2021 Global Policy Project Symposium Highlights
As a defining element of UBC’s professional Master of Public Policy and Global Affairs (MPPGA) curriculum, the Global Policy Project (GP2) provides the opportunity for MPPGA students to engage with policy makers and civil society organizations on a real-world policy challenge, in Canada and around the world. Learn more on the Global Policy Project page. On April […]
MPPGA Students Graduating as Global Changemakers
We are thrilled to celebrate our MPPGA Class of 2021 and feature four recent graduates, Muhialdin Bakini, Paige Rumelt, Sumaiyyah Adam, and Boyd Hayes. Learn about their most memorable experiences in the 20-month MPPGA program, what issues they are most passionate about, and their career aspirations now that they have achieved their degree.
Political and Legal Anthropology Review: Wild Policy
Read MPPGA students Claire Ross and Alexander Howes’ book review on “Wild Policy” by Tess Lea, a book on Indigeneity and state-led development in Australia. This review emerged from a graduate course taught by SPPGA Professor Sara Shneiderman.
Women Suffer Most When Disaster Strikes
“Women are up to 14 times more likely to die or be injured following a disaster.” MPPGA students Brayden Pelham, Erica Steele, Stephen Patenaude and Victoria Ker raise the question: What should we be doing differently in Canada to reduce the gender imbalance when future disasters strike? (Subscription).
Student Led Advocacy and the ‘Scholars in Prison’ Project
MPPGA student William Shelling co-authored a chapter in “Project: Experiential Learning and Critical Knowledge(s) in International Relations,” using a case study to discuss impacts on emotional labour involved in experiential learning in International Relations teaching.
Learning During the Pandemic in Nepal
With limited access to reliable internet and devices in Nepal, MPPGA students Boyd Hayes, Nabila Farid, and Riya Sirkhell, and UBC Research Assistant Ujjwal Neupane discuss programs that teach parents about technologies for remote learning.
Participatory Simulation: Reflections on the 2021 NASPAA – Batten Simulation Competition
MPPGA student Anoushka Chandarana recently competed in the 2021 NASPAA – Batten Simulation Competition. Learn more about her experiences in her reflection.
MPPGA Students Network with Policy Professionals
The Master of Public Policy and Global Affairs program recently held a virtual networking event. MPPGA students were given an opportunity to engage directly with policy professionals and broaden their perspectives on what a policy career entails.
MPPGA Student Esther Ocheni Reflects on Lessons Learned from Professional Mentorship
MPPGA student Esther Ocheni is participating in the MPPGA mentorship program and reflected on lessons learned from meeting with her mentor, Diane Davoine, an International Finance Corporation staff member.
Reflections on Mentorship Conversations by MPPGA Student Easton Smith
MPPGA student Easton Smith is participating in the MPPGA mentorship program and reflected on his experiences meeting with his mentor, Alan Okros, Deputy Director of Research, Dallaire Centre of Excellence for Peace and Security, Canadian Defence Academy.
MPPGA Student Paige Rumelt Supports Period Poverty Research
Master of Public Policy and Global Affairs student Paige Rumelt worked on the Period Promise Research Project for the United Way of the Lower Mainland. The results of the project have now been released.
Reflections on Mentorship Conversations by MPPGA Student Jessika Woroniak
Master of Public Policy and Global Affairs second year student Jessika Woroniak reflected on her experiences as a mentee in the MPPGA mentorship program.
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.
Virtual Policymaking in Practice: Reflections on the 2021 CAPPA Case Competition
MPPGA students recently competed in the 2021 National Public Administration Case Competition on the case study, A National Disgrace: Long-Term Care and COVID-19. Learn more about our MPPGA students’ experiences in their reflection.
Problems with the Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor
For two decades, the story of India’s Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor is one of rising costs, delays and never-ending promises of commissioning. “Shouldn’t India then stop pursuing the breeder programme?” say Prof Ramana & MPPGA Student Nidhi Sharma.
Black Hair is Black History
To promote broader acceptance of natural hair and to diminish hair discrimination, MPPGA student David Markwei features a collection of photos and the significance behind the diverse hairstyles within the Black community.
Global Migration Podcast “Geographies from the Heart: Life-Writing from Newcomers to Canada”
Tune in to the latest episode of the Global Migration Podcast, “Stories about Exile and Displacement,” hosted by UBC Centre for Migration Studies featuring MPPGA student Muhialdin Nyera Bakini on his story of how displacement from South Sudan led to arriving in Canada.
