UBC SPPGA
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As an interdisciplinary hub, the UBC School of Public Policy and Global Affairs (SPPGA) leads in research, innovation & learning on policy & global affairs.
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My interview with @cbcstephenquinn.bsky.social this morning on CBC Vancouver's Early Edition on the same thing we talked about a decade ago
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November 25, 2025 at 6:17 PM
My interview with @cbcstephenquinn.bsky.social this morning on CBC Vancouver's Early Edition on the same thing we talked about a decade ago
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MPPGA student (now alum) Kyle Visvanathan reflects on how the program has paved the way for his aspiring career in public policy.
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November 24, 2025 at 7:03 PM
MPPGA student (now alum) Kyle Visvanathan reflects on how the program has paved the way for his aspiring career in public policy.
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The CARE Program offers internships equivalent to €6,000 for outstanding students from France to work with UBC faculty on climate-related research through the Fondation David R. Graham. Gain hands-on experience contributing to global climate solutions.
Apply by December 8.
Apply by December 8.
November 21, 2025 at 6:35 PM
The CARE Program offers internships equivalent to €6,000 for outstanding students from France to work with UBC faculty on climate-related research through the Fondation David R. Graham. Gain hands-on experience contributing to global climate solutions.
Apply by December 8.
Apply by December 8.
This year, the SPPGA Women in House program brought 10 female-identifying UBC students and alumni to Ottawa for firsthand exposure to political institutions and the practice of governance. Read more: https://f.mtr.cool/izordrmvbd
November 21, 2025 at 6:18 PM
This year, the SPPGA Women in House program brought 10 female-identifying UBC students and alumni to Ottawa for firsthand exposure to political institutions and the practice of governance. Read more: https://f.mtr.cool/izordrmvbd
Thinking about applying to the Master of Public Policy and Global Affairs program? Join us on Dec 11, 6–7 PM, to find out what it takes to put together a strong and competitive application!
RSVP here: https://f.mtr.cool/pabehtdrio
RSVP here: https://f.mtr.cool/pabehtdrio
November 20, 2025 at 8:01 AM
Thinking about applying to the Master of Public Policy and Global Affairs program? Join us on Dec 11, 6–7 PM, to find out what it takes to put together a strong and competitive application!
RSVP here: https://f.mtr.cool/pabehtdrio
RSVP here: https://f.mtr.cool/pabehtdrio
MPPGA alum Luthfi Dhofier (’19) works at the nexus of climate, human security, and global engagement. He reflects on how the MPPGA shaped his path: https://f.mtr.cool/pjoyepncyf
November 19, 2025 at 6:02 PM
MPPGA alum Luthfi Dhofier (’19) works at the nexus of climate, human security, and global engagement. He reflects on how the MPPGA shaped his path: https://f.mtr.cool/pjoyepncyf
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We're very excited to be hosting a visit by James Lin at the Centre for Chinese Research with support from @sppga.ubc.ca! His new book on Taiwan has lessons for the world about agrarian change, the food sector, and rural life.
Friday November 28, 3pm in the Liu building's Place of Many Trees
Friday November 28, 3pm in the Liu building's Place of Many Trees
For folks in Vancouver, I'll be giving a talk about my book, In the Global Vanguard, in-person at the University of British Columbia Centre for Chinese Research on November 28, 3-5pm. Many thanks to @profjulietlu.bsky.social!
November 15, 2025 at 8:42 PM
We're very excited to be hosting a visit by James Lin at the Centre for Chinese Research with support from @sppga.ubc.ca! His new book on Taiwan has lessons for the world about agrarian change, the food sector, and rural life.
Friday November 28, 3pm in the Liu building's Place of Many Trees
Friday November 28, 3pm in the Liu building's Place of Many Trees
Join CISAR for a documentary film screening of "Sikkidre Shikari, Illadiddare Bhikari (Bird Trapper or Beggar)" which follows stories of the nomadic Hakki Pikki tribes, on Nov 17 at 6 PM. Film followed by discussion and Q&A with the director and cinematographer.
