Banting and Killam Postdoctoral Fellowship Programs
SPPGA welcomes applicants interested in applying for the prestigious Banting and Killam Postdoctoral Fellowship Programs.
SPPGA Postdoctoral Fellow Vincent Ialenti Joins as Berggruen Fellow
Congratulations to SPPGA Postdoctoral Fellow Vincent Ialenti, who will be joining the Berggruen Institute community of thinkers as a Fellow this fall. The 2021-2022 Class of Fellows focuses on reimagining society through interdisciplinary research.
SPPGA Adjunct Professor of Practice Andrea Reimer Resumes AMA
Andrea Reimer, SPPGA Adjunct Professor of Practice, is hosting an AMA on Twitter over the lunch hour on Wednesdays. Engage on topics of power and practice, and the practical challenges of policy-making using #AMASPPGA.
Liu Scholar Tebogo Thandie Leepile Wins First Place in UBC Three Minute Thesis Competition
Congratulations to Liu Scholar Tebogo Thandie Leepile, the first place winner of this year’s UBC Three Minute Thesis competition #UBC3MT for her thesis.
David Boyd, UN Special Rapporteur on Human Rights and the Environment, co-launches Researchathon on Sacrifice Zones and Human Rights
Join this year’s researchathon, hosted by Professor David Boyd (SPPGA; IRES) and Marcos A Orellana, which investigates “sacrifice zones” – places of severe pollution or environmental degradation where profits have been prioritized over people and public interests.
Professor Sheryl Lightfoot Appointed United Nations Representative on Rights of Indigenous Peoples
Professor Sheryl Lightfoot (SPPGA; Poli Sci; FNIS) was appointed the North American member on the UN Expert Mechanism on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, which provides expertise to the Human Rights Council and advises states in achieving the aims of the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples.
Dr. Dierkes Elected as President of the Western Canadian Deans of Graduate Studies
SPPGA Professor Julian Dierkes has been elected as the president of the Western Canadian Deans of Graduate Studies, an organization focused on promoting the effective pursuit of graduate studies at Western Canadian Universities.
Joint Statement against Anti-Asian Racism and Violence
The UBC School of Public Policy and Global Affairs and its Institute of Asian Research strongly condemn the recent tragic violence against the Asian community in Georgia and the rise in anti-Asian racism in the United States and in Canada.
Now Accepting Applications for the 2021 Virtual Institute for Future Legislators
Have you ever thought about running for public office? Do you wonder what it would be like to serve as a legislator? If you want to know more about what being a legislator means and how to be most effective in that role, apply to UBC’s Institute for Future Legislators (IFL).
Professor Kristen Hopewell Appointed Wilson China Fellow at the Wilson Center
SPPGA Professor Kristen Hopewell, Canada Research Chair in Global Policy, has been appointed a non-resident Wilson China Fellow at the Wilson Center in Washington, D.C. Learn more about what this appointment entails.
SPPGA Welcomes New Liu Scholars
We warmly welcome our 2021-22 Liu Scholars. Learn more about their research and who they are working closely with among SPPGA faculty.
MPPGA Alum Ravina Anand Named Top 50 Canadian Business Changemaker
The UBC School of Public Policy and Global Affairs wishes to congratulate Master of Public Policy and Global Affairs alum Ravina Anand on being selected in the “Top 50 Canadian Business Changemakers” by the Globe and Mail.
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.
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.
Professor Rashid Sumaila appointed University Killam Professor
We are pleased to congratulate Dr. Rashid Sumaila, Professor in the School of Public Policy and Global Affairs and the Institute for the Oceans and Fisheries, on his appointment as University Killam Professor
MPPGA Information Sessions
Looking to join the Fall 2021 cohort of the professional Master of Public Policy and Global Affairs program? The program has hosted four virtual information sessions to help prospective students understand the unique benefits of the program and to navigate the application process. The recordings are available below. Contact the Program: Why Choose the MPPGA […]
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.
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.
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.
