Call for Applications: IAR Research Travel Grant
The grant will award $1000 to successful applicants who plan to travel for field work.
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.
Call for Applications: SPPGA Practitioner Fellowship Program
SPPGA is accepting applications from mid to senior-career professionals in public policy, international development, global affairs, government, and related areas to partake in research and engagement activities.
The Phil Lind Initiative 2023 | Call for Volunteers
EVENT VOLUNTEERS | PHIL LIND INITIATIVE (Un)Civil Discourse: The Sorry State of Political Polarization in the United States What it is. The Phil Lind Initiative is an annual dialogue series and course hosted by the School of Public Policy and Global Affairs at the University of British Columbia (UBC), and is made possible by a […]
Prof. Veena Sriram Awarded 2022 SSHRC Grant
Assistant Professor Veena Sriram has been awarded research funding for a critical analysis of health worker protests in the COVID-19 era
Call for Applications – 2023 Lind Initiative Seminar: (Un)Civil Discourse (PPGA 591C)
UBC students, apply by December 7 to the 3-credit Lind Initiative Seminar on the topic of the 2023 Phil Lind Initiative series, (Un)Civil Discourse, in Term 2 at UBC Vancouver.
MPPGA Student Norma Patiño Sánchez Receives 2022 Jamaloddin Khanjani Family Scholarship
Congratulations to UBC Master of Public Policy and Global Affairs (MPPGA) student Norma Patiño Sánchez for receiving the 2022 Jamaloddin Khanjani Family Scholarship.
Congratulations to 2022 Simons Award Recipients!
Six UBC students received the 2022 Simons Award in Nuclear Disarmament and Global Security for their research on nuclear disarmament, nuclear energy, and global security.
Call for Applications: Olav Slaymaker Scholarship in Environment
Applications are open to UBC graduate students studying environmental issues and is supervised by an SPPGA faculty member.
KPP Organized a High-level Discussion on the Indo-Pacific Strategy and the Korean Peninsula
The Knowledge Partnership Program (KPP) organized, on September 15, 2022, a panel discussion on Indo-Pacific Strategy (IPS) and the Korean Peninsula at the Annual Jeju Forum for Peace and Prosperity.
SPPGA Releases 2021-2022 Annual Report
Learn more about the major research, achievements, and programming of the UBC School of Public Policy and Global Affairs in our 2021-22 annual report.
Call for Applications: 2022 Simons Awards for Student Research in Nuclear Disarmament and Global Security
Undergraduate and graduate students will receive $1,000 and $1,500 respectively for their successful research paper or product on topics related to nuclear disarmament and/or global security.
Applications to the 2023 Killam Postdoctoral Research Fellowship Now Open
The UBC School of Public Policy and Global Affairs welcomes applicants interested in applying for nomination to the prestigious Killam Postdoctoral Fellowship Program.
Prof. David Boyd: Historic UN Resolution on the Right to a Clean, Healthy, and Sustainable Environment
UN Special Rapporteur and Prof. David Boyd (SPPGA; IRES) hailed the adoption of a historic resolution by the UN General Assembly. The resolution recognizes, for the first time, the human right to a clean, healthy, and sustainable environment for everyone, everywhere.
Call for Papers for “Re-Imagining Sustainable Development” Conference
Submissions are open until August 30th for the “Re-Imagining Sustainable Development” conference, hosted by Liu Institute Network for Africa, Liu Institute for Global Issues, the School of Public Policy and Global Affairs, and the Peter A. Allard School of Law.
The Institute of Asian Research Fellows Program 2022/23 – Call for Applications
UBC graduate students, apply now to the IAR Fellows Program. The program brings together UBC grad students with an interest in advancing research that addresses a broad range of issues — particularly those with relevance to policy or global affairs.
Dr. Priti Narayan Appointed as the Asa and Kashmir Johal Chair of Indian Research
SPPGA is delighted to congratulate Dr. Priti Narayan on her appointment as the Holder of the Asa and Kashmir (A&K) Johal Chair of Indian research
SPPGA Welcomes Assistant Professor Juliet Lu – Q&A
Dr. Juliet Lu, Assistant Professor in Environmental Governance and Business, joins SPPGA and the Department of Forest Resources Management. Learn more about her research and policy engagement in this interview.
Dr. Heidi Tworek Appointed Director of the Centre for the Study of Democratic Institutions
SPPGA is pleased to welcome Dr. Heidi Tworek as Director of the Centre for the Study of Democratic Institutions (CSDI).