RSVP: https://f.mtr.cool/bhvghwrslh
RSVP: https://f.mtr.cool/bhvghwrslh
November 14, 2025 at 8:01 PM
Join CISAR for a documentary film screening of "Sikkidre Shikari, Illadiddare Bhikari (Bird Trapper or Beggar)" which follows stories of the nomadic Hakki Pikki tribes, on Nov 17 at 6 PM. Film followed by discussion and Q&A with the director and cinematographer.
RSVP: https://f.mtr.cool/bhvghwrslh
RSVP: https://f.mtr.cool/bhvghwrslh
Join us on November 28th, 3–5PM (PST) for a talk with Dr. James Lin on how Taiwan transformed from an agricultural colony into an economic power, and how its “Taiwan model” of agrarian development spread across Africa and Southeast Asia amid Cold War politics.
RSVP: https://f.mtr.cool/shmjoavmgf
RSVP: https://f.mtr.cool/shmjoavmgf
November 13, 2025 at 8:02 PM
Join us on November 28th, 3–5PM (PST) for a talk with Dr. James Lin on how Taiwan transformed from an agricultural colony into an economic power, and how its “Taiwan model” of agrarian development spread across Africa and Southeast Asia amid Cold War politics.
RSVP: https://f.mtr.cool/shmjoavmgf
RSVP: https://f.mtr.cool/shmjoavmgf
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UNILAG, LASU partner to boost Nigeria’s #fish production, employment. “We Africans are amazing people. We have gone through a lot of challenges and yet we survived and we keep rising.," said @drrashidsumaila.bsky.social @sppga.ubc.ca
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UNILAG, LASU partner to boost Nigeria’s fish production, employment
Researchers from the University of Lagos (UNILAG) in Akoka and Lagos State University (LASU) in Ojo are intensifying their efforts
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November 12, 2025 at 5:39 PM
UNILAG, LASU partner to boost Nigeria’s #fish production, employment. “We Africans are amazing people. We have gone through a lot of challenges and yet we survived and we keep rising.," said @drrashidsumaila.bsky.social @sppga.ubc.ca
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Nuclear waste from reactors is a solvable problem, says @sppga.ubc.ca prof Dr. Allison Macfarlane
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New U.S. nuclear power boom begins with old, still-unsolved problem: What to do with radioactive waste https://cnb.cx/47RyDQF
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November 10, 2025 at 9:01 PM
Nuclear waste from reactors is a solvable problem, says @sppga.ubc.ca prof Dr. Allison Macfarlane
The Lobby Gallery invites submissions for its 2026 exhibition season. Open to artists, researchers, scholars, collectives, and community collaborators. Learn more: https://f.mtr.cool/lbwttkyjem
November 10, 2025 at 8:01 PM
The Lobby Gallery invites submissions for its 2026 exhibition season. Open to artists, researchers, scholars, collectives, and community collaborators. Learn more: https://f.mtr.cool/lbwttkyjem
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Join us on November 11 at UBC's War Memorial Gymnasium for a ceremony to commemorate Remembrance Day.
All UBC students, faculty, staff and community members are invited to attend—to honour and remember all those who served in times of war, military conflict and peace.
events.ubc.ca/ubc-remembers/
All UBC students, faculty, staff and community members are invited to attend—to honour and remember all those who served in times of war, military conflict and peace.
events.ubc.ca/ubc-remembers/
November 7, 2025 at 5:14 PM
Join us on November 11 at UBC's War Memorial Gymnasium for a ceremony to commemorate Remembrance Day.