MPPGA Students’ Global Policy Project Fieldwork Now Underway
The 2020-2021 Global Policy Projects are now underway, with UBC Master of Public Policy and Global Affairs (MPPGA) student teams conducting virtual fieldwork with clients on seven different projects in Canada, the United States, Singapore, and Nepal throughout December 2020. The fieldwork component is a defining piece of UBC’s professional MPPGA curriculum. Led by School […]
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.
UBC Places High in THE World University Rankings
World university rankings recognize the University of British Columbia in the top five percent for its excellence in teaching and research as well as its global impact in delivering on the United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
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.
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.
Chronicle Of Colombian Exchange – Transformative Memory: Constructing Knowledge from Dialogue and in the Territory
An international exchange on the concept of transformative memory brought together artists, academics, and community leaders from seven countries to Colombia in February 2020,organized by the University of British Columbia in partnership with the National University of Colombia and the Montes de Maria Communications Collective.
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.
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.
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.
MPPGA Applications for September 2021: Now Open!
Applications for the Master of Public Policy and Global Affairs program are now open. Apply by January 21 to join our program that will equip you with a profound understanding of policy-making processes through a foundation of rigorous knowledge acquisition, policy analysis, career development, and experiential learning.
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!
Call for Applications: The 2020 Nehru Humanitarian Graduate Scholarship in Indian Studies
The CISAR at SPPGA is inviting applications to the 2020 Nehru Humanitarian Graduate Scholarship. Graduate students at #UBC pursing studies related to #India have a chance to win $1000. Deadline is Oct. 16, 2020 at 4PM.
Dr. Ramankutty Work in Agricultural Land Use Mapping Featured by NASA Earthdata
Find out how Professor Navin Ramankutty (SPPGA & IRES) uses Earth observing data to study global patterns of agricultural land use and the environmental impacts of these actions. Read more from his profile with NASA Earthdata.
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.
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.
Professor Paul Evans in CIC Vancouver: The New Age of Sino Canadian Relations Webinar
It has become increasingly clear that Canada’s relationship with China is experiencing unprecedented strain. Will a shift in Canada’s approach be enough to mitigate the bilateral conflict, or do our country’s leaders need to adopt a new strategy? Experts from across the country, including SPPGA Professor Paul Evans, virtually discus their priorities for a re-imagined approach to Canada-China relations.
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.
Celebrating Achievements: CIRDI’s Year in Review 2019/20 Launched
The Canadian International Resources and Development Institute has announced the release of its Year in Review, highlighting the Institute’s biggest achievements and initiatives from 2019-2020.
Spotlight on MPPGA Alumni Careers – Meet Talia Ahmad
During our Spotlight on MPPGA Alumni Careers series, meet Talia Ahmad (’17) who works as a Planning and Projects Associate with Richmond Fire-Rescue for the City of Richmond, B.C.
SPPGA Welcomes Elsie Lewison, Postdoctoral Research Fellow
The School of Public Policy and Global Affairs (SPPGA) welcomes Elsie Lewison as a SSHRC-funded Postdoctoral Research Fellow working with Professor Sara Shneiderman (SPPGA; Anthropology).
Spotlight on MPPGA Alumni Careers – Meet Aboozar Ahmadi
During our Spotlight on MPPGA Alumni Careers series, meet the MPPGA alumni who are committed to addressing the urgent and complex public policy challenges facing the world. Today, we are featuring Aboozar Ahmadi (’19) who works as a Policy Officer for the Department of National Defence-ADM Policy in Ottawa, Canada.
AMA with SPPGA Adjunct Professor of Practice Andrea Reimer
Andrea Reimer, Adjunct Professor of Practice at UBC’s School of Public Policy and Global Affairs, hosted an ‘Ask Me Anything’ initiative to engage with the UBC community and members of the public on power and practice, and the practical challenges of policy-making.
MPPGA Student Jessika Woroniak Awarded James Robert Thompson Fellowship
MPPGA student, Jessika Woroniak, has received the James Robert Thompson Fellowship, an award made to students planning a career related to preservation of the natural environment. Learn more about what this award means to her.
