Students

We are thrilled to announce that MPPGA alumni Marc Attallah, Farah Kashaf Tadli, Yannick Gayama, and Amelia Duggan were published in BBC News in an article covering the challenges that Indigenous communities face on reservations when acquiring clean drinking water.

Two MPPGA students, Susanne Beilmann and Tommy Koh were appointed as VISION20 Fellows and joined Professor Yves Tiberghien at the 2018 Brookings-VISION20 Workshop on Social Cohesion.

MPPGA student Shafaq Noorani writes about health policy issues on a global scale in her blog. Her long-term goal is to develop policies that would benefit distinct cultural communities with their socio-economic needs.

MPPGA student Tommy Koh presented a paper at the 7th Southeast Asian Studies Symposium held in Jakarta, Indonesia titled “Borders as Barriers: Sustained Policy Effects of Transient Efforts to Reclaim the Nation-State in Southeast Asia”.

MPPGA student Luthfi Dhofier reflects on Francis Fukuyama’s talk on the Unravelling of the Liberal World Order and the Rise of Populism, as part of the Phil Lind Initiative 2018 speaker series at UBC on January 24, 2018.
Luthfi summarizes the highlights of the event by the world-renowned political scientist, Francis Fukuyama, answering questions such as “Why populism?” and “So how can we reform our democratic institutions?”

The MPPGA Students Association interviewed Dr. Steve Tsang, Director of the China Institute at the School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London, to discuss China’s foreign and domestic policy.

MPPGA student Nicole So was a part of the planning committee for the Interdisciplinary Grad Careers Fair coming up on Thursday March 8th. Two workshops will be held concurrently prior to the event. Space is limited. The “Introduction to Government jobs” workshop will be facilitated by Ella Wright, our very own manager from the UBC School of Public Policy and Global Affairs.

The MPPGA Student Association is launching a Leadership Lecture Series on Thursday March 8th featuring Don Wright, Deputy Minister to the Premier of B.C. lecturing on public service leadership.

UBC MPPGA alumni have been working with Green Technology Asia for the last six months and recently completed a report titled “The Canadian Artificial Intelligence Ecosystem: A 2018 Profile.

Two MPPGA students, Nicole So and Candy Tladi, are competing on February 8, 2018 to address issues of gender inequality in the workplace as part of the annual World’s Challenge Challenge. As Nicole says, “Find what intrigues you, then find an aspect of it that allows you to add your voice and impact. These kinds of opportunities allow you to bridge your classroom learning with the real world.” 

MPPGA student Nicole So is honoured to receive funding from The Canadian Association for the Study of International Development to host the International Development Week Conference on Gender & Development at UBC. The conference will be hosted on Saturday, February 10th, 2018 in the Henry Angus Building. Rumana Monzur will be the opening keynote speaker. Paulina Cameron will close the event. Get your tickets today!

MPPGA students Joanna Fensome and Aaron Nelson sat down with Dr. Wade Davis, Professor of Anthropology and BC Leadership Chair in Cultures and Ecosystems at Risk at UBC to discuss the crisis of culture loss and the impact of large infrastructure projects on indigenous peoples.  Click on the link above to listen to this insightful podcast interview on the Policy Round Table (PRT) Weekly.

MPPGA students recently enjoyed learning how to enhance their resumes and cover letters, build their personal brand, and sharpen their interview skills while networking with twenty policy professionals, including Cop-op employers, at a full-day conference at UBC. These professionals, representing various sectors, shared insights regarding the in-demand skills that employers are seeking from graduates of our program and guided students regarding what to expect in the job search process.

Check out the latest The Pub podcast by members of the MPPGA Grad Student Association.

MPPGA student Aaron Nelson speaks with Dr. John Steen, professor at the The University of Queensland and visiting research fellow at UBC, to discuss the relationship between government regulation and private sector innovation in the pursuit of environmental sustainability.

Second year MPPGA student Reagan Rockzsfforde’s summer work focused on evaluating a program in Metro Vancouver that aims to reduce driving and improve fuel efficiency within the region’s 21 municipalities.

With the launch of the UBC School of Public Policy and Global Affairs, The Ubyssey explores the historical role that UBC has played in Canadian politics and delves into the exciting future that lies ahead. Tying together reflections from faculty and political leaders, the article highlights how UBC has shaped policies and politics over the past 100 years and will continue to have a major influence on our communities, both locally and globally, for the next 150 years.

MPPGA students Kiran Alwani, Corrin Bulmer, Zameena Dadani, and Emily Mann contributed to this economic report in anticipation of a Canada and ASEAN joint study on the feasibility of a free trade agreement.

The Strategic Design Workshop is a novel and complementary approach offered annually as part of the MPPGA program curriculum which offers our students hands-on opportunities to develop new techniques and practices that they can apply during their studies, as well as in the workforce as policy professionals.

As part of GPP 591 – Special Topics in Public Policy: Applied Survey Research on Southeast Asian Markets, MPPGA students had the opportunity to embark on producing the 2nd Canada-ASEAN Business Outlook Survey which was then presented at the Canada-ASEAN Business Forum in Jakarta, Indonesia. Check out their experience and the results of the survey here.

Take a look at the new Master of Public Policy and Global Affairs student blog (www.pubpoli.com) covering a range of policy issues including foreign policy, national security, indigenous rights and climate change authored by our students.

With authoritarianism and state surveillance on the rise, how can civil society be protected from digital threats? Learn more in this OpenCanada piece co-authored by MPPGA student Andrés Delgado.

International students considering UBC, here is a handy list compiled by CBIE of the Top 10 reasons to study in Canada. The list includes internationally recognized degrees, the possibility to work in Canada after graduation, and how Canada is a peaceful, politically stable, and safe country. Learn more by clicking the title above.

As Swiss national Raphaël Roman enters Year Two of the MPPGA program, he reflects on his experiences so far, the Global Policy Project ahead, and life in Vancouver. Read our interview.