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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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UBC SPPGA @sppga.ubc.ca · 29/09/2026
Who speaks for nature? Join us for a discussion on the evolving relationship between business, sustainability, and governance with CARE Fellow Marine de Bazelaire. Date: October 14 Time: 12:30-2 PM RSVP: sppga.ubc.ca/events/event/who-speak…
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UBC SPPGA @sppga.ubc.ca · 28/09/2026
On Tue Sep 29 at 12:30pm, UBC students have the chance to hear directly from candidates running in Vancouver’s municipal election. Learn about the issues shaping the city, ask questions, and gain insight into local political leadership. Free. RSVP: sppga.ubc.ca/events/event...
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UBC SPPGA @sppga.ubc.ca · 24/09/2026
Join Prof. Max Cameron with Prof. Kathryn Gretsinger in discussing how society can rebuild civil discourse in the wake of increasing political polarization. RSVP: sppga.ubc.ca/events/event/divided-w…
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Sara Shneiderman @sshneiderman.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
I write with Amy Leigh Johnson in @ca.theconversation.com "Nepal can build back differently by ... prioritizing communities’ autonomy over their futures." Thanks to Usha Titikshu for the lead photo which shows us so much: Buddhist monks conducting death rituals in the Trishuli river valley
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UBC SPPGA @sppga.ubc.ca · 23/09/2026
Applications are open for the Killam Postdoctoral Research Fellowship! One application will be sponsored by SPPGA to conduct research enhancing interdisciplinary collaborations. Deadline: October 7 Apply: sppga.ubc.ca/about/opportunities/ki…
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UBC SPPGA @sppga.ubc.ca · 22/09/2026
The Simons Award in Nuclear Disarmament and Global Security is accepting applications!  Selections are made based on the potential of the project, the applicants research knowledgeability, and their record of achievements.  Learn more here: sppga.ubc.ca/about/opportunities/si…
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UBC SPPGA @sppga.ubc.ca · 21/09/2026
Congratulations Ananya Huria and Xian Kostyrko, winners of the inaugural Dr. Paul Evans Research Prize in Canada–Asia Relations Policy sppga.ubc.ca/news/announcing-recipi…
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UBC SPPGA @sppga.ubc.ca · 18/09/2026
Are you interested in shaping global public policy? Do you want to tackle the worlds most pressing issues? Join us for an upcoming info session where you can learn more about the MPPGA Program. RSVP: sppga.ubc.ca/events/event/master-of…
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UBC SPPGA @sppga.ubc.ca · 18/09/2026
Hear from T. M. Krishna on Sept 28 at 5:30 PM as he unpacks what India’s national symbols reveal about power and resistance.  RSVP here: sppga.ubc.ca/events/event/decoding-…
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UBC SPPGA @sppga.ubc.ca · 17/09/2026
This summer, SPPGA welcomed Master's students Thibaud Zrein and Carlo Feruglio, from Sciences Po and Sciences Po-Bocconi, as part of the CARE Internship Program.  Read more: sppga.ubc.ca/news/bridging-borders-…
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UBC SPPGA @sppga.ubc.ca · 17/09/2026
Join Dr. A. Kalaiyarasan, Assoc. Prof. of Development Studies, on Sept 21 at 5:30 PM as he explores India’s rapid expansion of schooling amid precarious employment and stagnant wages.  RSVP here: sppga.ubc.ca/events/event/rise-of-c…
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UBC SPPGA @sppga.ubc.ca · 15/09/2026
The Olav Slaymaker Scholarship in Environment is open for applications! Open to graduate student(s) studying topics related to environmental issues with a faculty member in the SPPGA.  Deadline: October 12 Apply: sppga.ubc.ca/about/opportunities/ol…
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UBC Centre for Migration Studies @migration.ubc.ca · 11/09/2026
⚡️New Research Brief! After the 2015 earthquake in Nepal, a government program relocated “at risk” communities to safer, integrated settlements. This brief outlines how shortcomings in addressing economic and cultural values led to “circular resettlement.” Read the brief: tinyurl.com/3spfm8x6
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UBC SPPGA @sppga.ubc.ca · 14/09/2026
Join CCR for a talk with Prof. Daniel A. Bell on Sept 14 at 5:30 PM (PT) as he explores how ancient Chinese perspectives can inform contemporary political and moral debates. RSVP here: sppga.ubc.ca/events/event/why-ancie…
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UBC SPPGA @sppga.ubc.ca · 14/09/2026
Applications are open for the Jamaloddin Khanjani Family Scholarship at UBC! This is open to UBC MA/PhD students, with preference given to those in the MPPGA program. Deadline: October 12, 2026 Apply here: sppga.ubc.ca/about/opportunities/ja…
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UBC SPPGA @sppga.ubc.ca · 10/09/2026
SPPGA is pleased to welcome three new practitioner fellows. Anita Pan, Omneya Ghamry & Joshua Cader bring expertise in areas spanning foreign policy, humanitarian advocacy and agriculture trade analysis: sppga.ubc.ca/research-impact/progra…
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UBC SPPGA @sppga.ubc.ca · 08/09/2026
The MPPGA Class of 2028 has arrived! This cohort has come to Vancouver from near and far, with our international students representing 19 different countries. A warm welcome to the newest members of our community 👋
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Max Cameron @maxcameron.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
The other threat to our sovereignty: www.theglobeandmail.com/opinion/arti...
