North Korea in a Changing World
Prof. Kyung-Ae Park’s Knowledge Partnership Program at UBC hosts the first-ever seminar on North Korea in the parliament.
Hats off to the MPPGA Class of 2025
As the academic year comes to a close, we celebrate the remarkable achievements of the graduating students in the Master of Public Policy and Global Affairs program. Congratulations to the Class of 2025!
2024/25 IAR Publication Awards
The IAR Publication Award provides grants to students whose works are accepted in high-visiblity and wide-impact outlets.
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.
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
Crisis of Democracy in the Andean Region: Report by Professor Max Cameron
Prof. Maxwell Cameron is the lead author of a new policy report that investigates crises of democracy in the Andrean region
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.
IAR Hosts Indo-Pacific Symposium on “Challenges in 2025 and Implications for Canada”
This full-day symposium focused on key issues and developments in the Indo-Pacific region as well as exploring the implications for Canada.
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.
Shadow Negotiators: A Conversation with Matias Margulis
SPPGA Prof. Matias Margulis’s book “Shadow Negotiators,” explores the unprecedented influence of the UN on multilateral trade negotiations at the WTO.
MPPGA Students Get Involved: Global Affairs Canada’s 8th Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership Commission
MPPGA students attended Global Affairs Canada’s 8th CPTCC commission meeting, serving as liaison officers and gaining valuable experience in diplomacy.
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.
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.
Meet Practitioner Fellow Mukta S. Lama, Social Research and International Development Expert
Mukta Lama joins the SPPGA community as a practitioner fellow, offering his expertise in social research and international development.
Meet Practitioner Fellow Joël Dalibard, Diplomatic Relations and International Law Specialist
Joël Dalibard joins SPPGA as a practitioner fellow, offering his expertise in diplomatic relations and international law.
Happy Holidays from SPPGA 2024
Happy Holidays from SPPGA! Wishing you all a happy, healthy and bright new year.
Welcome 2025 Liu Scholars
Introducing 2025’s Liu Scholars, outstanding PhD students who will be mentored by our faculty to conduct multidisciplinary research to drive global impact.
UBC Women in House Program – Apply by Dec 20
The UBC Women in House Program, hosted by SPPGA, is an innovative, immersive program aimed at promoting a greater level of women’s representation in the Canadian government.
Case Competition: MPPGA Students Develop Policy Solutions for Energy Transitions
MPPGA students reflect on their takeaways from the CARE Sustainability in a Changing Climate Case Competition, focusing on policy design for energy transitions.
Postdoctoral Research Fellow – Apply by Jan 15
The Centre for the Study of Democratic Institutions (CSDI) invite applications from highly qualified candidates for a Postdoctoral Research Fellow position.
SPPGA Year in Review: 2023-24 Highlights
The School of Public Policy and Global Affairs continues to foster interdisciplinary research, innovative educational programs, impactful policy engagement and a range of other events and activities.
Phil Lind Initiative 2025 – What It Means to Be “American”: Navigating Identity in a Changing Nation
This year’s Phil Lind Initiative Series grapples with the fluid and multifaceted nature of American identity amid rapid social and political turmoil and transformation.
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.
Meet the Class of 2026
We proudly present our Master of Public Policy and Global Affairs – Class of 2026.
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.
MPPGA Applications Now Open
Applications to the professional Master of Public Policy and Global Affairs are now open. Apply by Jan 20, 2025 to join us next fall.
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.
Call for Applications – 2025 Lind Initiative Seminar
UBC students are invited to apply to the 3-credit Phil Lind Initiative Seminar on the topic of the 2024 Phil Lind Initiative series, What It Means to Be “American”: Navigating Identity in a Changing Nation, taking place in the Winter Term-2 semester of 2025. WHAT: A 3-credit course WHEN: Thursdays, 3:30 – 5:30 PM, Winter Term 2, January – April, […]
Job Opportunity: Academic Assistant
Position Title: Academic Assistant (Part-Time, 10 hours/week) Duration: September – December 2024 Reports to: Ginette Azcona, UBC Visiting Policy Practioner Fellow at the School for Public Policy and Global Affairs (SPPGA). Project: Inclusive Data and the SDGs: A Global Data Initiative for Elevating Indigenous Women and Girls in SDG Monitoring Position Overview: The selected Academic […]
Forum for Young Canadians: Vancouver Regional Event
Forum for Young Canadians (Forum) educates, equips, and inspires young Canadians for lifelong and meaningful civic engagement through immersive learning experiences and networking opportunities.
Beware the Shrinking Imagination: Timothy K. Eatman Unpacks Experiential Education
Dr. Timothy K. Eatman speaks on the importance of strengthening modern institutions to support a strong democracy, urging community-building and creativity.
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.
Meet Practitioner Fellow Ginette Azcona, Senior Data Policy Specialist at UN Women
Ginette Azcona is senior researcher, data scientist, and policy specialist at UN Women based in New York.
Jamaloddin Khanjani Family Scholarship – Apply by Oct 13
Apply by Oct 13, 2024
Dr. Soo Yeon Kim joins SPPGA as Pacific Affairs Editor & Faculty Member
Dr. Soo Yeon Kim joins SPPGA faculty as an Associate Professor who offers a wealth of expertise in global political economy and trade politics.
Fueling Discovery: 2023/24 Grants & Funding
In the 2023/24 academic year, SPPGA faculty secured $18.2 million in new funding, through 30+ competitive funds. Building on her work in health communications, Prof. Heidi Tworek joined the health communications stream of The Pacific Institute on Pathogens, Pandemics and Society at SFU, and her group succeeded in securing a $13.5 million grant on providing […]
The Institute of Asian Research Fellows Program 2024/25 – Call for Applications
UBC grad students, apply to IAR Fellows Program for research on policy and global affairs.