Is Tibet the Next Xinjiang?
In recent months, public reports detailing potential human rights abuses in Tibet have come to light. Now Canada must determine its position on Tibet, says MPPGA student Nicolas Jensen, despite the existing strain on the Canadian-Chinese relationship.
Principal Challenges to Financing the Sustainable Development Goals
The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) were created with the mission of realigning the global development track with the current realities of the world. But five years after the commitment to SDGs, MPPGA student Kingsley Eze writes, the challenges of financing remain.
UBC Student Creates Subway-style Map of Toronto’s Urban Trails
“I want everyone to be able to experience these trails.” MPPGA second year student Matthew Colenbrander created a subway-style map of Toronto’s Don Valley trail network to encourage accessibility to urban forest trails.
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.
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 […]
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.
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.
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 […]
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.
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.
Global Public Policy Project Reflection: Applying an Equity Lens with the City of Vancouver
A team of Master of Public Policy and Global Affairs (MPPGA) students at the University of British Columbia published a reflection of their immersive Global Policy Project that took place in 2019 and 2020 with their client, the City of Vancouver – Planning, Urban Design and Sustainability Department. Read the reflection below: Global Public Policy Project […]
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.
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.
Covid-19 Could Kill a Key Climate Strategy
“The pandemic is blowing a fiscal hole in government budgets around the world.” Professor George Hoberg and Kingsley Eze (MPPGA 2019 Cohort) speak on how Article 9 of the Paris Agreement is at risk due to the inaction of wealthy countries. More at Asparagus Magazine.
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.
Understanding and Addressing “The Incel Rebellion”
“The extreme loneliness ultimately leads to searching for a community and to hegemonic and toxic masculinist beliefs within the shared found community.” Nicolas Jensen (MPPGA ’19 Cohort) on the Incel community and countering violent extremism. More at The Pub.
Generational Consciousness
MPPGA student David Markwei crafted a deeply personal photo essay for CBC on “generational consciousness and the experiences of Black millennials living in British Columbia”. His story aims to highlight Black voices and stories that have traditionally been marginalized in the media industry.
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.
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.
Why Is Ontario Spending Billions On Nuclear Energy When Cheap Renewables Are Available?
Read this article by Cassandra Jeffrey, MPPGA graduate and recipient of the 2019 Simons Award in Nuclear Disarmament and Global Security, who analyzes Ontario’s misdirected priorities for the electricity sector and traces these to the decision making structures that are based on unsustainable and decaying frameworks.
The Pub Podcast: The Black Experience on Campus
In honour of Black History Month and Ta-Nehisi Coates’ Phil Lind Initiative event at UBC, the Policy Roundtable hosted by MPPGA student Joshua Diemert sat down with colleagues Edwin Edou and Esther Ocheni to discuss the Black experience at UBC and give recommendations on how to give Black students the best campus experience.
Mongolia: How Nalaikh’s Youth See Democracy
How do Mongolian youth view democracy? How does that impact youth civic engagement? An MPPGA student research team heads to Ulaanbaatar’s Nalaikh District and shares findings from their youth engagement study in The Diplomat.
In Conversation with Canada’s Foreign Affairs Minister – A Day in the Life of The Honourable François-Philippe Champagne
SPPGA was pleased to host “In Conversation with Canada’s Foreign Minister – A Day in the Life of The Honourable François-Philippe Champagne,” a webinar moderated by Boyd Hayes, a MPPGA student. Watch the recording and learn more.
NASPAA-Batten Student Simulation Competition Student Reflection
MPPGA student reflects on her experience during the NASPAA-Batten Simulation Competition, organized by NASPAA (the Network of Schools of Public Policy, Affairs, and Administration) and the University of Virginia Frank Batten Public Policy School.
Trudeau Pledges Help as Many Students Shut Out of COVID-19 Benefits
As the Canadian government continues to implement emergency measures to support its citizens, many students are feeling that the policies are failing to accommodate for their demographic. MPPGA student Joshua Diemert voices his opinions in The Globe and Mail.
Graduates Lose Placements, Face Tough Summer Job Market Due to COVID-19
As Canada’s labour market undergoes an unprecedented hiring freeze due to COVID-19, students are facing immense difficulty in securing summer employment. MPPGA student Joshua Diemert speaks on his experience to the National Observer.
Student Reflections from the 2020 UBC Women in House Program
Ten UBC participated in the second year of UBC’s Women in House program in Ottawa. Learn more from the students’ inside look into the working lives of female politicians in Canada.