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Opinion: Sovereign individuals are a threat to democracy in the United States – and Canada, too
Canada must be wary of the intersection between tech oligarchs and far-right ideology
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UBC SPPGA @sppga.ubc.ca · 04/09/2026
SPPGA welcomes Associate Professor Qiang Fu to our core faculty, a scholar dedicated to advancing the understanding of China. Learn more about him and his research here: sppga.cms.arts.ubc.ca/?p=57604
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UBC SPPGA @sppga.ubc.ca · 04/09/2026
In response to Trump’s threats, Prof. @maxcameron.bsky.social  (SPPGA/Political Science) speaks with CBC News on how Indigenous experiences can offer important lessons on resilience, self-determination and sovereignty. Watch here: www.cbc.ca/player/play/video/9.7323…
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UBC SPPGA @sppga.ubc.ca · 03/09/2026
Are you curious about democracy, disruption, and the U.S. political order? Applications are open for the PPGA 591C Lind Initiative Seminar! Learn to examine the current political context, while facilitating discussions and engaging with various viewpoints. Learn more: lnkd.in/edxq7mB
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UBC SPPGA @sppga.ubc.ca · 03/09/2026
“In the face of division and the growing threat of authoritarianism, I want Canadians to reflect on how we can all become better citizens." Read the Q&A with @maxcameron.bsky.social on his new book 'Divided We Fall' out Sept 8 sppga.ubc.ca/news/divided-we-fall
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UBC SPPGA @sppga.ubc.ca · 02/09/2026
How are public health burdens connected to protest mobilization, and what role does access to healthcare play? SPPGA Prof. @veenasriram.bsky.social  examines this relationship in her recently co-authored article. Read more: www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.108…
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UBC Faculty of Arts @arts.ubc.ca · 31/08/2026
UBC Arts faculty members shared expertise on many topics this month, from Canada-U.S. trade to the link between creativity and intoxication 🍷🧠 Check out the August 2026 roundup of Arts in the Media ⬇️ @asia.ubc.ca @ubcphilosophy.bsky.social @psych.ubc.ca @sppga.ubc.ca @ubcvse.bsky.social
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Arts in the Media: August 2026 - Faculty of Arts
UBC Arts faculty were featured in outlets including CBC, The Globe and Mail, and The Vancouver Sun, sharing expertise on B.C. politics, trade, climate action, online safety, and more.