Dr. M. V. Ramana Appointed Graduate Program Director of the Master of Public Policy and Global Affairs Program
SPPGA welcomes Prof. M. V. Ramana as Graduate Program Director of the Master of Public Policy and Global Affairs program.
Dr. Kristen Hopewell Appointed Director of the Liu Institute for Global Issues
SPPGA congratulates Prof. Kristen Hopewell for being appointed as the new Director of the Liu Institute for Global Issues.
Prof. Heidi Tworek Named Vice President of the Toynbee Prize Foundation
Prof. Heidi Tworek (SPPGA; History) has been named Vice President of the Toynbee Prize Foundation, an organization promoting scholarly engagement in global history.
Reflections from Natasha Thambirajah on SPPGA Practitioner Fellowship
Natasha Thambirajah shares reflections on her Practitioner Fellowship term at UBC’s SPPGA, as she returns to her role as Director, Digital Health Policy with the Ministry of Health.
Five UBC SPPGA Faculty Awarded SSHRC Funding for Projects
Profs. Rashid Sumaila (SPPGA; IOF), Timothy Cheek (SPPGA; History), Heidi Tworek (SPPGA; History), Milind Kandlikar (SPPGA; IRES), and Navin Ramankutty (SPPGA; IRES) received SSHRC funding through Partnership Development, Partnership Grants, and Insight Grants for various projects.
SPPGA Welcomes Robyn Leuty as Assistant Director
We are thrilled to welcome Robyn Leuty as our new Assistant Director.
SPPGA Affiliates Appointed to Indo-Pacific Advisory Committee
Three members of the SPPGA community were appointed by the Government of Canada to the newly established Indo-Pacific Advisory Committee.
Prof. George Hoberg Awarded 2022 Donald Smiley Prize
Professor George Hoberg was awarded the 2022 Donald Smiley Prize by the Canadian Political Science Association for his book, The Resistance Dilemma: Place-Based Movements and the Climate Crisis.
Joint Graduate Course “Heavy Metal” Wins Killam Connection Competition
“Heavy Metal,” a new collaborative course jointly sponsored by SPPGA, the Department of Earth, Ocean & Atmospheric Sciences, Peter A. Allard School of Law, and the Norman B. Keevil Institute of Mining Engineering at UBC, is the latest winner of the Killam Connection competition.
Prof. Navin Ramankutty Appointed as Renewed Canada Research Chair in Data Science for Sustainable Global Food Systems
Prof. Navin Ramankutty (SPPGA; IRES) was appointed as a renewed Tier 1 Canada Research Chair (CRC) in Data Science for Sustainable Global Food Systems. Prof. Ramankutty is one of four new and renewed CRCs in the Faculty of Arts at UBC.
UBC MPPGA Students Graduate Ready to Tackle Urgent Challenges
Master of Public Policy and Global Affairs students are graduating from the UBC School of Public Policy and Global Affairs ready to shape a better world. Learn more from four of our graduates about their experiences in the program, what issues they’re passionate about, and their career aspirations.
Call for Applications: 2022 Banting Postdoctoral Fellowship Program
The UBC School of Public Policy and Global Affairs welcomes applicants interested in applying for the prestigious Banting Postdoctoral Fellowship Program.
MPPGA Student Shifa Thobani Receives Jamaloddin Khanjani Family Scholarship
Congratulations to Master of Public Policy and Global Affairs (MPPGA) student Shifa Thobani for receiving the Jamaloddin Khanjani Family Scholarship in recognition of her work in the space of menstrual hygiene management with the adolescent girls and women in the villages of India.
Prof. Kyung-Ae Park Led the KPP-Parliamentarian Delegation to South Korea
A delegation of five Canadian parliamentarians visited Seoul, South Korea, from April 9-16, 2022, led by SPPGA Prof. Kyung-Ae Park, Founding Director of the Knowledge Partnership Program (KPP).
Applications Open to New Capacity-Building Course for UBC Graduates: Designing for Transformation
Registration is now open for Designing for Transformation, a free, non-credit course available to UBC graduate students to build capacities to empower transformative change.
MPPGA Students Participate in Research Network on Women, Peace and Security Symposium
MPPGA students Samantha El-Ghazal, Nicole Johnston, and Panthea Pourmalek participated in a Research Network on Women, Peace and Security’s Youth Advisory Board and recent symposium in Montreal, mentored by SPPGA Prof. Erin Baines.