Can We Talk? Bridging Campus Divides Over Hong Kong
Professor Timothy Cheek (SPPGA; UBC History; IAR Director) and Master of Public Policy and Global Affairs student Cassandra Jeffrey co-authored an article for The Conversation, highlighting the continued sociopolitical strain between China and Hong Kong that affects the Chinese diaspora in Canada.
MPPGA Students Reflect on UNAC’s Think Global, Link Local 2020 Networking Breakfast
Several UBC Master of Public Policy and Global Affairs students attended the Think Global, Link Local 2020 Networking Breakfast, hosted by the Vancouver Branch of the United Nations Association Canada. Explore their reflections.
MPPGA Student Co-Founds Top Emerging Startup to Connect Female Founders and Apprentices
Preparing to be a policy leader takes many forms for Masters of Public Policy and Global Affairs (MPPGA) students. We met with Ravina Anand, current MPPGA 2nd Year student, to find out about her work as Co-Founder of the Female Laboratory of Innovative Knowledge (FLIK).
2020 MPPGA Co-op Conference: Job Search Skills for the Policy Professions
At this year’s “MPPGA Co-op Conference: Job Search Skills for the Policy Professions”, Master of Public Policy and Global Affairs students at UBC participated in a full-day conference aimed at equipping students with the skills and confidence necessary for an effective, strategic job search.
The Pub Podcast: Nora Sahatçiu on Eastern European Integration
In this episode of the Policy Roundtable, Guilherme Rosales presents a special interview between fellow MPPGA student Sean Wu and Nora Sahatçiu, a SDGs & Strategic Policy Consultant, on the UN Sustainable Development Goals, Kosovar culture and policy frameworks, as well as Eastern European integration.
MPPGA Students Compete with Leading Policy Schools at 2020 Annual National Case Competition
UBC Masters of Public Policy and Global Affairs (MPPGA) students recently competed in the 9th Annual CAPPA National Public Administration Case Competition in Quebec City. Held over reading week, four students Nabila Farid, Gavin Davies, Clinton Mix and Claudia Kobetitch spent their break preparing for the competition held between leading Public Policy schools across the country.
The Pub Podcast: Max Cameron and Julian Dierkes on Electoral Reform in Mongolia
Professor Max Cameron (UBC Political Science and SPPGA Acting Director) and SPPGA Associate Professor Julian Dierkes discuss electoral reforms in Mongolia on this episode of the Policy Roundtable hosted by MPPGA student Joshua Diemert. This conversation covers the mechanics of governance and how the way voters choose their representatives reflects the values of their cultural and national identity.
Global Get Down Episode 2: Coronavirus – Disease and Cooperation
In a new episode of the Global Get Down podcast hosted by the UBC International Relations Student Association, Professor Yves Tiberghien (UBC Political Science and SPPGA Faculty Associate) sits down to discuss the spread and impact of the coronavirus outbreak.
The Pub Podcast: Feminism in Practice
In this episode of the Policy Roundtable, host Joshua Diemert sits down with fellow MPPGA student Paige Rumelt to discuss feminism in practice and her work in feminist policy.
MPPGA Students Participate in UBC’s Women in House program
Three MPPGA students are participating in this year’s UBC Women in House program, an innovative and practical program aimed at promoting a greater level of female representation in Canada’s parliament. Learn more about why they’re excited to participate.
Global Policy Project: Developing an Equity Lens with the City of Vancouver
As part of their second year Master of Public Policy and Global Affairs (MPPGA) program, a team of six students has begun their Global Policy Project (GPP 590B) with a domestic focus, consulting with the City of Vancouver to apply an equity lens to their Climate Emergency Response Plan. Team Members: Schyler Edmundson, Shivangi Khanna, Alexandra […]
The Pub Podcast: Nicole Davison on Careers in the Foreign Service
The Policy Roundtable hosted by MPPGA student Joshua Diemert warmly welcomes British Consul-General Nicole Davison to discuss a career in foreign service, the ongoing fallout from Brexit, and what it is to be a woman—and a lesbian—in a new professional world.
Hong Kong Contextualized: Exploring Conflict Through Students’ Lens
Pro-democracy versus pro-China rhetoric has fostered a climate of anxiety on one of Canada’s largest universities; this series, written by MPPGA student Cassandra Jeffery, explores the effects, and potential solutions of, deepening ideological polarization by showcasing the diverse perspectives surrounding the Hong Kong conflict.