How Can the Debates Commission Contribute to Canadian Democracy?
Over the last year, the Centre for the Study of Democratic Institutions provided advice to Canada’s Leaders’ Debates Commission and organized a workshop that brought together experts to discuss the Commission’s experience in 2019. In this blog post, CSDI Research Associate Spencer McKay looks ahead to the future of the Commission.
Storytelling for Change: A Filmmaking Campaign
Submit by August 15 and win great prizes! Calling all youth creators across Canada – we invite you to make a short 30–180 second film on the theme of belonging, diversity, resisting injustice and racism, or another topic.
SPPGA Professor Moura Quayle Appointed UBC Vice-Provost and Associate Vice-President, Academic Affairs
Moura Quayle, Professor and founding Director of the School of Public Policy and Global Affairs, has been appointed as Vice-Provost and Associate Vice-President, Academic Affairs at UBC for a five-year term commencing August 1, 2020.
Follow SPPGA On Social Media
Are you currently following the School of Public Policy and Global Affairs on social media? Some changes are happening this month, so be sure to follow our SPPGA accounts to stay up to date on our school, faculty, and Master of Public Policy and Global Affairs students.
Reflections from Hazel Hollingdale, UBC-Yale Fox International Fellow
Learn about the experiences of Hazel Hollingdale who attended Yale as a UBC-Yale Fox International Fellow in 2018-2019. She recently graduated with her doctorate from the UBC Department of Sociology.
UBC, UC Announce University Climate Change Coalition Leadership Transition
UBC, UC announce University Climate Change Coalition leadership transition via UBC News.
Japan’s Leadership in the Liberal International Order: Impact and Policy Opportunities for Partners
Since 2016, Japan has shown remarkable leadership on several dimensions of global and regional economic governance, including trade governance, economic and data governance, regional rules-based order, and environmental governance. How significant is this new phase of Japanese international leadership in historical perspective? What factors are driving this new global leadership? What are implications for Japan’s partners, including Canada, and the US?
Statement on Academic Freedom
In light of the recent developments in Hong Kong and elsewhere in Asia, the Institute of Asian Research within the School of Public Policy and Global Affairs at the University of British Columbia is reaffirming our support of UBC’s commitment to advancing academic freedom in line with UBC policy.
MPPGA Alumna Christiana Onabola Recipient of 2020 Vanier Canada Doctoral Scholarship
Congratulations to Christiana Onabola, a graduate of the Master of Public Policy and Global Affairs (MPPGA) program, for receiving a 2020 Vanier Canada Doctoral Scholarship.
The Office of Regional and International Community Engagement (ORICE) Joins SPPGA
The Office of Regional and International Community Engagement (ORICE) has joined the School of Public Policy and Global Affairs (SPPGA) as a Partner of the school.
Pitman Potter and the Institute of Asian Research
Professor Pitman Potter retires on July 1, after 30 years at UBC. Appointed in the Allard School of Law, Professor Potter spent a significant portion of his career at UBC as the Director of the Institute of Asian Research (IAR). Timothy Cheek (current IAR Director) writes to note some of his singular accomplishments and to share the reflections of some of his colleagues from the IAR.
SPPGA Welcomes Professor Heidi Tworek
UBC’s School of Public Policy and Global Affairs (SPPGA) welcomes Dr. Heidi Tworek as a joint appointment with the Department of History. We spoke to Professor Tworek to learn more about her work and her engagement with MPPGA students and the school.
Meet Dr. Allison M. Macfarlane, the new Director of the UBC School of Public Policy and Global Affairs
UBC welcomes Dr. Allison M. Macfarlane as the new Director of the School of Public Policy and Global Affairs in the Faculty of Arts. Professor Macfarlane assumes the role for a five-year term starting July 1st, 2020.
SPPGA 2019-2020 Annual Report
Learn more about the unique strengths and activities of UBC’s School of Public Policy and Global Affairs and our Master of Public Policy and Global Affairs program in our 2019-2020 Annual Report.