Global Policy Projects: MPPGA Students Engage with Clients on Policy Challenges
The Global Policy Project allows MPPGA students to engage with policymakers and client organizations to solve a real-world policy challenge. Learn about some of this year’s projects, with topics related to housing crisis, climate policy and reconciliation.
New Frontiers in Research Fund Awarded to Project Led by Professor Heidi Tworek
Prof. Heidi Tworek (SPPGA; History) was awarded New Frontiers in Research Fund (NFRF) for her project on “Mobilizing a Network of Health Communicators to Investigate and Respond to Online Abuse.”
Heidi Tworek Appointed to Government of Canada Expert Advisory Group on Online Safety
Prof. Heidi Tworek (SPPGA; History) was appointed to the Expert Advisory Panel on Online Safety at Heritage Canada.
UBC MPPGA Awarded Third Place at 2022 CAPPA Competition
MPPGA students won bronze at the 11th Annual National Public Administration Case Competition. In this year’s competition, teams worked on the case study, A Wicked Problem: Rough Sleeping in Cities.
UBC and Carleton Partner to Help Afghan Scholars Find a New Intellectual Home in Canada
Researchers at UBC and Carleton University received IDRC funding for their joint project, “Placement, Preservation and Perseverance: Afghan At-Risk Scholars, Activists and Students,” to help scholars and others who are fleeing the crisis in Afghanistan establish a new intellectual community in Canada.
SPPGA Faculty Awarded Research Excellence Clusters Funds
Six faculty members with the UBC School of Public Policy and Global Affairs have received funding through the Research Excellence Clusters initiative in 2022/23, among the forty research excellence clusters led by researchers on the Vancouver campus.
MPPGA Alum Chiamaka Mọgọ Elected as Board Vice-Chairperson, Canadian Race Relations Foundation
Congratulations to MPPGA alum Chiamaka Mọgọ, who was recently elected as the Board Vice-Chairperson of the Canadian Race Relations Foundation.
Prof. Maxwell Cameron Awarded LASA Guillermo O’Donnell Democracy Award and Lectureship 2022
Congratulations to Prof. Maxwell Cameron (SPPGA; Poli Sci) for receiving the Latin American Studies Association Guillermo O’Donnell Democracy Award and Lectureship 2022.
Professor David Boyd to Present Report on the Right to a Clean, Healthy and Sustainable Environment
Professor David Boyd (SPPGA; IRES) contributes two annexes, on global sacrifice zones and good practices respectively, to the report and is set to present it to the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva on March 10.
SPPGA Welcomes 2022 Liu Scholars
The Liu Institute for Global Issues at SPPGA welcomes our 2022 Liu Scholars who are working with SPPGA faculty on projects centered on: Sustainable food systems; Climate crisis politics; Global health; Online communication; and/or Energy transitions.
Spotlight on MPPGA Alumni Careers – Series Compilation
Our alumni careers series showcased MPPGA alumni who are committed to addressing urgent and complex public policy challenges. This particular series highlighted alumni careers focused on the environment as well as careers focused on the advancement of education, rights, and health for Indigenous people.
Spotlight on MPPGA Alumni Careers – Denby McDonnell
During our Spotlight on MPPGA Alumni Careers series, meet Denby McDonnell who works as a Program Manager, Climate Innovation at Ecotrust Canada.
Spotlight on MPPGA Alumni Careers – Claudia Kobetitch
During our Spotlight on MPPGA Alumni Careers series, meet Claudia Kobetitch who works as an Advisor for the First Nations Health Council / First Nations Health Directors Association Shared Secretariat.
Natasha Thambirajah Joins SPPGA as Practitioner Fellow
Natasha Thambirajah has joined the UBC School of Public Policy and Global Affairs as Adjunct Professor, as part of the 2022 SPPGA Practitioner Fellowship program.
Spotlight on MPPGA Alumni Careers – Kingsley Eze
During our Spotlight on MPPGA Alumni Careers series, meet Kingsley Eze who is a Senior Consultant in the Climate Change and Sustainability Practice at Ernst & Young.
Spotlight on MPPGA Alumni Careers – Eseohe Ojo
During our Spotlight on MPPGA Alumni Careers series, meet Eseohe Ojo who works as a Program Manager at GreenPAC.
Spotlight on MPPGA Alumni Careers – Alfonso Hernandez
During our Spotlight on MPPGA Alumni Careers series, meet Alfonso Hernandez who is a Project Manager at the Office of Indigenous Strategic Initiatives (OISI) at UBC.