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UBC SPPGA @sppga.ubc.ca · 01/09/2026
Yves Tiberghien co-edits a new volume that brings together leading scholars and policy experts from across Asia and the Pacific to examine how the region is navigating an increasingly contested international economic environment. press.anu.edu.au/publications/serie…
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UBC SPPGA @sppga.ubc.ca · 29/08/2026
Despite challenges to finding new export markets, SPPGA Prof. @kristenhopewell.bsky.social points to a "huge demand from other countries for what Canada produces" in this recent article from The Washington Post:
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UBC SPPGA @sppga.ubc.ca · 28/08/2026
Don't buy into the SMR hype. MPPGA student Molly Langabeer & SPPGA Prof. M. V. Ramana argue nuclear small modular reactors can't realistically meet data centers' fast-growing AI energy demand. thebulletin.org/2026/07/data-center…
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UBC SPPGA @sppga.ubc.ca · 22/08/2026
Applications are now open for the IAR Scholars Program! Engage with faculty and other scholars, and showcase your research on issues relevant to Asia and its diaspora. Apply by Sep 13: sppga.ubc.ca/news/the-institute-of-…
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UBC SPPGA @sppga.ubc.ca · 20/08/2026
Are you curious about democracy, disruption, and the U.S. political order? Applications are open for the PPGA 591C Lind Initiative Seminar! Learn to examine the current political context, while facilitating discussions and engaging with various viewpoints. Learn more: lnkd.in/edxq7mB
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UBC SPPGA @sppga.ubc.ca · 19/08/2026
How do governments best communicate complex climate policies? That question drove a recent research project by MPPGA student Leandro Salud and Practitioner Fellow Jen Walker. Read more: sppga.ubc.ca/news/building-a-toolki…
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UBC SPPGA @sppga.ubc.ca · 18/08/2026
Come learn how the MPPGA program, and the unique opportunities it offers, can shape your global impact! The team behind the MPPGA program will be attending graduate school fairs across North America. Check the schedule here: sppga.ubc.ca/events/event/mppga-at-…
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UBC SPPGA @sppga.ubc.ca · 13/08/2026
The UBC Himalaya Program will be hosting Oscar-nominated Bhutanese Director Pawo Choyning Dorji to discuss his directorial debut "Lunana: A Yak in the Classroom" which discusses themes of belonging and education.  RSVP here: himalaya.arts.ubc.ca/events/event/l…
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UBC SPPGA @sppga.ubc.ca · 11/08/2026
What is power? Who gets to wield it? SPPGA Adjunct Professor Andrea Reimer uses her platform to breakdown the abstract and intimidating concept of power through her series: #PowerU. Read more here: sppga.ubc.ca/news/poweru-with-andre…
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UBC SPPGA @sppga.ubc.ca · 10/08/2026
New research by Philippe Le Billon & Rashid Sumaila in @pnas.org outlines how industrial-scale illegal fishing continues to undermine ocean sustainability, coastal livelihoods, and global seafood markets despite decades of regulation and recent advances in technology sppga.ubc.ca/news/casting...
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Casting Light on the Workings of Illegal Fishing Markets | School of Public Policy and Global Affairs
New research by professors Philippe Le Billon and Rashid Sumaila outlines how industrial-scale illegal fishing continues to undermine ocean sustainability, coastal livelihoods, and global seafood mark...
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UBC Faculty of Arts @arts.ubc.ca · 07/08/2026
Earlier this year, the UBC Nepali Language team launched the first open-access textbook of its kind, expanding opportunities for Nepali language learning and engagement. Learn more about the careful work that made this project possible ⬇️ @sppga.ubc.ca @asia.ubc.ca @markturin.bsky.social
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UBC launches the first free open-access Nepali textbook - Faculty of Arts
Arts scholars, students, and staff have developed Introduction to the Nepali Language, the first free open-access textbook of its kind, expanding access to Nepali language learning in BC and around th...
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UBC SPPGA @sppga.ubc.ca · 07/08/2026
Learn more about the MPPGA program at an upcoming information session where we'll provide an overview of the curriculum, along with insight into what makes the MPPGA experience distinct. Register here: sppga.ubc.ca/events/event/master-of…
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UBC SPPGA @sppga.ubc.ca · 06/08/2026
Applications are now open for the 2027 Lind Initiative Seminar (PPGA 591C)! This course will guide students to examine the current political moment, while developing the skills to engage substantially with different viewpoints.  Learn more and apply: lindinitiative.ubc.ca/course
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UBC SPPGA @sppga.ubc.ca · 06/08/2026
During the first-ever Nepali Heritage Day in BC, UBC Professors and recent MPPGA Alum, Salina Dolmo Lama, launched the first open-access Nepali textbook titled, "Introduction to the Nepali Language."  Read more: www.arts.ubc.ca/news/ubc-launches-t…
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UBC Faculty of Arts @arts.ubc.ca · 31/07/2026
From politics at home and abroad to the science of happiness, UBC Arts faculty shared unique insights with the media this month 📰 Check out the July 2026 roundup of Arts in the Media ⬇️ @ubcdemocracy.bsky.social @asia.ubc.ca @ubcgeography.bsky.social @psych.ubc.ca @sppga.ubc.ca @ubcvse.bsky.social
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Arts in the Media: July 2026 - Faculty of Arts
UBC Arts faculty were featured in media stories exploring topics ranging from The Odyssey and the history of pepper to AI, B.C. politics, and the science of happiness.