SPPGA Welcomes Sara Nelson, Simons Postdoctoral Fellow
SPPGA welcomes Sara Nelson, Simons Postdoctoral Fellow, who will be working with Professor M. V. Ramana, Simons Chair in Disarmament, Global and Human Security.
MPPGA Graduates Ready to Influence Policy Change on Global Issues
Our Master of Public Policy and Global Affairs students don’t have to wait until graduation to make their mark on the world. Hear from several graduates on their most memorable program moments, their policy career plans after graduation, as well as their advice for our current and future students.
SPPGA Statement of Support – Together against Racism and Injustice
The School of Public Policy and Global Affairs fully supports the position taken by UBC President Santa Ono and we stand in solidarity with Black, Indigenous, Asian and all racialized communities. Learn more.
CALACS Honours Dr. Maxwell Cameron as Its 2020 Distinguished Fellow
We’d like to congratulate Dr. Maxwell Cameron (SPPGA Acting Director & UBC Political Science) on receiving the Association’s Distinguished Fellow Award for 2020. The award recognizes Dr. Cameron’s contributions as one of the foremost pioneers of political science scholarship in Canada.
UBC Ranks Seventh Globally in Impact: Times Higher Education
UBC placed first in Canada and seventh globally out of more than 850 participating institutions from 89 countries in the 2020 Times Higher Education subject rankings, which assesses universities against the UN Sustainable Development Goals. Learn more about how SPPGA’s research connects to action on climate change and protecting our land and water environments.
What Constitutes “Local”? Exploring How to Create Local Value from Mining in Rural Mongolia
In the remote areas, such as southwestern Mongolia, with very few local businesses, what constitutes “local” procurement? Now in its third year, this research partnership provides a unique opportunity to learn about effective approaches to public engagement when designing a mine. Stay tuned for details.
UBC & Governmental Resources on COVID-19
The following list of resources related to COVID-19 for students, staff, faculty and community members was compiled by UBC, the MPPGA Program, and the School of Public Policy and Global Affairs.
Status of SPPGA Buildings & Events in Relation to COVID-19
Given the recent B.C. Provincial Advisory in relation to COVID-19, SPPGA has taken the difficult decision to cancel all upcoming events and to close the Liu Institute for Global Issues and C.K. Choi buildings until further notice.
Summer RA Opportunities at IAR Centres and Programs
The area Centres and Programs at the Institute of Asian Research at UBC’s School of Public Policy and Global Affairs (SPPGA) are offering Summer RAships for graduate students associated with the Centres and Programs or the Masters of Public Policy and Global Affairs (MPPGA) program at the SPPGA.
Important Update on the 2020 Institute for Future Legislators Program
The CSDI is closely monitoring the ever-changing situation with Covid-19 and its impacts across all variety of activities. After much deliberation, we have made the incredibly difficult decision to cancel this year’s Institute for Future Legislators program.
Informing Public Knowledge, Practice & Research: The Community-UBC Refugee & Migration Working Group
The Community-UBC Refugee & Migration Working Group connects members from across sectors and agencies who work collectively to inform public knowledge, practice, and research. Learn more about their past and current work.
Coronavirus (COVID-19) – A Public Health Statement from SPPGA
Read a coronavirus (COVID-19) public health statement from SPPGA.
CIRDI Releases Strategy for Promoting Gender Equality in Natural Resource Governance
UBC’s Canadian International Resources and Development Institute (CIRDI) announces the release of its gender equality strategy, a guiding document for ensuring the Institute’s project work reinforces its foundational value of empowering women and girls through sustainable natural resource governance. Learn more.
Ensuring academic freedom and a respectful environment – statement from SPPGA faculty
Ensuring academic freedom and a respectful environment, a statement from SPPGA faculty members.
Nepali and Tibetan Courses at UBC
Two week summer introductory Tibetan and Nepali language courses are being offered by the UBC Department of Asian Studies and UBC Himalaya Program.