Global Policy Project: Barriers to Effective Teaching and Education Practices in Nepal
The fieldwork component for the 2019-2020 Global Policy Projects has now been completed by seven UBC Master of Public Policy and Global Affairs (MPPGA) student teams who worked with clients organizations on a policy problem in ten different countries throughout December 2019. Find below a reflection from students whose project focused on developing policy to […]
Global Policy Project: Implementing a Roadmap for Environmental and Social Impact Assessment of Ethiopia’s Mining Sector
The fieldwork component for the 2019-2020 Global Policy Projects has now been completed by seven UBC Master of Public Policy and Global Affairs (MPPGA) student teams who worked with clients organizations on a policy problem in ten different countries throughout December 2019. Find below a reflection from students whose project focused on improving resource governance […]
MPPGA Alumni Spotlight on Darren Touch
In this alumni spotlight, we hear from Darren Touch, a UBC Master of Public Policy and Global Affairs alumnus, regarding how his experiences as a Schwarzman Scholar at Tsinghua University in China have impacted him. “The last five months studying at Tsinghua University as a Schwarzman Scholar has been a transformative experience for me. The […]
Mapping the Development of the Women, Peace and Security Agenda
The report Mapping the Development of the Women, Peace, and Security Agenda provides a historical background of the agenda and highlights major changes in UN Security Council Resolutions over the past 20 years.
Global Policy Project: Youth Civic Engagement in Nalaikh, Mongolia
The fieldwork component for the 2019-2020 Global Policy Projects has now been completed by seven UBC Master of Public Policy and Global Affairs (MPPGA) student teams who worked with clients organizations on a policy problem in ten different countries throughout December 2019. Find below a reflection from students whose project focused on youth civic engagement […]
Global Policy Project: Mobility Constraints to Canada – ASEAN Trade and Commerce
The fieldwork component for the 2019-2020 Global Policy Projects has now been completed by five UBC Master of Public Policy and Global Affairs (MPPGA) students who completed their fieldwork in the ASEAN region throughout December 2019. Find below a reflection from students who travelled to Singapore, Ho Chi Minh, and Jakarta to analyze the role mobility plays […]
Global Policy Project: Expanding Water and Land Conservation Practices, Rajasthan
The fieldwork component for the 2019-2020 Global Policy Projects has now been completed by seven UBC Master of Public Policy and Global Affairs (MPPGA) student teams who worked with clients organizations on a policy problem in ten different countries throughout December 2019. Find below a reflection from students whose project focused on expanding water and […]
Global Policy Project: Broadening the Definition of Sexual Violence
The fieldwork component for the 2019-2020 Global Policy Projects has now been completed by seven UBC Master of Public Policy and Global Affairs (MPPGA) student teams who worked with clients organizations on a policy problem in ten different countries throughout December 2019. Find below a reflection from students whose project focused on broadening the definition […]
Global Policy Project: Gendered Water Access Challenges in Peru’s Agricultural Sector
The fieldwork component for the 2019-2020 Global Policy Projects has now been completed by seven UBC Master of Public Policy and Global Affairs (MPPGA) student teams who worked with clients organizations on a policy problem in ten different countries throughout December 2019. Find below a reflection from students whose project focused on natural resource management, […]
MPPGA Alumni Spotlight on Luthfi Dhofier
Enjoy this spotlight on Luthfi Dhofier, MPPGA Alumnus and a Local Government Consultant with Urban Systems Ltd.
The Pub Podcast: Frictions in the Modern Queer Community
Following Trans Week of Resilience and World AIDS Day, the Policy Roundtable is back with another episode hosted by MPPGA student Joshua Diemert. Alongside Ryan Jamula, an MA student at UBC, and Nicolas Jensen from the MPPGA program, this episode engages in conversation regarding frictions in the modern queer community.
MPPGA Students Engaging in Global Policy Project Fieldwork
The 2019-2020 Global Policy Projects are underway, with UBC Master of Public Policy and Global Affairs (MPPGA) student teams conducting fieldwork with clients on seven different projects in ten countries throughout December 2019 and in Vancouver throughout the early part of 2020. The fieldwork component is a defining component UBC’s professional MPPGA curriculum. Led by […]
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.
The Pub Podcast: Canadian Federal Election
Tune in to the new episode of Policy Roundtable hosted by MPPGA student Joshua Diemert! In a conversation with his colleague, Matthew Colenbrander, Joshua shares his insights on the Canadian Federal Elections while drawing from his experience as a parliamentary staffer on Parliament Hill.