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.
Celebrating the History of the Centre for Japanese Research
The Center for Japanese Research at IAR has been facilitating research, events and programming on Japan since 1991. Learn more about its rich history.
Meet Tricia Logan, SPPGA’s Incoming Assistant Professor
“Listening and giving space for all voices in the room is so important. Especially for governance or policy, to learn effective ways to challenge structures of historic harms and/or build from positions of strength.”
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.
China Logics: A Series by the Centre for Chinese Research
In 2023-24 the Centre for Chinese Research held the multidisciplinary China Logics series featuring talks on Policy, Urban Studies, and Literature. The Centre also held innovative online discussions and book talks to facilitate urgent conversations on developments in China studies amidst a tense international climate.
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.
Understanding Korea in the Global Landscape: Talks by the Centre for Korean Research 2023-24
The Centre for Korean Research organized a range of seminars during 2023-24 academic year which showcased multi-disciplinary and global perspectives on contemporary Korea. These eight research seminars addressed recent socio-political events in the region in addition to offering new perspectives on historical events.
Call for Applications: Banting Postdoctoral Fellowship Program 2024
SPPGA is welcoming applications for the prestigious Banting Postdoctoral Fellowship Program.
Celebrating the History of the Centre for Korean Research
The Centre for Korea Research at UBC has been a hub for Korea Studies since 1993. Over the years, CKR has published significant research, brought together scholars from South and North Korea, and supported student research.
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.
Welcoming Dr. Candis Callison to the SPPGA faculty
“My interest in how diverse publics come to know and care about climate change drives my research” Learn more about our newest faculty member Candis Callison.
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.
Prof. Max Cameron elected Vice President and President-elect of the Latin American Studies Association (LASA)
Congratulations to SPPGA/POLI Prof. Max Cameron who has been elected Vice President and President-elect of the Latin American Studies Association (LASA). The Latin American Studies Association (LASA) is the largest professional association in the world for individuals and institutions engaged in the study of Latin America. With over 13,000 members, over 60% of […]
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.
New Phil Lind Memorial Fellowship in Public Policy and Global Affairs Announced
A new fellowship has been made possible through a generous gift from the Cable Public Affairs Channel (CPAC) in memory of Phil Lind
Advancing Gender Equality and Security with Erin Baines and Liliane Pari Umuhoza
SPPGA Professor Erin Baines and MPPGA student Liliane Pari Umuhoza recently presented at the third annual RN-WPS symposium at the University of Ottawa.
Human Rights Collective: How Dr. Jenny Peterson and ORICE are empowering change
Read Dr. Peterson’s personal reflections on her long-lasting partnership with ORICE and the activities of Human Rights Collective
MPPGA Students Win Best Position Paper Awards at Carleton Model NATO Conference
MPPGA students participate in Carleton University’s Model NATO Conference and Nicole Ng and Mahnan Omar win two out of three Best Position Paper awards.
Research that Matters: Support Experiential Learning this UBC Giving Day
Support hands-on fieldwork and research activities associated with GP² and give students a valuable opportunity to influence positive change.
Event Recap: Reporting on Mass Atrocities in Myanmar
Award-winning journalist Wa Lone shared his experience of reporting on a genocide and discussed the concerning state of press freedom in present-day Myanmar
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.
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.
Julian Dierkes Awarded Mongolian Friendship Medal
Described as Mongolia’s “highest state honor” this award commemorates the long-standing academic and policy-engaged research on Mongolia which Prof. Dierkes has undertaken over the past decade.
SPPGA 2022-23 Annual Report
Learn more about the major research, achievements, and programming of the UBC School of Public Policy and Global Affairs in our 2022-23 annual report.
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.
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.
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
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
2023 Simons Award Recipients in Nuclear Disarmament and Global Security
UBC students won the 2023 Simons Award for research in nuclear disarmament and global security.
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
Introducing SPPGA Practitioner Fellow Jawad Hussain Qureshi
SPPGA is pleased to introduce practitioner fellow Jawad Hussain Qureshi
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.
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.”
The Institute of Asian Research Fellows Program 2023/24 – Call for Applications
UBC grad students, apply to IAR Fellows Program for research on policy and global affairs.
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. Sheryl Lightfoot Appointed UN Chair on Indigenous Peoples’ Rights
Congratulations to Professor Sheryl Lightfoot, Chairperson of UN Expert Mechanism!
Dr. Sara Shneiderman Appointed MPPGA Graduate Program Director
Dr. Sara Shneiderman brings her leadership as the new Graduate Program Director for MPPGA
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.
Call for Applications: Practitioner Fellowship Program 2023
Apply for transformative 4-8 month fellowships at the School of Public Policy and Global Affairs.
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.
2022/23 IAR Publication Awards
The IAR Publication Award provides grants to students whose works are accepted in high-visiblity and wide-impact outlets.
Harsha Walia Breaks Down Borders: Speaking on Climate Migration, Racial Capitalism and Empire
Canadian activist, writer and organizer Harsha Walia tackles issues of border imperialism, racial capitalism and anti-migrant xenophobia in her recent talk with UBC.
2023 IAR Research Travel Grants Awarded
IAR is pleased to support a diverse group of talented students from faculties across the university through a total of $27,000 in 2023 research grants. Congratulations to all recipients!
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)