Meet Andrea Reimer, SPPGA’s First Policy Practitioner Fellow
Meet Andrea Reimer SPPGA’s first Policy Practitioner Fellow. Andrea was elected to four terms in municipal government including a term on the Vancouver School Board and three terms on Vancouver City Councillor. Learn more about what she’s looking forward to as a SPPGA Fellow.
SPPGA Welcomes Faculty Members Dr. Kristen Hopewell and Dr. Matias Margulis
SPPGA welcomes Associate Professor Kristen Hopewell, Canada Research Chair (Tier 2) in Global Policy, as well as Assistant Professor Matias Margulis, who is jointly appointed with the Food, Nutrition, and Health Program at the Faculty of Land and Food Systems, to our academic community.
Professor Sara Shneiderman Awarded a Fostering Research Partnerships Fund Grant
SPPGA Associate Professor Sara Shneiderman (SPPGA; Anthropology) was awarded a Fostering Research Partnerships Fund (FRPF) grant for her project titled, “Understanding Nepali-Canadian Experiences in BC: Immigration, Intergenerational Change, and Well-Being,” in collaboration with Dr. Rina Pradhan.
UBC Performing Well According to Times Higher Education Rankings
UBC continues to do well in international rankings, placing in the top 100 in all categories in the Times Higher Education subject rankings in 2019. UBC also placed well in rankings based on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Rashid Sumaila Inducted into the Royal Society of Canada
Professor Rashid Sumaila (SPPGA; Institute for Oceans & Fisheries) is honoured to be inducted into the Royal Society of Canada for his cutting-edge work in bioeconomics and marine ecosystems.
SPPGA 2018-2019 Annual Report
Learn more about UBC’s School of Public Policy and Global Affairs in our 2018-2019 Annual Report.
The 2020 Phil Lind Initiative: Thinking While Black
UBC’s School of Public Policy and Global Affairs is proud to present the 2020 Phil Lind Initiative series on the theme of “Thinking While Black” in Term 2 at UBC Vancouver.
Call for Applications to the UBC Women in House Program
UBC students, apply by December 8 to the UBC Women in House Program, aimed at promoting a greater level of female representation in the Canadian government.
Apply to GPP 591C Lind Initiative Seminar: Thinking While Black
UBC students, apply by November 30 to the 3-credit Lind Initiative Seminar on the topic of the 2020 Phil Lind Initiative series, Thinking While Black, in Term 2 at UBC Vancouver.
SPPGA Professor Ramana Selected as a 2020/2021 Wall Scholar
SPPGA Professor Ramana has been selected as a Wall Scholar 2020/2021 at the UBC Peter Wall Institute for Advanced Studies. As a Wall Scholar, he aims to explore nuclear energy through various intellectual lenses and work towards a comprehensive and interdisciplinary understanding of the nuclear energy sector.
Professor Julian Dierkes And His Team Receive the 2019 CESS Public Outreach Award For Blog
SPPGA Professor Julian Dierkes and his team have been awarded the Central Eurasian Studies Society’s 2019 Public Outreach Award for their blog, Mongolia Focus, which provides research, news, and analytical content on current Mongolian affairs to the wider North American public.
Announcing the 2019 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 2019 Nehru Humanitarian Graduate Scholarship in Indian Studies.
Professor Ramana Receives Fostering Research Partnerships Fund Grant
SPPGA Professor Ramana was recently awarded a Fostering Research Partnerships Fund (FRPF) grant for his project titled, “Environmental Impacts Of Small Modular Nuclear Reactors: Engagement with Civil Society”.
Call for Applications: Simons Award in Nuclear Disarmament and Global Security 2019
UBC students, we invite you to apply to the Simons Award in Nuclear Disarmament and Global Security.
UBC SPPGA – Statement of Support for Global Climate Strike
The UBC School of Public Policy and Global Affairs issues a statement of support for the Global Climate Strike.
Professor Rashid Sumaila Named Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada
Professor Rashid Sumaila (Institute for Oceans & Fisheries; School of Public Policy and Global Affairs, UBC) was named a Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada.