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UBC SPPGA @sppga.ubc.ca · 27/07/2026
Congratulations to Professors Juliet Lu and Rashid Sumaila who have been recognized as recipients of the SHHRC Insight Development Grants to continue their respective researches in global sustainability and resource economy reform.  Read more here: research.ubc.ca/news/july-21-2026/s…
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UBC Oceans @ubcoceans.bsky.social · 24/07/2026
"The idea of allowing bottom trawling in marine protected areas is mind-boggling," said @drrashidsumaila.bsky.social. "Only short termism and industry lobbying can explain why such damaging activity is allowed in areas designated for protection." @sppga.ubc.ca thefishingdaily.com/european-fis...
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Danu Report Targets EU Bottom-Fishing Lobby Over Protections - The Fishing Daily - Irish, UK and European Fishing Industry News
Danu Insight reports Europêche and EBFA opposed or sought to narrow EU seabed protection measures during the decade from 2015 to 2026
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UBC SPPGA @sppga.ubc.ca · 15/07/2026
The CARE Program has opened applications for several opportunities in the fall of 2026. If you are a student interested in developing your understanding of environmental policy, these may be for you. See full details and apply here: www.care-climate.com/news/care-fall…
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UBC SPPGA @sppga.ubc.ca · 14/07/2026
@ubcdemocracy.bsky.social's Heidi Tworek and Chris Tenove, alongside MPPGA alums Steewa Maria Philip and Joel Sawyer have recently written a piece covering the increase of harassment against local politicians. Read more: policyoptions.irpp.org/2026/07/hara…
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UBC SPPGA @sppga.ubc.ca · 08/07/2026
How should Canada engage with a rapidly shifting Indo-Pacific amid a global "rupture"? The 2026 Indo-Pacific Symposium brought researchers and policy professionals to examine Canada's role. Read more: sppga.ubc.ca/news/dynamism-in-the-i…
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UBC Oceans @ubcoceans.bsky.social · 07/07/2026
Leading fisheries economist @drrashidsumaila.bsky.social reflects on the state of global #fisheries in 2026. @solvingfcb.org @feru-ubc.bsky.social @science.ubc.ca @sppga.ubc.ca www.foodfortransformation.org/full-article...
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From Subsidies to Sustainability: The Future of Global Fisheries
Against the backdrop of the eleventh Our Ocean Conference in Mombasa, Kenia, leading fisheries economist Rashid Sumaila and Andreas Schaumayer, German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Dev...
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UBC SPPGA @sppga.ubc.ca · 04/07/2026
“If you want a regenerative blue economy, then deep-sea mining is not part of it" Prof. Rashid Sumaila (SPPGA & @ubcoceans.bsky.social) talks to @thetyee.ca about the Vancouver company working with Trump
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UBC SPPGA @sppga.ubc.ca · 04/07/2026
You're only 6 minutes away from understanding the nuclear waste crisis. Prof. Allison Macfarlane, SPPGA Director and leading expert on nuclear waste disposal expert, explains. Learn more here: www.wsj.com/articles/expert-explain…
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UBC SPPGA @sppga.ubc.ca · 03/07/2026
SPPGA Prof. Kristen Hopewell spoke at the AMNC 2026 session, "Less Talk, More Deals," on rising bilateral, regional trade agreements amid strain on the multilateral trading system.  Learn more: www.weforum.org/meetings/annual-mee…
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UBC Faculty of Arts @arts.ubc.ca · 30/06/2026
UBC Arts scholars gave their expertise to the media on several topics this month, from climate and energy policy to online safety regulation 🌎💻 @ubcdemocracy.bsky.social @ubcgeography.bsky.social @psych.ubc.ca @sppga.ubc.ca @ubcvse.bsky.social Check out the June 2026 roundup of Arts in the Media ⬇️
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Arts in the Media: June 2026 - Faculty of Arts
This month, UBC Arts faculty were featured in CBC, Global News, The Conversation, and the South China Morning Post, contributing expertise on Canadian politics, climate and energy policy, and AI and o...
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UBC IRES @ires.ubc.ca · 23/06/2026
🏢 🚶‍♀️Yunfei Li, an IRES PhD student, explores new ways to engage people on climate change through Urban Future Walks! news.ubc.ca/2026/06/down...
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Can a walk through downtown Vancouver change how we think about climate change? - UBC News
UBC researchers are exploring new ways to engage people on climate change through Urban Future Walks, an experience that highlights real-world sustainability solutions in Vancouver through guided, vir...
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