Federal Election Debate: Who Won?
MPPGA students Nabila Farid and Victoria Ker comment on Monday’s federal election debate, and UBC CSDI Acting Director Gerald Baier shares his insight on the debate outcome in an interview with CBC News.
UNDP Cambodia Reflections by MPPGA Student Cassandra Jeffery
MPPGA student Cassandra Jeffery reflects upon her summer internship with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Cambodia.
Summer Co-op Reflections by Schyler F. Edmundson
Learn more about MPPGA student Schyler F. Edmundson’s summer Co-op Program role as a Policy Analyst with Environment and Climate Change Canada’s Programs Directorate of the Pan-Canadian Framework Implementation Office.
Can Canada Play a Part in Averting the Collapse of Arms Control?
After the US and Russia’s withdrawal from the INF Treaty, Canada needs to do its part “to avert the unravelling of global arms control”, argue MPPGA student Emily Enright and SPPGA Professor Ramana.
Summer Co-op Reflections by Sanmini Koffi
Learn more about MPPGA student Sanmini Koffi’s summer Co-op Program role as a Policy Consultant for Vancouver Coastal Health.
The Pub Podcast: Interview with B.C. Attorney General David Eby
Listen to a special podcast interview on policy issues in British Columbia with the Honourable David Eby, Attorney General of B.C., hosted by MPPGA student Guilherme Rosales.
British Columbia’s Growing Wildfire Issue
BC has experienced its three most damaging wildfire seasons on record in the last five years alone. With hotter and drier summers, erratic weather patterns, and significant increases in global temperatures, BC’s wildfire seasons may continue to worsen. In addition to the devastating climate change effects in the region, a disconnect between traditional indigenous practices and colonial practices in containing these fires are adding fuel to the fire—literally. MPPGA student Guilherme Rosales discusses potential mitigation solutions for the province.
Celebrating our MPPGA Graduates
On May 23, 2019, the UBC School of Public Policy and Global Affairs welcomed a total of 36 new Master of Public Policy and Global Affairs (MPPGA) graduates into our growing global community of alumni.
More Needs to Be Done for Fair Access to Quality Education
In light of the university admissions scandal in the United States, it is more crucial than ever for Canada to learn from such mistakes. MPPGA student Samantha Coronel makes the case that increasing the overall quality of education will do nothing to solve social inequality if there is no fair access. https://www.pubpoli.com/posts/2019/6/27/quality-education
Liu Scholar Research Spotlight – Indigenous Mapping Workshop in Peru
Liu Scholar Ashli Akins has announced she is part of a collaborative network to host the first Latin American edition of Firelight’s world-renowned Indigenous Mapping Workshop.
“A Conversation with Barack Obama” Recap
Emily Enright sits down with Schyler Edmundson recounting Barack Obama’s most recent talk in Vancouver, where he discussed various global issues including political division and climate change.
Impacts of the UBC Lind Initiative Seminar – An Interview with Laura Sciarpelletti
Laura Sciarpelletti, a UBC alumna who participated in the Lind Seminar as part of the 2019 Phil Lind Initiative on “America and the Climate Crisis” series, shares how the course positively impacted her work producing and writing as a journalist with CBC Vancouver.
Syrian Refugee Crisis in Canada
In this episode of Policy Roundtable Talks, Guilherme Rosales and Chris Stoicheff dive into a discussion on the Syrian Refugee Crisis from the Canadian perspective, mainly on how the Federal Government has handled the issue with their international participation and response.
Celebrating MPPGA Graduating ALT Scholars
The achievements of our graduating MPPGA students and ALT Scholars were recently celebrated by representatives from the African diplomatic community and partner organizations of the African Leaders of Tomorrow (ALT) Scholarship Program in Ottawa.
Student Reflections from The UBC Women in House Program
Read the reflections from UBC students who participated in the UBC Women in House Program, an innovative program hosted by the UBC School of Public Policy and Global Affairs that is aimed at promoting a greater level of female representation in the Canadian government.
2019 Brookings-VISION20 Workshop on Beyond Neoliberalism in Emerging Markets
Three UBC students were appointed as VISION20 (V20) Fellows and attended the 2019 Brookings-VISION20 Workshop on “Beyond Neoliberalism in Emerging Markets” held at the Brookings Institution in Washington, DC on April 10th, 2019.