Spotlight on MPPGA Alumni Careers – Lilian Shams-Amiri
During our Spotlight on MPPGA Alumni Careers series, meet Lilian Shams-Amiri who works as the Coordinator of Learning and Development at the College of Indigenous Health Leadership housed in the First Nations Health Directors Association.
Meet Our SPPGA Directors – Professor Gerald Baier
In our SPPGA Faculty Leadership series, meet Dr. Gerald Baier, Acting Director of the Centre for the Study of Democratic Institutions (CSDI) at the School of Public Policy and Global Affairs (SPPGA), and Associate Professor in the Department of Political Science and Faculty Associate of SPPGA at the University of British Columbia. In an interview […]
Prof. Heidi Tworek Awarded Canada Research Chair in History and Policy of Health Communications
Associate Professor Heidi Tworek (SPPGA; History) has been appointed as a Tier 2 Canada Research Chair in History and Policy of Health Communications.
Prof. Tara Cookson Awarded Canada Research Chair in Gender, Development, and Global Public Policy
SPPGA Assistant Professor Tara Cookson has been appointed as a Tier 2 Canada Research Chair in Gender, Development, and Global Public Policy.
Spotlight on MPPGA Alumni Careers – Esther Ocheni
During our Spotlight on MPPGA Alumni Careers series, meet Esther Ocheni who works as a Senior Researcher and Policy Analyst at the First Nations Education Steering Committee.
SPPGA Welcomes Dr. Jessica DiCarlo, Chevalier Postdoctoral Research Fellow
We welcome Dr. Jessica DiCarlo as Chevalier Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Transportation and Development in China.
SPPGA Announces Olav Slaymaker Scholarship in Environment Recipients
Congratulations to UBC graduate students Prerna Gupta and Alice Guimaraes who are recipients of the 2022 Olav Slaymaker Scholarship in Environment.
Spotlight on MPPGA Alumni Careers – Joshua Diemert
During our Spotlight on MPPGA Alumni Careers series, meet Joshua Diemert who works as a Policy Analyst for Métis Nation of BC’s Ministry of Postsecondary Education.
Three SPPGA Faculty Members Awarded SSHRC Grants
Three SPPGA faculty, Professors Tara Cookson, Kristen Hopewell, and Heidi Tworek (SPPGA; History have been awarded funding as part of the Insite Development Grants and Partnership Engage Grants competition, offered by the SSHRC.
Meet Our SPPGA Directors – Professor Kai Ostwald
In this interview with SPPGA, Professor and Director of the Institute of Asian Research Kai Ostwald sits down to talk with us about his expertise in development, public policy, and ethnic politics with a strong focus is Southeast Asia, and his leadership of the Institute of Asian Research.
Meet Our SPPGA Directors – Series Compilation
Meet our SPPGA directors in this leadership interview series and explore what drives our directors’ research, policy engagement, and teaching, and how you can connect with their work.
Reflections from Yale-UBC Fox International Fellow Jory Smallenberg
Jory Smallenberg reflects on her time as a fellow in the Yale-UBC Fox International Fellowship, hosted by the School of Public Policy and Global Affairs at the University of British Columbia.
Meet Our SPPGA Directors – Professor George Hoberg
In our SPPGA Faculty Leadership series, meet Dr. George Hoberg, Professor with the School of Public Policy and Global Affairs (SPPGA) and Graduate Program Director of the professional Master of Public Policy and Global Affairs (MPPGA) program at the University of British Columbia. In an interview with SPPGA, Professor Hoberg shares what drives his research, […]
Congratulations to the 2021 Simons Award Recipients!
Congratulations to the seven UBC students who are the recipients of the 2021 Simons Award, selected by the Liu Institute for Global Issues in the UBC School of Public Policy and Global Affairs.
Why I Attended COP26 – MPPGA Alum Denby McDonnell
Denby McDonnell, a Master of Public Policy and Global Affairs alumni, participated in the 26th UN Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP26) on behalf of her employer, Ecotrust Canada. Learn about her key takeaways in this interview.
Prof. Rashid Sumaila Receives Prestigious SSHRC 2021 Impact Award
Dr. Rashid Sumaila is the recipient of the 2021 Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) Impact Award in the Partnership category. Dr. Sumaila will receive the Impact Award on behalf of the OceanCanada Partnership, a SSHRC-funded research initiative.
Key Takeaways from COP26 – Professor Rashid Sumaila
We spoke with Professor Rashid Sumaila (SPPGA; IOF) about his participation in the 26th UN Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP26) and his key takeaways.
