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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.

2 Years After Meng Wanzhou’s Arrest, Fate of ‘2 Michaels,’ China Relationship Hang in Balance

Professor Yves Tiberghien (SPPGA Faculty Associate; UBC Political Science) comments on the arrest of Meng Wanzhou, highlighting the trade battle between the US and China, and the pressing issue of the two Michaels.

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.

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.

In the Media

2 Years After Meng Wanzhou’s Arrest, Fate of ‘2 Michaels,’ China Relationship Hang in Balance

December 1, 2020

Media Mentions: Professor Heidi Tworek Co-Authors Report on Democratic Health Communications During Covid-19

November 29, 2020

Feds Need to Flex Creative Muscles in Pandemic Messaging

November 27, 2020

Research & Impact

COVID-19 Research by MPPGA Summer Research Assistants

November 30, 2020

Trump & Trade: The Crisis in the Multilateral Trading System

November 23, 2020

Media Mentions: Heidi Tworek Co-Authors Trolled on the Campaign Trail Report

October 29, 2020

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Matriarch Illuminations – A 5-Part Series

November 16, 2020 - December 3, 2020

5:00 pm - 6:00 pm

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