All UBC students, faculty, staff and community members are invited to attend—to honour and remember all those who served in times of war, military conflict and peace.
events.ubc.ca/ubc-remembers/
All UBC students, faculty, staff and community members are invited to attend—to honour and remember all those who served in times of war, military conflict and peace.
events.ubc.ca/ubc-remembers/
SPPGA’s Institute of Asian Research welcomes the 2025–26 IAR Fellows, a new cohort pursuing interdisciplinary research on contemporary Asia. Read more: https://f.mtr.cool/cmpvqlnemp
November 7, 2025 at 8:31 PM
SPPGA’s Institute of Asian Research welcomes the 2025–26 IAR Fellows, a new cohort pursuing interdisciplinary research on contemporary Asia. Read more: https://f.mtr.cool/cmpvqlnemp
From conflict to climate crisis, AI is outpacing the rules meant to govern it. At SPPGA, students and faculty are studying how its rise is reshaping power and accountability. Read more: https://f.mtr.cool/ezqwdmfeyp
November 6, 2025 at 8:43 PM
From conflict to climate crisis, AI is outpacing the rules meant to govern it. At SPPGA, students and faculty are studying how its rise is reshaping power and accountability. Read more: https://f.mtr.cool/ezqwdmfeyp
Join us for a talk with MP Taleeb Noormohamed on November 12, 5:30 - 6:30 PM (PST), on his journey from global tech to policy in Ottawa, covering housing, AI, and civic engagement.
RSVP here: https://f.mtr.cool/inwrlgsdzr
RSVP here: https://f.mtr.cool/inwrlgsdzr
November 5, 2025 at 7:02 PM
Join us for a talk with MP Taleeb Noormohamed on November 12, 5:30 - 6:30 PM (PST), on his journey from global tech to policy in Ottawa, covering housing, AI, and civic engagement.
RSVP here: https://f.mtr.cool/inwrlgsdzr
RSVP here: https://f.mtr.cool/inwrlgsdzr
What does it mean to tell the story of climate change on Indigenous terms? Read about Beyond Fires & Floods (BFF): Indigenous Narratives in an Era of Extremes at @moaubc.bsky.social moderated by @rickharp.bsky.social https://f.mtr.cool/gziohzbuhs
October 31, 2025 at 9:02 PM
What does it mean to tell the story of climate change on Indigenous terms? Read about Beyond Fires & Floods (BFF): Indigenous Narratives in an Era of Extremes at @moaubc.bsky.social moderated by @rickharp.bsky.social https://f.mtr.cool/gziohzbuhs
SPPGA Prof Tara Cookson joins Dr. Rachael Pierotti and host Elizabeth Dartnall on The Sexual Violence Research Podcast to explore how policy reform can reduce intimate partner violence and build more equitable societies.
Listen here: https://f.mtr.cool/ydnwyfkboj
Listen here: https://f.mtr.cool/ydnwyfkboj
October 31, 2025 at 6:42 PM
SPPGA Prof Tara Cookson joins Dr. Rachael Pierotti and host Elizabeth Dartnall on The Sexual Violence Research Podcast to explore how policy reform can reduce intimate partner violence and build more equitable societies.
Listen here: https://f.mtr.cool/ydnwyfkboj
Listen here: https://f.mtr.cool/ydnwyfkboj
Join us for a talk with MP Taleeb Noormohamed on November 12, 5:30 - 6:30 PM (PST), on his journey from global tech to policy in Ottawa, covering housing, AI, and civic engagement.
RSVP here: https://f.mtr.cool/inwrlgsdzr
RSVP here: https://f.mtr.cool/inwrlgsdzr
October 30, 2025 at 7:03 PM
Join us for a talk with MP Taleeb Noormohamed on November 12, 5:30 - 6:30 PM (PST), on his journey from global tech to policy in Ottawa, covering housing, AI, and civic engagement.
RSVP here: https://f.mtr.cool/inwrlgsdzr
RSVP here: https://f.mtr.cool/inwrlgsdzr
The Liu Lobby Gallery invites you to OVERCASTE: Confront. Disrupt. Evolve, an exhibit featuring stories and images on the Dalit Canadian experience and caste-based discrimination in Canada.
Gallery opens Oct 3 – Dec 5,
Exhibition reception: Oct 30 at 6pm.