MPPGA Student Association Announces New 2021-22 Executive
UBC Master of Public Policy and Global Affairs students recently appointed their 2021-22 Student Association executive members and set forth their strategic vision for this academic year.
Why I Attended COP26 and What I Learnt – Temitope Onifade
The 26th UN Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP26) in Glasgow has recently concluded. Temitope Onifade, PhD candidate at the Allard School of Law and Co-chair of the Liu Institute Network for Africa at the Liu Institute for Global Issues, UBC School of Public Policy and Global Affairs, University of British Columbia participated as […]
GPP 591C Lind Initiative Seminar
Applications to GPP 591C Lind Initiative Seminar: The Future of Media are now open to UBC graduate students and undergraduates in their fourth year or above from any faculty. The course forms part of the 2022 Phil Lind Initiative series, with visits from some of the world’s leading intellectuals on media. Apply by Nov. 30th, 2021.
SPPGA Welcomes Zoe Braden, Postdoctoral Research Fellow
We welcome Dr. Zoe Braden as a Postdoctoral Research Fellow working with Director and Professor Allison Macfarlane. Zoe will be examining Canada’s nuclear waste repository site selection.
Global Meeting on Law and Society: Call for Papers for “Re-Imagining Agenda 2063”
The “Re-imagining Agenda 2063” International Research Collaborative (IRC) of the Law and Society Association (LSA) invites you to submit an abstract for presentation at the Global Meeting on Law and Society to be held from 13 to 16 July 2022 at Lisbon, Portugal. The IRC plans to have in-person and virtual panels at the conference. […]
Applications due for 2021 Nehru Humanitarian Graduate Scholarship in Indian Studies
The Centre for India and South Asia Research (CISAR) at The University of British Columbia, invites submissions for the 2021 Nehru Humanitarian Graduate Scholarship in Indian Studies.
Meet our SPPGA Directors – Professor and Director Allison Macfarlane
In our SPPGA Faculty Leadership series, meet Dr. Allison Macfarlane, Professor and Director of the School of Public Policy and Global Affairs, who outlines her background and current research, her vision for the school, and the ways that students, faculty, and policymakers can engage with our work.
SPPGA Welcomes Hanna Karg, Postdoctoral Research Fellow
We welcome Dr. Hanna Karg as a Postdoctoral Research Fellow working with Professor Navin Ramankutty. Her research interests include urban food systems, land use change, and cross-border food trade.
Meet Our SPPGA Directors – Professor M.V. Ramana
In our SPPGA Faculty Leadership series, Professor Ramana, Simons Chair in Disarmament, Global and Human Security, discusses what drives him to address the risks posed by nuclear weapons and nuclear energy, his external collaborations, his goals in the classroom, and how students can connect with his work.
School of Public Policy and Global Affairs Practitioner Fellowship
SPPGA recognizes that in order to have a transformative impact on society, academic excellence and policy practice must be integrated into what we do. We are seeking professionals with leadership experience to apply to our Practitioner Fellowship program.
Applications to the 2022 Killam Postdoctoral Research Fellowship Now Open
The UBC School of Public Policy and Global Affairs welcomes applicants interested in applying for nomination to the prestigious Killam Postdoctoral Fellowship Program.
Call for Applications: 2021 Simons Award in Nuclear Disarmament and Global Security
Undergraduate and graduate students will receive $1,000 and $1,500 respectively for their successful research paper or product on topics related to nuclear disarmament and/or global security.
2021 David Barclay Book Prize
The annual David Barclay Book Prize from the German Studies Association is awarded to the best monograph on the social, cultural, economic, political, or labor history of 19th and 20th century Germany or central Europe. Congratulations to Heidi Tworek (SPPGA; History), the 2021 inaugural winner with her book, News from Germany: The Competition to Control World Communications, 1900-1945.
Research Network on Women, Peace and Security Launches New Website
The Research Network on Women, Peace and Security has launched a new website. Working together with the Government of Canada’s Mobilizing Insights in Defence and Security program, the RN-WPS is a network of leading scholars and practitioners, co-led by Professor Erin Baines, that will investigate the gendered impacts of defence.
UBC Sending Delegation of Eight to COP26
UBC President Santa J. Ono announced the successful applicants that will represent UBC as official observers at the 26th United Nations Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP26) in Glasgow this November. Among the eight delegates selected is Professor Rashid Sumaila (SPPGA; UBC Oceans).