New UBC Research Stream Focusing on Memory and Justice
The new Memory and Justice Research Stream offers graduate courses and learning opportunities for students interested in interdisciplinary research with a focus on memory and justice in the aftermath of mass violence.
Professor Rashid Sumaila Receives CRC in Interdisciplinary Ocean and Fisheries Economics
Professor Rashid Sumaila (IOF; SPPGA) has been awarded the Canada Research Chair in Interdisciplinary Ocean and Fisheries Economics, Tier 1.
Santa Ono: UBC Excited to Host Canada’s Largest Annual Gathering of Scholars
“The 88th Congress of the Humanities and Social Sciences isn’t just for academics. It’s for everyone,” writes UBC president Santa Ono in an op-ed for The Vancouver Sun. With over 10,000 attendees, don’t miss Canada’s largest gathering of scholars, happening June 1-7.
Institute for Future Legislators 2019 – Call for Applications
Concerned about pressing issues facing our communities? Have you thought about running for public office? Apply to the Institute for Future Legislators offered by UBC’s Centre for the Study of Democratic Institutions. The deadline has been extended to May 31, 2019.
Rashid Sumaila Joins Knowledge Exchange: Candid Conversations
SPPGA Professor Rashid Sumaila will be taking part in this year’s Knowledge Exchange. Learn more about what UBC researchers and non-academic partners are doing to create dialogues that transform knowledge into meaningful impact.
Professor Rashid Sumaila Wins UBC President’s Award
Congratulations to Professor Rashid Sumaila (School of Public Policy and Global Affairs, Institute for the Oceans and Fisheries) on receiving the UBC President’s Award for Public Education through Media. The award celebrates active and creative sharing of research expertise through news media.
Liu Fellow Mohamed Zayani Wins ISA Book Award
Former Liu Research Fellow and Georgetown Professor Mohamed Zayani has won the International Communication (ICOMM) Book Award from the International Studies Association (ISA) for his critically acclaimed book Networked Publics and Digital Contention (Oxford University Press, 2015), making it the fifth major award it has received to date. The ISA ICOMM Book Award honors the publication […]
We’re seeking a Graduate Program Manager at the School of Public Policy and Global Affairs.
We’re seeking a Graduate Program Manager at the School of Public Policy and Global Affairs. Come help shape the next generation of global change makers! You would be working closely with senior-level managers in our school, the Faculty of Arts, the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies and the Arts Co-Op Office, with respect to achieving SPPGA-wide goals. This is a mat leave position. Apply to job ID 33036 by March 17.
2019 Registration for Nepali and Tibetan Open Soon!
The UBC Himalaya Program offers intensive Nepali and Tibetan language & community-engaged learning opportunities each summer. They are two-week, intensive language courses that blend classroom instruction with experiential learning off-campus from April 29 – May 10, 2019. Visit the Himalaya Program website for more details. Tibetan Poster | Nepali Poster
Dr. Brian Job Wins Japan’s Foreign Minister’s Commendation
Congratulations to Brian Job, Professor of Political Science and SPPGA Faculty Associate on receiving a Foreign Minister’s Commendation 2018 from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan.
2018 Faculty Research Awards: Rashid Sumaila
Congratulations to SPPGA and Institute of Oceans and Fisheries Professor Rashid Sumaila, who recently won the UBC President’s Award for Public Education Through Media.
Ryerson’s Faculty of Arts Launches the Institute for Future Legislators in Toronto
The Institute for Future Legislators (IFL) program is coming to Ontario, thanks to a collaboration between the Centre for the Study of Democratic Institutions (CSDI) at the UBC School of Public Policy and Global Affairs and Ryerson University’s Faculty of Arts.
Apply to the 2020 Yale-UBC Fox International Fellowship Program
The Liu Institute for Global Issues at the UBC School of Public Policy and Global Affairs invites applications from UBC graduate students for the 2020 UBC-Yale Fox International Fellowship Program. Apply by February 2, 2020.