2018 Brookings-VISION20 Workshop on Social Cohesion
Four UBC students were appointed as VISION20 Fellows and joined Professor Yves Tiberghien at the 2018 Brookings-VISION20 Workshop on Social Cohesion. The workshop was held at the Brookings Institution in Washington, DC on 18th April 2018. Founded in 2016, the VISION20 initiative brings together scholars, think tank leaders, policy leaders, and societal leaders to identify […]
2019 Global Policy Project Symposium Highlights
As a defining element of UBC’s professional Master of Public Policy and Global Affairs (MPPGA) curriculum, the Global Policy Project (GP2) (GPP 590) provides the opportunity for MPPGA students to engage with policy makers and civil society organizations on a real-world policy challenge, in Canada and around the world. Learn more about the GP2 on our Experiential Learning […]
Arts Undergraduate Society Is Turning a New Leaf, and It’s Green!
The SPPGA has partnered with the Arts Undergraduate Society (AUS) and the Social Ecological Economic Development Sustainability program (SEEDS) to implement a number of waste management policies aimed at ensuring a more sustainable campus. MPPGA student Cassandra Jeffrey outlines the new policies and introduces a research-intensive project led by the SPPGA team.
MPPGA Student Reflections of NASPAA-Batten Simulation Competition 2019
The 2019 NASPAA-Batten Student Simulation Competition focused on issues of forced migration and refugees in a day-long event that allowed graduate students in public policy and related fields to test their skills on real-world data. This year, four of our MPPGA students attended the competition in Austin, Texas. Learn more in their reflections below: Hadir Ali, MPPGA […]
Vacancy Controls in Vancouver
MPPGA student Guilherme Rosales sits down with Josh Tafel to discuss rent control in Vancouver, diving into the history of rent and vacancy control in the city, and the issues that surround these policies today.
A Greener Society: The EUS Paves the Way Through Price Incentive Mechanisms
The Engineering Undergraduate Society (EUS) is leading the way to greener events through the implementation of a recommended waste management policy regulation. Learn more about the unique suitability initiatives and community research projects being piloted at UBC.
The Role of Student Associations in the Push for More Sustainable Universities
How can sustainability practices amongst UBC student societies be increased? MPPGA student Hannah Geiser outlines common barriers to sustainability and the changes that must be made in order to promote sustainability education, administrative support and student engagement.
Durable Solutions for Arts and Culture at the Science Undergraduate Society
Sean Wu, Hadir Ali and Guilherme Rosales, MPPGA students and all members of UBC SEEDS, teamed up with the Science Undergraduate Society (SUS) to draft a sustainable and cost-efficient policy statement aimed at revamping the neglected Abdul Ladha Science Student Centre space. Read The Pub report for more on this exciting project.
VISION20 Fellows at the Berlin Global Solutions Summit
Three MPPGA students, Tommy Koh (MPPGA Y2), Denby McDonnell (MPPGA Y1), Samantha Coronel (MPPGA Y1) and Political Science student Jory Smallenberg (MA Y1), participated as fellows at the 3rd annual Berlin Global Solutions Summit. The Global Solutions Summit involved 1,600 participants from international research organizations, academia, and politics across 120 countries. It provided an important forum for discussion […]
Too Many Solo Cups: Solving Our Event Plastic Waste Problem at UBC
90% of recyclable plastics end up in landfills. In an effort to meet UBC and Vancouver’s strategic vision for sustainability, MPPGA student Denby McDonnell and her team worked with the Engineering Undergraduate Society (EUS) to come up with three ways to reduce plastic cup waste at events. Check out our article on The Pub for more.
Making Campus our Classroom with the SEEDS Sustainability Program
Did you know the SPPGA’s home base, the CK Choi building, is UBC’s flagship environmental building? MPPGA student Claire Casher outlines how the MPPGA class, in collaboration with the Social Ecological Economic Development Studies (SEEDS) Sustainability Program, is leading tangible change on campus.
The Sustainable Interior Design Revolution
Vancouver is one of the world’s greenest cities, and UBC is at the forefront of promoting sustainability. MPPGA student Schyler Edmundson delves in to what sustainable design and interior spaces should look like, pulling examples from UBC campus.
Thinking Sustainably
Five MPPGA students worked together to create a blog to highlight how organization can help increase sustainability efforts. The project is based on the group’s experiences working with the Science Undergraduate Society (SUS) on a project about storage organization earlier this year.