Ocean Panel Launches Blue Paper on Ocean Finance
Professor Rashid Sumaila (SPPGA & Institute for the Oceans and Fisheries) and others have published a Blue Paper on how we can transition towards a more sustainable ocean economy. The High Level Panel for a Sustainable Ocean Economy report features 14 sitting heads of states and government, including Prime Minister Trudeau.
Media Mentions: David Boyd Presents on Right to Healthy Environment to UN
On October 27, David Boyd presented a report to the United Nations General Assembly. He looks at the link between human rights and a healthy environment, and how the right to a healthy environment can hold governments and businesses accountable.
SPPGA Welcomes Vincent Ialenti, Postdoctoral Research Fellow
The School of Public Policy and Global Affairs welcomes Vincent Ialenti as a MacArthur Foundation funded Postdoctoral Research Fellow working with SPPGA Director and Professor Allison Macfarlane.
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.
Professor Navin Ramankutty Awarded the Wihuri International Prize
UBC Professor Navin Ramankutty (School of Public Policy and Global Affairs; Institute for Resources, Environment and Sustainability) has been awarded the prestigious Wihuri International Prize in recognition of his long-standing work on sustainable global food systems.
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.
Professor Heidi Tworek’s “News from Germany” Wins Book Prizes
Professor Heidi Tworek (SPPGA; History) is the recipient of the 2020 Ralph Gomory Prize and the 2019 Ernst Fraenkel Prize for her book, News from Germany: The Competition to Control World Communications, 1900- 1945.
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.
Call for Applications: 2020 Simons Award in Nuclear Disarmament and Global Security
The Liu Institute for Global Issues at SPPGA invites applications to the 2020 Simons Award from UBC students intending to undertake research on topics related to nuclear disarmament and global security. Deadline is October 15!
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.
The Launch of The Xinjiang Documentation Project
We are pleased to announce the launch of The Xinjiang Documentation Project. Based at the Institute of Asian Research in UBC’s School of Public Policy and Global Affairs, this multi-disciplinary research project aims to document and highlight the detention of Uyghurs and other minorities in Xinjiang.
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.
Democratic Health Communications during Covid-19: A RAPID Response
How do we put health communications at the heart of democracies’ response to COVID-19? Professor Heidi Tworek (SPPGA/History), Dr. Ian Beacock & MPPGA alumni Eseohe Ojo launch their report on introducing the RAPID principles and how more effective communications could save lives.
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.
Meet Tamara Baldwin, Director of the Office of Regional and International Community Engagement (ORICE)
Meet Tamara Baldwin, Director of the Office of Regional and International Community Engagement (ORICE) and learn of her proudest accomplishments, how she incorporates community engagement into coursework, and what opportunities she is excited about with ORICE having joined UBC’s School of Public Policy and Global Affairs.
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.