Dr. Heidi Tworek Appointed as Member of CCA Expert Panel on Public Safety in the Digital Age
Dr. Heidi Tworek (SPPGA; History) has been appointed as a member of the Expert Panel on Public Safety in the Digital Age hosted by the Council of Canadian Academies (CCA).
IAR’s Statement of Cooperation with Kyoto University’s Center for Southeast Asian Study
Kyoto University’s Center for Southeast Asian Studies (CSEAS) and the School of Public Policy and Global Affairs are delighted to announce their recently signed Statement of Cooperation. The statement is intended to support active collaboration between the two units, including among faculty, students at UBC.
Research Network on Women, Peace and Security and MINDS Combine Forces to Address Threats to Well-being of Women and Girls
The Research Network on Women, Peace and Security, an international, bilingual research hub leading a multi-faceted study of the Government of Canada’s Women, Peace and Security agenda, was recently funded $750,000 over three years by the Department of National Defence via the Mobilizing Insights in Defence and Security program.
The Institute of Asian Research Fellows Program 2021/22 – Call for Applications
UBC graduate students, apply now to the IAR Fellows Program. The program brings together UBC grad students with an interest in advancing research that addresses a broad range of issues — particularly those with relevance to policy or global affairs — and is based on engagement with and deep knowledge of Asia.
Prof. Sheryl Lightfoot Elected Member of The College of New Scholars, Artists and Scientists by Royal Society of Canada
Congratulations to Dr. Sheryl Lightfoot, Canada Research Chair of Global Indigenous Rights and Politics at UBC, for being elected as a Member of the College of New Scholars, Artists and Scientists by the Royal Society of Canada.
Tamara Baldwin Receives 2021 President’s Service Award for Excellence
Congratulations to Tamara Baldwin, Director of the Office of Regional and International Community Engagement and acting Assistant Director at the School of Public Policy and Global Affairs on receiving the UBC 2021 President’s Service Award for Excellence.
SPPGA Staff Member Andrea Reynolds Receives 2021 President’s Staff Award for Wellbeing
Congratulations to Andrea Reynolds, Manager of Student Academic Services at the School of Public Policy and Global Affairs, on receiving the 2021 UBC President’s Staff Award for Wellbeing.
SPPGA Welcomes Professor Maxwell A. Cameron – Q&A
Professor Maxwell A. Cameron joined the School of Public Policy and Global Affairs as a core faculty member. In this interview, Professor Cameron outlines his current research, engagement and how students can get involved in his work. Learn more about his work.
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.
Four New UBC SPPGA Faculty Projects Receive SSHRC Funding
SPPGA congratulates professors Philippe Le Billon, Rashid Sumaila, Sheryl Lightfoot, and Kristen Hopewell whose projects received SSHRC funding through Partnership Development and Insight Grants.
SPPGA Releases 2020-2021 Annual Report
The UBC School of Public Policy and Global Affairs has published its 2020-2021 annual report which features our faculty’s research projects, policy engagement, and notable achievements, student and alumni profiles, and our various convening and learning activities.
SPPGA Congratulates Prof. Yves Tiberghien as Konwakai Chair in Japanese Research, Institute of Asian Research
Political Science Professor Yves Tiberghien (SPPGA Faculty Associate) has been appointed as Konwakai Chair in Japanese Research at the Institute of Asian Research. Professor Tiberghien will be supporting research in global lessons from Japan’s governance.
SPPGA Thanks Outgoing Director and Congratulates New Institute of Asian Research Director
We acknowledge the outstanding contributions of Professor Timothy Cheek (SPPGA; History) as he completes his 3-year term as Director of the Institute of Asian Research (IAR) and welcome Professor Kai Ostwald (SPPGA; Political Science) as our new IAR Director.
Announcement of Retirement: Professor Brian Job
We wish to thank Political Science Professor Brian Job (SPPGA Faculty Associate) for his many contributions that have shaped the School of Public Policy and Global Affairs and the wider UBC community over the years. We wish him well in his retirement.
SPPGA Welcomes Wahid Palash, Postdoctoral Fellow
The School of Public Policy and Global Affairs welcomes Wahid Palash as a Postdoctoral Research Fellow. He will be working with Nadja Kunz, Assistant Professor and Canada Research Chair in Mine Water Management and Stewardship.
Professor Veena Sriram Joins PLOS Global Public Health Editorial Board
Veena Sriram, Assistant Professor has recently joined the PLOS Global Public Health Editorial Board as an Academic Editor.