RSVP: https://f.mtr.cool/rvinpfletc
Gallery opens Oct 3 – Dec 5,
Exhibition reception: Oct 30 at 6pm.
RSVP: https://f.mtr.cool/rvinpfletc
October 30, 2025 at 6:02 PM
The Liu Lobby Gallery invites you to OVERCASTE: Confront. Disrupt. Evolve, an exhibit featuring stories and images on the Dalit Canadian experience and caste-based discrimination in Canada.
Gallery opens Oct 3 – Dec 5,
Exhibition reception: Oct 30 at 6pm.
RSVP: https://f.mtr.cool/rvinpfletc
Gallery opens Oct 3 – Dec 5,
Exhibition reception: Oct 30 at 6pm.
RSVP: https://f.mtr.cool/rvinpfletc
Join us on Nov 19, 9–10 AM PST, to learn what it takes to submit a standout application for the Master of Public Policy and Global Affairs program! This session will equip you with key insights and practical guidance to help you prepare a strong application.
RSVP here: https://f.mtr.cool/uskghzfdta
RSVP here: https://f.mtr.cool/uskghzfdta
October 29, 2025 at 7:02 PM
Join us on Nov 19, 9–10 AM PST, to learn what it takes to submit a standout application for the Master of Public Policy and Global Affairs program! This session will equip you with key insights and practical guidance to help you prepare a strong application.
RSVP here: https://f.mtr.cool/uskghzfdta
RSVP here: https://f.mtr.cool/uskghzfdta
We are pleased to announce the Master of Public Policy and Global Affairs Class of 2027, representing 16 nations and bringing their diverse experiences to the SPPGA community.
Meet the class: https://f.mtr.cool/yrhgrjufel
Meet the class: https://f.mtr.cool/yrhgrjufel
October 28, 2025 at 5:02 PM
We are pleased to announce the Master of Public Policy and Global Affairs Class of 2027, representing 16 nations and bringing their diverse experiences to the SPPGA community.
Meet the class: https://f.mtr.cool/yrhgrjufel
Meet the class: https://f.mtr.cool/yrhgrjufel
Join us on November 4 for UBC’s MPPGA hybrid info session to meet inspiring faculty and alumni and explore your path toward shaping public policy.
Register here: https://f.mtr.cool/ikzugwxnev
Register here: https://f.mtr.cool/ikzugwxnev
October 27, 2025 at 10:30 PM
Join us on November 4 for UBC’s MPPGA hybrid info session to meet inspiring faculty and alumni and explore your path toward shaping public policy.
Register here: https://f.mtr.cool/ikzugwxnev
Register here: https://f.mtr.cool/ikzugwxnev
Join Sibylle Vermont, Christian Bréthaut, and Leila M. Harris on Nov 25 for a dynamic panel discussion exploring how international environmental agreements shape real-world water management.
RSVP: https://f.mtr.cool/qidytdeqcz
RSVP: https://f.mtr.cool/qidytdeqcz
October 27, 2025 at 9:30 PM
Join Sibylle Vermont, Christian Bréthaut, and Leila M. Harris on Nov 25 for a dynamic panel discussion exploring how international environmental agreements shape real-world water management.
RSVP: https://f.mtr.cool/qidytdeqcz
RSVP: https://f.mtr.cool/qidytdeqcz
On Oct 31, Yong-Chool Ha will present his book: "Late Industrialization, Tradition and Social Change in South Korea." The talk will examine how Korea’s modern economy coexists with traditional ties and how late development shaped these “neofamilism” networks.
RSVP: https://f.mtr.cool/oolvmzgbsw
RSVP: https://f.mtr.cool/oolvmzgbsw
October 24, 2025 at 9:01 PM
On Oct 31, Yong-Chool Ha will present his book: "Late Industrialization, Tradition and Social Change in South Korea." The talk will examine how Korea’s modern economy coexists with traditional ties and how late development shaped these “neofamilism” networks.
RSVP: https://f.mtr.cool/oolvmzgbsw
RSVP: https://f.mtr.cool/oolvmzgbsw